27,508Leland Reviews

Robert did a phenomenal job explaining how to write a great resume. With such a rich background in English and writing his advice was exactly what I needed in creating a strong resume.

Mr. Robert is fantastic! Passionate, authentic, and genuine. He has a unique yet simple approach to essay writing and is great at summarizing your essays, to help you see the bigger picture and deeper meaning behind it. He taught me how to write in a way that resonates with readers, rather than just listing accomplishments like a resume. He boosted my confidence in writing. I would definitely recommend him for help with college essays!

I just finished my third lesson with Robert. He has masterfully taught me how to tighten the wording in my essay which is now a balance of my style of writing while providing the answers colleges are looking for. Robert will give you insider tips on what those essay questions are really asking. He is wonderful at guiding you with visual examples and pointing out your writing strengths and weaknesses all resulting in an engaging and concise essay you will confidently submit.

Robert P. is an incredible reader and editor. He really pays attention to the details of your writing all while keeping in mind the audience the writing is supposed to reach. My essays would not be where they are without him!

Matt was great to work with and helped me crisp up my application in the very last day before the deadline. He was dedicated to my success and helped me tell a more compelling story across the application. I would recommend him to anyone!

After purchasing a package and edits were returned, I found out that the coach heavily used AI tools without my consent. This was super frustrating and upsetting, as I had sensitive information about me and my family. When I brought it up, the coach denied using AI and didn't even attempt to send proof of original edits, even though multiple platforms showed AI usage at over 98%. In addition, it was obvious given the sentence structures, word choices, and overall tone of the passages. As a minority, first generation student, and paying client who trusted this coach with my materials for guidance, this was super disappointing. That said, I want to give a lot of credit to the support team. The stars are for them, as they took the issue seriously and were communicative and supportive throughout the process.

As Joy's client, I am so glad to work with Joy and get the Kellogg, Tuck offer and Ross offer with a full ride. Joy could empathize with my past experience and use her impressive writing skills to guide me to tell a whole story to others. Furthermore, she provides a lot of suggestions about my career goals, resume and interview. Not only does she give you a "fish" but also teaches you how to & "fish!" As a re-applicant who had worked with an MBA consultant from another firm last year with all dings, it was hard at first to trust any consultant. However, Joy is definitely worth you to try if you have a similar case. I should have chosen Joy a year earlier! Anyway, the only advice I would give would be to trust Joy, follow her steps and keep your fingers crossed!

I was going through the process of selecting an admissions consulting company and met with 3 other firms apart from Joy. The other firms I met with felt more like a sales turnstile process and they are putting you into this rotation, with no clear visibility. I had heard horror stories and I didn’t want to be in that situation. I felt Joy was by far the least “salesy” – it didn’t feel like she was selling me something, rather, it felt like an actual conversation that would progress into a strong partnership. Some of the other firms felt pushy, with a barrage of questions and statements during the free consultations. Speaking with Joy felt like a two-way engagement, and I thought, “This is how I want my application journey to be facilitated.” What worked especially well: The frequency and flexibility of my meetings with Joy were great. I always felt that if I needed a question answered or raised a concern, I would be able to get in touch with Joy and she was very helpful in working with me to articulate my community fit at all of the programs I applied to. I thought everything from start to finish worked well. I also didn’t realize from the beginning how important the online platform was, and I really, really liked it, as it helped me to keep pace during my hectic summer and work schedules. I pride myself on being organized, but this platform took me to the next level – having our communications embedded directly within the platform was quite helpful. In summary I absolutely recommend Joy. When you are going to make an investment from a monetary and time perspective – you need someone who sees eye to eye and is on equal footing. The support, guidance, and thoughtfulness I received for my applications were exactly what I was looking for.

Joy is the most incredible person you are fortunate to interact with, in fact, she positively changed my life. Her compassionate heart and bright mind are a unique combo. In fact, I have worked with world-renowned leaders and entrepreneurs through my own firm and Joy far and away has the "it" factor that will blow you away if you are lucky enough to work with her. Her knowledge of the process and unique ability to encourage you to exceed your potential is what is so inspiring. If you have the opportunity to work with Joy, I highly suggest you do so. There is no one else in the world I would recommend to have on your side during this process and in life. I plan on being a lifelong friend of Joy’s and believe she is the most well-suited and positive person in the business world.

I was grateful for the ability to work with Joy Pincus as my MBA coach for my Executive MBA applications. Simply put, Joy is the reason I gained acceptance into one of the highest-ranked EMBA programs in the country. As an applicant from a nontraditional background, (physician/healthcare), I needed assistance with packaging my scientific and quality/safety achievements into the business jargon and metrics highly regarded by the admissions committees. Joy was responsive and accessible in editing my essays and even helped with the wording of short answers on the applications. She never compromised my own voice or experiences, and my identity shined through all my work products. She always got back to me in 24-48 hours, and was very flexible in scheduling our weekly meetings, while always ensuring that I remained on task to meet application deadlines. She was very knowledgeable about the different types of EMBA programs, even beyond just name recognition, and guided me in school selection. When I was lucky enough to receive an interview invitation, she conducted a mock interview with me and allowed me to fine-tune my answers, which allowed me to be confident during the actual interview. Joy was kind and easy to work with, and I looked forward to our meetings. I highly recommend her as an MBA coach.