19,384Leland Reviews

From the beginning, Debby really makes sure you know exactly what you need to achieve your goals. In my opinion, the greatest thing is that she really facilitated how I wanted to present myself; this way, my application was authentic and remained true to who I really am, and I think this played a big role in achieving success. I really recommend her!

Bryan was instrumental in helping me gain admission to my top-choice graduate school, and I’m incredibly grateful for his support. He guided me through the entire process, reviewing my résumé, personal statement, and the letter of recommendation from my reference. Bryan was honest about the areas I needed to improve, walking me through each one and, in some cases, breaking things down in a way that was both simple and easy to understand. If you're looking to put your best foot forward in your graduate school application, you won’t regret working with Bryan. He brings real experience in the field and uses his knowledge to strengthen both you and your application. Thank you again, Bryan, for the time, effort, and dedication you invested in me and my future!

As a graduate student candidate multiple years removed from admissions game and weak admissions profile, I knew I needed help from someone like Joseph to apply with my best foot forward. Joseph was highly resourceful, professional and timely at every step of the way and I was able to gain admissions at several top programs. I knew how to shape my application and Joseph provided guidance for getting off the waitlist and addressing any lingering weaknesses that could toss my application into the rejected pile. I am starting at USC in the upcoming fall semester. Thanks Joseph!

There are mountains. MOUNTAINS of advice on how to game B School applications. This isn’t Ben. Ben will have you climb a different mountain: distill what is uniquely you. The benefit of that exercise extends far beyond any application. He’ll then help you communicate yourself, powerfully. He’s qualified because he’s one of the most effective communicators I’ve met. All in all, I expected my Leland experience to be transactional, but necessary. I didn’t expect my coach to be intensely interested in me, I didn’t expect to know myself better, and I didn’t expect to come away from it all with a permanent shot of confidence. Boy was I surprised. So if any of that sounds interesting and you want to put together a potent, genuine application with somebody that has your back at every step, Ben is your guy.

I worked with Briana for the Wharton TBD. She was helpful and communicated effectively in sharing what was needed to excel.

From my first meeting with Geri, she was so kind, approachable, knowledgeable, and supportive. Geri really took the time to listen to what I wanted out of my deferred MBA process, and she set up a clear path for me to succeed in my applications. With Geri's help, I was able to craft compelling essays that felt genuine and thoughtful, which I wouldn't have been able to do alone. Geri was beyond patient for the five months we worked together, and she knows so much about every M7 school. Geri not only helped me get into one of my top choice schools, but she helped me learn so many valuable lessons about myself. Geri turned an incredibly intimidating, arduous process into a navigable, stress-free endeavor. I would recommend Geri every single time for anyone!!!

Brennen is sharp and incredibly talented in his craft of storytelling, with a wealth of experience and knowledge in MBA applications and interviews. Working with Brennen gave me clarity on my story and confidence in my voice, to create a crisp and convincing application. It is rare to find people who are deeply invested in your success and your story, and Brennen is truly one such rare gem. Thanks to him, I secured admission to deferred MBA programs at HBS and Sloan and recommend him to the highest degree!

I worked with Yvette from February on MBA applications and couldn't recommend her more. What stood out to me about her was: - her ability to really get a grasp of my personal story and guide me through a structured reflective process where I eventually arrived at conclusions about my motivations and qualities that I could infuse into my essays - no BS attitude. She would push back on some ideas during the revision process which ultimately elevated my writing. - constant support and flexibility. i was in school while applying to these programs, and often would need to add new sessions on short-notice, and i found her to be accommodating. she was also a great source of confidence during times where i doubted that my profile would be competitive for the schools i was applying to. her interview prep made me feel well-prepared as it simulated an almost exact replica of what i would experience in the actual interviews. overall, I couldn't recommend her more!

Andy P was an incredible MBA coach who played a huge role in helping me get into Wharton through the Moelis Advance Access Program. He took the time to understand my background and helped me shape a strong, authentic story. One thing I appreciated most was that he was brutally honest about what he thought of my profile and chances. It was not always easy to hear, but it pushed me to improve and made a big difference in the long run. The unlimited revisions and talking time you pay for is 100 percent worth it. I needed the help and attention to detail across every part of my profile, and Andy delivered. His clear and focused feedback gave me the confidence I needed throughout the entire process.

Highly recommend working with Geri. She is an absolute pro and is so lovely to work with. She is so organized, responsive and concise with clear actionable guidance. Thank you so much Geri!