28,568Leland Reviews

Even in a short amount of time, Andrew was able to fully understand me and help shape my essays from a big-picture perspective. He quickly identified my strengths and the key points I should highlight, then guided me on how to weave them naturally into each essay. I had many concerns at first, but thanks to his support, I was able to resolve them with confidence. If you’re unsure how to approach the narrative in your essays, I can’t recommend Andrew enough.

You can tell Spencer has a genuine passion about sharing his experience, providing candid advice, and pushing others to have the same outcomes he did after graduating from B school.

I came to Sarah for help telling my stories, and she did far more than that. She encouraged me to reflect deeply, uncovering powerful experiences I hadn’t realized were there—all while I was juggling GRE prep and the application process. Sarah always comes fully prepared to address every question, taking the time to truly understand you on a deep level. She offers insightful guidance and clear, actionable feedback that elevates your storytelling. Truly your number one stop for essay guidance—I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I knew working with a coach would be helpful for my application, but I did not expect it to have such a positive impact on my personal development journey as well. Michael took the effort to get to know me through my experiences and aspirations and, in the process, empowered me to know myself better. His responses are always well thought out and prompt, making initially daunting processes seem manageable. He truly is always in your corner: spotting strengths that you may have overlooked, reframing perspectives, and connecting dots into a coherent narrative. Couldn't recommend him more!

Very supportive and constructive!! Great experience!!

I appreciated how Ellin was able to provide insights tailored to our individual scenarios. I could tell that she is very experienced with the admissions process. Loved this session! Plus, I really enjoyed the way she communicates - rather than feeling overwhelmed with the process, you walk away more content.

Oren is a great resource to review and help with your application. He provides clear, actionable feedback and is considerate of your time! What I love is that he doesn't ramble; he gets straight into how the application can be improved, and in a short amount of time, we were able to cover a lot of ground. He is also gentle with his feedback while making it better. Thank you, Oren!

From the few meetings I’ve had with James, I’ve noticed a palpable improvement in my essay! He possesses a remarkable talent for extracting the most compelling aspects of my story and seamlessly integrating them into a business-oriented essay. Most of all, I appreciate how James  doesn’t hesitate to provide constructive criticism whilst simultaneously offering encouragement. I’m looking forward to continue working with James and could not recommend him enough to anyone looking for help with their MBA application!

Prior to this, I had a perception that winning essays might follow a similar format -- a template approach with a rise from ashes to Wall Street success and "humble brags" about a desire to now give back and change the world. Ben and co-host Claire Rafson shattered that belief and demonstrated with multiple examples how unique, authentic, and varied essays (and candidates) can be. The writing speaks for the quality of the coach who was able to guide each person to their own personal story, voice, and style. I wish I would have know about this earlier in life. It would have been life changing.

The whole 60-min live session has definitely outlined the key components and targets of the HBS new essay topics, which would be very beneficial to us applicants to dive deeper into the preparation process!