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Working with Debby has been a complete game changer for my graduate school applications. In my previous application cycle, I was accepted to 0 out of 9 programs. After working with Debby, I have been accepted to 8 schools so far - Harvard, UPenn, CMU, Duke, UMich, Johns Hopkins, WashU, and UCSB - across a mix of Engineering and Education programs. What makes Debby exceptional is her rare combination of credibility, honesty, and support. She has a deep understanding of what admissions committees are looking for, but never tries to overwrite your story. Instead, she helps you shape the strongest version of it while making sure your own voice and personality come through clearly. Even her smallest decisions and suggestions made a real difference in how I presented myself, and strengthened my applications. Debby also went above and beyond throughout the process. She was consistently responsive over email, thoughtful in her feedback, and deeply invested in my success. I feel incredibly lucky to have had her guidance, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone applying to graduate school.

I am incredibly grateful to Melanie for her thoughtful guidance and support during my interview preparation. She provided very clear, actionable feedback that helped me structure my answers more effectively and communicate my experiences with greater clarity and precision. Our sessions together were extremely valuable, and I walked away feeling much more confident and prepared for my interview. Thank you again Melanie, for your time and guidance! I truly appreciate your support throughout this process!

I bought a interview prep session ahead of my GSB interview with Mike. It was truly the best money I've spent (maybe ever!). He is incredibly thoughtful in his feedback and highlighted aspects of the GSB that would be difficult to know about as an outsider. He helped me reframe my answers in a way that would be easier for the interviewer to interpret through the lens of the GSB. He also guided me to think more broadly about my leadership and impact. I got the call that I'm accepted to the GSB. I'm grateful for the time he spent with helping me think more broadly about leadership and how I can show up as my best self. Don't hesitate to hire Mike!

I worked with Geri on HBS mock interview and our session went beyond my expectation. I was first introduced to her through an HBS alum who told me her mock sessions were incredibly insightful and close to the real experience. After going through the process myself, I 100% agree. Her mock was a true simulation. The vibe, the angles of questioning, and even the intensity of the follow-ups were very similar to my actual interview, which now looking back, was super helpful. What stayed with me most was the precision of her feedback. She quickly grasped the nuances of my profile, identified the gaps in my narrative, and pointed out areas where my thinking lacked clarity. Her constructive feedback was high-density and actionable, carrying sharp insights that directly improved how I articulated my answers. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Geri to anyone serious about preparing for their interviews!

This was my second attempt applying to Stanford — the only university and program I applied to. I was devastated after my first rejection, but Deb gave me the confidence to take another shot. She reviewed my previous application in depth and provided feedback in the form of thought-provoking questions rather than prescriptive answers. I used them to work through multiple drafts of my essays, which she reviewed with incredible patience and insightful feedback. I rewrote my SOP at least three times, but she never once made me feel like starting over was the wrong thing to do. She was always her cheerful, motivating self. Beyond the SOP, she helped me with my supplementary essays, résumé, and shortlisting my letter of recommendation writers. She even helped craft specific instructions and focus areas for each LOR writer so that their letters would complement my SOP and essays cohesively. In total, she reviewed my essays and SOP more than 30 times. Not only that, she reviewed my full application in detail three times on calls and was always prompt in responding to my questions — usually within a day. Thanks to her, I finally got into Stanford. Deb has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the admissions process and a real talent for helping you identify and iron out the flaws you can't see yourself. If not for her, I would not be living my dream today — and I truly believe this admit is as much hers as it is mine.

Emily told me she'd be direct and wouldn't pull her punches on feedback, which is definitely what you want in a coach / advisor. But what she failed to mention was how kind, passionate, and action-oriented she would also be! I never felt lost with feedback, and always knew what my next step was to get my applications in on time and in shining formats. She really challenged me to dig deep and I learned a lot about myself through the MBA application process. Would recommend Emily wholeheartedly, she really shines in skill but also her human and empathetic investment in your dreams and goals!

I came to Emily with what can only be described as an unhinged idea: apply to four M7 MBA programs in 2-3 weeks, start to finish. Her first response: "You're crazy." Her second: "Let's do it." Emily jumped into the deep end with me as I researched schools, prepped for the GRE, and worked essays across schools in parallel. What stood out most was her ability to pressure test my thinking. She really challenged me on my "why," and helped me connect the dots across my career progress thus far and my short- and long-term goals. The result: I landed a spot at my dream school. If you're looking for a coach who brings both rigor and energy to match your ambitions (even when your ambition borders on irrational) Emily is your person!

Easily one of the best tutors on Leland. He helped me prepare for my Rice interview and coached me on how to approach and answer common questions with confidence. I highly recommend working with him, you’ll genuinely notice the difference.

Avery was very professional and gave helpful feedback as I was preparing for my interview at Yale. She helped me feel more comfortable and ready for interview day. Would recommend if you are looking for interview practice!

Amanda's service extends above and beyond her price. She challenged me to dig deeper and go the extra mile which led to a significantly stronger product. I appreciate her contributions immensely, and you would be wise to book with her!!