27,157Leland Reviews

Working with her has been an exceptional experience. She is incredibly kind, diligent, and truly committed to understanding each client’s unique background and goals. She did an outstanding job guiding me through every stage of the application process from essays to interview prep. She consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine investment in my success. I am extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any prospective MBA applicant

Geri was incredibly helpful in preparing me for the HBS interview process. The mock interview she gave me was very thorough and closely mirrored the style and cadence of the actual HBS interview. She also correctly identified several areas of my application that she felt the AdCom would focus on, including specific lines of questioning that came up during my real interview! Then she went above and beyond by reviewing my post-interview reflection on an early weekend morning, offering extremely valuable feedback that helped me finalize it with confidence just before submission. I highly recommend working with Geri to anyone preparing for the HBS interview, specifically, or applying to MBA programs in general.

Scheduled a 1 hr session for interview prep, for INSEAD MBA, and Cathy was fast, efficient, and made the full hour valuable. She had notes on all my responses and her feedback was extremely helpful. Very glad I met with her before my interviews!

I worked with Ryan over multiple sessions across a two-month period as I prepared for interviews at an elite boutique, and ultimately landed the role. Over that time I made a ton of progress, both in sharpening technical nuances and making sure I had my bases fully covered on the behavioral side. By the end, I didn't just feel confident about passing the interviews, I felt like someone who could actually jump right in and start doing the job. What sets Ryan apart is how deliberate he is about equipping you with the right tools for each stage of the process. He's excellent at identifying the most effective prep approaches, study materials, and frameworks so that your preparation is targeted and efficient rather than scattershot. This made a huge difference when it came to my technical and modeling assessments. He also ran excellent mock interviews, rigorous and realistic, and was very thoughtful about game-planning for specific interviewers, which proved invaluable in later rounds. As the process progressed, he helped me connect with high-value contacts for more targeted preparation when it mattered most. On a personal level, Ryan is highly professional and will hold you to a high standard, but he's also genuinely supportive and encouraging. This made the whole experience not just productive but actually enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Working with Karla on my MSDS applications was absolutely worth it. Even with a tight timeline, she took so much stress off my plate and gave me a fresh perspective on my essays that I couldn't have found on my own. I got into Columbia, and I credit a big part of that to her guidance. Highly recommend!

Emily has been beyond supportive through my entire MBA application journey, which has not been conventional to say the least! I still remember the first time I called Emily for an intro call and was drawn to her honest and genuine approach. In a world where many people will tell you what you want to hear, Emily will not! Through my application journey, Emily's feedback was direct, detailed, and very actionable. I felt like I had a better game plan each time we talked. In addition, I deeply admired Emily's genuine care for my success- she checked in with me throughout the process till the very last minute. I'm grateful to have worked with Emily, and I wholeheartedly vouch for her as a Coach. At the end of the day, Emily will push you to be the most authentic version of yourself and to have that reflected in all that you may need to do.

I worked with Fiona on my grad school essays and received a profile review + strategy consulting for breaking into quant. From the get-go, Fiona was proactive in assessing my strengths, identifying gaps, and helping me build a concrete plan. Because of her experience in ADCOM, she was knowledgeable about what ADCOM is looking for in grad school applicant profiles. She pinpointed areas of improvement in my essays and gave me actionable feedback. The quality of my essay increased noticeably, and I was able to secure multiple grad school offers. Overall, I could not have walked this journey without her. I began this process not knowing much about the quantitative finance industry, so Fiona's guidance was invaluable in crafting my strategy. Even during times when I struggled, she went the extra mile to offer a helping hand. I highly recommend working with Fiona in both master's programs and breaking into quantitative finance, as she is someone who genuinely cares about your success.

Emily was a great coach to have in my MBA application and interview process. She not only helped me write great essays, but also helped me pick which schools to apply to, helped me curate my brand, and think about how to ensure my excitement for my top choices was coming through my application effectively. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about all the schools I was considering and chose to apply to and had specific guidance and support for each, which is something that was very much valued in a stressful process. I would highly recommend working with Emily if you want strong 1:1 support and coaching, a clear articulation of your goals and story, and guidance through what is typically a stressful process to navigate!

I had a great experience working with Kevin. He helped me navigate both case interviews and PEI questions with clarity and precision. More than just a coach, Kevin is someone who goes the extra mile—he consistently took extra steps to support me beyond the basic requirements of our sessions. You can tell he is deeply invested in his clients' outcomes. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated mentor!

Faisal is a fantastic MBA admissions consultant. Originally I was hesitant to use a consultant or not. It’s a lot of money, and I wasn’t even sure I’d follow through with an MBA program if admitted. Faisal’s a-la-carte approach and the support of the Leland platform of educational resources convinced me to take the dive and commit to a $4k package that briefly covered ~3 applications. I shopped around to find the right consultant, and it was clear that Faisal understood the MBA landscape and career paths better than most. He is deeply embedded in the admission process and his knowledge of it is invaluable. Boy, was I glad I did. From the moment we started working together, Faisal gave me the structure and assurance I needed to put together my best applications. His focus on understanding my story and my career interests meant that not only was I creating an MBA application, but also charting out a career I was excited for. If the MBA didn’t pan out, I still felt like my time with Faisal wouldn’t be wasted. Once Faisal helped me define my goals and shape my story, we tackled every aspect of the applications, from resume to essays to application forms. Faisal brought structure and follow-through to an otherwise messy process. While I knew I was a strong writer, his stamp of approval was crucial to understand what makes a good or a great essay. He was flexible and efficient with our time. In the end, I was admitted with scholarship to every school I applied to. 160k at Tepper, 130k at MIT LGO, 60k at Johnson, 50k at Tuck, and 30k at Yale SOM. I fully attribute this success to my decision to work with Faisal. If you are considering an MBA and want to maximize your chances, take the leap and work with Faisal!