Mary O

Coming from an immigrant background, I was always determined to attend a prestigious university because I understood the opportunities and access it offered, and, more importantly, to attend with zero debt. Through strategic guidance, great mentors, and rigorous discipline, I was fortunate enough to earn two merit scholarships: the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship and the Lilly Endowment Scholarship, affording me the opportunity to attend any university in my state debt-free. I eventually graduated from a T-15 university in 2025. I am determined to do the same for individuals who need tailored help crafting their stories and standing out in a competitive application pool. Before Leland, I helped individuals gain admission to undergraduate and master’s programs at Harvard University, the University of Notre Dame, Brown University, Indiana University Bloomington, Washington University in St. Louis, and many more. I can help provide advice and review your resume, offer strategies for picking and asking teachers for letters of recommendation, brainstorm, draft, and edit essays, and help you stand out even if you don’t meet the stats.