29,205Leland Reviews

My reapplication to the Schwarzman Scholars led me to working with Michael, who provided me with strategic clarity. He brought extensive coaching expertise and genuine investment in guiding me through the process which made a real difference. After having had multiple sessions with Michael I was far more prepared for every stage, from the written materials through to the interview. I felt more confident and grounded with my approach to the application. What I valued most was his ability to connect with me and identify what makes me distinctive as a candidate, then help me translate that into an application that felt both strategic and authentically me. He has a real gift for highlighting your unique strengths while keeping everything structured and coherent. Across every stage, from the written application to interview preparation, he brought clear frameworks while staying flexible and responsive to my priorities. His feedback was always honest, specific, and timely, never just surface level edits. I would work with Michael again without hesitation and would recommend him to anyone navigating Schwarzman or any competitive graduate application.

Jesse was really candid and crisp in his discussion-really appreciate that! Within a short span of time he could effectively communicate exactly what needs to be done !

Working with Sergey has made a huge difference in my GMAT prep. He’s patient, kind, and always encouraging, and he goes above and beyond when I need extra help. I’ve seen myself improve quickly thanks to his structured and supportive approach.

Britton was extremely helpful and gave great feedback when prepping for a case study presentation. He walked through each item in the presentation and provided details on how and why something worked or needed improvement. He took the time before we even met to review everything I sent over and then spent extra time at the end answering any questions I had.

Working with Bill is a worthwhile learning venture. Aside from his critical, strategic approach to your application, intricate knowledge of the law school admissions process, and genuine intelligence, he is a powerful storyteller. What makes Bill special is his ability to dig deep into your personal experiences and help you craft the most compelling application possible. He leaves nothing up to chance. When you click "submit," you will feel assured that you could not have submitted a better application. His skills translate to every component of your application, and they are supported by his own personal achievements and credentials. Bill's personality is that of a friend who genuinely wants you to succeed. He’s there in times of worry and doubt, but he’s also honest and straight to the point. His sincerity and compassion shine through in the honesty of his feedback. I feel privileged to have worked with Bill and to know someone of his caliber—as both a person and a professional coach. If reading this makes you think I am "glazing" Bill, you are absolutely right! Because when someone merits praise, you do it.

Very good lesson of structuring cases.

Kerry was incredible to work with. She’s extremely insightful, direct, and genuinely invested in your success. What stood out most was her ability to quickly understand my situation and give clear, actionable advice that made an immediate impact. She pushes you in the right way while still being supportive throughout the process. I always left our sessions feeling more confident and focused. Highly recommend working with her.

Working with Geri was a great experience. She was supportive, clear, and genuinely invested in helping me improve. Her feedback was direct and encouraging, and she made the entire process feel comfortable and productive. I appreciated how easy she was to talk to and how quickly she understood what I needed. I’d highly recommend working with her!

Working with Kaan on my MBA interview prep was one of the most valuable parts of my application journey. He had an incredible ability to anticipate the exact themes and questions the HBS interview would focus on, and he didn’t just help me polish answers — he rigorously pressure-tested my stories the way the adcom would. He probed deeply into my background, quickly identified the areas of weakness, and pushed me to clarify my thinking and communicate with authenticity and precision. Because of that, the actual interview felt familiar and I walked out feeling confident and fully prepared. I’m so grateful for his honest, strategic guidance — thank you, Kaan!

Gives concrete advice from the eyes of an hiring professional. Very insightful and open to networking, thanks.