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5.0
I have worked with Lily for years and could not hold her in higher esteem. She is extremely smart, strategic and personable and has been an excellent and inspiring mentor to younger staff. Lily performed very well in law school admissions (deserved), and will surely provide helpful guidance.
Anonymous
June 2025
Vouched for Lily based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
University of California, Los Angeles

5.0
Sean has a rare gift for seeing the story that someone’s too close to see themselves. When I wasn’t sure what made my path worth telling, he didn’t just ask smart questions—he unearthed meaning. He helped me sharpen the signal and cut the noise, balancing clarity with warmth and levity. His instincts are precise, his edits are ruthless (in the best way), and his encouragement is real. Working with Sean didn’t just make my story better. It helped me understand myself better. That’s the mark of a truly gifted coach and storyteller. I couldn’t recommend him more.

Adam S.
June 2025
Vouched for Sean based on experience working together before Leland
Adam was accepted to:
Harvard Business School
Stanford Graduate School of Business

5.0
Celia is the best!! I had coaching experiences with her on my consulting interview and deferred MBA application. She spent real time with me brainstorming my stories and helped me crack my cases, MBA essay and resume preparation. In the end, I got my job offer from McK as well as 2+2 MBA offer from Wharton! I’ll highly recommend her!!
Anonymous
July 2025
Vouched for Celia (Yuting) based on experience working together before Leland
Client landed a role at:
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company

5.0
Reliable and effective coaching from her. I received help from her a little while ago and it helped tremendously. Never have I ever felt more sure of doubts/ concerns after my two interactions with her.
Anthony M.
June 2025
Vouched for Deleted based on experience working together before Leland
Anthony scored 172 on the LSAT
5.0
Working with David was an important part of my admissions process. His understanding of the application landscape and ability to help me clearly express my experiences made my application stand out without feeling forced. Beyond editing, he encouraged me to think deeper and tell a story that was true to my background while still addressing what admissions committees want to see. If you’re serious about submitting a strong, authentic application or need guidance with grad school admissions, David is an obvious choice.

Nikolas H.
June 2025
Vouched for David based on experience working together before Leland
Nikolas was accepted to:
Tuck School of Business
Dartmouth Medical School

5.0
With our daughter's good grades and hard work, we knew she could do better on her SAT, but we needed outside help. Our daughter chose Jonathan and it was one of the best decisions she made. Not only does Jonathan have a good rapport with students, he also takes a holistic approach to SAT/ACT tutoring. Jonathan looked at her test scores and was able to effectively identify & communicate our daughter's test weaknesses and devised a tutoring plan that would address her test gaps. His approach was laser focused on strengthening the areas that could be maximized within a limited time span and effectively taught her strategies for taking the test. We had periodic meetings/calls to discuss expectations and results. Jonathan not only wore the hat of a tutor but also of a coach. He helped to bolster realistic confidence. Our daughter’s PSAT was 1200 and her final SAT test score was 1340 which exceeded our expectations! We are very grateful to Jonathan for his hard work and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to other families that are looking for an exceptional SAT/ACT tutor.
Elisabeth A.
June 2025
Vouched for Jonathan based on experience working together before Leland
Elisabeth was accepted to:
University of Toronto
George Washington University

5.0
Nairi has helped me with fellowship and law school applications. When I had lower stats, she still believed I could get into top programs (spoiler now at a T14 law school). Her expertise is in helping you showcase your authentic story in a compelling way. She never tries to change your message, rather she understands the process and helps you navigate potential ways to express yourself, your way. I couldn’t be happier to have had her help!
Anonymous
June 2025
Vouched for Nairi based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
NYU School of Law
University of Chicago Law School
University of Texas School of Law

5.0
I’ve known her for the last five years of my life and I think she’s been the single most important person in my professional development. She’s someone that can help you figure out if something is what you wanna do and then help you clearly outline the steps to get there a great human and a great mentor.

Obafemi A.
June 2025
Vouched for Nairi based on experience working together before Leland
Obafemi landed a role at:
Goldman Sachs
Tesla
Uber

5.0
DeVol was a classmate in a Leadership Academy MBA Course. I could always count on his emotional intelligence, experiences, and knowledge to inspire my own learning experience.

Mitchell H.
June 2025
Vouched for DeVol based on experience working together before Leland
Mitchell landed a role at:
Nestlé

5.0
DeVol is very intuitive. He coaches in a way that is guiding and empowering. He truly has an ear for understanding and you walk away knowing that you have a path forward; re-energized for next steps.

Loretta A.
June 2025
Vouched for DeVol based on experience working together before Leland
Loretta landed a role at:
Eli Lilly
