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I honestly don’t think I would’ve felt confident submitting my application without Timothy’s help. I was pretty stressed about my below-median GRE, and he really helped me think through how to address it in a way that felt honest and didn’t over-explain or make excuses. He also went above and beyond helping me finalize my resume literally a day before the deadline. I’m genuinely so grateful and would highly recommend working with him!

As a reapplicant, I knew that my applications would be heavily scrutinized and I knew that I needed to take my applications to the next level. I came to Leland and after looking at maybe 10-12 consultants, I knew right away that Timothy was the guy. Not only does he have a plethora of experience but he genuinely cares and goes beyond the job description. We had an initial intro call about my background, experiences, and what I wanted to get out of working together. It was costly but I wouldn't have it any other way with any other consultant. Timothy is the best in business and does a great job helping you navigate the process from selecting schools, resume, crafting story, and just overall keeping your authentic voice. I'm happy to answer any questions you guys may have about Timothy and like I said, BEST. IN. THE. BUSINESS!

Jacob is an exceptional coach who truly stands out for his efficiency and depth of insight. With his outstanding background, he provided me with a quick yet incredibly thorough review of my application essays. Thank you!

When I think about Leland coaches who go above and beyond for their clients, Maya comes to mind. I was very impressed with her thoroughness when it came to reviewing my GSB application and essays. Her gap analysis approach was very helpful, clearly highlighting what bar my application and essays need to meet to be competitive for GSB. I specifically appreciated that she put all her feedback into a document and Excel sheet and that she was very quantitative about where I fell on the bar (i.e. rating essays out of 10 and why). If you need honest, thorough, and actionable feedback that will help you meet your goals, I highly recommend Maya!

I needed a last-minute coach to give my application a final polish, and Matt more than delivered. Through his guidance, my essays elevated from good to great, and I feel much more confident that I’m presenting the best possible version of myself to the admissions committee. Highly recommend Matt for veterans seeking to translate their experiences and skills into accessible terms.

I approached Anna for help with a waitlist application, and that decision genuinely changed how I approached my candidacy. She helped me craft a compelling Letter of Continued Interest by first deeply understanding my story, then pushing me through structured brainstorming to surface a clear, coherent narrative that strengthened my positioning with the school. The experience was strong enough that I chose to work with her again for another school of my choice. Over five weeks, we worked with multiple rounds of back-and-forth. What stood out most was that Anna doesn’t just edit. She makes you think. She pushes you to do the right research, ask better questions, and build arguments that are strategic, specific, and credible. She also guided me on how to conduct deeper, more thoughtful school and career research so my essays weren’t just well written, but substantively strong. Unlike many consultants, she won’t let you submit something simply because it “feels right” to you. She brings her own strategic perspective to the table and actively steers you toward choices that improve your candidacy. I’d 100% endorse Anna to anyone looking for no-BS admissions advice. Her way of working is lean, focused, and highly efficient. Timely turnarounds, on-point conversations, and a very clean, well-executed process that keeps you from overthinking while still pushing you to do your best work.

I highly recommend working with Hanie! I worked with Hanie on three MBA-program essays & her insights/feedback were incredibly helpful. She is extremely sharp and knows the tones/personalities of each school I was applying to, which is important for personalization. She has a great balance when delivering feedback: supportive, but also blunt/unafraid to tell you why something doesn't work. Overall, I felt a lot more confident submitting my essays & applications due to her help and guidance.