🎓 MBA Admissions | Interview Prep for Stanford GSB, Kellogg, Booth, MIT
MBA NTERVIEW PREP For Stanford GSB, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan As an MBA alumnus and Official MBA Admissions Interviewer (for CBS), you’ll gain the insider knowledge and confidence needed to stand out in your MBA interview for Stanford GSB, Kellogg, Booth, or MIT Sloan. My Interview Prep service offers tailored coaching that goes beyond basic questions, providing you with strategies to highlight your strengths, communicate your fit with each school's culture, and make a memorable impression on your interviewer. WHAT'S INCLUDED: ✨Two 90 minute calls, including full school-specific mock interviews, debrief and analysis, specific recommendations to improve. ✨Written notes and actionable insights emailed to you after each call. ✨School-Specific Insight: Understand exactly what your program of choice looks for in candidates, with guidance from someone who knows the process from the inside as an Admissions Interviewer. With this service, you’ll be fully prepared to convey your story confidently and clearly, maximizing your chances of securing an admit.
What's included
✨Two 90 minute calls, including full mock interviews, debrief and analysis, specific recommendations to improve. ✨Written notes and actionable insights emailed to you after each call.
- School-Specific Insight: Understand exactly what your school of choice looks for in candidates, with guidance from someone who knows the process from the inside.
- Mock Interview Practice: Get comfortable with a realistic mock interview and personalized feedback.
- Refined Storytelling: Learn how to connect your experiences, goals, and why [this school] answers in your interview.
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.
