28,548Leland Reviews

I cannot speak highly enough of Michael as a mentor. Throughout my medical school application cycle, he was my primary source of guidance and support, consistently showing up with care and genuine encouragement. Michael communicates with exceptional clarity, both in writing and in conversation. In every session, I was amazed by his thoughtfulness and ability to articulate ideas in a way that brought focus and direction to my application. He has a remarkable ability to elevate essays by drawing out your strengths and helping you more fully develop the story that defines you. Most importantly, he made me feel heard and understood. He answered all of my questions with patience, provided detailed and constructive feedback, and helped me build confidence during what can be an overwhelming process. Beyond his expertise as a healthcare advisor, Michael genuinely cares about the success and well-being of the individuals he mentors. He continued to check in on me even during periods when we had not spoken for some time. I am incredibly grateful to have worked with him this past year, and it has been an honor to receive his guidance. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone seeking a dedicated, thoughtful, and insightful mentor.

I applied to engineering master’s degrees in the US. I am extremely grateful to Debby, who provided valuable feedback on my applications, and was particularly helpful in advising me as to how I can best frame my experiences to suit the programs to which I was applying. She was incredibly supportive and I am especially appreciative of how quick she was to respond to any questions I had, even at late notice. Overall, I thoroughly recommend Debby and would definitely seek her advice again for future applications!

Amanda was instrumental in helping me shape a clear and compelling narrative for my graduate applications. As a Korean major transitioning into data science, I needed guidance on how to position my interdisciplinary background with confidence and technical credibility. Amanda, who had made a similar transition herself, helped me frame my humanities training as a strength and sharpen my research and career focus. With her strategic feedback, I was admitted to Columbia’s MS in Data Science program at the priority deadline, and I’m truly grateful for her mentorship.

Christine was instrumental in navigating my MBA application journey. Her firsthand knowledge helped put me at ease every step of the way, and she guided me in translating my experience into a strong, cohesive narrative that resonated with admissions committees. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone going through the MBA admissions process.

Carla has been amazing in helping me navigate waitlists and reapplying to law school. She is so supportive and provides useful insights & advice on how to put your best foot forward on your application. Can't recommend her enough!

Rebecca was an awesome tutor! She worked with my schedule and was always super quick to respond. She helped me with my secondaries and was always able to give quick comments or help when I was racing to submit my work. She also helped prepare me for my interviews and gave really helpful feedback.

I did a mock interview with Andrew, and he was very supportive, detailed, and thorough in helping prep for interviews! He even followed up with additional resources and advice as my interview date came closer, which was extremely helpful.