28,792Leland Reviews

would choose Mike for coaching me in admissions in a heartbeat! What more need be said than he was Director of Admissions at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) for more than a decade? With a single-digit admissions rate, I don't think it gets any tougher than a school where he reviewed millions of applications and understands better than anyone what makes a candidate stand out—not just to be accepted, but to be desired! It's fascinating to see how Harvard and the GSB compete for students accepted into both. While I can't guarantee this will happen to you, your chances with Mike's coaching are certainly in your favor.

I highly recommend Mike for his expertise in business school admissions. As the former director of the MSX program at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Mike has accumulated significant knowledge and experience in this field. His deep understanding of the admissions process and his hands-on experience managing the MSX program make him uniquely qualified to provide invaluable advice. Having personally gone through the MSX program while Mike was at the helm, I can vouch for his professionalism, insight, and dedication. He played a pivotal role in guiding and supporting students throughout their journey, ensuring they had the best possible experience and outcomes. Mike has a strong ability to navigate the complexities of business school admissions and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. For anyone seeking guidance on business school admissions, Mike's advice would be a unique asset, as it is directly from the source of years of admissions decisions.

I had the pleasure working with Amarik during my time in investment banking. He is an exceptional leader and gives great advice. Amarik has years of experience in finance and led various deals across industries. Would highly recommend any aspiring students or young professionals to reach out to him!

The advice I received through Krysta made all the difference when developing my grad school application materials. She helped walk me through what picking a grad school would look like, and what a good fit for a school means. Furthermore, she helped provide constructive feedback on my writing that made the difference in my materials. I genuinely owe much of my success to Krysta, and her ability to keep me on track and keep me calm during the application process. I consistently have recommended her to other students for advising because she was a godsend for me! Truly, she was the most helpful advisor I encountered in my undergraduate career.

Mike was an instrumental part of my Stanford GSB experience -- he was the representative who gave me the call to tell me that I got in, and then was an awesome resource through my time on the Farm. His "big picture" approach was exactly what I wanted from my Stanford experience. We were able to connect over our shared diplomatic backgrounds and explore opportunities to connect the U.S. Government with the GSB. He understood how the school's bureaucracy worked and continues to be a fantastic sounding board when I come up with ideas. He is a warm human being and a pleasure to work with. I can't think of a better envoy who can bridge the perspective of the school with a diverse collection of applicants representing an array of industries or coming from around the world.

Samay is by far one of the most knowledgeable and incredible people to work with in this industry. He’s also an incredible coach and works with you based on your style! Have had a great time working with him!

I guarantee Samay will be your best coach! Samay is dedicated to helping others and you will be able to learn from his strategic mindset, compassionate spirit, exceptional knowledge and sky-high ambitions. You will be in the best possible hands.

Samay was patient, proactive and very pleasant to work with! He was able to ask insightful questions to probe out keen insights, and he is very knowledgeable to boot. Would highly recommend!

Mike was an excellent mentor and collaborator during my admission process into Stanford GSB MsX. He met with me numerous times to help me navigate. He provided thoughtful guidance. He made a real effort to ensure I had the necessary information to make the right decision.

Samay has a unique curiosity for people and their stories. He is considerate, contributive, and honest - which helps him connect with others authentically and deeply.