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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 March 2026
Stanford GSB, Harvard, MBB alum who will make you standout
Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard alum and current MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business, I bring a wealth of firsthand experience to the MBA admissions process. My background includes serving as an alumni interviewer and being part of the admissions committee at Harvard, giving me unique insights into what top programs are looking for. What I've learned is that the difference between a good candidate and an admitted one is almost never credentials; it's the narrative. It's knowing which of your 20 experiences to lead with, which to cut entirely, and how to connect the ones that remain into a story a reviewer remembers after reading 50 other essays that day. I've developed frameworks for mapping your profile to a program's selection criteria, allocating anecdotes across essays so nothing feels redundant, and writing in a voice that sounds like you rather than a template. I've successfully coached individuals through their applications, helping them craft compelling narratives and navigate the competitive admissions landscape. Let's work together to make your MBA application stand out!
6h of coaching