28,137Leland Reviews

Faisal offered valuable feedback on both my essays and practice interviews. It certainly made a difference and helped me with an offer to HBS!

Working with Faisal was a total game-changer for my MBA journey. He really helped me nail down my story, goals, and ambitions in a way that was authentic to me. Even though I reached out just a month before my first deadlines, his quick turnaround times and constant availability made an "impossible" timeline work perfectly. He was incredibly organized, which was exactly what I needed to stay focused and on top of every requirement across all my applications. Having his end-to-end support took so much stress out of the high-pressure process and gave me the confidence I needed to hit submit. Most importantly, the results speak for themselves: I received offers with scholarships totaling nearly $250k across my schools! I can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for a strategic partner who delivers incredible results. Thank you again, Faisal!

I was working on my Early Decision application to UPenn when I first stumbled upon Steven's page. Just as I was in the final stages of editing and revising my personal statement and supplemental drafts, we wanted a new perspective that would help us make them submission-ready. From the very first meeting, Steven was incredibly kind, sharp, and deeply insightful. Those first few comments on my drafts were some of the most unique pieces of feedback I'd ever received, and they were far from vague. He outlined where, how, and why to change/remove certain areas, all in steps and options that were easy to understand but still left room for me maintain my overall story and voice. This wasn't just the case for UPenn. As I worked on my other applications, Steven guided me expertly through each draft, personalizing his approach to my specific needs and proving to be a brilliant mentor and writing adviser. With every round of revisions and guidance, I felt more confident about each of my applications. However, one of the best things about Steven, aside from his guidance, is how incredibly generous he was throughout the process and still is, even after I recently committed to UPenn. He works fast, is honest about his work, and you can feel the change in your writing without losing your voice. For anyone hoping for a mentor who goes beyond the norm and truly cares about your journey, I highly (HIGHLY) recommend Steven.

Working with Brian through Leland was an incredibly valuable part of my Wharton MBA application process. Brian has an exceptional ability to help candidates clarify their story, sharpen their positioning, and communicate impact in a way that resonates with top MBA programs. He brings a calm, structured, and highly strategic approach that made an otherwise overwhelming process feel manageable and focused. Brian was especially strong at helping me distill a complex background in science, research, and innovation into clear, cohesive talking points during the interview. His feedback was consistently thoughtful, precise, and actionable, and he pushed me to elevate my interview responses without losing authenticity. He also provided excellent guidance on overall application strategy and decision-making beyond the interview itself. He was clearly invested in my success and provided several individualized feedback points that were highly actionable. He is a true guru of the Wharton TBD exercise. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone applying to top MBA programs—particularly candidates from nontraditional or highly technical backgrounds who want a coach that is insightful, disciplined, and deeply invested in their success. Book Brian today if you want to gain an acceptance like I did!!!

Geri was very professional, and super knowledgeable about what admissions are seeking. She really helped me figure out my story and was super flexible with what I wanted. Definitely couldn’t have done it without her, she showed me so much about the process that I didn’t know (and didn’t even realize that I needed to know). Absolutely will not hesitate to recommend Geri to anybody else!

Faisal was super helpful to give information from the perspective of the adcoms and reviewers. He was able to quickly quell any concerns I had with clarity on the process. With this being such a systematic process, his approach to finding and building out your story was truly very helpful. Faisal is on the more expensive side of those I’ve worked with, but it is clear why if you are looking for more answers on the process and what matters more to reviewers.

Madeleine was monumental in supporting my graduate school application process; her mentorship and guidance drastically improved my essays and my CV, and her kindness and genuine emotional investment in ensuring my success was massively helpful in easing any anxieties that arose during the past few months. I highly recommend Madeleine as a coach, particularly for those who consider themselves to be strong writers and who want in-depth feedback on how to improve their application essays. I've already been admitted to three highly competitive international relations programs, and I am so thankful for Madeleine's support in securing multiple acceptances from top programs.

Mike brought an incredible knowledge of the application process and strategies to stand out as an applicant. With him in my camp, I was able to craft a compelling application that I felt confident about. It truly enabled me to show up as my best version, both in the application and interview. Would recommend working with Mike on any day of the week!!

Maura is an exceptional professional. Her application review significantly improved my student's materials, leading to his acceptance at UChicago three days ago. I can still hear his excited screams when he learned the news! A huge thanks to Maura! I highly recommend her as a consultant for anyone applying to UChicago.

When I first started with Claire, I was skeptical of paying for MBA coaching in general. I had the resume - MBB, BizOps leadership at a Series E startup, a great GRE score, and a resilient immigrant story moving to the US as a teenager. I genuinely thought I didn’t need an MBA coach. Then I shot for HBS, and reality hit hard. I was denied. I had the lived experience, the accomplishments, the story - but it all felt like disconnected chapters. I could list what I’d done, but I couldn’t explain why it mattered or where I was going. Until I met and talked to Claire. She pushed me to go deeper on my “why” - not the surface-level career goals, but the real reasons behind every pivot, every decision, every risk I’d taken. She helped me connect my early stories in Houston to my leadership approach at McKinsey to my vision for starting my own company-AI. Suddenly, the story became a coherent narrative. Her style is structured, empathetic, challenging, and introspective. A great listener, and also highly knowledgeable.. There were moments of real frustration, especially after the HBS ding when I wanted to give up. Claire told me to trust the process. Trusting the process is hard to do, by the way. But I let go and just did exactly what she said. The results speak for themselves. From the story we crafted for GSB, I’ve received full rides scholarships to 3 other T10 programs and now got admitted to Stanford GSB. She’s the best coach and best ROI experience you’ll have. If anything, trust my lived success story and trust the process!