🎓MBA Admissions | Wharton Group Interview Pitch Review
The "Wharton Group Interview Pitch Review" is a customized service that will set you up for interview success. This is meant to prepare you for the Wharton MBA program group interview, which is also called the Team Based Discussion (TBD). ✨HOW IT WORKS: • During a live 30 minute meeting with me over zoom or the phone, you will share your 60 second pitch. This is the pitch you are expected to share with your team at the beginning of the Wharton group interview. • We will analyze your pitch and I will provide you with actionable strategies to improve it. • You will practice your pitch with me again (and again) live so that you are interview-ready. • I'll share what Wharton is looking for so that you can tailor your approach accordingly. • Please note this package does not include a mock group interview experience. • Please note that any live meetings on the phone or zoom must be re-scheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the time will be forfeited.
What's included
• Please note that any live meetings on the phone or zoom must be re-scheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the time will be forfeited. • I strive to respond to all messages within 48 hours. Any longer response times or vacations are communicated well in advance so that it does not affect our timeline. • I provide my personal number to candidates so that you can easily reach me anytime. • Overall, I strive to flexible and encourage two-way feedback in our coaching partnership.
- The Wharton Group Interview Pitch Review is a tailored service designed to prepare candidates for the Wharton MBA program's Team Based Discussion (TBD).
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.
