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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 February 2026
HBS/GSB Dual-Admit | Helping LAC students break into top MBA programs
HBS/GSB dual-admit and Fulbright recipient with internship experience across management consulting, entrepreneurship, and education. Since going through the deferred MBA process one year ago, I have a firm grasp of what makes a compelling application in today's admissions landscape. Specifically, I've mentored applicants who fall into two main categories: 1. Traditional applicants (incoming MBB+ consultants/IB/PE) looking to differentiate themselves in the application process. I help applicants identify a core "theme" to base their story behind, and work with them to highlight how their 'traditional' pre-MBA role fits in. 2. Students from non-business backgrounds (liberal arts college students with experiences outside traditional "business" fields). I graduated from Bowdoin College and learned how to connect extracurriculars spanning nonprofits and education into a cohesive, compelling narrative that helped set me apart in interviews. If you're already in the process of applying to programs like Harvard and Stanford, or are exploring whether it's the right choice for you, I'd love to share my personal insights as well as offer advice on how to take your application to the next level.
6h of coaching