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I have absolutely loved working with Jesse Lambdin and would highly recommend him as a trusted MBA Consultant coach. I signed on with him for an all-inclusive consulting package to help me get accepted to my dream Executive MBA school. So far, I have been very happy with my experience as Jesse has helped me do a deep psychological dive into my past, my life, and enabled me to carve out for myself what my life story is about. I applied to INSEAD’s Global Executive MBA programme last year and failed to be admitted after pre-selection, however with Jesse’s help, I am 150% more confident trying again one year later. In addition to INSEAD GEMBA, I am also applying to TRIUM, HEC Paris, IESE, IE, and ESCP. Together we’ve assessed my strengths and weaknesses, done rigorous interview prep and training, and also chatted about my school application essays which I am in the process of drafting. Jesse is a pleasure to work with, highly empathetic, and goes the extra mile with everything he takes on. He truly wants to help applicants realize their dreams. I would recommend Jesse to anyone interested in applying to business school – whether it’s MBA or Executive MBA programmes.

Alex was instrumental from the beginning to the end of my journey, which ended with acceptances at both Wharton and MIT Sloan! He guided me from the initial ideation phase, helping me craft my story, through to the interviews and everything in between. Whenever I strayed off course, he steered me back on track with his honest feedback. Thank you, Alex! I am forever grateful!

I've had the good fortune to work closely with Steven at multiple life junctures over the last 7 years and cannot vouch for him enough. He has a very clear and direct style of mentorship, which I've personally always appreciated. Steven is not afraid to delivery direct feedback, but he always accompanies such direction with actionable recommendations. Though it felt like tough love at times, it was exactly what I needed to make the leaps I needed to succeed. Thanks to Steven's coaching through the case interview process, I was able to land my dream role working as a consultant in one of McKinsey's most coveted offices, the New York Office. Even during my time at McKinsey, Steven continued to serve as a mentor and helped me develop meaningful relationships within my target industry. He is the sort of coach who remains invested in your success in the long-run and following up regularly. I feel extremely grateful to count Steven as one of my mentors!

I worked with Jesse throughout my application process for Oxford Said, Cambridge Judge, and LBS, and I was accepted into all three! Ultimately, I chose LBS. Jesse took the time to understand my life story thoroughly, helping me identify and highlight my true strengths, both personal and professional. This process was crucial and highly effective in enabling me to create compelling essays and a resume. When it was time for interviews, Jesse provided intensive practice sessions, giving constructive and critical feedback that boosted my confidence and polished my responses. The MBA application process is incredibly tough, but Jesse's wonderful personality and dedicated support made a significant difference. I highly recommend him!

A kind, knowledgeable mentor, Steven helped me land a dream role. Fantastic advice both on acing the case interviews and resume building - the full package!

Unparalleled mentor. Steven gave me a substantial amount of coaching which eventually allowed me to join the Firm in 2022. Unique for his international experience and having seen the full diversity of experiences at McKinsey. Having rapidly been promoted to Engagement Manager (<3 years) he had clearly demonstrated his ability to coach clients (and his team) to generate holistic impact.

During my interview process, Steven was the best person I worked to prepare for my interviews. Lots of people I’d case with would give general feedback, but Steven was one-of-a-kind in pinpointing the exact places I need to improve on in my casing and overall presentation. He was the first person I’d recommend to my friends and other people who’d reach out to case with me.

I worked with Kyle for a period of two months while I was recruiting for MBA summer internships with top-tier management consulting firms. He always made himself available to me whenever I needed him, and his mock case interviews absolutely put me in a position to succeed on interview day. In fact, no case I received from the firm partners on interview day was as challenging as some of the cases Kyle put me through, which means he prepared me in the best way possible. Kyle's advice, feedback, and coaching were invaluable to me, and he helped me secure offers from all three firms for which I was recruiting! I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Having worked alongside Jesse in our MBA admissions consulting firm for more than eight years, and traveled through life together for over 30 years, I can confidently attest to his exceptional abilities and unwavering dedication. His approach to MBA admissions consulting is nothing short of transformative. Jesse possesses a unique talent for understanding each client's individual strengths, aspirations, and challenges, and he leverages this insight to craft compelling, standout applications that truly resonate with admissions committees. Working with Jesse means engaging in a deep, introspective process that goes beyond merely preparing an application. He invests significant time and energy into understanding his clients' past experiences, core beliefs, and future goals. He has a keen eye for identifying and enhancing the unique qualities that make each client special, ensuring their stories are authentic and impactful. Beyond his technical expertise, Jesse’s interpersonal skills are outstanding. He has an incredible ability to connect with clients, understand their needs, and motivate them to achieve their best. He truly sees each person he works with and feels a great personal responsibility for their success. His engagement extends beyond the application process, providing emotional and psychological support throughout what can often be a formidable process. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse as a Leland MBA admissions consultant. His expertise, dedication, and genuine care for his clients make him an invaluable partner in the MBA application journey.

My dream school was the London Business School (LBS) and it was the only school I applied to and thanks to Jesse I was accepted and am now finishing my first year! I had a first session with Jesse at the recommendation of a senior colleague at work, and he spoke to me in a very warm and positive manner, and I felt he had a good personality, so I decided to have him as my main counselor. It is definitely thanks to Jesse that I was able to overcome the application and Interview, which I felt were more difficult than the TOEFL and GMAT score making. Since I’m a non-traditional applicant being a lawyer it was very difficult to come up with a story. However, Jesse patiently listened to my various stories from the past to the present, and through the sessions with Jesse, I was able to find my own experiences that I could apply to the application. He helped me find my life’s theme and use it to write compelling essays to present my authentic self and make the whole application cohesive from the essays all the way through to the interview. I highly recommend that you hire Jesse as your consultant and partner to help you achieve your dreams!