Stories

Everyone has a story. Here at Leland, we want to celebrate yours.

February 3, 2023

Defining a Narrative of Capability: To Harvard Business School and Beyond

From early on, Kevin Truong’s story seemed to have been written for him. He is the son of immigrants from a disadvantaged area. He shouldn’t have gotten out. And yet, he is headed to HBS in a few years as a 2+2 admit.

Recent articles

March 8, 2023

Why I Coach–Ryna F.

Ryna F., an expert Leland GRE coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

March 1, 2023

Announcing Leland’s Expansion to Medical, Dental, Law, and Master’s Admissions Coaching

Leland’s marketplace is expanding into graduate education programs including Medical School, Dental School, Law School, and other Master’s degrees. We can’t wait to see our coaches' impact in these new areas.

February 28, 2023

Why I Coach—Neha Singh

Neha S., an expert Product Management Leland coach with an MBA from Harvard, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

October 6, 2021

Announcing Leland's $1.1M Pre-Seed Round

We’re thrilled to announce Leland’s $1.1M pre-seed round, led by Contrary Capital and Peterson Ventures, with participation from a group of angels, founders, and consumer marketplace experts in the Bay Area and Utah.

February 7, 2023

Why I Coach–Arnav J.

Arnav J., an expert Leland MBA, GMAT, and Management Consulting coach, outlines why he chooses to coach and what it means to him.

February 3, 2023

The Best Professors at Stanford GSB

Though Stanford is known for its beyond-the-classroom scene, its academic environment is unparalleled. Ben L., Stanford GSB MBA, provides profiles of two professors in the business school: Alyssa and Glenn.

February 3, 2023

How I Got Into Wharton as an International Applicant

How one Leland client got into a top business school as an international applicant from an overrepresented group, plus his advice for others going through the application process.

February 3, 2023

Why I Coach–Nina C.

Nina C., an expert Leland MBA and Management Consulting coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

February 3, 2023

Why I Coach–Susie B.

Susie B., an expert Leland undergrad and writing coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

February 3, 2023

From Biochemistry to Wharton Business School

A Leland customer shares how she went from an undergrad at UPenn studying Biochemistry to Boston Consulting Group and Wharton.