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Under Sameer's tutorship and guidance, i was able to achieve an overall GMAT score and a verbal reasoning score in the top 10 percentile, both far exceeding my expectations. Sameer is clearly well versed in the subject matter: he was able to tailor an effective prep strategy after getting a sense of my strengths and weaknesses in the first few sessions and provided invaluable test day advice. But it was the passion and patience with which Sameer approached each session that stood out for me. He never hesitated to spend extra time simplifying concepts that initially felt challenging. This genuinely conveyed his love for teaching and his personal investment in my success - a big confidence builder! As someone with a long-standing dislike for standardised tests, I can confidently say that without Sameer’s tutorship, I would have struggled even to stay consistent in my preparation, let alone achieve a competitive score. Prospective students will benefit greatly from his subject matter expertise and his advice on test related struggles beyond the curriculum.

I can definitely vouch for Taylor! He was a fantastic help during my MBA application process. Applying for schools can be a stressful time but having someone like Taylor in your corner giving you guidance definitely helps the process go smoother.

Michelle was an AMAZING coach to me. She was not only focused on all of my “softer” skills and helping me through really tough situations, but she was just as focused on delivering value to our business. I would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a coach who has sat in the operating seat and brings the empathy of running a business while trying to learn all of the people dynamics.

Imani has a natural gift for lending career and life advice. I first began working with her when applying to college, and her guidance helped me find my story, be confident in it, and the express that story with eloquence in interviews. She is patient and takes the time to really understand who she is working with, and I felt supported as she shaped her coaching around both traditional advice and the nuance of my personal circumstances. I have taken what I have learned from Imani and utilized it when applying to jobs and internships within college, and now am applying the same skills 5 years later in my medical school applications. Outside of school applications, Imani has guided me through life decisions, such as deciding which job opportunity to take and her blend of careful consideration of my life goals and logical practicality helped me come to a decision that felt natural and still pushed me towards my future goals. The long-term impact of my coaching experience with Imani has been a newly confident approach to applications and interviews and an open mind to life decisions, with the perspective that there is always room to continue growing and reaching my goals! As a recent graduate of Harvard College and a current medical school applicant, I cannot recommend Imani Parker-Fong enough!

Pranshu’s coaching was pivotal in my recent career advancement. He provided clear, practical strategies during our sessions, helping me fine-tune my approach to both resume writing and interview questions. His tailored feedback and resource recommendations were spot on, allowing me to better showcase my product sense and leadership potential. Thanks to Pranshu’s continued encouragement and hands-on guidance, I felt prepared and confident—and ultimately secured a product strategy role at a leading tech company.

Working with Ibrahim has been incredibly helpful. He doesn’t just focus on resumes and interviews, but also on building the right skills and mindset for the roles I’m aiming for. His guidance on professional development, technical upskilling, and positioning my experience has made a real difference in how I approach my career.

Max is an incredible coach - not only professionally but for life as well. He has a diverse set of experiences that really make him stand out from the crowd. 10/10 would recommend!

Kyle has attended some of the top institutions and if you need advice and guidance getting into universities like Stanford and USC you should definitely work with Kyle. He has great voice as a writer and a great at achieving his own goals. He can give you advice to shape your application for success.

I have known Jerry since we started our MBA together at the Wharton School and can candidly say he would be an incredible coach on the Leland platform. As a former McKinsey consultant & private equity investor, many of our mutual friends began asking for Jerry & I to help coaching them to prep for their consulting interviews - from polishing their resumes, to "crafting a story" during coffee chats, to doing cases on repeat. Early on, I went to Jerry to help actually "refresh" my own knowledge of what it was like to give a case, given I hadn't given one in a few years. It immediately became clear to me how knowledgable he was - including the nuances between an "Interviewer-led" case (McKinsey style) and an "Interviewee-led" case (BCG & Bain style). He had great pointers (and a library of good cases) on how to give a case, as well as the details to look out for and give feedback on. Jerry clearly knew the process inside and out, and I was able to become a much better caser myself just from spending time reviewing with Jerry. I have no doubt that he would be a great coach as he is also extremely patient and thoughtful with candidates. As Student Life Fellow (SLF) on campus, he plays an integral role in helping first year Wharton students acclimate socially and professionally. In this role, I've see him excel in being a charismatic, friendly face for folks that are seeking guidance in an unfamiliar space. I believe he would make for an incredible Leland coach - whether it's taking someone through the end-to-end process of getting a consulting offer, or on securing admission to a top MBA program. I wish I had Jerry coach me back in the day when I was interviewing for consulting!

Working with Jesse and M throughout the MBA application process was a truly wonderful experience. When I began searching for a coach, I knew I wanted someone who could help build up my confidence (especially coming from a non-traditional, clinical healthcare background) and encourage me to step out my comfort zone. Jesse did all that and more. His structured method of self-reflection helped me clarify post-MBA goals and shape my personal narrative to accurately reflect my aspirations and values, shaping the message I ultimately conveyed through my applications. Jesse also held me accountable throughout the process by encouraging me to set up phone calls with current students and alum, attending in person MBA fairs and school-specific coffee chats, and making campus visits. This process of self-reflection and program research helped me refine my school list and make the decision to apply EA to Fuqua. During the essay-writing stage, both Jesse and M were consistently prompt in their responses and turnaround times, even on the day of a R1 deadline when I ran into issues with a LOR. Their thoughtful edits and pointed questions helped me clarify my intentions and strengthen my writing. Additionally, the interview-prep platform Jesses uses was great for building confidence in articulating my professional goals and his willingness to meet multiple times per week during crunch time was instrumental in helping me feel prepared for any type of question. I really appreciated that Jesse took the time to truly understand my background and goals and provided direct, honest feedback and even called me out when I was slacking and provided some much needed encouragement. I am deeply grateful for Jesse and M’s guidance and highly recommend working with them to anyone seeking structured, encouraging, and personalized MBA coaching.