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Package Description:
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.
What you'll get from this package
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
Additional details
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 July 2025
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Mentorship and coaching have shaped every step of my academic and professional journey, and as a Harvard Business School Class of 2025 grad, I’m excited to pay that forward. I immigrated to the U.S. at 8 years old with my mother, who was unfamiliar with the traditional college application process. Thanks to mentorship and access to coaching programs, I successfully navigated the path, applying to 14 schools including UPenn, Brown, Cornell, and Georgetown, and was admitted to 13 and waitlisted at one. After that experience, I co-founded the College Admissions Mentoring Program to help other students achieve their goals. Since graduating, I’ve remained involved in admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, gaining firsthand insight into what makes a strong application and how interview processes work. I’ve experienced the admissions process from every angle: as a student, a mentor, and someone who has worked directly on the admissions side. This gives me a unique and well-rounded perspective that I bring to my coaching. For my MBA journey, I applied to Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Yale SOM, and was fortunate to be admitted to all. I ultimately chose Harvard Business School, where I began with the goal of transitioning from consulting into fintech. I landed a role at a fintech startup just a month after graduating. Over the years, I’ve offered informal coaching to many candidates through LinkedIn cold messages and my personal network and look forward to formalizing it. As an HBS alum, I understand what top MBA programs look for and how to craft a story that feels both compelling and true to who you are. Whether you're looking for help with application strategy, essays, or interview prep, I offer empathetic, big-picture coaching with a strong attention to detail. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
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