28,169Leland Reviews

Working with Claire was a great experience - when one of my initial coaches became too busy and backed out, she stepped up and was able to take over quickly and effectively. From there, working with her was great - fast iterations on essays and great advice, as well as providing perspectives and takes that would help me differentiate myself from other candidates & boiler-plate essays. Would highly recommend getting Claire's help, and she went above & beyond what was necessary to make me feel as supported as possible!

Steve was extremely responsive, even within a tight timeline, and consistently thoughtful with his feedback on both my essays + MBA resume. His comments were both detailed and constructive, and he brought fresh perspectives and actionable suggestions that meaningfully strengthened my application. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for dedicated and insightful support during the application process.

Thanks to him, I could write powerful essays. He tried to understand my story first and came up with better edits, considering context and stories.

Having attended a few free Leland sessions, I was actually planning to go with a different coach, but I decided to coach with Claire because I saw that she would be someone who would 1) keep me honest with whatever timeline I set, 2) provide encouragement to keep pushing through the process, 3) and give honest feedback. And she certainly delivered! Claire was very responsive to my messages; tailored in her approach, e.g., we put together a coaching package for what I was looking for; and provided direct, directional, and insightful comments on essays to help me make the next draft meaningfully better. I particularly appreciated her check-in messages and words of encouragement. On top of this, she was really efficient with her reviews and helped me stretch my coaching time to get everything across the finish line. In short, Claire is great.

Working with Michael has been nothing short of transformative. His ability to dig deeper, push you to confront yourself at the most meaningful levels, and cut through the noise to uncover clarity is remarkable. He pairs sharp intellectual aptitude with genuine passion for helping others succeed. I don’t know yet if I’ve been admitted to the program, but regardless, this experience has been worth everything. I trust Michael with any question about Schwarzman, travel, or life, and always leave feeling more grounded and confident. I am truly grateful, and anyone who has the opportunity to work with Michael should consider themselves incredibly fortunate.

Tim has a great coaching style that is a blend of encouragement of what's working and honest feedback about what's not working. He identifies and magnifies your strengths while giving tailored advice where you need improvement. He was a huge help to me and offered superb structural feedback followed by detailed analysis. I used 11 hours across essays for 5 schools (with an emphasis on GSB), and we got to a really strong place for all of them. He's also just a nice guy to work with--really went out of his way to support me.

As an engineer, I was worried about articulating my story without having too much jargon. Karla provided invaluable insight on my essays and resume, helping me feel confident when I finally hit the submit button. She guided me through wording, storytelling, and framing my experiences in a way that highlighted my strengths clearly. She pushed me to refine my message while making sure my authentic voice still came through. I'd highly recommend Karla to anyone who wants that extra edge in polishing essays or resume, especially if you are from a very technical background like me.

Craig was very easy to work with and helped pin down the structure of a good law school personal statement!

I started my MBA application process later than planned, but working with Tim made all the difference. He was not only a constant source of encouragement, but he also instilled in me the confidence to meet fast-approaching deadlines. His insight into what schools are seeking, and his ability to offer sharp, actionable feedback under time pressure, is exceptional. Fully recommend!

I truly could not recommend Claire more! I reached out the day before the deadline (!!) for a final review, and despite having just traveled all night, she made time in a very busy day to go through my entire application. I really appreciated how she quickly identified the key areas to focus on and helped me prioritize the limited time we had. She was also super responsive and transparent about her availability, which was critical given the tight turnaround. Claire is the perfect balance of encouraging and direct. She really elevated my essays, kept me motivated right up to the finish line, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. Highly recommend anyone working on MBA applications to reach out to her!