28,548Leland Reviews

Working with Cathy has been an incredibly positive and enriching experience, far beyond my expectations. She is truly empathetic and has a rare ability to deeply understand your perspective, making every conversation feel meaningful and tailored. One of the things I appreciated the most was her patience and flexibility — despite having to reschedule and change intakes multiple times due to personal reasons, she was always supportive, accommodating, and never made it feel like an issue. Cathy is extremely well-prepared and highly competent. Her insights are sharp, practical, and always relevant, helping you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. She doesn’t just provide guidance — she empowers you to think differently and grow. Working with her is also a journey within yourself. She encourages you to discover the best nuances of who you are and, with her positive and powerful energy, gently pushes you to get to know yourself better and unlock your full potential. What really sets her apart is her energy: consistently positive, motivating, and inspiring. Every session leaves you not only with valuable takeaways, but also with a renewed sense of direction and confidence. I’m truly grateful for her support and professionalism. Working with her has been a real investment in myself, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a coach who combines expertise, empathy, and genuine passion.

I was looking for a strong set of eyes to review my clients' DMBA applications before submitting. I loved that Zonta had been accepted into a DMBA program himself and then helped others after him. He was the PERFECT choice. He saw things we had missed, brought a fresh perspective, gave us ideas we hadn't considered, and, overall, enabled us to submit applications that were one step up from where they had been. I will definitely be returning in the future!!

Douglas is an exceptional coach. He is professional, warm, and deeply insightful. What impressed me most was his ability to quickly identify the core weaknesses in my application with remarkable clarity. He didn’t just point out issues; he provided highly specific, actionable guidance that I could immediately apply. Many of his insights were things I had never heard before, even after speaking with other coaches. Beyond his expertise, Douglas brings a rare level of experience and perspective to every conversation. He is not only incredibly helpful, but also genuinely thoughtful and inspiring as a person. Our discussions went far beyond application strategy. We explored broader questions around career direction and life choices, and I gained much more from his guidance than I initially expected. Looking back, I only wish I had met him earlier. He is truly one of the best coaches I’ve ever worked with, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking both sharp strategy and meaningful guidance!!!

Bri was instrumental in my admission into the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. She gave me honest feedback on my essays and throughly reviewed and helped me polish my resume.

I had a great experience working with Laura. She really took the time to understand my story and helped me refine it in a way that felt both authentic and strategic. Her feedback was specific, actionable, and pushed me to think more deeply about my narrative, while still keeping my voice intact. I left each session with more clarity and confidence. Highly recommend if you’re looking to strengthen your application in a meaningful way.

Working with Adele was an exceptional experience at a pivotal moment in my son’s academic journey. We reached out to her for guidance on choosing between several top-tier computer science programs, including Cornell, NYU, Michigan, Columbia, and UIUC. What truly sets Adele apart is her ability to combine deep expertise with genuine care. She didn’t just outline the differences between schools; she delivered a nuanced, strategic perspective tailored to my son’s long-term goals. Her insights on program strengths, career positioning, financial considerations, and early internship planning were both practical and forward-looking. Beyond U.S. programs, Adele also brought a valuable international lens, offering thoughtful comparisons with leading European institutions such as EPFL, ETH Zurich, and Delft. Adele came into our session incredibly well-prepared, proactive, and fully invested in helping my son succeed. The clarity and confidence he gained from her guidance were truly invaluable. I would highly recommend Adele to any student or parent navigating competitive university admissions. She brings not only expertise, but a rare level of insight and dedication.

In the beginning, I had no idea where I wanted to attend or what direction I wanted to take with my college application. I started working with Mary in my junior year and she was excellent in helping me throughout the application and admission process. She motivated me to take initiative in narrowing down and developing a clear direction with my application, encouraging me to do independent research and volunteer opportunities that would strengthen my application. Mary also helped me create a balance list of colleges that I was interested in, and to delve deeper on what I wanted for my college experience. We started working on my college essay over the summer before senior year and my supplemental essays soon after. Through her feedback and editing, Mary helped to enrich my essays while still keeping them authentic and real. She created deadlines for me to have my essays and application components to be completed by, keeping me organized and on top of tasks. Without Mary, this process would have been daunting and impossible at times, but with her help and breaking the application process down into small manageable pieces, this process was much easier and even enjoyable. I am so grateful for her help and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who was feeling lost like me!

Machmud made this process achievable for me. From helping me organize my school list, statements, and letters of recommendation to communicating with schools, he was with me through every step. I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable and honest!