28,548Leland 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 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.

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!

Jon shared tips from his interview experience and the general approach to a Team-Based Discussion. He simulated a mini mock interview and a behavioral interview, and also provided a framework for approaching team collaboration. He was super easy to talk to and connect with. Jon also checked in on me the day of the interview and wished me luck, and provided detailed notes from our discussion. I highly recommend working with Jon for MBA applications and interviews.

I had worked on crafting my Personal Statement in the past with other people, and they would always criticize and never tell me how to fix it. Dylan took the time and worked with me step by step to help me craft my Personal Statement. He sets clear goals and is open to any sort of questions you may have regarding such goals. If you are crafting a statement and struggling with how to make it great, Dylan is the man. I went from a very rough statement to a clear statement that articulated my why for going to law school in the best way possible. I highly recommend Dylan!

I am so grateful for Eleanor's help in my application process. She redirected my essay plans, threw out two of my essays, and had me come up with new ideas. I wasn't too excited about this, but it was needed! She was supportive, encouraging, and not afraid to tell me to go back to the drawing board a few times. I'm so thankful for her help! I was accepted to BYU, and I know my essays stood out because of her guidance! I was on the borderline, and I know her help is what made the difference. Thank you, Eleanor!

My experience working with Bill was wonderful and even more helpful than I could have expected. He understood my goals and used his expertise to match me with programs that would give me the tools and network to reach them. His ability to guide me in crafting my stories was extraordinary. I felt empowered and confident in each of my applications. I highly recommend working with Bill!