28,137Leland Reviews

Ryan effectively helped me write my essays, completely redirecting the way I first thought about it. I’m now a UCLA student, and still stay in touch with Ryan for any application process, he’s incredible at helping you cut through the noise.

Ryan is incredibly professional, dedicated, and knowledgeable. You can tell he really cares at the outset and gives you very practical advice. He's been a help throughout my journey from my application to UCLA and now in the startup game.

Ryan did wonders for me. He truly helped me study and pass for the ACT. I lacked in the math and science department and within a few months he got me where I need to be to get into Pepperdine. I’m truly thankful for all the help that he’s provided with consulting on the admissions, essays and helping me study for the ACT.

I’ve known Emily for 25 years. I am also extremely passionate about my career and educational attainment. Having said those things, there isn’t anyone I’d trust more regarding professional development than Emily.

Colin played a huge role in my admission to Stanford GSB. He has a unique ability to identify what actually matters in someone’s story and help present it in a clear, compelling way. Rather than forcing a generic story, he helped me surface and articulate strengths that other consultants and advisors had missed. The essays we worked on together were stronger and more authentic, and they finally felt like an accurate reflection of who I am. His guidance was thoughtful and effective, and I genuinely don’t think I would have gotten into GSB without his help.

Noah has been a huge part of my journey as a founder. He pushed me through my last fundraising round, and honestly, it would not have happened without him. He’s been a steady, trusted sounding board for some really hard decisions, and he’s helped me stay focused through quarterly planning and prioritization when everything feels important at once. He also goes out of his way to share useful resources and make thoughtful introductions that have genuinely accelerated our growth. Beyond the work, Noah is just a great person...direct, funny, authentic, and someone I can talk to about anything. I’m incredibly grateful to have him in my corner and couldn’t recommend him more.

I would not be in the Class of 2026 at the Stanford GSB without Michael Saxon. Beyond being an incredibly warm and kind-hearted person, Michael had an impressive career at P&G and knows exactly what it takes to tell a story that is both authentic and strategic. He also knows what it takes to get in. Michael helped me identify scholarships, recommended GRE prep programs, and gave me insightful feedback on my written applications. I strongly recommend Michael no matter where you are in your MBA application journey.

Spencer was so helpful to me in figuring out where I wanted to take my career post MBA. His coaching helped me to find what opportunities were out there and figure out which ones truly interested me. I am now in a role I love at a company I love!

From day one, Nick has been an invaluable resource and coach to me. Drawing on his years of experience in private equity, he consistently offers thoughtful, candid advice on how to succeed in a buy-side role across different seniority levels. Whether discussing private equity recruiting or excellence in day-to-day execution, Nick is knowledgeable and approachable. Even in a short time working together so far, the example he sets through his judgment, work ethic, and professionalism has shaped how I approach my role.

Philip is super helpful on all things fundraising, 0 to 1, early customer discovery, and more. Any founder who has the chance would be lucky to work with him.