28,339Leland Reviews

Sanjeev is a fantastic teacher of all things casing. From the components and fundamentals to more nuanced aspects of structuring problems, he is an extremely knowledgeable, patient, and effective instructor. I could not recommend him more.

Luke was an amazing help during my college application process! He helped me compile a list of potential schools that would be a good fit for me, and helped me organize and keep track of necessary deadlines. Luke also proofread and edited my application essays which got me into multiple of my top colleges. His passion and skills in this area truly made my college apps so much easier!

Alice was a peer with me at Princeton and has been a dear friend ever since. She is a great writer and editor, and we worked for the undergraduate independent weekly at Princeton "The Nassau Weekly," for which she contributed many pieces and illustrations. I often received help with her as an editor or second reader on my papers as well as my senior thesis in the English department and my creative thesis, a play. She supported my academic work that led me to gain acceptances at the University of Cambridge (where I attended for an M.Phil in film studies) as well as the University of Edinburgh for playwriting. In graduate school, she was an editor of my master's thesis to help me clarify my ideas. She has always been a great support and mentor in both academic and creative projects!

Alice helped edit my senior thesis in college, and she did a great job! Very thoughtful edits and was able to talk them through with me.

I would like to share a positive review for Taimur, who has been a wonderful counselor for my daughter throughout her high school years. Taimur has shown exceptional accessibility, professionalism, and a genuinely encouraging attitude towards students. He has proven to be both compassionate and understanding, recognizing and working with their individual strengths and weaknesses. One of the standout qualities of Taimur as a counselor is his accessibility. He has always made himself available to my daughter, whether through scheduled appointments or quick email exchanges. This availability has been a tremendous support for her, as she knew she could rely on him whenever she needed guidance or advice. Taimur's professional behavior has been exemplary throughout their interactions. He has consistently maintained a high level of professionalism and has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the educational system. With his expertise, he has been able to guide my daughter through the complexities of high school, ensuring she remained on track and made informed decisions about her academic journey. What sets Taimur apart is his encouraging demeanor. He has consistently provided words of encouragement and motivation to my daughter, helping her stay positive and motivated. His support has played a crucial role in boosting her confidence and empowering her to pursue her goals. Moreover, Taimur's compassionate and understanding approach has created a safe and comfortable space for my daughter to discuss her concerns. He genuinely listens to her, recognizing her unique strengths and challenges. His understanding nature has allowed him to tailor his guidance specifically to her needs, providing personalized support that has made a significant impact. In summary, Taimur has proven to be an exceptional counselor for my daughter. His accessibility, professionalism, encouragement, and understanding have made a positive and lasting impact on her high school experience. We are incredibly grateful for all the support he has provided and the positive influence he has had on her journey through high school. N. Raza Sheikh

Having Jessica Noon as a coach has been a game-changer for me. She helped me approach my role with a business mindset thinking strategically, taking ownership of outcomes, and ensuring everyday work ties back to goals. Jessica’s leadership is both supportive and empowering. She’s easy to talk to, always open to new ideas, and creates space for honest and productive conversations. She also encourages team bonding activities that genuinely strengthen culture and collaboration. She’s helped me bring my ideas to life by guiding me through refining concepts, gaining alignment, and navigating challenges. During times of change her calm approach gave me confidence and direction. I’m incredibly grateful for her coaching and the foundation she’s helped me build!

I didn’t come from a typical pre-MBA background, and honestly, I wasn’t sure if Harvard would even take me seriously. But Loubna never saw that as a weakness — she saw it as an edge, and helped me own it from day one. She pushed me to tell my story with confidence and precision, without ever trying to make it sound like anyone else’s. Every conversation, every edit, every insight — it all added up. I still can’t believe I’m saying this, but I got into HBS. And I wouldn’t have without her.

Working with Loubna was a game-changer. She pushed me to think more deeply about my story and challenged me to connect the dots in a way that felt both personal and strategic. Every draft got sharper, more focused — and more “me.” When I got the call from Booth, I knew it was thanks to the clarity and confidence I had going into that application. Loubna doesn’t do fluff — she does the real work that gets results.

Bryan is an amazing mentor and individual to work with! He is incredibly talented at helping you tailor your career plan to your personal interests and values, and always offers an optimistic attitude while being realistic and informative about the process that needs to happen. He is also well connected with the academic and professional community, which he leverages when helping young professionals seek opportunities. When I first joined UCI's Master of Data Science program, which is an industry-focused professional program, I quickly realized I was more interested in academia and preferred the healthcare space over tech. I was worried MDS may no-longer align with my career goals, but Bryan connected me with an esteemed professor who conducted data-driven pharmaceutical research at his lab at UCI. Dueling gaining knowledge at MDS while applying my skills at this research lab helped me gain the experiences I needed to pursue my career path of choice, and I now continue doing data-driven pharmaceutical research at UCSF as a career, at one of the top schools of pharmacy in the country. Bryan is also very accepting and supportive of more unconventional career paths, and even helped me develop a plan on how to develop my skills and market myself should I want to pursue being a freelance data visualization expert. Bryan is skilled at not only showing students how to leverage their academics, work experiences, and projects, but he also understands how to help students market themselves as professionals by leaning into their other strengths, such as their personalities, personal stories, values, and niches. All around, Bryan is the perfect coach to become a well rounded professional, both in developing hard skills and in finding your brand to market yourself. Working with him has significantly improved my confidence in myself as a professional, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking empowering guidance

Bryan was not only the Director of my Master of Data Science program at UCI but also one of the most impactful mentors I’ve had. As a program ambassador, I had the chance to work closely with him and witness firsthand his dedication to student success. Bryan goes far beyond administrative responsibilities. He invests in people. His advice has been consistently strategic, empathetic, and actionable, guiding me through key academic and career decisions. Bryan has a rare ability to see both potential and path in every student he works with, and I’m truly grateful for his support. Any aspiring student or professional would be lucky to have him as a coach.