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This was my second attempt applying to Stanford — the only university and program I applied to. I was devastated after my first rejection, but Deb gave me the confidence to take another shot. She reviewed my previous application in depth and provided feedback in the form of thought-provoking questions rather than prescriptive answers. I used them to work through multiple drafts of my essays, which she reviewed with incredible patience and insightful feedback. I rewrote my SOP at least three times, but she never once made me feel like starting over was the wrong thing to do. She was always her cheerful, motivating self. Beyond the SOP, she helped me with my supplementary essays, résumé, and shortlisting my letter of recommendation writers. She even helped craft specific instructions and focus areas for each LOR writer so that their letters would complement my SOP and essays cohesively. In total, she reviewed my essays and SOP more than 30 times. Not only that, she reviewed my full application in detail three times on calls and was always prompt in responding to my questions — usually within a day. Thanks to her, I finally got into Stanford. Deb has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the admissions process and a real talent for helping you identify and iron out the flaws you can't see yourself. If not for her, I would not be living my dream today — and I truly believe this admit is as much hers as it is mine.

Matt is very knowledgeable and supportive and helped me identify my weak areas and improve my quant score. In just a few hours of working together my quant score improved 5 points. He imbued me with more confidence and helped me improve after plateauing. Would highly recommend for anyone who feels stuck or wants the best chance at succeeding!

Working with Kira was one of the best investments I made in my job search. I came in with experience but needed someone who could sharpen my approach and give me real insight into how the process actually works, not just interview tips, but what recruiters are actually thinking and doing at each stage. Kira delivered that and much more. She has a rare ability to demystify the recruitment process in a way that makes you feel informed and confident rather than reactive. She broke down networking in a way that genuinely shifted my perspective, dismantling assumptions I'd carried for years and replacing them with a framework that actually felt natural to execute. Her interview prep was concrete and tactical, with specific skills and framing to develop rather than vague advice. And throughout the entire process, she was generous with her time, warm, clear in her guidance, and a genuine partner every step of the way, celebrating wins alongside me and keeping momentum when things felt uncertain. I ended up as a finalist for two competing roles at Google and Meta, and accepted the Meta offer. If you want a coach who will truly meet you where you are, bring real insider perspective, and show up as a genuine advocate for your success, Kira is exceptional. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Brian was truly a spectacular coach. During my job search, not only did he offer his vast network to me right away, but he immediately pivoted from interview prep to offer negotiation and didn't miss a beat. Whatever I had a question on, Brian had a thoughtful answer based on his years and years of executive leadership. No question would I use Brian again!

Explained Flaw and Assumption questions in a way that greatly demystified them for me

Emily told me she'd be direct and wouldn't pull her punches on feedback, which is definitely what you want in a coach / advisor. But what she failed to mention was how kind, passionate, and action-oriented she would also be! I never felt lost with feedback, and always knew what my next step was to get my applications in on time and in shining formats. She really challenged me to dig deep and I learned a lot about myself through the MBA application process. Would recommend Emily wholeheartedly, she really shines in skill but also her human and empathetic investment in your dreams and goals!

I came to Emily with what can only be described as an unhinged idea: apply to four M7 MBA programs in 2-3 weeks, start to finish. Her first response: "You're crazy." Her second: "Let's do it." Emily jumped into the deep end with me as I researched schools, prepped for the GRE, and worked essays across schools in parallel. What stood out most was her ability to pressure test my thinking. She really challenged me on my "why," and helped me connect the dots across my career progress thus far and my short- and long-term goals. The result: I landed a spot at my dream school. If you're looking for a coach who brings both rigor and energy to match your ambitions (even when your ambition borders on irrational) Emily is your person!

Easily one of the best tutors on Leland. He helped me prepare for my Rice interview and coached me on how to approach and answer common questions with confidence. I highly recommend working with him, you’ll genuinely notice the difference.

Avery was very professional and gave helpful feedback as I was preparing for my interview at Yale. She helped me feel more comfortable and ready for interview day. Would recommend if you are looking for interview practice!

Amanda's service extends above and beyond her price. She challenged me to dig deeper and go the extra mile which led to a significantly stronger product. I appreciate her contributions immensely, and you would be wise to book with her!!