✍️ Columbia MBA Essay Concierge ✍️
Ready to submit your Columbia Business School application? You need more than just good essays—you need essays that stand out, speak exactly to what the admissions committee is looking for, and showcases your unique story. That’s where my exclusive CBS Essay Concierge Service comes in. 👩🏻WHY ME: As a CBS alumnus, MBA Admissions Coach, and official Interviewer for the admissions office, you’ll gain the insider knowledge and confidence needed to stand out in your essays. Additionally, I’m not just a coach—I’m a ✍️ writer and editor with an eye for detail. With years of experience writing successful MBA essays, career coaching courses, and crafting works of fiction, I bring a keen sense of storytelling, language mastery, and technical precision to every essay I work on. Whether it’s structure, flow, or word choice, I’ll make sure your essay is perfectly polished and reflects your best self. ✅WHAT'S INCLUDED: This concierge service provides unlimited hours to craft all your Columbia essays with care, from start to finish. This includes all 3 essays in the application, the two-short answer questions, and the optional essay (if relevant to your candidacy).
What's included
- ✨School-Specific Insight: Understand exactly what Columbia looks for in candidates, with guidance from someone who knows the process from the inside.
- ✨Concierge-Level CBS Essay Support: From brainstorming to final edits, every essay in your Columbia Business School application will be crafted with precision and care. This includes the 3 main essays, the 2 short-answer questions, and the optional essay (if relevant to your candidacy).
- ✨Expert Storytelling and Editing: All your essays will be polished to perfection, ensuring that they tell a compelling, cohesive story that highlights your strengths and uniqueness.
Meet your expert
Melanie E.
🏆 Top Coach🎯 200+ M7 Admits 🎓 Ex-Columbia Interviewer ✍️ Essay Concierge
🏆 RECIPIENT OF LELAND TOP COACH AWARD 2026 🏆 🚀I’ve coached 1,000+ applicants and professionals to achieve standout results across their academic, professional, and personal lives. My work has been featured in Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. Whether you’re looking to navigate the competitive MBA admissions process, enhance your leadership capabilities, or discover your life’s purpose, I'll empower you to unlock your full potential across all areas of your life. With over 19 years of experience (as of 2026), I bring a powerful and unique blend of strategic business insight, coaching, and holistic healing arts to help you achieve your most ambitious goals. On Leland, I'm best known for my MBA admissions results, and I also work across executive coaching, life coaching, and healing arts. My Leland services include: 🎓 MBA & Masters Admissions: As a Columbia MBA alumna and former MBA Admissions Interviewer, I have successfully helped 200+ applicants gain spots at top-tier schools like Columbia, Stanford, Harvard, and more. I have proven results at every MBA M7 school and multiple Top 25 programs. Additionally, I've helped many achieve admissions to joint-degree programs (such a JD/MBA, MPP/MBA) and other business, technology, or finance-adjacent programs (such as Masters in Computer Science). Let me show you the path to unlocking your best application. 🌿Mental Health & Wellness: As an ICF certified Coach and Healer trained in Somatics, Reiki/Energy, Tarot, and more, I've helped hundreds of clients achieve more happiness, passion, and peace. Let's find your flow. 🌱 Life Coaching: I'll help you to create meaningful change in your personal life by helping you overcome mental blocks, build confidence, and align with your true potential. Together, we will focus on self-discovery, mindset transformation, and purpose-driven living. 💼 Executive & Career Coaching: I harness my McKinsey toolkit and coaching methodologies to enable you to make powerful decisions, achieve your next career move, enhance your executive presence, and drive success. I've helped clients gain jobs at places like BCG, Amazon, Google, LVMH, and more. 🎤Communication & Public Speaking: As a former Voice Actor with CESD Talent Agency and McKinsey consultant, I know all the do's and don'ts of communication. I even have a TEDx Talk on Executive Presence. Additionally, I'm the creator of the proprietary Espeland Method™ for building executive presence. ****** 💵PRICING: $299/hour is my introductory rate for new clients, typically available for a limited number of hours. From there, most clients transition to one of my packages or a custom scope built around their situation. Reach out and we can figure out the right fit. ****** 📺RECOGNITION I have been featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, TEDx, and more. I've worked with prominent corporate clients including Google, Meta, IBM, and Morgan Stanley; as well as individuals such as business leaders, influencers, and Olympic athletes.
