27,999Leland Reviews

1. Pamela helped me shape my story into something cohesive and compelling. With her help, I was able to get a sizable scholarship at an M7 school. Her experience really showed when it came to editing essays. She balanced her earnest advice with her desire for me to use my own voice, in order to ultimately come up with something that was “me.” She knew what schools look for, and we worked together to craft applications that demonstrated these qualities. She was very timely, sticking to agreed turnaround times (really helpful when things got very hectic at work!). 2. She was a sincere partner throughout the process. She always gave her honest opinion and looked out for clients’ best interests. She was generous with her time and resources, her inputs consistently thoughtful–even on the eighth iteration of the same essay. She truly wants her clients to succeed and even advised me on school applications that we weren’t working on together. 3. Tying back to the earlier point, Pamela was very considerate. All my interactions with her felt genuine, and she was happy to give her thoughts on the other schools that I was working on separately. When I asked to work with her on an application rather late (and during the busy season), she came up with a solution that was a win-win–something that I likely would not have been able to do with a larger firm. Overall, Pamela will take your candidacy to the next level!

Pamela was instrumental in helping me get accepted during this competitive year – if you are considering getting an MBA consultant I would 100% recommend Pamela!! Pamela truly enjoys her job, wants to get to know you, and really is a partner throughout the process. As I found out about interviews and acceptances I think I sometimes told Pamela before my parents because I really felt like she was invested in this journey with me. She’s very direct and clearly outlines timelines and expectations but remains incredibly flexible and compassionate (one of the advantages of being a private consultant over what I heard about larger firms) Due to financial constraints, I only had Pamela help me with 2 of my 4 applications. That being said, she went above and beyond to make sure anything we were doing, be it my resume or interview prep, was helpful for all my applications so I would have the best chance of success to get into as many schools as possible. She really wanted me to succeed. I have a non-traditional background and she helped me craft my unique story and know how to best communicate to an MBA admission team. The interview prep was on point – I really don’t think I would have gotten admitted without this preparation beforehand!! Familiar with US and European programs – She helped me navigate how to tweak my applications to best suit certain schools and talk through the differences in interviews. All in all, I initially didn’t know if a consultant would be worth the money, but after going through the process (and let’s be honest, applying for MBA programs is grueling), I would 100% recommend Pamela!

I was an optimistic applicant, but having grown up in the Dominican Republic and very much isolated from the MBA culture and peer applicants, I did not grasp the level of detail top programs asked of applicants. Willie helped me choose my target schools, craft my story and highlight the parts of my profile that would stand out in my applications while mitigating aspects that were weaker. I ultimately received admits from my two top choices, one of them a member of the M7. I will be forever thankful for his patience and thoughtful advice. In my experience as a genuine outsider, I can't recommend Willie's services enough and I am certain I wouldn't have been able to navigate the application process as successfully as I did without his help.

I needed to cram all my application creation into 2 weeks because otherwise work would always get in the way. Willie was my savior, confidant and at times even my shrink. I was able to produce 4 excellent applications that resulted in 4 acceptance letters. I am not going to lie, it was tough and I wanted to quit multiple times, but Willie helped pace myself and see the light at the end of the tunnel. He is the kind of guy you want in your corner, especially when you are fighting for your dream to go to a top tiered B school. Willie was not only patient, we was also insightful and proactive, letting me know what articles to read to better my essays and letting me know that I have a certain addiction for adding semicolons everywhere (hopefully I have gotten better at it; I'll let you be the judge). While it might be an expensive service I can say without any shadow of a doubt that one of the most important factors for having received 4/4 acceptance letters.

Everybody knows that getting accepted by an IVY in their third round is next to none. Getting virtual mentorship and strong advice on MBA essays is quite complicated, but Willie managed to find ways to help me out in both aspects! I literally had close to 20 days left before the application deadline and blank essay pages. I pulled myself together and wrote three draft essays that I sent to Willie to correct. He made fundamental changes to the essays and we went back and forth EVERY DAY to finalize the drafts. Even though he was very busy with everything else on his plate, he was dedicated enough and spend time with me on a daily basis to perfect the essays. I could not believe that we would be able to polish the essays virtually over email but he made it happen. Willie made the whole process easy and comfortable for me!! The questions he asked made me think about my career, short-term and long-term goals. This was not just about essays, it was more about helping me understand what I really want to do in my future career. Willie has amazing mentor skills that he shares gladly. It is very rare to find people who are so eager to help you out through the process. Willie also helped me out with the MBA interview process. Once again, talking to him boosted my confidence in knowing what I want to do in my future, where I want to go, and why. I am forever grateful for his hard work and fast correspondence!!

Marie is an exceptional GMAT tutor. From the moment I first met her, I intuitively knew that I was working with someone who struck that perfect balance between mathematical ingenuity and teaching ability. I was referred to Marie by an admissions specialist after being unsatisfied with a generically assigned tutor from Varsity. Marie immediately analyzed my needs, crafted a rigorous curriculum, and refreshed me on the fundamentals I needed in order to score in the 700s on the GMAT. She taught me a completely different way of thinking about math— a few weeks in, she had me dreaming about prime numbers at night. Marie is brilliant, fascinating to work with, and also downright hilarious. Though I dread math, I always looked forward to our sessions because I liked her so much and wanted to make her proud! She was the first person I called when I got my test results, and the second person I called when I got accepted to my dream school. I walked away with a top GMAT score, an acceptance letter, and a friend to visit in the Azores.

Laura was a great asset to me as I went through the MBA application process. Her feedback on my draft essays with recommendations on how to make my story relevant, informative and impactful were absolutely critical to the process, and helped me land an admit to UCLA Anderson. I would absolutely recommend Laura’s service to anyone going through this process, and assure you that it will be an investment well worth your time and money.

If it were not for Laura, getting admitted to a top MBA program would have remained a distant dream. As a candidate from an over-represented background in the Bay Area, I was not sure whether I had any chance at any of the top programs. It was important to distinguish myself from other applicants. This is where Laura's services were extremely valuable. Through thoughtful analysis of my background, she came up with great suggestions on how to put my best foot forward. After my initial conversation with her, I gained confidence and engaged in a brainstorming session. The brainstorming session helped me come up with the content for my essays. She made me think about certain episodes in my life and professional career that I would have never thought about in the first place. Through meaningful criticism and comments, Laura helped solidify the content for my essays into compelling stories. Apart from essays, Laura also helped me with the interview process, a crucial step in the application process. In the end, I received acceptance letters from the top two schools that I had applied to. I enthusiastically recommend Laura to anyone applying to business school. She will make sure that your application stands out and that it tells your best story.

As a non-traditional MBA applicant, Laura's advice was invaluable. Laura helped me identify the best examples from my background to include in my application materials. With her assistance, I molded these leadership stories into great essays that emphasized my strong transferable skills. Her support was essential to my admission into a top MBA program. I would highly recommend Laura to anyone applying to top MBA programs--especially candidates with more unusual backgrounds. She will help you build the best case for your admission.

Laura provided structure and direction around the goals that led me to business school. She complemented my stories with insightful tips and a sound strategy to help me share who I was with the universities. Her advice was targeted and personalized to the aspirations I shared with her. Upon completion of working with Laura Nelson, I not only had acceptance letters from multiple top ten business schools, but also a clearer understand of why I wanted to make this life change.