27,283Leland Reviews

Before Ben, I was skeptical of admissions consultants. I've always thought they provide generic advice and do not really help push you over the edge. Yet, Ben completely redefined my expectations. Ben is such a great coach who uses his incredible writing and storytelling abilities to help you bring your best to the table. He is super responsive and helpful. Above all else, he is someone that truly has your best interests in mind. I got into GSB with a non-traditional background and it would not have been possible without Ben.

I can’t underscore enough how much I appreciated Dione taking me on as a client at the last minute and working with me round the clock. I really loved how she guided me on the “What matters most?” - that story feels much more “me” than ever before. I wish we worked together earlier, truly. Her touch felt very personal and made it easy to open up. I’d highly recommend her services, especially for the essays!

I cannot recommend Jay enough! We've worked together for 6+ months doing everything from resume, to application strategy and timelines, essay planning and edits, interview prep, and more. He is extremely helpful with branding yourself and figuring out how to tell a story. His recommendations and advice were spot on. I was able to get interviews at 4 of my 5 schools and Jay helped me prepare my elevator pitch. He's super flexible with scheduling time to meet and the process was easy and seamless. Definitely reach out to him if you want to find someone to help you with your story and who knows the MBA process!

Andrew really helped me out a lot by doing a real deferred MBA interview with me. He gave me detailed feedback specific to me after and also shared his own experience in the process and some previous questions we could expect as well as how to prep for them.

Erik truly understands the HBS and GSB application processes. Great coach - would recommend.

Chas provided an exceptional level of thoughtfulness and support in helping me shape my story. From the start, he invested time in understanding my background, experiences, and passions, ensuring the best possible presentation. His commitment to my success was evident through his meticulous feedback on my resume and essays, delivered promptly. I am truly grateful to have worked with Chas throughout my deferred MBA application process!

I worked with Andrew on 5 school applications. He is able to put himself in my shoes and understand my situation and enhance everything really nicely. You won't go wrong with Andrew!

I approached Brennen with less than a month before my first application deadline. He did an amazing job at getting me kicked off quickly by asking pointed questions about my experience, background and ambitions. He helped me think about things from a different, valuable perspective. I think where Brennen was perhaps the most valuable was on essay reviews. He's an expert with grammar, writing, and essay structuring. As my essays evolved each version was stronger than the last. He also provided significant help polishing my resume and making it application friendly.

I could not have asked for a more dedicated, savvy, caring coach. Brennen has a wealth of knowledge about the MBA Admissions journey and an intimate understanding of the subtle differences between individual programs, what AdComs are looking for, and how to capitalize in applications. Brennen was extremely reliable and consistently provided insightful feedback and suggestions in everything from resume to essay drafts. As a military applicant, he provided an amazing litmus test for me to gauge whether I was effectively translating/communicating my military experience in a way AdComs would understand. If you are looking for an incredible coach at unbeatable value, Brennen is your guy!

Dione was so helpful during my deferred MBA application process. I contacted her about 1-1.5 weeks before my applications were due, and she was incredibly detailed and quick in her feedback. What I loved most about Dione was that she didn't alter my story -- instead, she helped me shape my narrative into a stronger version of itself. She is incredibly insightful and knowledgeable about the various schools and their processes, and I cannot recommend her enough. In many ways, my profile was quite ordinary -- IB/consulting after graduating from an undergraduate state school, GMAT below GSB's median, and an average background (demographics, upbringing, etc...). However, through Dione's incredible advice and honesty, I was able to shape a narrative which led to my acceptance into GSB's deferred MBA program! I am so thrilled and owe much of my success to Dione's help. She is definitely THE consultant to work with, especially considering her admissions board experience. As an anecdote, before working with Dione, I previously booked 1 hour with a student consultant who was admitted into GSB. The difference in value and insight between the student consultant and Dione (who has admissions experience) was night and day. Definitely go with Dione!