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I first got to know Tim through a free Leland event, where he shared practical insights that I directly applied during my interview process. For example, he explained how the admissions committee may pressure-test your interest in additional courses. (I actually got this question during one of my interview) Later, while negotiating scholarships with multiple schools, Tim provided personalized, professional, and highly specific guidance that helped me secure a $50K scholarship from my dream school. If you are looking for a coach who offers candid and strategic advice, Tim is your guy.

Justin was a great mentor to work with. He was always open to giving transparent feedback and encouraging open discussions. He helped me identify key themes in my stories and translate them into strong graduate school essays. We went through multiple revisions until we were both fully satisfied with the final versions. Overall, it was a great experience.

Tanner made really thoughtful and helpful comments on my essays and helped me through several rounds of drafts. He was efficient and communicative. I believe I put my best foot forward in my applications because of him! Thanks Tanner!

Andrew was knowledgeable, responsive, and just genuinely bought-in to wanting the best for me the during the MBA process. Highly recommend.

Taimur is a really great tutor. He is kind, patient, and always willing to help. He listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and writes things down to help organize ideas. With his support, I was able to finish my first draft, and the experience was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend him.

Ben invests the time up front to get to know you, your story, and your goals. Then, as you progress through drafts, he really helps this story shine through authentically, which resonates a lot with readers. I view this as an enormously important part of the application process and a great way to stand out from peers. On the more tactical side, my ability to communicate my story improved markedly with Ben's guidance. Even beyond this process, I feel like a more confident and succinct writer and communicator, which has been a huge asset for my job. It's now feeling second-nature to hone in on messaging and what actually matters when communicating, and I have Ben to thank for this!

Bria is an inspirational coach that will go beyond the application to help you succeed. There will be times you may not feel good enough or strong enough to go on, but Bria will ensure you have enough reasons to not give up. She is knowledgable and straight to the point. She will keep you on track and avoid feeling like the deadlines are sneaking up on you. If you want to be successful in your MBA journey don’t hesitate to book a meeting with her. I guarantee that is all you’ll need to know she’s the one to work with!

Dione was instrumental in shaping my Round 2 essays. Coming from a non-traditional background in brand strategy/marketing agencies, I initially struggled to clearly articulate my business impact and rigor. Dione consistently pushed me to reframe my thinking — challenging my language, sharpening my examples, and helping me translate my experience into a personal narrative that truly landed. The difference between my first and final drafts was night and day. Midway through the process, I also hit a wall in articulating a clear career vision. Dione immediately jumped on a call to workshop it with me, pushing me to define specific short-, mid-, and long-term goals that showed a clear pre to post-MBA career trajectory. That clarity transformed my applications, giving me greater confidence in my direction and making my apps across schools far more cohesive and compelling. If you’re looking for support with refining essays and career vision, I can’t recommend Dione highly enough. Working with her enabled me to submit Round 2 applications I’m truly proud of.