27,121Leland Reviews

Coming from a non-target school and an unconventional career path, I knew that pivoting my career through an MBA would be a challenge. I had limited time—just about two months—to prepare for the GMAT and complete my application while juggling a full-time job. The process was overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. But working with Dione made all the difference. Her honest feedback, strategic insight, and constant encouragement helped me stay focused and confident. One of the most valuable things she did was help me map out my career vision early in the process. That clarity became the foundation for my entire application—from the essays to the interviews—and gave me a compelling story to tell. Thanks to her guidance, I was admitted to two strong Top-20 MBA programs, and I’m thrilled with the outcome. If you’re feeling discouraged because your background isn’t traditional or your path hasn’t been perfect, don’t give up. With the right coaching and a clear sense of purpose, you absolutely can make it happen.

Emilie was an incredible coach throughout my DMBA application process. She created an application timeline based around my availability and goals, and when I had to make adjustments, she was flexible and supportive. Her energy and encouragement gave me the confidence to present my best self.

Kerry does a phenomenal job learning everything about your story then helps you synthesize and highlight key elements that resonate with what each program is looking for. She will be an honest thought partner, pushing you to refine when she thinks you can do better while keeping you motivated and enthusiastic throughout the process. She draws on her vast knowledge and coveted expertise from being on admissions to give you insights you cannot find elsewhere. Absolutely worth it working with her!

Debby has helped me through every step of the admissions process, from picking schools to apply to, numerous rounds of essay edits, and even picking my references. I was completely lost as to where to even begin the process but she helped me stay organized and on track. She's always incredibly kind and encouraging, which I'm so appreciative of. Her responses to my numerous questions were always very timely and knowledgeable. I couldn't recommend her more, she helped me get into my top choice at NYU!

Yvette was great for helping to prep for HBS's interview. The mock interview and post-mock debrief we did together gave me the insight into what HBS is looking for as well as the confidence to tackle the actual interview. I found the mock interview with Yvette to be very representative of how the actual interview felt, and her coaching definitely helped me!

Got into KFL and Andrew is the ONLY COACH I worked with!!! Andrew is super knowledgable and supportive for my deferred MBA application. He gave the best essay ideas and edits ever! I came out from our sessions clearly knowing how to make my essays better and more relevant for KFL. He also made himself super available given my tight timeline! Shoutout to Andrew!

Tim was incredible throughout my deferred MBA application process. He was consistently responsive, thoughtful, and encouraging, making himself available whenever I had questions or needed feedback. Tim worked closely with me to iterate on my essay drafts, offering both strategic advice and creative brainstorming until we were truly confident in the final product. I wholeheartedly recommend Tim and his services to anyone navigating an MBA application!

Ian helped me so much during my prep for GSB interview. At the beginning, I was sticking to numbers and facts. He helped me to craft my story from the start and taught me how to deliver it. Wouldn't have gotten the offer without Ian!

Justin was phenomenal to work with. He took the time to deeply understand my story, helped me structure my answers with confidence and clarity, and provided targeted feedback after a mock interview. What stood out most was his ability to highlight strengths in my experiences that I had previously downplayed. His guidance on storytelling, pace, and intentionality gave me a huge boost heading into my interview. I highly recommend him for anyone preparing for deferred MBA interviews, especially at Darden!

Working with Tim was an absolute game-changer for my application process. He has an exceptional eye for detail and is a master storyteller. He helped me shape my narrative in a way that was both compelling and true to who I am. His insights were sharp, strategic, and always actionable, helping me bring clarity and strength to every part of my application. Beyond that, he was an amazing thought partner. I really appreciated having someone to bounce ideas off of—someone who was genuinely enthusiastic about my story and goals. His relentless support and feedback through multiple iterations pushed me to submit my very best work. Working with him was a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering process. Tim’s guidance wasn’t just impactful—it was transformative. I can’t recommend him enough! Thank you for all your support Tim!