28,052Leland Reviews

I initiated a phone chat with Amy and was truly amazed by her experience and opinions on business school applications. For me, business school is in a totally different world compared to my deep technology background, Amy is the person who helped me dig into myself and helped me connect my facts, and help me present my facts in a proper way that a business school will value. She is VERY responsive to all my emails and requests along the way, so when there was something I was thinking about and wanted to ask for suggestions before proceeding further, she always got back to me within several hours. I wish everyone could work with Amy to get into her/his dream school!

I loved working with Laura, she was so receptive to my needs and helped me exactly the way I needed! She communicated with me, so much and was always there for me through my application process. I’m so thankful!

Farrell will help you get into your dream university. She is a results-oriented professional with track record of success. In my case, I was admitted to both HBS and MIT. Farrell’s success formula is based on a number of factors that I will list below: 1. She is extremely committed with her clients. Your goal will become her goal. It was incredible to see how much she cared about me getting admitted: even more than my parents! She dedicated time outside her work schedule to think about me and my application, she sent me relevant articles and information very often, she was 24/7 available, she gave feedback with very short turnover time when we were approaching deadlines… You will hardly find anyone so focused in your success. 2. She has a very special quality: she gets to know people very, very well. She will understand your motivations, your personality, your passions, your worries. She will know every side of you. In my opinion, this is the most critical part of the process. She will propose you outlines for the essays that you would never have imagined, ones that will show really well who you are as a person. This is, at the end, what Adcoms are looking for, to get to know you. This quality that Farrell has is very rare. 3. She is very demanding and always seeks excellence. She will bring all your materials to another level. For example, when we started working together, I told her that I thought we didn’t have to work on my Resume. I thought it was already very good, as I had received very good job offers with it. So, I believed it was good enough. However, Farrell told me there was a lot of room for improvement. And there was indeed! We improved formatting, we changed my descriptive sentences to really impactful facts, and we added a personal angle that was missing. The final result was amazing. Actually, I always show to workmates my previous Resume and compare it with my current Resume – everyone is impressed with the big difference. This story was repeated over time with other materials: when I thought something was 99% finished, Farrell came up with ideas to really improve them. This continuous search for excellence makes the difference. 4. She is world class in editing and fine-tuning essays. When I say “world class” I mean “world class”. I have never seen anything similar. My first HBS draft was 1,500 words. I tried to trim the essay, but it was impossible for me to go below 1,400 words without removing relevant content. Farrell took the essay, re-structured it, focused on the important messages, improved the wording, and came up with a 699-word essay that was poetry. It was incredible. The first time I read it I could not believe that was my essay. I used to be a bit pessimistic with my applications, but when I read that essay I felt I had a real shot at interview invitation. I reviewed it thoroughly to find typos or improve some sentences – but had absolutely nothing to add. And ended up being admitted to Harvard. 5. Last, but not least, she is a kind, friendly, and a great person to meet. She made me laugh a lot and we had a lot of fun together. I could expect I might get admitted to a good MBA – but I was not expecting to forge a deep connection with my coach. I have only worked but one admissions consultant in my life – but I am very sure that there are very few like Farrell. If I had to choose my admission consultant again, I would choose Farrell 1,000 times. Don’t miss the opportunity!

Coming from a very non-traditional background I knew that I needed the guidance and support of a consummate pro to help me navigate the challenging, sometimes inscrutable process that is business school admissions. With Pamela Jaffe, I found just that — the consummate pro. Throughout the process, I was amazed by Pamela’s inside-out knowledge of business school admissions. Pamela was incredibly astute and indispensable in helping me craft a cohesive narrative that explained my professional journey and why the pivot to business school was a logical next step for me. However, what I admired most about working with Pamela was her honesty. She is never afraid of giving the necessary (and sometimes difficult) feedback that always seemed to take my essays to the next level. Throughout the process, I had the utmost confidence that Pamela’s advice and insights would serve me well, and ultimately my confidence was justified as I was accepted into several top programs. 10/10 would recommend Pamela to anyone and everyone!

In October, I decided to apply to business school. I knew I would need to stay focused, organized and motivated in order to meet the R2 deadlines for four schools. I also knew that I was a subpar writer and lacked confidence in marketing myself at the level that top business schools often expect. I discovered Andy, who graciously took on the task of helping me with my resume and essays. I really enjoyed working with Andy, because he offers direct and honest feedback. If a topic would not work, he would say so rather than spending time trying to make it work. Additionally, Andy is incredibly responsive. He has a 24-hour response goal, but he was always able to turnaround my essays ahead of this goal. Lastly, Andy is VERY patient. There were many times when I really struggled to connect the essay prompt with a good story, but Andy did not give up on me by just telling me what to do. Instead, Andy offered constant guidance as I slowly worked through idea after idea after idea and version after version after version of the same essay. Even as the R2 deadlines were fast approaching, Andy stayed available and supportive to the point where I started an essay three days before the deadline (not recommended) and was still able to get a strong essay together with a day to spare! In the end, results speak for itself, as I will now be attending my dream school - Wharton!

Alice has been a phenomenal dental school consultant! If you need help getting into dental school here are reasons why you should consider Alice: 1. She is so flexible! She will always find time to meet even when she is super busy. As long as you are communicating with her, she’s gonna stay up a bit later just to help you get a secondary essay done! 2. She knows what she is talking about. Alice knows how to prepare your application in a way that demonstrates your strengths to dental schools. She is highly qualified. She made my personal statement from good to amazing! Almost every interview mentioned my essay! 3. She gave the best interview preps. She researched the schools I was applying to and prepared good school-specific questions. And if she had any friends in those schools, she would reach out and connect me with them for extra prep. Alice really goes out of the way to prepare you! 4. I had already taken the DAT when I met Alice but I know she offers DAT prep and even shared a bit of how she prepared. If you are looking for a DAT prep tutor too, she’s got you! 5. Last thing- Alice is really good at making you feel calm and giving you positive vibes. Applying to dental school is stressful as it is but Alice really helps give you confidence which is the secret ingredient to crushing dental school interviews! Basically, you can’t go wrong with Alice!

I am very grateful for Kerry Patriarca’s exceptional work as my MBA application advisor. It is with her guidance and support that I have secured a spot at my top choice business school (a top 7 school). From the outset, Kerry's expertise and deep knowledge of the business school admissions landscape were apparent. She took the time to understand my unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and provided me with invaluable insights into the application process. Her strategic approach and attention to detail helped me craft a compelling application that showcased my best attributes. Throughout the process, Kerry was a constant source of support and encouragement. She responded promptly to my questions and concerns and provided me with valuable feedback on my application materials. I felt confident and prepared throughout the entire process, thanks to her guidance. In addition to her exceptional work as an application advisor, Kerry also introduced me to my excellent GMAT instructor. Her network of contacts and industry insights were truly impressive, and I am incredibly grateful for the resources she connected me with. Her ability to identify and connect her clients with the best resources available is truly remarkable. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Kerry's services to anyone looking to gain admission to a top business school. She is a consummate professional, a strategic thinker, and a pleasure to work with. Her expertise and guidance were truly invaluable, and I am deeply grateful for all of her efforts on my behalf.

Alex is the best! I still cannot believe I got an admit to the Stanford MSx program. Without Alex, I do not think I would have gotten there. From the beginning, he went through my background, experiences, and stories and advised me on how to be strategic. I also got Alex's help with reviewing my recommendation letter and even my recommender spoke highly of Alex. He did many decent editing on my essays and my recommendation letter. When I received the interview, Alex also helped me with mock interview prep and gave me detailed feedback. He is very patient and he knows what he is doing! I would highly recommend Alex!

Alsey was hugely instrumental in strategizing for my application essays and in prepping for interviews and more, but she also was a huge cheerleader through it all. She instilled so much confidence in me and quelled my imposter syndrome. Her kind and energetic personality paired with her strong track record and career makes her the best to work with. She’s has an incredible network thanks to her stellar reputation and has effectively connected me with impressive, helpful folks. I’m so grateful to have met her!

I cannot overstate how helpful and accessible Alsey was throughout the entire MBA application process! She continually gave me detailed guidance through each iteration of my essays, and I found that she knew exactly how to cater my story for each school. Alsey also helped with interview prep by conducting mock interviews and connecting me with candidates at various schools that talked me through their interview experiences. As a result, I felt fully prepared for every question that was asked. Even after getting into several M7s (with scholarships!) with her help, Alsey continues to advise me on my career path and always makes time to answer any questions I may have. I cannot recommend her enough!