29,487Leland Reviews

Working with Kelly was one of the best parts of my application process. She brought a thoughtful, strategic perspective to every aspect of my application, helping me strengthen not only my essays but also my resume, positioning, and overall narrative. Kelly has a deep understanding of the college admissions process and a remarkable ability to see the bigger picture, ensuring that every part of an application works together cohesively. Her guidance was insightful, encouraging, and practical. She helped me present my experiences with greater clarity and confidence while keeping the process focused and manageable. With her support, I was admitted as a transfer student to Harvard University. I highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for an admissions coach who combines strategic insight, genuine care, and a holistic approach to the application process.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike on the Final Application Review package for my Stanford GSB application, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Mike was incredibly flexible and accommodating, making time to work with me at short notice and across different time zones. His feedback was thoughtful and considered, whether reviewing my essays, navigating supplemental questions, or making the most of tight word counts. He was also excellent at identifying things I was overlooking. The small tweaks I made based off of his feedback I believe made a big difference. With the help of his guidance, I was admitted to Stanford GSB. I'm enormously grateful and would recommend him without hesitation.

I worked with Connor for about 6 months starting in December. As a career switcher, I needed help crafting my narrative and strengthening my resume. Through resume reviews and mock interview sessions, Connor helped me become a strong storyteller and PMM candidate. He even helped me navigate case assignments and negotiate my offer. Super thankful for his support throughout the job hunt journey!

Cathryn was super informed, her content was very straightforward and easy to understand, and she was incredibly relatable!

Daniel’s mock interview was extremely valuable in helping me prepare for my Booth MBA interviews. He has a strong understanding of the types of questions admissions committees are likely to ask, and many of the questions we practiced ended up being highly relevant during my actual interviews. One area where Daniel was especially helpful was refining my career goals and Plan B. He challenged me to think more critically about my story and helped me present my career vision in a way that was more logical, credible, and compelling. I would highly recommend Daniel to any applicant looking for thoughtful interview preparation and honest and actionable feedback.

Pujan was extremely helpful in preparing me for my interview for Kellogg. He has a strong understanding of what admissions committees are looking for and was able to quickly identify how I could better structure my answers and highlight the most relevant parts of my experience. He provided detailed, actionable feedback on every response. I would highly recommend him to any applicant preparing for a Kellogg interview.

Victoria was extremely helpful in preparing me for my Columbia Business School interview. Her mock interviews covered a wide range of behavioral questions, and she provided detailed, actionable feedback on every response. Her coaching helped me improve the structure of my answers, communicate my experiences more effectively, and build confidence going into the interview. She also shared valuable advice on the scholarship application process and helped refine my repsonse. I would highly recommend her to any applicant preparing for an MBA interview.

Julia was incredibly helpful in preparing me for my Columbia Business School interview. She has a deep understanding of CBS’s culture, values, and interview process, and provided practical guidance on how to effectively position my experiences and interests throughout the conversation. One of the most valuable pieces of advice she gave me was to go beyond discussing my professional achievements. She encouraged me to showcase who I am as a person, which helped me present a more authentic self during the interview. She also helped me identify the specific Columbia resources that were most relevant to my goals and should be emphasized during the interview. I am very grateful for Julia’s guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone preparing for a Columbia interview.

Brian was an invaluable support throughout my MBA interview journey, especially for Chicago Booth. He has a strong understanding of what admissions committees are looking for and was able to quickly identify how I could better structure my answers and highlight the most relevant parts of my experience. Through mock interviews and detailed feedback, Brian helped me strengthen my behavioral stories and showed me how to communicate more clearly. He also shared numerous Booth-specific resources and insights, which gave me a much deeper understanding of the program and how to effectively connect my story to the school’s values. What I appreciated most was that his support extended beyond interview preparation. During the waitlist process, he provided practical guidance on how to craft meaningful updates. His advice proved especially valuable, and ultimately contributed to a positive outcome. I would highly recommend Brian to any MBA applicant, particularly those preparing for interviews and not sure how to tell your story. Looking forward to connecting with Brian going forward even beyond MBA application.

I am incredibly grateful for Kristen’s support throughout my MBA application journey. When I first reached out to her, I was already in the final days before Round 2 deadlines, with very limited time to refine essays and submit multiple applications. I was genuinely impressed by the level of detail, thoughtfulness, and care she put into my application. Kristen went far beyond surface-level editing. She reviewed my essays line by line, challenged my assumptions, and helped me refine the career goal tailored to each school. Her deep understanding of MBA programs and admissions expectations gave me confidence that every revision was moving my application in the right direction. Although we did not have countless meetings, she always stayed engaged through the completion of all my applications and helped me navigate one of the most stressful periods of the admissions process. Kristen is also particularly strong at coaching behavioral questions and helped me develop more structured and impactful responses. Beyond the tactical preparation, she consistently encouraged me and helped me stay confident during moments of uncertainty. Looking back, I can honestly say that I would not have achieved the results I did without her guidance. She was really a trusted advisor throughout the entire journey. I would recommend Kristen to any MBA applicant and sincerely hope to continue working with her in the future.