28,169Leland Reviews

I reached out to Faisal shortly before my R2 deadline to Columbia. Faisal enthusiastically accepted my request for an Adcom style review. Although busy with his other R2 applicants, Faisal's review was thorough, quick, and professional. He encouraged me to answer questions that he knew would be top-of-mind for the Adcom in my materials. I followed his suggestions/edits and was admitted to a very competitive dual MBA program at Columbia. Faisal's experience speaks for itself, and I could not be more happy with the result. Thank you, Faisal!

Indrani really helped me see my story through the lens of an admissions officer, and the comments she provided led to material changes that reshaped my narrative for the better. It was a joy to work with her!

Machmud, by sharing his powerful personal journey and actionable advice, has empowered me to tell my story effectively throughout my law school application journey. His wisdom and insights helped me be my self and ultimately achieve admission to my dream law school and scholarship program.

I had a challenging Round 1 application cycle, receiving only one interview invite out of the four schools I applied to. In Round 2, I reached out to Ben just 10 days before the R2 deadline. He completely revamped my resume and helped refine my essays, significantly strengthening my application. Thanks to his guidance, I received interview invitations from both schools I applied to—Columbia and Harvard. I highly recommend Ben!

I connected with Coach Mario for my grad school application. I love how he will always give me comprehensive feedback and straightforward suggestions. From the past few months work with Coach Mario, not only my overall writing skills improve quickly but also I have a specific goal for my future development! In addition, I like how Coach Mario is communicative and thoughtful.

Brennen was incredibly thorough in his approach to the mock interview. He takes the time to read through your entire application and crafts questions that are not only relevant but also dive into details you wouldn’t expect to be probed on, things so small you might have assumed they’d go unnoticed. It’s clear that he has mastered the art of thinking like an admissions committee member, structuring the interview in a way that reflects how they allocate time and assess candidates. What truly sets Brennen apart is the depth and precision of his questioning. He doesn’t just ask standard interview questions, he finds the nuances in your application and presses on them in ways you never saw coming. His ability to anticipate those angles is what makes him so valuable. He forces you to think critically about your own story, how you connect the dots, and whether your answers actually reflect the best version of yourself, not just the version you think they want to hear. Beyond just asking insightful questions, Brennen’s feedback is honest, sharp, and incredibly useful. He doesn’t just tell you what worked and what didn’t, he gives you concrete, actionable ways to refine your responses. His insights go beyond just content, he helps you sharpen your delivery, pacing, and even the way you approach unexpected questions. But more than anything, he pushes you to be honest, with yourself and with your answers. He challenges you to strip away the fluff and speak with real clarity, conviction, and authenticity. If you want a mock interview that challenges you to think deeper, answer with authenticity, and handle curveballs with confidence, all while being an invaluable learning experience, Brennen is the person to go to.

Working with Debby is a game-changer. I had been struggling with my essays, in particular how to convey my journey and experience in ways that admissions would appreciate. Debby immediately knew the best steps and guided my throughout the process with amazing insights, edits, and direction. In the end, I had a very strong and clear application that was lightyears better than I could have imagined. She also directed me to other programs I had not previously known about or explored, and this opened my eyes to even more possibilities for grad school - I just accepted an offer of admission to UPENN, a school and program she recommended to me. I recommend Debby and sing her praises to anyone asking for help with applications, navigating programs, and everything else that goes along with this. She is a game changer and definitely someone you want in your corner throughout applications. She will leave you feeling very prepared, confident, and satisfied with your applications. Thank you for everything Debby!!!

Geri took the time to craft a challenging interview for me based on my application. Additionally, Geri provided excellent support during my post-interview reflection reviewing my edits during a Friday evening. Overall, I think Geri is efficient and has loads of experience. Now, I just have to wait for decisions to come out :)

Lucas is a great coach who always shows care and helps you understand the importance of telling your story authentically. He is able to relate to the challenges of applying to your dream school, and maintains an open and honest form of communication with his mentees. Through my application process Lucas helped me flesh out parts of my personal story that I didn't even know existed, or didn't think were worthy of being shared. Having gone through the MBA/MPP application process himself, Lucas is very sharp on the types of experiences that should be relayed to the admissions committee. I'm thankful to have gotten to work with Lucas and would recommend others looking for a mentor to do the same.

Avery left me feeling very prepared for my upcoming interview and I felt that it went excellent thanks to her help and feedback!