28,622Leland Reviews

Michael was so helpful and went above and beyond to coach me! He is very knowledgeable about the Schwarzman process, and answered all of my questions. His passion speaks volumes.

Michael was incredibly thorough in preparing me for my Schwarzman Scholars interview. Practicing with him eased my nerves and closely mirrored the real experience. He always had thoughtful, insightful answers to my questions and helped me feel confident going into the interview.

Working with Kelly completely changed how I understood my own artistic narrative. I had a strong portfolio but struggled to express the conceptual thread tying my work together. Kelly helped me articulate the ‘why’ behind my images (the themes of memory, identity, and space that I had been exploring intuitively but never named) to craft an artistic vision that I was proud of. Her background in art history and museum studies gave our conversations incredible depth, and her feedback on my artist statement was both insightful and empowering. With her guidance, I refined my portfolio sequence, clarified my intent, and was accepted into the MFA Photography program at RISD. Kelly doesn’t just prepare you for admission—she helps you see yourself as the artist you’re becoming

Kelly was the first person who truly saw my voice as a writer. When I came to her, my MFA drafts were raw and scattered...I knew what I wanted to say, but not how to shape it into something powerful. Kelly guided me with care and rigor, helping me craft a personal statement and writing sample that captured both my creative intent and my emotional truth. Her feedback was precise but never prescriptive; she helped me refine without losing authenticity. Thanks to her mentorship, I was accepted into NYU’s MFA in Creative Writing program. Working with her not only strengthened my application—it deepened my relationship with my own writing.

Working with Kelly changed how I see myself as both a writer and researcher. She helped me articulate the connections between my professional work in policy and my emerging sociological research interests. Her feedback was always layered—substantive, empathetic, and intellectually challenging. She didn’t just help me polish my statement; she pushed me to think about my positionality, methodology, and contribution to the field. Thanks to Kelly’s guidance, I was accepted into my top-choice PhD program in Sociology at the University of Toronto. She has a gift for turning self-doubt into scholarly direction.

Applying to data-driven programs can be intimidating, especially when your background isn’t purely technical. Kelly helped me bridge my experience in marketing analytics with the analytical rigor of business school. She was meticulous in helping me tailor each essay to reflect both competence and curiosity. Her edits were sharp, her questions insightful, and her understanding of graduate-level expectations unmatched. I got into NYU Stern’s MSBA program and truly believe her personalized approach was the key factor.

When I first met Kelly, I was transitioning from nonprofit management to social entrepreneurship and felt unsure if top business schools would see me as a fit. Kelly immediately understood how to position my mission-driven work as an asset rather than an outlier, as she is an entrepreneur herself. She showed me how to communicate impact through measurable outcomes and personal conviction. Beyond editing, she helped me build confidence in my unique path. With her coaching, I earned admission to Yale SOM and found my voice as a changemaker. Kelly is more than an advisor - she’s a visionary mentor!

Kelly helped me navigate one of the most demanding applications I’ve ever faced. I came to her with a 12-page draft of my research statement—dense, overly academic, and unfocused. She patiently helped me refine it into a precise, compelling narrative that captured both intellectual rigor and personal motivation. Her background in academia gave her an uncanny ability to anticipate what faculty committees are really looking for. I was admitted to multiple PhD programs, including the University of Chicago, and Kelly’s mentorship gave me the clarity and confidence to present myself as a serious emerging scholar.

Before working with Kelly, I was completely overwhelmed by the law school application process. I had a strong GPA and LSAT score, but I didn’t know how to translate my experiences into a compelling personal statement. Kelly guided me with the precision of a lawyer herself—helping me find the ‘why’ behind my interest in public law and structuring my essays around my authentic motivations. Her ability to pull out narrative threads I didn’t even realize I had made all the difference. Thanks to her, I was admitted to Georgetown Law with a scholarship. More than that, I now understand how to articulate my story with clarity and confidence.

When I first met Kelly, I was transitioning from nonprofit management to social entrepreneurship and felt unsure if top business schools would see me as a fit. Kelly immediately understood how to position my mission-driven work as an asset rather than an outlier, as she is an entrepreneur herself. She showed me how to communicate impact through measurable outcomes and personal conviction. Beyond editing, she helped me build confidence in my unique path. With her coaching, I earned admission to Yale SOM and found my voice as a changemaker. Kelly is more than an advisor - she’s a visionary mentor!