28,119Leland Reviews

Polina has been a trusted mentor and coach ever since I reached out to her for advice on how she was able to do so well in exams at Cambridge. Her admissions acumen and detailed knowledge of the subject helped me get admitted into my preferred master’s programmes across both the US and UK. The thing I admire most about Polina is her personalised approach to mentoring, and her deep empathy and investment in you as a student.

Giovanna truly is a world-class advisor and coach. I credit my smooth MBA application experience to her thoughtful approach to preparation and strategy. In the often nebulous world of admissions, Giovanna's professionalism and expertise are unrivaled, and her ability to help candidates to craft compelling profiles and prepare for interviews is powerful. Knowing Giovanna was in my corner throughout the process helped me to flourish and articulate my 'why'!

She is one of the most hardworking and talented people I know she helped me with my college applications and she helped me get my first acceptance letter. Mariana is a very talented woman and I am so grateful to have someone like her in my life and I hope I’m able to have the same impact on people that she has.

Gaurav is an extraordinary coach. During my consulting interview preparation, Gaurav's guidance and support were instrumental for arriving at a positive outcome and reaching my goals - he was always there to listen, act as a sparring partner, provide direct/honest feedback and increase my confidence in my ability to succeed. Even now ~4 years after going through my consulting interview processes, Gaurav and I continue to keep in touch and I'm grateful to have him as a friend and mentor. I would strongly recommend anyone considering a career in consulting (or anyone interested in fulfilling their full career potential) to work with Gaurav as a coach.

I've known Jack for 15 years - he's an outstanding, well-rounded leader who has been successful in wide-ranging and demanding roles across the military, management consulting, investment banking, and private equity. Jack is an experienced professional who has an exceptional ability to structure complex problems, communicate them clearly, and teach others in a way that's accessible and motivating.

Mary has reformatted my thinking for my career path that has kept it simple, manageable and doable. I have worked with her for a few years and she has been a foundation for my recent success!

Friends (MBB selectees) recommened Gaurav to me. I was on my 3rd MBB rejection and at my wits ends. Gaurav helped me build a winner's mindset and a strong interviewing toolkit. I still apply his lesson in my job at Bain and when coaching candidates.

Working with Doug as an MBA/career coach was a game-changer! He was instrumental in helping me craft a truly unique narrative that made my application stand out. Doug provided incredible support with brainstorming supplemental essay ideas and delivering pin-point interview prep. His guidance really helped me seal the deal for an acceptance to MIT Sloan, and I also gained admission to Wharton and London Business School (LBS). I highly recommend him!

Working with Giovanna was like a breath of fresh air throughout my MBA application journey. In a space of mystery and doubt, Giovanna helped answer all my questions and made me feel not only valued, but heard throughout my discovery and application process. Giovanna is incredibly personable and takes the time to get to know you from both an applicant and human perspective. I know that as I was kicking off my MBA journey, it was so nice to see Giovanna and know that I would have a person to talk to at every event who genuinely cared about me and my future. Not only is Giovanna a lovely human, she changed my life. Without the help of Giovanna, I would have never gone to grad school. Giovanna is incredible and I know you’ll enjoy working with her as much as I did!

I heard about Gaurav through alumni who spoke very highly of him, and I decided to seek his guidance for both case and fit interview prep. For case prep, Gaurav not only helped me build a structured approach to cracking cases but also coached me to handle high-pressure interviews—especially with Partners who tend to push candidates hard. This was a real game-changer, as stress interviews are something peers can rarely prepare you for. For fit prep, his advice helped me present my experiences in a way that truly resonated with consulting firms. He also helped me move beyond the common “save stories for specific questions” mindset and instead focus on delivering the most impactful messages throughout the interview. Overall, Gaurav’s guidance was pivotal in helping me land my role at BCG. I’d highly recommend him to anyone serious about breaking into consulting.