27,464Leland Reviews

I had the privilege of working with Ryan, and I can confidently say that he's one of the most impactful coaches I've ever had. What sets him apart is his incredible ability to hold up a mirror, helping you see the best version of yourself and the incredible potential that lies within. Through our sessions, he empowered me to recognize my strengths, build confidence, and unlock my full potential. One of the most valuable skills he taught me was how to translate my experiences into tangible, transferable skills that employers look for. His guidance was instrumental in helping me land an internship with Senator Gillibrand's office – a dream opportunity that I achieved with his support. What I appreciate most about Ryan is his personable and approachable nature. He's incredibly easy to talk to, and his kind, understanding demeanor puts you at ease. He's knowledgeable about public policy, which was especially helpful given my interests and career aspirations. Throughout our coaching sessions, Ryan was accommodating, flexible, and always willing to lend a helping hand. His expertise, combined with his genuine care for his clients, makes him an exceptional coach. If you're looking for someone who can help you unlock your potential, provide valuable guidance, and support you in achieving your goals, look no further than Ryan. I'm forever grateful for his mentorship and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a trusted coach and mentor!

After attending a Webinar run by Jennifer I scheduled a one-on-one session to discuss the mental side of the GMAT. Jennifer had practical tips and advice and our session helped me go from a 645 to a 725.

As a Schwarzman Scholar herself, Hanie is very very experienced in advising prospective candidates on how to make their applications stand out. She excels at providing clear direction, identifying areas for improvement, and offering solutions. Even within just a few days of working with her, I gained a much deeper understanding of the program. After following her advice, I saw a significant improvement in the quality of my application materials. I truly wish I had reached out to her earlier, and I strongly recommend that anyone interested in the Schwarzman Scholars program connect with Hanie as soon as possible.

Working with Alsey was the best part of my HBS MBA application journey. She brought deep expertise to every step of the process, from helping me craft a compelling overall strategy and narrative to tirelessly editing my essays, conducting the most insightful mock interview / debrief, and offering support for everything in between. Her ability to elevate my writing was incredible. She ensured every sentence was clear, purposeful, and aligned with my story, always pushing for clarity, eloquence, and impact. Beyond her technical skills, Alsey was a constant source of encouragement. She made me feel confident and supported throughout and genuinely believed in my potential. Thank you, Alsey. Because of your guidance, I’ll be attending HBS this fall!

I worked with Machmud throughout the entire 24-25 law school application cycle and the experience exceeded all of my expectations. Machmud is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, he is a truly wonderful person who was a joy to work with. He provided complete application support, from talking through ideas, editing my application materials, helping me prepare for admissions interviews, and just generally being an incredible resource. I cannot imagine what my law school application experience (and results) would have looked like without him, and would highly, highly recommend working with him to anyone who has the opportunity to do so.

Stone was the best coach I had during my MBA process. He helped me with interviews and waitlist strategy for Stanford GSB, Yale, and Berkeley Haas, and honestly, his support made a huge difference. He did the most complete and insightful analysis of my application. As a former GSB student, he knows exactly how these schools think. But what I appreciated most was how he helped me go deeper into the meaning of what I was saying—not just fixing words, but really improving the message. Thanks to him, I arrived at my interviews with answers that were clear, structured, and straight to the point. He helped me cut all the noise and focus on what really matters. It felt like I had practiced those interviews 50 times, but still sounded natural. Also, he was always there. Flexible with his time, adapting to every deadline. And always one step ahead—telling me what I needed to do next, even things I didn’t know were part of the process. From sending thank-you notes to reaching out to club members, he had it all covered. You can tell this is not something he does on the side—he’s fully committed, and you feel it. Once you start working with him, it’s like your success becomes personal to him too. If you're aiming for a top MBA, I can't recommend Stone enough.

Working with Claire was a phenomenal experience. From the beginning, she was methodical in getting to know me in order to write the most genuine essays possible. The initial brainstorming sessions gave me a lot of direction, and the constant feedback & reassurance throughout the whole process made all the difference. Claire is truly passionate about helping her students. I truly recommend her as a coach as she surpassed all expectations!

Priyanka is AMAZING! With her guidance, I got accepted with maximum scholarships at every MBA program I applied to. I chose HEC Paris (my dream MBA), where I received a double scholarship (Excellence + Diversity), the maximum scholarship awarded to male candidates. Priyanka provided exceptional advice for both essays and interviews, helping me craft a compelling narrative that resonated with the admissions committees and alumni. She knows exactly what top MBAs are looking for and how to position your unique strengths effectively. Working with Priyanka transformed my application from good to exceptional. I would not have gotten accepted to all the MBAs (and even less with the best scholarships) without her, so I cannot recommend her highly enough!!!!​

Geri is super knowledgeable about the HBS waitlist process. She helped me establish a strategy, provided insightful essay edits, and also made me feel confident and positive about the whole process! Thank you so much, Geri -- I was accepted off of the HBS waitlist and will be attending in the Fall!

James and I have different domain expertise, but he was really able to work with me across 3 different sessions on my presentation and structure. He had great digital resources as well and was overall pleasant and flexible! (: