28,052Leland Reviews

I had initially reached out to Alex for essay support and was pleased to find that he was an attentive, knowledgable consultant. I came to him with what I felt were relatively solid drafts, and he helped me hone in on my strongest “key points”. He gave me quite a bit of advice about how to craft my essays with respect to word limits, as well as information on each school's general admissions process. Additionally, he followed up with me afterward and offered very earnest and sincere congratulations when he found out I had been accepted to every program I had applied to.

For context, I'm coming from a technology background, have an average GPA from a good undergrad school, and decent test scores. I worked with Alex, who went to GSB and had a similar background as I did. We spent the first couple of hours at a high level finding the “right” story for all of my applications - one that would both make holistic sense in the context of a MBA application and fit my interests/ambitions. From there, we went back and forth on revisions of my resume, essays, recommendation letters, etc… Throughout this process, Alex was direct & honest with me while also encouraging me to offer constructive feedback to him. He was able to recognize strengths & weaknesses in my application (e.g. strong extracurriculars, weak essay writing style) and effectively communicate how to make up for those weaknesses. I believe he had unique insights which materially helped my application (e.g. talk about collegiate athletic career @ school X because they value that type of team-based experience) and which I would not/could not have recognized on my own. He was timely in all of his communications and was efficient, which helped to make the most of our hourly sessions. This helped ease any additional time pressure and allowed me to submit all of my applications ahead of the initial deadlines without sacrificing quality. All in all, I would highly recommend working with Alex. Everything was just easy - making payments, communication, etc... - and I think that's important in this process. Whether or not I got into any schools, I believe working with Alex gave me the BEST possible opportunity to get into a school of my dreams. Fortunately for me, I did! I'll be attending CBS next year and am truly excited.

Dalal was a spectacular GMAT tutor and resource during the MBA application process. As a GMAT pro, she employed various techniques that simplified the verbal section for me and allowed me to reach (and surpass) my target score! She went above and beyond during the MBA application process as well. She is knowledgeable of all the top programs and understands what they specialize in and what type of candidate they are looking for. With Dalal's support I was able to complete all my MBA applications under a tight deadline and I received acceptances from 3 out of my 4 applied schools! I also received $60,000 in scholarship from 2 of 3 accepted schools! Dalal's invaluable support help me take my MBA applications to the next level and helped me stand out as a candidate. I can't thank her enough!

David was fantastic and spent ample time discussing my personal essays/responses and practice interview answers with me. He was very responsive to texts and emails whenever I had additional questions.

I had the pleasure to know Dalal while I was applying to several MBA programs. Before we met, I applied to 3 different program and got rejected but since we started to work together, I was successfully admitted to every program that I applied for. Dalal has a unique set of skill, dedication and professional stand that make her able to support her clients in their journey towards self reflection. An essential part to the application essays. Not only that but she thrives to get the best out of your personal traits. It was great to work with a consultant that has a sense of humor. With Dalal, I was able to get into Marshall School of Business, LSE and UCL.

I hired David to help me through all the steps of the application process. I was not academically focused in undergrad, and therefore had many bad grades on my transcript. David walked me through how to discuss these grades on my application and how to highlight my strengths. He was very helpful with providing feedback on my personal statement, preparing for interviews, consulting on when/what to send in application updates, and ultimately how to decide on a medical school. The application process is long and stressful, and having David there to provide feedback and answer any questions I had was very beneficial. I would recommend his services to any applicant seeking to make the most of their application.

Davon's recommender strategy and general MBA tips helped break down a very complex subject to manageable parts, which helped focus me on prioritizing the right areas when it comes to R1 applications. Davon is strategic, quick, customer-driven, and has been through the process himself.. His areas of expertise made him an easy pick when it came down to who I wanted to work with and is aligned with my personal brand. Having gone through the MBA application himself, he shares actionable next steps! 5/5!

From the very first conversation I had with Pamela, I knew we were a match – her enthusiasm and insights during our introduction call were unmatched. Not only did she form a coherent view of how to best position myself in an application, but also correctly matched what I thought were the best MBA program fit for my personality. When we did finally begin working together, her experience and perspective on the application process was unparalleled. She illustrated each application’s flavor – from a more personal assessment to a career progression/goal evaluation. Within each application, she had an uncanny knack for what each business school was asking for in every essay question. She actively recommended the best types of programs based on my personal experience (from prior discussions) that she felt would be the best fit. And above all else, she is devoted. When I struggled with esotericism and vague goals within my essays, she was not afraid to try something new (for herself as a consultant, and for me as an applicant) to weed out the unnecessary prose and focus on the underlying message. She has the ultimate respect for applicants, and demands the very best from you because she believes in you. Pamela has been transformational in how I’ve approached the application, and also a wonderful person to get to know and work with. With her expert guidance, I’ll be attending Columbia Business School this fall – to anyone exploring their options, you can rest assured that you’ll be putting your best application forward, and I would recommend her services to anyone!

Pam was incredibly helpful and invested in my MBA journey. Coming into the MBA application process, I wasn’t sure my application would be competitive enough to gain admission to a Top 25 MBA program as I had a below-average GMAT score. After my first meeting with Pam, however, I knew that she would add tremendous value. Pam helped me develop my personal brand and offered strategic insights that I would have never considered had I not worked with her. Pam is 100% devoted to your success and is willing to be flexible to help you succeed. I decided to apply to six programs with less than 30 days before the application deadlines (would not advise!!). In this short time frame, Pam worked incredibly hard to provide thorough and insightful feedback to my essays. Pam’s straightforwardness was invaluable in making my applications stand out – she provided candid feedback on essays and interview responses that she liked/did not like and why. This approach helped me think more deeply about my story and how best to convey my personal qualities and strengths to resonate more with the reader/interviewer. Her feedback also helped me think outside the box and learn how to best answer the “Why an MBA” and “Why this program” questions. My MBA journey has been a dream come true – I was accepted to 5 of 6 top 25 MBA programs, largely thanks to Pam’s help! Would 100% recommend Pam to anyone considering an MBA!!

Jeremy helped me in the application process for MD/MBA programs. Our conversations ultimately allowed me to dig deeper into my story, making my writing and communicating much more focused and powerful. He asked me the right series of questions to bring out what lies at the root of the anecdotes I spoke about in my application. I highly recommend Jeremy, he was a fantastic coach.