28,548Leland Reviews

Harini is an exceptional coach with a rare blend of deep insight, clarity, and empathy. She brings a strategic, step-by-step approach to every aspect of the university admissions process; whether it’s crafting compelling personal statements, building a strong application narrative, or choosing the right programs based on both academic and professional goals. What sets her apart is her ability to understand the unique story of each applicant and guide them in a way that feels empowering, never prescriptive. Her feedback is always thoughtful and actionable, and she knows how to turn abstract goals into concrete, high-impact writing. Beyond her technical expertise, she is deeply encouraging and supportive, which makes working with her not just productive but also inspiring. I’ve seen firsthand how she helps others reach their full potential, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone navigating the complexities of higher education admissions.

I am currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Quantitative Management program at NYU Stern School of Business, greatly aided by the guidance and coaching from Sissi, who helped me pivot careers and further my academic journey. Sissi is an expert and a true class act.

I've worked with Lindsey for 4 years and I've seen her elevated in her career due to her hard work ethic. She is an excellent teacher, and very thorough with her training. Lindsey is able to handle complex situations and problem solve to find the best solutions.

Tara was a fantastic creative partner throughout our collaboration. From day one, she brought a thoughtful, can-do energy to every conversation and was always ready and willing to jump in wherever needed. We partnered closely on a fast-moving website launch, and thanks to Tara’s leadership and collaborative spirit, we were able to go live quickly and continue iterating with real momentum. What sets Tara apart is her ability to be both scrappy and aspirational—she knows when to roll up her sleeves and when to push the vision further. She’s a strategic thinker, a generous teammate, and a truly inspiring cross-functional partner. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.

As a former professional athlete, Max understands how elite coaching works. His vast competitive experience, strong intellect, and genuine interest in helping others make him an outstanding coach. Under his guidance he helps set goals and make them operable. Meanwhile, Max's enthusiasm and sincere desire to see his mentees succeed make working with him a truly positive experience.

Jey was of great support throughout my application to the HEC-Yale double-degree program. She helped me with brainstorming and refining my essays, as well as preparing for the interview. Her input combined strategic clarity with a thoughtful approach that helped me navigate the process more effectively. She helped me sharpen my narrative, align it with the program’s priorities, and highlight my strengths. Her feedback was clear and constructive—encouraging me to be both concise and authentic. For interview prep, she provided practical guidance on structuring answers and staying composed. Overall, Jey’s support helped me feel more prepared and focused during the application process.

Harini was great in helping me understand the requirements of a personal statement and how I should approach it. Her patient and clear teaching was crucial in achieving the huge improvement seen in my personal statement.

Matthew is a phenomenal coach. He helped me think through consulting, international development, and social impact work.

I have ADHD and this can make learning for an exam challenging for me, I’ve tried doing the GRE on my own in the past with disastrous results. working with Viraj was fantastic, easy and super professional and it made a world of difference to my score! I was able to take the GRE with confidence and get a better score than I had originally hoped for!

I've known Matthew for years now. Matthew is a true professional and a great mentor. He gave me valuable career advice for which I'm very grateful.