27,685Leland Reviews

I had the privilege of working with Greg during my application to the Haas MBA program, and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be where I am without him. From day one, Greg was all-in—not just as an advisor, but as someone who genuinely cared about me and my story. He was generous with his time, incredibly thoughtful in his feedback, and consistently pushed me to elevate my writing and self-reflection. Despite a lower GPA and test scores, I got into Haas, and I credit a large part of that to Greg’s guidance. He helped me find and articulate my unique value, and never let me settle for “good enough.” His strategic insight and emotional intelligence made the entire process feel less transactional and more personal. Greg is the real deal. If you have the chance to work with him, take it.

Working with Kerry was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. Her guidance was fresh, strategic, honest, and incredibly supportive from start to finish. From shaping my story to polishing essays (10 drafts and counting...), Kerry helped me present my most authentic and compelling self and gain acceptance into competitive MBA programs.

Justin is an exceptional MBA advisor whose guidance made a clear difference in the quality of my application. His ability to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives was invaluable throughout the process. He combines sharp analytical thinking with a strong sense of structure and storytelling. Whether it was helping clarify goals, refine essays, or prepare for interviews, Justin brought consistency, insight, and care to every stage. Most importantly, he never imposed his voice—instead, he helped me find and sharpen my own. I genuinely appreciated his responsiveness, professionalism, and the thoughtful feedback he provided throughout. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their MBA application with precision and integrity.

Working with Alex was the best decision I made during my MBA application process—his strategic insight and support helped me gain admission to HBS, MIT Sloan, CBS, and NYU Stern, where I received a full-ride scholarship. Alex was my partner throughout the application process. His candid feedback helped me write my applications to talk about my strengths and articulate my thoughts in a way that admissions was tuned into. Having consistent check-in points with Alex made me feel confident throughout the process, and he answered all my (sometimes ridiculous) questions throughout the way.

I would like to share my incredible experience working with Alex throughout my Columbia MBA application journey. From our initial conversation to the moment I received my acceptance letter, Alex’s guidance proved invaluable at every step of the process. Alex began with a comprehensive strategy session where he thoroughly assessed my profile and provided a realistic evaluation of my candidacy for my target programs. What impressed me most was his ability to quickly identify both my strengths and areas for improvement, creating a customized roadmap that maximized my chances of admission. Alex’s responsiveness was truly exceptional. No matter when I reached out with questions or drafts, I consistently received thoughtful replies within hours – even during evenings and weekends. This level of dedication made an immense difference, especially as deadlines approached and anxiety peaked. Throughout the entire process – from resume edits and career goal refinement to essay development and interview preparation – Alex provided insightful feedback that transformed my application. He has helped me significantly translate my experiences into a more holistic picture for the admission committee. When my initial career goals statement felt generic, Alex pushed me to dig deeper and articulate a more authentic vision that aligned perfectly with mine and Columbia’s strengths. What sets Alex apart is his perfect balance of objectivity and encouragement. He never hesitated to provide honest, sometimes tough feedback when needed, but always followed with constructive guidance and unwavering belief in my potential. This approach not only strengthened my application but also built my confidence throughout this challenging process. I cannot recommend Alex highly enough!!

Alex is absolutely amazing and helpful for getting me admitted to NUS (National University of Singapore) MBA program. The final results of the CV/essays are a complete transformation from the initial draft that prepared by me. He gave me a structure of how to tell the story and kept pushing me to think about all the points that could be used for building the story. Thanks Alex for keep pushing me back and forth and with that I was able to know more about myself. He has tons of knowledge and experiences of helping students getting prepared for MBA application. At the second and third rounds of interviews, he was very flexible to find time with me with a tight timeline and helped me build me confidence which was key for me to nail the interviews. Highly recommend Alex to anyone wants to have a personalized guidance on MBA application!

Coming from a non-traditional pre-MBA background, I had almost no clue how to navigate the MBA admissions process. After connecting with John and Erika at Leland, they recommended that I work with Kerry on my applications. After working with Kerry, I am so glad that I took their recommendation! Kerry is extremely knowledgeable, has extensive experience, and has access to a ton of resources. With Kerry’s help, I was able to tell my story in an effective way and I was admitted to two top 20 programs and was awarded $130k in scholarships/fellowships! Not only did I get a great ROI working with Kerry, but I also genuinely enjoyed the time I spent with her. She has a calming personality and demeanor, and she helped keep my doubts/anxieties at bay. The MBA admission process is mentally taxing, and Kerry helped keep me from spiraling. Overall, I couldn’t give a more glowing endorsement of Kerry. 10 out of 10. Five stars. No notes.

Working with Claire was an absolute pleasure. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the admissions process in addition to being a great collaborator from the start of the process to the end. She was helpful it outlining my application strategy and kept me on track of what needed to get done when. On top of all of that, she is a very talented writer and helped clean up my messaging in my essays. Can't recommend her enough.

Jasmine is incredible! She took the time to fully understand me to make the best parts about me shine in my essays. She is also super genuine and timely; highly recommend her!

Received an admissions offer from GSB/HBS, as well as MIT. Alex was fantastic in helping me navigate the entire process. I can’t thank him enough. It’s very difficult to know where to begin when starting the MBA application process. Alex was great at helping me figure out how to weave together my (very) non-traditional experiences and develop a compelling narrative. Alex spent a significant amount of 1-on-1 time helping me with my applications. Alex is highly dedicated. He answered all my (sometimes anxiety-driven) questions on calls, and even took the time to set up an additional reviewer. Overall, Alex is a consummate professional, as well as a great strategic advisor, partner, mentor, and friend in the (often stressful) admissions process. I highly recommend Alex and could not have gotten into GSB or HBS without his help. Alex is an amazing consultant, and truly changed my life. Alex was the perfect fit for me, and really had great insights about applying to GSB/HBS in particular.