27,115Leland Reviews

I am an Engineer who pivoted into Product. I am currently at the interview stage with CBS for their Executive MBA program. [I will update with a decision], but let me share how I got here. I began the journey to applying for Columbia Business School with pretty firm clarity about who I am and what I want to do to add value to the world I live in. However, I continued to attend sessions and ran into a free session with Victoria, who spoke about ways to strengthen our applications. I decided to book her services because I had just finished writing my essays and wanted a professional coach to review them before I hit "submit." To say that Victoria helped me see sides of myself and my journey that I didn't realize is an understatement. She is brilliant, incredibly sharp, so empathetic and full of wisdom and encouragement that can ONLY come from someone who CARES DEEPLY about my success. The feedback she gave me on my essays gave me more clarity and made me even more confident to finally hit "submit". So I did. And a few days later, I received the request from CBS to interview me for the EMBA program. So I booked her again! She is simply fantastic and knows EXACTLY what she is doing. I had my call this morning and left refreshed! I am awaiting a decision but no matter the outcome, I am so grateful I met Victoria on this journey. What a Coach! What a Journey!

Am a non traditional student, and Jeremie really helped me figure out what to focus in my essays. Was super helpful during the whole editing process, and guided me through interview prep as well. He responds really quick as well, and is easy to get in touch with! So worth it!

Working with Cathy on my INSEAD 26D application was an incredible blessing! Her support throughout the entire journey—from identifying my unique strengths and crafting compelling essays, to refining my interview responses—was instrumental. Despite the demands of balancing work, applications, and GMAT prep, Cathy kept me motivated and accountable, always bringing a positive spirit and clear guidance. As an INSEAD alum, her deep knowledge of the school and application process was truly invaluable. I’m so grateful to have had her in my corner, and I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone serious about their MBA goals.

Working with Krysta was truly one of the best decisions I made during my PhD application process. From our very first meeting, she clearly laid out her coaching style, outlined the timeline ahead, and immediately put me at ease by assuring me she’d support me every step of the way. And she absolutely delivered on that promise. Krysta not only provided thoughtful and detailed feedback on every draft of my materials, but she also helped me refine my narrative and communicate my goals in a way that was authentic and compelling. She consistently went above and beyond—whether it was staying past our scheduled time to talk through revisions or checking in before interviews to help calm my nerves. Her expertise in the graduate admissions process is exceptional, and her kindness and encouragement made all the difference during such a stressful time. I can’t imagine having gone through this without her support. I wholeheartedly recommend Krysta to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly caring coach.

Working with Cathy was one of the best (and frankly, luckiest) decisions I made during my MBA application process as a nontraditional, early 30s applicant looking for an industry change. Due to my previous job, I had a very short window to prepare for my Round 2 interviews. Cathy patiently and thoroughly helped me refine my pitch, solidify my narrative and my career goals for the short and long term aspects of the MBA track. Cathy was there every step of the way with both support and true, honest feedback to help present my best self, and had a deep well of knowledge about the process. Her positive reassurance and steadfast common sense made sense to me as someone who has been in the workplace for over 10 years now. She truly helped me find the best way to present my work and self. I would not have gotten into my top program (a global top 4 school) without her guidance. I'm incredibly grateful for Cathy and her time and knowledge!

Alex was an exceptional MBA coach and a key part of my admissions journey. She was always punctual, well-organized, and brought structure to every step of the process. What stood out most was her responsiveness—she was consistently available throughout the week to answer questions and provide thoughtful, timely feedback. Her guidance helped me shape strong, authentic essays and stay on track with deadlines. I’m grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and reliable admissions coach.

Working with Victoria for my dMBA process was by far THE BEST decision I have ever made. I came into this process with ZERO ideas of what to write about, a half-baked understanding of the process, and a below median GMAT score (which I applied with). In just four sessions, Victoria SINGLE-HANDEDLY transformed my chances of admission. Victoria is unbelievably talented as a writer, and, most importantly, she is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and can help you not only figure out what to write about, but also tell it in a way that’s authentic, compelling, and real. Even before I got in, I was telling ALL of my friends about Victoria and how they NEEDED to work with her for all of their grad school apps. I am still amazed by how genuinely talented Victoria is. She has such a tremendous gift, and I am beyond grateful she chose to share it with me. From everything from ideation to mock interviews, Victoria was a game changer. If you work with Victoria, you will be glad you did! There is no better and (more importantly) no one more caring.

I worked with a few different coaches at various points in my MBA application journey, and Greg was without a doubt the best. Before working with Greg, I did not really understand how there could be such a big pricing or quality difference between coaches. After working with Greg, the difference in quality is clear. You simply cannot compare the level of nuance, experience, and school-specific expertise of someone (Greg) who has done this thousands of times for hundreds of applicants to a coach who has only applied on their own, helped a few clients, or does this on the side. It becomes evident as soon as you speak with him. I am an older applicant from South America who had targeted mostly T30 schools in Round 1. Thanks to Greg’s guidance, I was admitted to Berkeley-Haas and even waitlisted at Stanford in Round 2—a dream result and massive upgrades for me coming out of Round 1. I truly believe I couldn’t have done it without him. (I am still on the waitlist at Stanford, trying to increase my GRE score, and holding out hope!) Beyond his professionalism and expertise, Greg brought a level of dedication that is incredibly rare. He genuinely cares. You’re not just a client—you’re someone he’s fully invested in. It felt like he owned the mission of getting me admitted. When I succeeded, it felt like we succeeded. And had I not, I know he would’ve felt the pain just as strongly. That level of emotional investment is rare and deeply motivating. On top of that, Greg is unbelievably proactive. He was always a step ahead, sending me exactly what I needed to do next—even things I didn’t know I should be doing to maximize my chances. From little things like finding the right ways to engage with club members to crafting a thoughtful post-interview thank-you email to so much more, he knew it all and made sure I was on top of every detail. Greg isn’t doing this on the side—he’s a true professional. Coaching is his craft, and it shows in everything he does. He’s full-throttle, forward-thinking, and the most committed coach I’ve encountered. If you're serious about getting into a top MBA program and want someone who will coach you like your success is his own—work with Greg. Best coach I’ve ever had. Hands down.​

I hired Jake to help with my essays after procrastinating and finding myself under the gun for R2 and it was the best decision I could have made. He made time for me despite my hectic schedule (even during the holidays), and his feedback was always honest, creative, and incredibly thorough. I genuinely felt like he was invested in my success.

Michael is very experienced and deeply cares about mentoring candidates applying to the Schwarzman Scholars program. He provides comprehensive guidance, ranging from assessing whether our current experiences are a good fit, to sharing recommendation letter templates, essay templates, and more. He always answered my questions promptly and helped me navigate various scenarios, such as what to expect from informational sessions and who to reach out to for recommendation letters. He is also very responsible - he checked in with me as the deadline approached to ensure I had prepared all the necessary materials. Moreover, Schwarzman Scholars is still a relatively new program. I was initially very worried because, unlike other graduate school or MBA applications, there is very little information available online. I honestly didn’t know how to navigate any of it. I felt really lucky to have met Michael and to have worked with him from January to May this year (I was applying to the China pool). Because of his guidance, I also had the courage to pursue more on-campus leadership positions and explore an internship in a new field. I’m very appreciative and would strongly recommend that anyone interested in applying to the Schwarzman Scholars program work with Michael!