28,995Leland Reviews

Geri reviewed my essays for six schools. Throughout the process, I was consistently impressed by her ability to cut to the heart of what I was trying to say. Her eye for structure is unparalleled — she has a true gift for arranging content in ways that are both clear and compelling. What I appreciated most working with Geri was her honesty. We met regularly to discuss broad strokes of the essay process, and there were instances when she would tell me plainly that a draft or topic wasn't working. I appreciated these conversations and that she wasn’t just telling me what she thought I wanted to hear or taking the path of least resistance. Working with Geri, I felt like I had someone genuinely in my corner. Of the six programs I applied to, I was admitted to four. I owe that in no small part to Geri’s wisdom. I was privileged to draw on her experience and insight, and I'd recommend her without hesitation.

I worked with Julia to perfect my PEI stories and cases, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Julia is a fantastic coach who brings sharp insights into what top-tier firms are looking for. What I appreciated most was her level of honesty. She provides clear, candid feedback that is always in your best interest; she won't sugarcoat where you need to improve. Beyond the technicalities, she truly cheers you on like a friend. That combination of professional rigor and genuine motivation made the entire process so much more manageable.

Working with Sophie was an invaluable part of my consulting interview preparation. From the very first session, she was incredibly supportive, starting with my specific goals and tailoring every meeting to meet them. Sophie’s approach to behavioral interviews is a game-changer. She taught me how to approach questions with a clear structure, both overall and within each step of the STAR method. This made my stories much easier for interviewers to follow. For case prep, she was equally attentive. When I received feedback from interviews to make my frameworks "deeper," Sophie helped me brainstorm real-life events to synthesize into my practice, which added a level of sophistication I wouldn't have reached on my own. Beyond the content, Sophie is extremely professional. She always checks in before sessions to confirm the lesson plan and follows up with detailed summaries of what I did well and where I could improve. I saw clear progress every week, and her genuine support kept me motivated. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Tim guided me through the MBA process and was critical to my admissions success! He is very knowledgeable about the application cycle and the various programs, and knows exactly how to build and distill a narrative. He was super helpful when it came to refining my profile and was a tremendous supporter. I recommend him highly!!

Yoshana helped me tremendously in navigating the application cycle as a semi–non-traditional, first-generation law applicant. The knowledge and insight she provided at every step of the process (personal statements, letters of recommendation, LSAT strategy, and more) were invaluable. Beyond that, she genuinely cared about my success throughout the entire journey. With her help, I was ultimately accepted to my top-choice law school. I can’t recommend Yoshana and her coaching highly enough.

I talked to brian right before my interview for Wharton's HCM program and he was super helpful for how to position myself coming from consulting

Sean is truly exceptional. I honestly can’t fully put into words how grateful I am to have met him. It was easily the best thing to come out of Leland for me. He has an exceptional balance of IQ (extremely sharp, an excellent writer) and EQ (great energy, funny, and just a really good person), and consistently shows up with thoughtful, caring, and incisive feedback. You’d be lucky to work with him for any part of the MBA process.

I booked Amos for mock HBS and GSB interviews and he was excellent. Very well prepared, asked incisive questions, and gave candid feedback grounded in his own experience. He’s also a great person to work with, thoughtful, perceptive, and kind. Definitely recommend for any part of the MBA process.

I had an amazing experience working with Daniel throughout my application process. What stood out most was his ability to quickly identify the core strengths in my profile and push me to articulate them in a clear, strategic, and authentic way. He consistently challenged me to move beyond simply describing my experiences and instead focus on communicating real impact, which significantly strengthened my overall narrative. Daniel is also very thoughtful when it comes to positioning. He helped me better understand how to align my story with different programs, which was especially valuable as I was applying across both MBA and policy schools. Beyond strategy, Daniel was supportive, responsive, and genuinely invested in my growth throughout the process. On a personal level, Daniel is also someone with great character and presence — someone I’ve come to deeply trust and see as a long-term mentor and friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a coach who combines strong strategic thinking with a personalized and thoughtful approach!

Floriane was incredibly supportive and helpful during my application cycle. She was always so kind and communicative, and made an overall stressful time more manageable <3