27,909Leland Reviews

Had a really quality experience working with Michael on my application, which made all the difference in maintaining confidence throughout the process. He's super friendly, responsive (which itself is impressive given how many things he works on at once), and always provides detailed and measured feedback on literally anything you ask (nothing is a silly question), and that is the best type of support any person applying for highly competitive degrees could want. Michael is really knowledgeable and provides a great service tailored towards each client's needs, and he's really good at asking thoughtful questions that are super helpful for shaping your application. Could not recommend Michael more highly - with his guidance, you're guaranteed to receive so much value.

I had an incredibly positive experience working with Michael on my graduate school application. From our very first interaction, I was impressed by his genuine interest in helping and his efforts into understanding my goals. Michael has a unique talent for helping you uncover and articulate your personal narrative in a way that truly stands out. His feedback on my essays was both insightful and encouraging, pushing me to refine my ideas while building my confidence. What really set Michael apart was his responsiveness and dedication - he was always available to answer questions and provide support, making the often stressful application process feel much more manageable. His firsthand experience with competitive programs like Schwarzman Scholars proved invaluable, offering me insider perspectives I couldn't have gained elsewhere. I would highly recommend working with Michael, his help made me learn more about myself and my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to put their best foot forward in graduate school applications.

I am extremely happy to have chosen to work with Vica. When I was looking into consultants to work with, what struck me about Vica was her authenticity and knowledge. Her knowledge helps unravel the blackbox that is the admisssions process. Outside of that, she is also gifted at helping you pull out stories and themes that can represent a compelling, but authentic version of yourself. She will push you to write your best work and only then works her editing magic, which really is magic. I highly recommend her.

It was hard for me to find adequate resources when it came to planning and preparing my application for the Schwarzman program. Luckily, Leland's email about Michael's webinar came in my inbox right after a few first calls with other services that weren't as experienced in the specificities I was looking for. Michael was 5x, if not 10x more knowledgeable and responsive than the other, non-Leland coaches and companies I'd evaluated. Additionally, he was empathetic, provided well-thought out and precise edits, and knew the application's nuances like the back of his hand. Strongly believe he would add value to any master's application you might be working on, Schwarzman or not.

I worked with Chip on my Round 1 MBA application to one of the top MBA programs. Chip was an exceptional consultant due to his structured approach, clarity, and deep knowledge of the MBA application process. At each stage of the application—whether it was Letters of Recommendation, resumes, or essays—Chip provided incisive suggestions that ensured each deliverable was completed with high quality and on time. Additionally, Chip's encouragement throughout the process made the entire application experience smooth and pleasant. I highly recommend Chip as an MBA admission coach.

I came to Siri for some last minute editing help. She was helpful in rephrasing wording to make things more clear, calling out where I needed more detail, and shaving down words to maintain word count. Would highly recommend Siri for any editing help!

Maria was instrumental in getting my application out to Harvard and Stanford. It started with 2 hours deep diving into my background and building my unique story. With that base she was fantastic at guiding me through my essay's and cvs to make sure I put my best foot forward for these schools. It is obvious she had great coaching when she applied and had gone through A TONNE of applications. By leaning on her knowledge and strong feedback I stopped labouring over every example and finally put out something I was proud of. Thanks so much for the help Maria

I worked with Chip mainly for my Kellogg application but he was supportive in guiding me with my overall application process such as my resume review which was extremely helpful. I had a really positive experience working with Chip. He spent time understanding my life story and was able to dig into my profile to bring out the most impactful elements of my story and help craft it into an eye catching essay. He was also highly responsive and prompt with the turnaround, providing clear comments for me to address. Overall, I highly recommend Chip if you’re struggling with any part of your application.

When I first approached Chip, I thought my MBA essays were already strong. His no-nonsense approach to eliminating fluff and laser focus on narrative style quickly proved me wrong. His tough but necessary feedback helped me make my essays more clear, impactful, and uniquely mine. Chip's great positive attitude, quick turnaround time, and strategic support throughout the process were extremely valuable. Highly recommend!

Michael was extremely helpful in helping me identify and craft my narrative. He worked with me to piece together the components of my application and even worked with me in reaching out to my recommenders. He's extremely responsive and personable - turning an involved experience into something more enjoyable. I highly recommend working with Michael as you will learn more about yourself while working with him to achieve your goals!