27,909Leland Reviews

Youssef has been a great coach to me since the very beginning of my professional career, supporting me in landing roles at top firms such as Dell Technologies, AlphaSights, and VentureSouq. His combination of patience, structure, and practical insight has helped me think rigorously about problems, practice structured communication, and significantly improve my storytelling. He doesn’t just give high-level advice, he breaks things down into clear, actionable steps, offers specific and thoughtful feedback, and most importantly, tailors his guidance to the person in front of him. If you are looking for someone who is consistently available, honest in their feedback, and genuinely invested in your success, then Youssef is your go-to coach that will help you succeed in this highly competitive recruiting market. I can vouch for Youssef without any reservation!

Sabrina helped my son get into Villanova, UVA, and NYU when his high school career counselor said he was not competitive. She knew how to balance describing his upbringing without making it a sob story. She was very nice and my son will definitely use her when he applies to grad school

Wonderful SAT tutor! Sabrina worked with my son for 6 months and got him from scoring 900 on his practice exam to 1350. She was constantly in touch with me by sending recaps of our lessons and assigning relevant homework.

Humbulani was instrumental in helping me prepare my MBA applications and ultimately being accepted by both HBS and Stanford GSB. From strategizing and ideating, to final draft, Humbulani provided excellent feedback throughout the whole process. She gave invaluable insights into every aspect of my application. Her feedback was balanced and constructive. She was always supportive of my decisions (other coaches I spoke to were very discouraging of goals and ideas).

James is an exceptional MBA coach. I had the privilege of working with him from the very beginning of my MBA journey—when pursuing an MBA was still just an idea. From that point on, James played a pivotal role in guiding me, sharing resources and insights that ultimately led me to apply to and be accepted as an MLT MBA Prep Fellow. What truly sets James apart is his commitment and intentionality. He consistently carved out time to support me, providing real-time feedback on my essays that was both direct and highly actionable. He pushed me to refine my story in a way that authentically showcased my strengths, while also coaching me on how to effectively network with current students and admissions officers. Thanks to James’ guidance, I was admitted to multiple top MBA programs with scholarship support. I can confidently say I would not be where I am today without his mentorship. I highly recommend James to anyone considering an MBA—his support can truly make a transformative difference.

I cannot recommend Melinda highly enough. Working with her was an incredibly impactful part of my academic journey. She is not only kind and considerate, but a true advocate—always encouraging me to pursue the next steps needed to reach my goals. She consistently provided thoughtful, individualized guidance, shared valuable resources, and made herself available for one-on-one support. What sets her apart is her ability to truly understand each student’s path and connect them with meaningful opportunities, all while bringing a deep knowledge of medical and other graduate programs (i.e. PhD programs). I always felt supported, confident, validated, and well-prepared under her guidance.

Davide was one of the most important people in my MBB preparation. He pushed me to raise my level both on cases and on fit, and his feedback was always precise and immediately actionable. Looking back, I’m convinced his coaching played a major role in helping me turn the process into an offer.

Super easy to work with and incredibly helpful during the recruiting the process. Was an A+ operator in helping me to sharpen my story and prep appropriately. I was in great shape by the time I got to interviews! Highly recommend!

Michael played a key role in helping me prepare for investment banking recruiting. He has a very clear understanding of what top banks are looking for and helped me align my preparation accordingly. We worked through my story in detail, making sure it was both concise and compelling. He also helped me significantly improve my technical explanations - not just getting to the right answer, but explaining things clearly and confidently. His mock interviews were some of the most helpful prep I did. They were realistic, fast-paced, and focused on the kinds of questions that actually come up in interviews. He also gave great advice on networking strategy and how to approach different firms. Thanks to his help, I felt much more prepared going into interviews and performed at a much higher level. I’d strongly recommend working with him.

Michael made a huge difference in my recruiting process. I came in with a decent understanding of the basics, but I didn’t really know how to position myself or approach things strategically. He helped me connect all the pieces from networking to interview prep to how I told my story. He’s very thoughtful in how he works with people. Instead of just giving you answers, he pushes you to think through things yourself and figure out what actually makes you stand out. That was especially helpful for me coming from a less traditional background. He was also great for mock interviews - they felt very real and forced me to improve quickly. Beyond that, he gave really practical advice on firm selection, outreach, and even how to handle offer decisions, which I hadn’t gotten anywhere else. Overall, he brings a level of clarity and structure that’s hard to find. I’d definitely recommend working with him if you’re going through IB or PE recruiting.