27,329Leland Reviews

Working with Max was nothing short of transformative and me finding him was truly a miracle. I invested over 20 hours with him, building an incredibly thorough investment banking model and diving deep into the complexities of IB, Excel, and the resources needed to succeed for my IB MBA summer associate internship. Every penny was worth it. Max helped me, as someone with average intelligence and no finance experience, land a full-time IB associate offer in one of the most competitive years and markets—at a top-notch firm and group with very limited spots. To be clear: I would not have gotten the offer without Max. What sets him apart is not just his technical mastery, but his character. He is kind, humble, patient, empathetic, and always willing to make time—whether to explain a tough modeling detail or just talk through the stress of recruiting. His flexibility, encouragement, and care make the grind sustainable. Simply put, Max is the man—he is as good as it gets. If you’re serious about breaking into IB, working with him will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

I think Parth is a fantastic coach. He gave me tangible and clear advice. His feedback was results oriented and highly actionable. He makes you feel more confident and gives you the confidence that you are capable of achieving your goals.

Amazing coach & tutor. Helped me as a consultant quickly learn and get up to speed on a wide variety of financial technical topics and modeling. Honestly, this guy is the real deal - knows basically anything related to financial technicals down cold, able to explain the most complicated topics in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, and also brings a positive / enthusiastic energy to meetings. John is awesome and I would give him 10/5 stars if I could.

I truly could not recommend Claire more! I reached out the day before the deadline (!!) for a final review, and despite having just traveled all night, she made time in a very busy day to go through my entire application. I really appreciated how she quickly identified the key areas to focus on and helped me prioritize the limited time we had. She was also super responsive and transparent about her availability, which was critical given the tight turnaround. Claire is the perfect balance of encouraging and direct. She really elevated my essays, kept me motivated right up to the finish line, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. Highly recommend anyone working on MBA applications to reach out to her!

Nirav was awesome! Even though I brought him in at the last second, we cranked out a bunch of iterations and edits that totally transformed my essay. Picking him as my coach was hands-down one of the smartest moves I made for my application!

Saleem was absolutely vital in my transition from tech consulting to strategy consulting. What stood out most was how genuinely invested he was in my success and how structured his guidance was across every part of the process. You can immediately tell how passionate Saleem is about helping others and how much fulfillment he gets from seeing his mentees succeed. On the networking side, Saleem helped me develop a strategy that was key to building genuine professional relationships and securing referrals/interviews. This included tailored LinkedIn and email outreach approaches, as well as trackers to log conversations and plan follow-ups. In terms of career transition support, Saleem helped me craft a compelling story that bridged my tech consulting experience to the skills valued in strategy consulting. His resume edits were also very helpful, ensuring I emphasized transferable consulting skills and highlighted the strategic aspects of my work rather than just the technical. For case interview prep, Saleem completely changed how I approached casing. He taught me how to create case-specific MECE frameworks, and most importantly, how to communicate them in a structured, confident way. Additionally, his feedback during mock cases was very clear, and he gave me self-practice strategies that helped me drill into my weaknesses. In addition, Saleem provided me with great resources to stay updated on different industries and case books to practice my skills. Beyond the technical preparation, Saleem was always available, supportive, and quick to respond whenever I had questions. I couldn’t recommend Saleem’s services enough, especially for those pursuing a career transition or preparing for consulting interviews. He’s not only extremely knowledgeable about the consulting recruitment process, but also a great guy and mentor. Working with Saleem not only helped me land an offer, but also gave me a mentor I’ll stay connected with long-term.

I originally planned to use a coach for a final review of completed applications only, but was encouraged by others who had gone through the process to seek help sooner rather than later. I'm glad I took their advice, and partnering with Claire was the best decision I made in my application process. She helped me meaningfully level-up my essays by pushing me to be clearer or more detailed in all the right places which ultimately led to more compelling writing with a cohesive narrative across my applications. She handled my stories with care and was able to provide constructive, actionable feedback on multiple fronts. I'm so grateful for her wealth of knowledge and steady encouragement throughout what can be an overwhelming process!

I am very grateful to Claire for all the hard work she put in making my application to business school as strong as possible. I came in with a low undergrad GPA and atypical work experience but through Claire's guidance, I was able to craft an authentic and impactful story. Thanks to her coaching, I landed my dream MBA program when I thought it would be impossible. She is simply the best at what she does!

Would highly recommend working with Michael. His knowledge of the application process is unparalleled and his mentoring is focused as well as effective. I ended up receiving an offer for Schwarzman Scholars in large due to the support that he provided.

Not only is Michael very responsive and approachable, he is also supportive of your vision and goals and will help you take ownership of your application journey!