28,792Leland Reviews

Allie helped me with my MBA application process. I was amazed by the deep knowledge and expertise she had towards different schools and applications. I have a rather untraditional background and Allie helped me tremendously with crafting the stories and tweaking them so they are tailored to each school. Also, English was not my first language, so Allie also helped me to polish the essays so they came out elegantly and to the highest standard. 100% recommend Allie to anyone who is considering an mba program and not sure where to start with their applications!

Alex is fantastic. Even after doing my own research, it was difficult to know where to begin. Alex helped me get everything on the table so that I could start constructing my story for the AdComs. He was extremely helpful in establishing a timeline to keep me on track and accountable. He’s also extremely familiar with how the AdCom of each school thinks and what they’re looking for, which helped me to uniquely tailor my essays for each school. He was a great sounding board for ideas as I was starting to write my essays, and helped tremendously as I sharpened and refined the final product. By the end, the quality of my application was far beyond what I would have been capable of producing alone.

It is difficult for me to imagine what the state of my applications would be without the help of Alex. Alex was most beneficial in the most important aspect of the application, crafting the story. Alex was collaborative in brainstorming sessions and provided objective and necessary feedback, continuing the discussion until we both felt confident. Alex’s feedback on essay drafts was also very constructive. Again, necessary in order to ensure an encompassing message was being told within the character limits. I applied to a large number of schools and Alex’s organized and strategic mindset helped us meticulously work through each application and ensure we were tracking to meet deadlines. When interviews came around, Alex provided me with a scouting report for each school and conducted mock interviews which helped me come relaxed and prepared on the day of the interviews. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone applying to MBA schools as he is extremely knowledgeable of the application process, especially when it comes to tailoring essays to different schools/audiences, and he is a “straight shooter” that will be honest and upfront because he knows what is needed for success in this process. Thanks, Alex!

I couldn't have asked for a better MBA consultant. Alex is one of the most professional individuals I have the pleasure of working with over my 12-year career. He was personally invested through the whole process and brought his considerable skills and expertise in each step of the application. His partnership helped to showcase my accomplishments and my personal story to its fullest. Even then, just by working with him, I was able to improve on my personal communication skills and bring that back to how I communicate at work and at a personal level. Alex was a partner whom I could completely trust and rely on throughout the application process. He was responsive and would usually reply within a few hours. He worked with me on the deadlines and was available whenever I needed him. He added a personal touch as well, checking in on me and my recovery when I fell sick during the application process. Thinking back, I’m just floored by the level of effort and passion he brought in every stage of the application. Based on his dedication, I know it is not just a job to him, but a role where he is personally invested to help you achieve your goals. Alex is someone whom I am honored to partner with and hope to continue a friendship with even after my application process. I applied to the Stanford GSB MSx program and it was a moonshot for me given how challenging it is to enter the program and how I had only three weeks to prepare the application, obtain letters of recommendations and study for the GRE. Yet, with Alex's help, I was able to overcome all these and obtain an admissions offer from the Stanford GSB. Thank you, Alex!

As a candidate who failed to secure an interview from any of the schools I applied to last year, I came to Alex with my confidence historically low. Working with Alex is a smooth, demanding, and satisfactory experience. He encouraged me and helped me stand out among the over-representative candidate pool. Needless to praise his skills of writing and editing, I was impressed by his extraordinary humbleness and decisiveness. He patiently and stringently collected as much information as he could to help me solve all sorts of difficulties during the process. When facing a dilemma, Alex would not hesitate to tell me his true thought and help me make a decision substantiated with abundant experiences and past cases. There was no politics working with Alex and the entire process was efficient and effective. I would recommend Alex to every candidate, especially to those who face dilemmas and need plans tailored to tackle them. Alex will give you peace of mind during the daunting MBA application process.

I worked with Karla as my admissions consultant for my application to joint MBA and MPP programs and gained admission to Wharton for my MBA and Harvard Kennedy for my MPP! As a BIPOC applicant with international experience, I was particularly impressed by Karla's deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that I faced in the admissions process. One of the standout features of Karla's approach was her strong focus on essay strategy. She helped me craft compelling, authentic essays that really conveyed my strengths and experiences in a way that resonated with the admissions committees. Thanks to Karla's guidance and support, I was accepted into my top choice programs. I highly recommend her services to any joint/concurrent MBA/MPP applicants, especially BIPOC applicants looking for a knowledgeable and strategic advocate in the admissions process.

My son and I understood how important essays were for his chances of acceptance to BYU because they’re weighted so heavily by admissions. Given the numerous essays, along with their 1500 character counts, we didn't know where to start: which stories to share, what points to make, how to tie things together, etc. In short, we were overwhelmed and stuck doing nothing until we found Susie. Susie was fantastic - her skills are tremendous and her essay planning templates and outlines stellar. She truly made every word he wrote count! Regardless of the outcome of my son's application, I will NEVER regret hiring Susie to coach my son. It was an investment in his future.

There has been and still is a whole lot of gratitude at our house for you! My husband and I are not great at writing and we weren't sure what BYU is looking for. Our daughter said that getting your help was the best thing we could have done to help her.

Just received an offer from Kellogg! I simply can’t wait to share how much I appreciate the support from Alex! Alex is a strategic, organized and super responsive mentor. Working with him has been more than pleasant and beneficial. He guided me to set up the overall game plan and timeline, provided insider prospectives on my profile, and most importantly, helped me stand out among other candidates of some extremely competitive programs. His vast experience with past cases over the years also gave me unique angles to view certain challenges, and he went beyond expectation to answer all of my questions. Needless to mention, Alex has amazing editing skills and did a fantastic job translating my engineering achievements into the language of business. Overall, I would highly recommend Alex!

Good communication, friendly environment on calls, and excellent feedback on my essays. Highly recommend!