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This package is designed for college-bound students who want to start strong with expert guidance—without jumping straight into a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you're early in the process or looking to clarify your direction, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most right now. You’ll work with a Leland coach to map out your priorities, identify key areas of opportunity, and build momentum toward your target schools. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Kickoff Strategy Session: Explore your background, goals, and timeline to co-create a personalized college admissions plan - Profile Evaluation: Get feedback on your academic/extracurricular profile and how it compares to your target schools - School List Building: Create a balanced list based on your interests, strengths, and aspirations - Application Roadmap: Outline major deadlines, early decision strategies, and next steps - Narrative Planning: Identify key themes and experiences to highlight in your essays and application
A personalized college admissions plan with clear timelines and priorities
Honest, strategic feedback on your academic and extracurricular profile
A thoughtfully curated school list tailored to your goals
A clear starting point for your personal story and application materials
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:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined February 2026
Break into Top Colleges | UChicago Grad & former L.E.K. Consultant
Hello and welcome to my profile! With a strong academic background from the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, I bring a unique blend of expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and public health to my coaching. My professional journey at L.E.K. Consulting, where I advanced from Associate to Senior Consultant, has honed my skills in strategic analysis and client engagement. I have been actively involved in firm recruitment, interviewing candidates, and mentoring new associates, which has given me a deep understanding of what top institutions and companies look for in applicants. I also have a deep pre-med background, as I completed the track through all 4 years of college, and can always help guide through many of the tough decisions we have to make during that time. I am passionate about helping students craft compelling college applications that highlight their unique strengths and potential. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!
5h+ of coaching