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5.0
Sanam has been an fantastic mentor to me throughout every major academic and professional milestone—from undergrad to grad school and even during my application process for administrative fellowships. I first connected with her during my undergraduate years, and her guidance quickly became a cornerstone of my academic and professional journey. Whether it was brainstorming personal statements, refining my resume, or preparing for interviews, Sanam always brought an unmatched level of insight, care, and attention to detail. She is an exceptional writer and editor, and her feedback allowed me to clearly articulate my strengths and experiences in a way that helped me bring my best self forward in my applications. Sanam's help with interview prep was also invaluable. She creates a space where you can practice, reflect, and improve without judgment, which made a huge difference in how I approached each conversation. Her coaching didn't stop at applications, she was also a huge support after I started my administrative fellowship and provided honest, strategic advice around career development and navigating professional transitions. What stands out most about Sanam is her genuine investment in the success of the people she mentors. She takes the time to get to know you, offers thoughtful and individualized guidance, and truly wants to see you thrive. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without her unwavering support and mentorship. Sanam is one of the most generous, intelligent, thoughtful, and kind hearted mentors I’ve ever had and I feel incredibly lucky to have learned from her.

Ruta V.
April 2025
Vouched for Sanam based on experience working together before Leland
Ruta landed a role at:
UC San Diego Health

5.0
Abid was a game-changer for me during my job search. I was trying to break into the tech industry without a traditional background, and he helped me see the value in my story, sharpen my narrative, and approach interviews with confidence. He didn’t just give me tips—he asked the right questions, challenged me when I needed it, and made me believe I belonged in the room. I landed a role I’m genuinely excited about, and a big part of that is thanks to his guidance. Grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone navigating a big career move.
Yousaf S.
April 2025
Vouched for Abid based on experience working together before Leland
Yousaf landed a role at:
Microsoft

5.0
I highly recommend Dr. Pham. He is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams.

Maryam S.
April 2025
Vouched for Mike based on experience working together before Leland
Maryam was accepted to:
Nova Southeastern University

5.0
Abid helped me build the confidence to grow in my career. Before we worked together I was so anxious and nervous during interviews, which Abid helped me overcome. He also helped me organize my resume so that it was easy to digest for a busy hiring manager. Abid is a delight to work with — and best of all — he’s effective.

Ricky O.
April 2025
Vouched for Abid based on experience working together before Leland
Ricky landed a role at:
RVL Pharmaceuticals
2U Inc.

5.0
Jason has the calm and cool approach you want in a coach. He is an incredible listener and inspires me often through his reflection and perspective. I’ve never felt as though Jason wanted anything but the best for me from day one and he is a huge part of why I’m thriving today.
Leigh A.
April 2025
Vouched for Jason based on experience working together before Leland
Leigh landed a role at:
Consultant

5.0
Alex completely changed the trajectory of my life and career due to his dedication and honesty throughout the MBA application process. From day one of my journey, he walked me through the process and how to prioritize my time and effort. Further, he was the first person that gave me the in-depth feedback needed to transform my resume and essays from average to remarkable. Ultimately, his mentorship allowed me to get into Darden with a full-tuition scholarship. Alex continued his support by helping me through the internship recruiting process, resulting in interview invites from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Alex is a top-tier mentor and a stellar resource for anyone fortunate enough to work with him, I cannot recommend him enough!
Anonymous
April 2025
Vouched for Alex based on experience working together before Leland
Client landed a role at:
Boston Consulting Group
McKinsey & Company

5.0
Thanks to William I secured offers from my top two firms for my MBA summer internship! I worked with William at Kellogg as a part of my recruitment for a consulting role. He was instrumental in providing me feedback on my resume as well as giving me tips to hone my pitch that I really think helped set me apart. He is great at delivering feedback in a way that is effective but also empathetic and keeps the material true to the candidate. Couldn't recommend him enough!
Anonymous
April 2025
Vouched for William based on experience working together before Leland
Client landed a role at:
Boston Consulting Group
Bain & Company

5.0
Clay helped our son get accepted into his dream college—Dartmouth—and we truly couldn’t have done it without him. His background in creative writing made a huge difference when it came to crafting a compelling personal narrative. Clay brought a thoughtful, strategic eye to every draft and helped our son tell his story in a way that felt both authentic and impactful. His guidance throughout the entire admissions process was invaluable.
Anonymous
April 2025
Vouched for Clay based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
Dartmouth College

5.0
Clay is a star student and an incredible person! He is so kind and excellent to work with. He is a great editor and helped piece my essays together to convey a compelling argument. I am happy to announce that with Clay's help, I was accepted into my dream school! Thank you, Clay and the whole Leland team!
Anonymous
April 2025
Vouched for Clay based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
Dartmouth College

5.0
Miyu is an amazing former McKinsey consultant! She would be helpful to anyone looking to break into MBB consulting. I highly recommend working with her :)

Samantha G.
April 2025
Vouched for Miyu based on experience working together before Leland
Samantha landed a role at:
McKinsey & Company
