MBA Admissions

Hello and welcome to my profile! With an MBA from both Columbia Business School and London Business School, I bring a wealth of knowledge in value investing, entrepreneurship, finance, and private equity to my coaching practice. My professional journey includes impactful roles at Amazon, where I led innovative product management initiatives, and at McKinsey & Company, where I honed my strategic consulting skills. Over the years, I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process and secure spots at top programs. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA dreams. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Shortly after earning my MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, I began coaching MBA applicants through one of the most transformative processes of their professional lives. Over the past 13+ years, I’ve helped candidates from around the world gain admission to top programs, My approach combines insider insight with personalized strategy. Having gone through the process myself and having worked with dozens of successful applicants, I understand what schools are really looking for beyond test scores and resumes. I help applicants uncover their most authentic stories, position their strengths with clarity, and bring polish and purpose to every element of their applications, from essays and recommendations to interviews and school selection. What sets my coaching apart is a balance of strategy and empathy. I believe that great applications are not just well-written—they are deeply personal and strategically aligned with a school’s values and culture. My goal is to ensure that every client feels confident, authentic, and prepared to put their best self forward.

I graduated from Columbia Business School after being admitted to multiple top 20 MBA programs and earning a full ride scholarship for both years. I’ve helped several applicants across the U.S. get into competitive programs by guiding them through every step of the process, including essays, resumes, interviews, and waitlist strategy. As both an MBA grad and a founder, I know how to help you tell a story that’s personal, compelling, and strategic. I believe the best MBA applications come from real self-awareness and clarity, not perfection. Whether you’re just starting your applications or polishing the final draft, I’ll meet you where you are and help you present your best story.

I'm a Stanford GSB MBA graduate, with a wealth of experience in product management and leadership from top companies like Amazon and LendingClub. I've successfully guided clients to admission at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School and Wharton. My approach is tailored to each individual's strengths, ensuring that your unique story stands out to admissions committees.

I bring over 20 years of global finance, strategy, and executive leadership experience to my MBA coaching practice, combined with a Booth MBA and a career spent mentoring high-potential talent. As a former CFO and CEO-level executive across public, private, and PE-backed companies, I’ve led organizations through complex transformations, M&A, rapid growth, and international expansion. I’ve hired, coached, and developed teams at every stage of their careers, from early analysts to senior executives, helping them clarify their goals, elevate their professional narrative, and position themselves for meaningful career advancement. I understand the MBA journey from both sides: as a candidate who navigated it successfully, and as an executive who evaluates, hires, and works alongside top MBA talent. My goal is to help each client bring out their strongest, most authentic story and build the confidence and clarity needed to thrive before, during, and after business school.

Hi, I’m Madeleine! I am a former Harvard admissions team member, while being a graduate student at Harvard University. I'm an expert in nailing the admissions interview, and I have coached more than 500 students through highly selective interview process ranging from undergraduate, graduate, and private K12 schools. I know how strong interviews create positive bias that follows you into committee and elevates your entire application. I have a unique multifaceted approach based on my rare interdisciplinary background: • Harvard-trained: Harvard admissions insight and extensive network - • Athlete mindset: Performance and mindset coaching from being a NCAA Division I Athlete, and turned Pro Athlete • PR Psychology: As the spokesperson for a global tech company, having done 100+ conference panels, webinars, and podcasts, I know how to infuse the • Proven success helping 500 plus students shine in selective interviews, including admits to MIT, Cornell, UT Austin, Harvard, and Columbia Let's make your BEST self shine through, and BOOST your entire application together!

Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm Sarah, an MBA candidate at The Wharton School with a strong background in strategy and investment. My experience spans across various industries, including consulting and venture capital, where I've led strategic initiatives and investment evaluations. I've successfully coached 5+ individuals through their MBA application journeys, leveraging my insights from working with top-tier firms like ZS Associates and 53 Stations. Whether you need guidance on crafting a compelling application or strategizing your career path post-MBA, I'm here to help you succeed. Please reach out to connect with me!

With an MBA from Columbia Business School and extensive experience in strategy, partnerships, and business operations, I am well-equipped to guide you through the MBA admissions process. My professional journey includes leading partner strategy at tech platform companies, and as a leader in higher education for over a decade. I have a proven track record of building successful programs and partnerships, which translates into helping you craft a standout application. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your success!

I help top-tier candidates earn admission to the world’s most competitive MBA programs and place into elite post-MBA roles. I attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and spent 10 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret, was admitted to MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Michigan Ross, and Harvard Business School, earned cross-offers from multiple MBB firms, spent three years at McKinsey & Company, and now serve as CEO of a PE-backed company. Prior to joining Leland, I coached applicants independently for four years, producing a 93.75% placement rate into MBB (30 of 32 candidates) with consistent success across M7 and top-15 programs. My approach blends elite performance psychology, military-grade preparation, and insider admissions + recruiting strategy, giving candidates a structured, no-nonsense path from application to offer.

I’m a current Berkeley Haas MBA who cracked admission to one of the most selective, culture‑driven programs out there (top 3 Bloomberg 2025) — and I know exactly what “Haas‑material” looks like to the admissions team from the inside. Shoot me a message to learn more.