28,792Leland Reviews

Jessica came highly recommended from a friend and I sure am glad that Jessica and I chose to team up - she gave me the advice, motivation, and push I needed to get through the grueling process of applying to business school. I completely underestimated how tough the business school application process was and put myself in a tight squeeze by having to study for the GMAT while writing applications to make the R1 deadline. Jessica kept me organized with all the different work streams and kept me to strict deadlines so that I wouldn’t fall behind. I ended up getting into one of my top two choices and cannot wait to embark on this new journey this fall!!

I worked with Jessica this past year to review prior applications to GSB/HSB and do mock interview prep, and I was ultimately accepted to one of them this time around. She was incredibly helpful every step of the way. I am grateful that I was able to work with her this past year because she thoroughly reviewed my prior application, spoke at length about the overall strength of the narrative, and provided critical feedback that was instrumental in the success of my second try. She took her time getting to know what made me tick and putting my most interesting attributes front and center. She has a keen eye for detail and a knack for writing. Both her high-level advice and minute suggestions were spot-on.

Jessica was extremely helpful throughout the entire application process - from initial brainstorming to refining essays and interview prep. She took time upfront to thoroughly understand my background and how an MBA would help me accomplish my goals, focusing on crafting a cohesive story that would help differentiate me from others with similar careers (esp. relevant coming from an investment banking and private equity background). With her help, I was admitted to both Columbia and Kellogg. I'd recommend anyone currently contemplating using a consultant to consider working with Jessica... she was incredibly responsive, insightful, and knowledgeable - and always willing to offer her advice.

Jessica will work tirelessly to make sure you have all your application materials ready and will prep you for the interview process. She never fails to reply with patience and thoughtful consideration whenever I had a question about a school, the structure of MBA programs, and the most dreaded part of the application.....the essays. I chose to not apply to business school this year for personal and financial reasons, but I will not hesitate to say that Jessica is the best person to help anyone go through the daunting MBA application process.

Abigail was the best support system I could have asked for during the college application process. She consistently helped my strongest ideas shine and worked with me to refine them until they were exceptional. In each meeting, she was patient and thoughtful, and put in substantial effort to refine even the smallest supplemental until it met a high standard. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Abigail if you are looking for a college counselor this cycle.

Working with Pujan throughout my MBA application journey was incredibly grounding during what can be a very uncertain and high-pressure process. He is incredibly detail-oriented and thoughtful in his feedback, but also very honest. He helps you prioritize what matters, and ensures every piece of the application serves a purpose. His insights around school fit, positioning, and storytelling were particularly valuable for Kellogg. I’d highly recommend working with Pujan.

Working with Joy made what could have been an overwhelming process genuinely enjoyable! I don’t see how I would have found the time to complete the applications so thoroughly and with such high quality without her guidance. I was fortunate enough to be admitted to all three of my top programs, and I credit that success in large part to Joy. She takes the time to truly get to know you; not just your bio, but what motivates you and makes you unique, then helps articulate that in a way admissions teams understand and appreciate. From the start, she invested in deeply understanding my goals and objectives and guided me through every step of the process. If you’re considering an EMBA program, I would start by contacting Joy.

I started working with Stephen as a medical school re-applicant. His knowledge of the admissions process helped me to edit my essays so that I could more clearly communicate my desire to become a physician. He helped me throughout the entirety of the application process including guidance on the primary and secondary application essays and interview preparation. I really appreciated having someone to reach out to who was familiar with the medical school application process who could help answer challenging questions. Stephen was also always readily available to answer questions and offer support. I was recently accepted into medical school and am so excited to be able to become a physician and grateful for Stephen’s help in the process.

Stephen was a huge help in making me feel confident entering the medical school admissions cycle! I really appreciated his emphasis on helping me present my best self rather than appealing to what a school may or may not want. His advice and expertise helped me to effectively frame and communicate my story to medical school admissions committees, both on paper and in interviews, and feel confident in what I submitted. While the cycle is not over yet, I have received admission to three schools, and I truly believe that Stephen's advice and expertise helped me to reach this point. There were so many parts of the admissions cycle that I was unaware of entering the cycle, and Stephen's knowledge having worked on an admissions committee helped me to navigate some of these more hidden or unknown parts- such as interview thank you notes and letters of interest. I highly recommend working with Stephen whether you feel like you may be missing something from your application, or if you are (like me) having difficulty figuring out how to tell your story eloquently through each piece of the application.

Stephen helped me a ton with my BS/MD applications. Coming in, I was very confused about what BS/MDs were looking for and was paired previously with a counselor that was somewhat inactive. After switching to Stephen, the application process became a lot easier. Often times in counseling, the path to success is somewhat nebulous, but Stephen’s straight forward approach allowed me to understand exactly what I needed to do to best maximize my chances of admission. He was prompt and thorough when it came to essay edits and especially helpful when it came to finding both a narrative and coinciding activities. It was specifically because of the narrative and activities help that I got into my dream school, and although I eventually decided against the BS/MD path, his advice and edits was still crucial for my CommonApp.