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This is Leland’s premiere package for early starters—designed for serious applicants who are more than 12 months out from deadlines and aiming for the most competitive MBA programs in the world, including Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools. You’ll work closely with an expert coach to get ahead of the application process, focusing on foundational elements that will position you for success. This package is ideal for those who want to be intentional, thoughtful, and thoroughly prepared by the time application season arrives. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Profile Assessment: Get an in-depth review of your candidacy—what’s working well, where you can improve, and how to close any gaps. - Timeline Building: Lay out a clear action plan so you know what to focus on and when to ensure you're ready for the year ahead. - Application Strategy: Develop a strong personal narrative and map out the experiences and achievements that support it. - School Selection: Explore programs that align with your aspirations and start building a thoughtful target list. - Recommender Planning: Identify ideal recommenders and create a smart plan to build and maintain those relationships. - Extracurricular Planning: Strategize around your involvement and identify opportunities to deepen your impact or expand your profile. - Test Prep Planning: Create a study approach for the GMAT or GRE that aligns with your goals and timeline. - Narrative Planning: Begin early brainstorming to shape your story and prepare for standout essays and other application components. This package gives you the space and guidance to approach your MBA journey with clarity and purpose. By starting early, you’ll set yourself up for a confident and competitive application process.
A clear application strategy
Two (or more) recommenders selected and being actively prepared
A clear plan for extra-curricular involvement (if needed)
A timeline that you are confident in and can stick to
A clear profile assessment that leaves you knowing where you need to improve/strengthen your candidacy
A clear plan for test prep (if needed)
An understanding of the schools you plan to apply to
A narrative you are excited to build on and write about
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Recommendations
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined January 2026
5.0
Tuck MBA: Full-Ride | 18 MBA Success Stories | Former Tuck Interviewer
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from the Tuck School of Business, (with a full-ride scholarship) where I also interviewed prospective candidates, I bring a wealth of experience in strategy and management to my coaching. My professional journey includes roles in corporate strategy at Kimberly-Clark and Tyson Foods, as well as management consulting at EY-Parthenon, where I led over 50 private equity due diligence and growth strategy projects. With acceptance into several top MBA programs, including Kellogg School of Management (MBA + JD), Yale School of Management (with a full-ride scholarship), Duke University, and Georgetown University, I bring breadth and depth in familiarity of the overall MBA application process as well as nuanced application strategies for specific schools. I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process with tailored strategies and insights. If you're looking to craft a standout application and gain admission to your dream business school, feel free to reach out!
6h of coaching