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Working with Karla was one of the best decisions I made during my graduate school application process. I was applying to Financial Engineering programs and didn’t have a long list of extracurriculars or standout activities, but Karla helped me craft strong, focused, and compelling essays that brought out the most impactful parts of my story. One of the things I appreciated most was how she was able to translate the highly technical language of my work in mathematical modeling into a clear, engaging narrative that admissions committees could connect with. Her ability to bridge technical depth with personal insight made a huge difference in my essays. She was also incredibly prompt and reliable with both emails and texts, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free—especially when working under tight deadlines. Thanks to her thoughtful guidance and sharp feedback, I was accepted into a a top 10 Financial Engineering program! I highly recommend Karla to anyone applying to competitive graduate programs, especially those who need help turning technical or niche experience into a compelling personal story.

Working with Debby throughout the admissions process helped me immensely! She is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive to deadlines throughout the process. She made my application cycle much smoother and allowed me to focus on my writing.

I had a phenomenal experience working with Marie. She helped raise my score from a 615 to a 695. Her teaching style is clear, effective, and engaging—I genuinely enjoyed our sessions together. The work was challenging, and with my busy work schedule, many of our meetings took place at 6 a.m., but she made the entire process easier and more enjoyable. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the score I did without her support. We began with general lectures, but as we progressed, the lessons became more personalized. She curated specialized problems that targeted my specific needs, which made a significant difference. Marie is truly exceptional, and I highly recommend working with her.

If you need someone to really give you a kick to take the application process seriously, or need some encouragement in your corner, Cristian would be a great coach for you. I was stuck in a rut, unsuccessfully getting any interviews in the current job market. With Cristian’s help, I left with a stellar resume that was 10x stronger than what I came in with, and the confidence to approach recruiting in a more aggressive approach. He’s extremely knowledgeable about how to strongly highlight your skills, and will give you the confidence to land interviews. I went from 0 interviews in a month to receiving 7 interviews in two weeks, of which I signed an offer with a promotion and a competitive comp package. Highly recommend connecting with Cristian, because every session will make you feel more confident in yourself and landing your next role.

I came to Dione with a simple goal in mind: get into my top choice business schools with integrity and purpose. She helped me do that with flying colors, landing me admits at Columbia, Wharton, and HBS. Dione is someone who is above all transparent. She was honest with me about my overrepresented background (consultant from California), but also recognized and quite honestly pulled out characteristics about my work and personal life I had trouble articulating but knew were important. She has a gifted ability of making people feel comfortable in their own truth while leveraging it for admission, and it's something I'm very grateful to have encountered. In a year as competitive as this one, I'm glad that I worked with Dione who helped me get into three Ivy League M7's, culminating in my matriculation to HBS this Fall. You will not regret working with Dione!

Emily was highly recommended from a few friends who worked with her in previous years, and I totally understand why. She spent time understanding my full story and gave me honest and insightful feedback on what parts of my story I should highlight for AdComs. I found her previous experience and relationships invaluable as I customized my applications to multiple top tier schools. She has been not only a strategic resource, but also a supportive friend throughout this (at times) frustrating application process. I was extremely satisfied with all of my applications and I could not imagine achieving the level of polish and authenticity I did without her guidance.

Skyler was so helpful throughout the process of my college admissions! I could tell that he cared for the process of my application and was able to bring out the best of it. With his help, I am able to say I will be attending a college that I never thought I could get into before!

Hadi was a major life saver for me during my MBA applications! He’s got a lot of up to date knowledge of the MBA process, which is important when you’re trying to get into a top MBA program. He’s also got excellent experience in non-traditional candidates and was able to help me craft an excellent story and angle for my MBA applications after understanding my background and motivations for getting an MBA. He also helped me with my GMAT and makes a lot of difficult concepts easy to understand with structure and giving you tools to remember what you practice. He brings a lot of structure to an otherwise very difficult curriculum and exam. You can never go wrong in Hadi’s hands. I can’t recommend Hadi more for anyone who’s on their MBA journey and especially for non-traditional candidates. Without him, my MBA dreams wouldn’t be reality and very grateful to have found him as a coach early on in my process.

I am a Leland coach myself (college prep, SAT tutor, essay writing) so I feel like I have a good sense for when a tutor is a good tutor. And I'll tell you that Marie is one of the best. I have recommended her to every single one of my friends and peers studying for the GMAT. I came to Marie after getting a 585 on my first attempt and after just 3 weeks of working together, I scored a 675 which places me in the 95+ percentile. She is organized and sharp and comes with a wealth of knowledge and resources. She caters to your learning ability and will help you meet your goals and deadlines. Absolutely worth every penny, I could not recommend her enough. She is an exceptional tutor and I do not say that lightly.

Bill is an exceptional coach—brilliant, compassionate, and genuinely invested in his students' success. When I first began my law school applications, I struggled with my personal statement and optional essays. But Bill transformed the daunting process into a manageable and even enjoyable experience. His guidance not only helped me significantly enhance my personal statement, but it also led to outcomes beyond my expectations: I received offers from four T-6 law schools, when I initially hoped for just one. What truly sets Bill apart, however, is his unwavering support. Throughout the stressful journey, he consistently checked in, offered insightful advice, and provided the encouragement I needed. His mentorship turned a nerve-wracking process into a rewarding journey. I can confidently say that Bill is the best coach for law school applications. I couldn’t have achieved these results without his expertise and support, and I am incredibly grateful for everything he has done. If you want a coach who is both a brilliant strategist and a compassionate mentor, Bill is the one