28,585Leland Reviews

Alex is absolutely amazing and helpful for getting me admitted to NUS (National University of Singapore) MBA program. The final results of the CV/essays are a complete transformation from the initial draft that prepared by me. He gave me a structure of how to tell the story and kept pushing me to think about all the points that could be used for building the story. Thanks Alex for keep pushing me back and forth and with that I was able to know more about myself. He has tons of knowledge and experiences of helping students getting prepared for MBA application. At the second and third rounds of interviews, he was very flexible to find time with me with a tight timeline and helped me build me confidence which was key for me to nail the interviews. Highly recommend Alex to anyone wants to have a personalized guidance on MBA application!

Coming from a non-traditional pre-MBA background, I had almost no clue how to navigate the MBA admissions process. After connecting with John and Erika at Leland, they recommended that I work with Kerry on my applications. After working with Kerry, I am so glad that I took their recommendation! Kerry is extremely knowledgeable, has extensive experience, and has access to a ton of resources. With Kerry’s help, I was able to tell my story in an effective way and I was admitted to two top 20 programs and was awarded $130k in scholarships/fellowships! Not only did I get a great ROI working with Kerry, but I also genuinely enjoyed the time I spent with her. She has a calming personality and demeanor, and she helped keep my doubts/anxieties at bay. The MBA admission process is mentally taxing, and Kerry helped keep me from spiraling. Overall, I couldn’t give a more glowing endorsement of Kerry. 10 out of 10. Five stars. No notes.

Working with Claire was an absolute pleasure. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the admissions process in addition to being a great collaborator from the start of the process to the end. She was helpful it outlining my application strategy and kept me on track of what needed to get done when. On top of all of that, she is a very talented writer and helped clean up my messaging in my essays. Can't recommend her enough.

Jasmine is incredible! She took the time to fully understand me to make the best parts about me shine in my essays. She is also super genuine and timely; highly recommend her!

Received an admissions offer from GSB/HBS, as well as MIT. Alex was fantastic in helping me navigate the entire process. I can’t thank him enough. It’s very difficult to know where to begin when starting the MBA application process. Alex was great at helping me figure out how to weave together my (very) non-traditional experiences and develop a compelling narrative. Alex spent a significant amount of 1-on-1 time helping me with my applications. Alex is highly dedicated. He answered all my (sometimes anxiety-driven) questions on calls, and even took the time to set up an additional reviewer. Overall, Alex is a consummate professional, as well as a great strategic advisor, partner, mentor, and friend in the (often stressful) admissions process. I highly recommend Alex and could not have gotten into GSB or HBS without his help. Alex is an amazing consultant, and truly changed my life. Alex was the perfect fit for me, and really had great insights about applying to GSB/HBS in particular.

I am writing to share a phenomenal review of my consultant Alex. Alex & I hit the ground running, and he shared several helpful resources to kick off my application journey. We started very broadly by discussing and writing up all of my life experiences to date. Even if it felt like a tangential detail or irrelevant to applying to grad school, I bought into the exercise of starting to put pen to paper. This introspective process lead some key themes to emerge from my life’s experiences, and Alex helped to validate them as themes that would spark the intrigue of an Adcom. At the start, I remember feeling very vulnerable and uncertain of what I put to paper, but Alex was tremendously reassuring and supportive in helping bring my story to light. From there, I spent very intentional time connecting my lived experiences together in a few first-draft essays. With every draft (15+), Alex provided seamless, timely feedback that allowed me to continue my momentum. Throughout the process, he was extremely communicative, available, and honest. I found that these are the three most important attributes that a candidate can find in a consultant! Ultimately, Alex was a fantastic sounding board helping me bring to light a holistic picture of my lived experiences and allowing them come to life in a coherent application. His excitement when I was accepted to the programs of my dreams was genuinely felt, and I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with someone who believed in me. I don’t feel that I would have had the confidence to be so vulnerable in my application about the things I shared without Alex instilling confidence by rooting for me along the way. In summary, I cannot recommend Alex enough to future applicants, and I am tremendously grateful for the chapter that lies ahead! You will be in good hands.

Alex was extremely diligent and responsive. I am confident that I put the best application together that I possibly could have with his help. He is very responsive and I was able to submit applications weeks before they were due. He was always able to be realistic, while at the same time keeping me confident in my own abilities and candidacy.

Received admissions offer from Stanford. Alex is an amazing consultant. His guidance and advice was instrumental in helping me navigate the application process. He helped me shape my application strategy and put my best foot forward for the ad-com. The flight test was absolutely key in helping me see a 3rd person's perspective on my application. I was also well prepared for the mock interview because of Alex.

As a nontraditional applicant to business school (physician looking to make a career pivot), I was coming into the process with some knowledge, but knowing I may need someone with more expertise to help me stand out. I was fortunate to be paired with Alex, who went above and beyond to ensure my success. From the outset, Alex’s attentiveness and straight-shooting approach were invaluable in helping me secure admission to some of the top business schools in the country, including Kellogg, Ross, McCombs, and Kenan-Flagler. His in-depth knowledge of the application process and his ability to communicate effectively made me feel confident and well-prepared every step of the way. He was able to filter things down on a granular level to highlight my strengths and background. We went over each essay in detail to tailor them specifically and I know they would not have been nearly as compelling without his help. What sets Alex apart from other consultants is not only his expertise in the admissions process but also his genuine commitment to his clients. He was always extremely responsive to my questions and concerns, providing prompt and clear answers that addressed my needs. I never felt rushed or dismissed; instead, I felt like I had a true partner who cared about my success and was willing to go the extra mile to help me achieve it. Even after our official consulting period had ended, Alex continued to follow up with me multiple times, assisting me in the crucial decision-making process of which school to choose. This level of dedication and personal involvement is rare to find in today’s fast-paced, results-driven world, and it speaks volumes about Alex’s character and his resolve to help his clients succeed. Ultimately I chose Michigan Ross, Go Blue! I cannot recommend Alex highly enough as an MBA consultant for anyone seeking expert guidance and support in their business school journey. He is not only an attentive and responsive professional but also a genuine and compassionate individual who truly goes above and beyond to help his clients reach their goals. Thanks to Alex, I have the incredible opportunity to study at a top-tier business school and embark on a life-changing new chapter in my career.

I feel so lucky to have paired with Alex. Time and my low GMAT score were significant detriments, but Alex made it work since I got accepted to Kellogg! He is highly knowledgeable and helped me curate an application that overcame my low GMAT and highlighted my leadership skills and international experience. Alex was motivating and answered all my burning questions throughout the excruciatingly stressful process. He is also a phenomenal editor who helped me polish my essays. I truly believe he was instrumental in helping me overcome my low GMAT and tailoring a story to showcase that I'm more than just my GMAT score. My sincerest gratitude to Alex!