28,169Leland Reviews

I tried a few different coaches before finding Ben. Savw your time, start with Ben. Do not choose Ben if you want a “yes, man” or an easy process. Choose Ben if you want to get admitted. Ben is extremely efficient with your time, gives specific and tactical feedback, and is not shy if a part of your application does not meet the bar. He is no bullshit. He’s also very kind, cool, and an enjoyable person to work with. His superpower is essay writing, though not to discount his intuition around overall application strategy and tying an entire story together into one cohesive view. 10/10 - have and will continue to full heartedly recommended Ben. Thank you, Ben!

Becky was very knowledgable and gave me great feedback in navigating the Wharton process. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for MBA app support.

Erik gave very thoughtful and detailed advice on essays, strategy. and navigating the interview process. Would not have gotten into Wharton without his help.

Kerry was an absolute gamechanger for me in this application process. She is masterful when it comes to the HSWs and crafting your stories! There is no chance I would have been accepted into HBS without her help! I had some redflags and some issues that I was really really stressed about Kerry did an amazing job in helping me smooth things over and stand out in a big way! So grateful I decided to work with her if you are on the fence, do not over think it. Kerry is the best in the business!!!

Andy is truly one of a kind!! I came into this process feeling like a verrrrrrrry average candidate with average stats & profile, aiming for what felt like impossible targets: Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton. I didn’t even know if those goals were realistic. But after speaking with several people who had worked with Andy, and even more who wished they had, I knew I had to find a way to work with him. From the very first call, I could tell he was different. Andy didn’t ask surface-level questions or offer generic advice. He went deep. He spent real time getting to know me - who I was, what mattered to me, and what made my story worth telling. He worked with me on every single part of my application: resume, essays (reviewed again and again when I felt even the slightest doubt), recommenders, extracurriculars, positioning - everything. He was incredibly meticulous and thoughtful about every single component. What makes Andy exceptional is his ability to find the version of your story that actually matters. He is not focused on telling admissions committees what they want to hear. He is focused on what is real. He told me when something wasn’t good enough and pushed me until it was. And when I needed it most, he gave me confidence. He helped me see my story in a completely new light and taught me how to tell it in the most authentic and powerful way possible. He was a coach, a strategist, a therapist, a friend, and a hype man all in one. And somehow, he made the whole thing fun (and pretty much retaught me how to write in the process haha). If you get the chance to work with Andy, trust his process!!!! Everyone will have an opinion, but Andy will know YOU and the schools you are targeting much much better than anyone else!! Andy does not lose. He does not crack under pressure. And he does not let his clients settle for anything less than their absolute best. That is exactly the kind of person you want by your side during this process. I can say without hesitation: I would not have gotten into any of these schools without Andy’s help. Instead, I walked away with acceptances to Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton. That outcome changed my life, and I will be forever grateful. Andy: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You took a real risk on me, and I’ll never forget that. I'm positive I wasn’t the easiest applicant to coach, but you still chose to invest in me. You believed in me when I wasn’t sure I believed in myself. You reassured me at every step, pushed me to dig deep, and went above and beyond to help me craft every application with care and intention. You helped me uncover and articulate the things that matter most to me. You are an incredible human being, and I’m so deeply grateful I had the chance to work with you.

She was an amazing coach and gave good tips and helped me with my college applications!

Bill's amazing! He's sharp, organized, and personable. He shared detailed, thoughtful advice about how to succeed in law school and achieve my career goals. I highly recommend booking a session with Bill if you're applying to law school or starting 1L in the fall.

I hired Gabrielle to help me put together the final touches of my MBA applications to 7 schools and she was amazing! She went above and beyond in helping me with essay reviews, answering questions, and helping me present my best application strategically. She also provided a mock interview for my HBS interview and even sent me tips/guidance after our interview. She was really invested in helping me and seeing me get to the finish line. She's timely, clear, a pleasure to work with, and genuinely invests in her clients. 100% reccommend her! :)

Kerry was an incredible mentor for me through my MBA application process. Kerry is the rare admissions coach that encourages you to be your true self, without fluff or mis-representation. She is incredible at drawing insights out of you and highlighting how you can shape your life story. She helped me get into the MBA programs of my dreams!

I always thought getting into an M7 with my background (non-target college, boutique consulting firm, below avg GRE score) was impossible. Then, I met Pamela. Pamela knew exactly how to take my background and help me craft a unique story to tell Ad Comms. She began by investing time upfront to, first, genuinely get to know me —my background, interests, experiences, etc. She owns a unique template for this exercise. This step was essential in shaping an authentic and cohesive application, and it speaks to Pamela’s expertise in crafting holistic applications. Next came the most intensive component of the MBA application process — the essays. Pamela demonstrated exceptional insight in tailoring each essay to align with the unique values and expectations of the school. When I compared my initial essay draft to the final version, only about 5% remained unchanged. The rest evolved significantly through multiple iterations, detailed feedback, and Pamela’s incredibly fast editing turnaround. This goes to show how much of a role Pamela played. Then came the interview process. Though we were near the finish line, Pamela’s support did not decline. Before each interview, Pamela offered to conduct mock interviews, demonstrating deep insight into both the interview formats and the types of responses each program was seeking. Thanks to Pamela, I received offers from Booth ($$), Kellogg ($$$), CBS, and Yale ($$$$). Each step of the way, Pamela was there to provide support and encouragement. I felt like we solved every problem together and celebrated every win together.