28,169Leland Reviews

Scott was super knowledgeable about CBS and really wanted me to succeed. He had great tips and was available for questions!

Ferdinand provided a great HBS mock that helped to prepare me. I appreciated the time he spent going through my application and the detailed questions he asked. Highly recommend!

Laura was an invaluable asset to me, from June 2024 to June 2025. I came from a very niche music industry background. Saying I'm a non-traditional candidate would be an understatement. That's why I chose Laura! And, with an undergrad GPA of ~2.8, a sinister case of ADHD, a weak quant background, and applying on the heels of a gap year, the hurdles I faced in my MBA application process were significant. Her strategic expertise was critical in navigating the GMAT/GRE wormhole, ADHD accommodations, and school selection. BUT, where Laura proved most valuable was helping me understand that the things I saw as application *deficits* were in fact, application *distinctions*. I saw things like my age, career background, undergrad institution, etc as negatives... but Laura lead me to the promised land of perceiving those things as the very reasons why a program should accept me. And perception is reality! Beyond core application aspects, Laura supported me throughout the entire admissions cycle, transforming my resume to properly highlight my niche work experience in a way that would make sense to AdComs, offering guidance on communications, recommenders & rec packets, and even a crucial last minute pivot to the Haas EWMBA program. Her responsiveness, empathy, and ability to fit my square peg story into the round holes of the MBA application process, make her an exceptional partner for a non-traditional candidate like myself, and hopefully you too!

Madeline was amazing!! She really knows how to get things done and keeps you super on top of things! She helped to brainstorm my story and was amazing and being detail-oriented. I highly recommend!

Kevin was amazing to work with. He is so positive, empathetic and I could tell a genuine cheerleader for my success. I highly recommend his coaching because he will be able to help work through your story, inject positivity into the journey and is super easy-going!

Rifat was an amazing coach to work with. He takes time to understand your background, story and career goals to piece together a story. He's well versed in the application process and could answer all my questions. I highly recommend him for any school!

I am an Engineer who pivoted into Product. I am currently at the interview stage with CBS for their Executive MBA program. [I will update with a decision], but let me share how I got here. I began the journey to applying for Columbia Business School with pretty firm clarity about who I am and what I want to do to add value to the world I live in. However, I continued to attend sessions and ran into a free session with Victoria, who spoke about ways to strengthen our applications. I decided to book her services because I had just finished writing my essays and wanted a professional coach to review them before I hit "submit." To say that Victoria helped me see sides of myself and my journey that I didn't realize is an understatement. She is brilliant, incredibly sharp, so empathetic and full of wisdom and encouragement that can ONLY come from someone who CARES DEEPLY about my success. The feedback she gave me on my essays gave me more clarity and made me even more confident to finally hit "submit". So I did. And a few days later, I received the request from CBS to interview me for the EMBA program. So I booked her again! She is simply fantastic and knows EXACTLY what she is doing. I had my call this morning and left refreshed! I am awaiting a decision but no matter the outcome, I am so grateful I met Victoria on this journey. What a Coach! What a Journey!

Am a non traditional student, and Jeremie really helped me figure out what to focus in my essays. Was super helpful during the whole editing process, and guided me through interview prep as well. He responds really quick as well, and is easy to get in touch with! So worth it!

Working with Cathy on my INSEAD 26D application was an incredible blessing! Her support throughout the entire journey—from identifying my unique strengths and crafting compelling essays, to refining my interview responses—was instrumental. Despite the demands of balancing work, applications, and GMAT prep, Cathy kept me motivated and accountable, always bringing a positive spirit and clear guidance. As an INSEAD alum, her deep knowledge of the school and application process was truly invaluable. I’m so grateful to have had her in my corner, and I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone serious about their MBA goals.

Working with Krysta was truly one of the best decisions I made during my PhD application process. From our very first meeting, she clearly laid out her coaching style, outlined the timeline ahead, and immediately put me at ease by assuring me she’d support me every step of the way. And she absolutely delivered on that promise. Krysta not only provided thoughtful and detailed feedback on every draft of my materials, but she also helped me refine my narrative and communicate my goals in a way that was authentic and compelling. She consistently went above and beyond—whether it was staying past our scheduled time to talk through revisions or checking in before interviews to help calm my nerves. Her expertise in the graduate admissions process is exceptional, and her kindness and encouragement made all the difference during such a stressful time. I can’t imagine having gone through this without her support. I wholeheartedly recommend Krysta to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly caring coach.