28,603Leland Reviews

Dione went above and beyond, and I can't recommend her enough. A few facts: Compressed Timeline: two months compared to the average six months Utilized the "comprehensive package" - completely worth the cost Applied to two schools (R2) with her help Did not come from a "traditional" (e.g., IB/consulting/PE) background Dione is incredibly fast at responding with feedback, even during the holiday break (please don't be like me and respect her holidays). While I knew I needed the most help with the essays, I didn't anticipate all the help I would need on my resume or in my LOR packages. I truly felt like she was there to support me. In the initial meeting, she'll lay out a strategy doc with a timeline and expectations on what she will/will not do. I encourage potential clients to read through this thoroughly and bring up any concerns. Dione does a great job setting expectations; you should try your best to honor them. I expected only some of the work that goes into these applications. This is a long process and takes deep reflection. One thing that I genuinely appreciated was that Dione does not just "give you the answer". She has been doing this for 10 years, and I assume could easily tell you "what to write about," but she pushes you to find the answer for yourself. The result is an authentic essay that you are proud of. One thing to note about her style. While Dione does do video chats in moments when you're stuck, that's not her preferred communication style (we emailed 3x a week). So if you do better with a coach that does weekly video "check-ins"/ need to talk through things out loud, Dione might not be best for that. Her style might be best for people with demanding work schedules who communicate better over email than having weekly set times. Dione is incredibly encouraging, which you'll need for this process. As I was writing my essays, she mentioned, "You're close," which I interpreted as "I'm two drafts away." In reality, I think I was 5-6 more drafts from a final result. I know she did this to encourage me, but it was a tad frustrating as I went through it. Overwhelmingly, I can't recommend Dione enough. She's looking for your best and will push you to achieve it. If you want that type of coach, I strongly recommend her.

Chip was incredibly helpful in helping me brainstorm for my Kellogg essays and refining them. I highly recommend anyone applying to Kellogg to work with him. I reached out to him just two weeks before the deadline and he was very responsible and was able to help me re-vamp my story and refine it in time for the deadline. Additionally, he was able to make my story incredibly concise and fit a lot within the limited word count. If I could go back, I would work with him on other school essays as well.

Theo was very helpful in my preparation for the deferral MBA applications. He shared with me a lot of information and suggestions about the programs and the application processes of the school I'm targeting. He was also very supportive in reviewing my resume for my incoming applications. Not only he is very knowledgeable, but he is also a very kind person. Recommended!

I contacted Alice late in the application cycle, during the holidays to support with Essay/resume finalisation. I loved working with her. She was a calm, attentive and helpful adviser to help me over to the finish line. Would highly recommend Alice :)

The session gave a clear overview on what is expected in the WMM essay. Ben showed us different examples that were unique in their way.

I am just so grateful to have gotten to know Victoria/Vica. I was in the final stages of my application when I was recommended to meet Vica. She quickly made me realize the depth I needed to dive and the heights I needed to climb to tell my story, channeled in ways that could relate to the readers. Vica was relatable and extremely conscious of what I needed which made it a lot of fun for me working with her. From the first get-go, I felt I had Vica on my team and that she was focused on my success. I felt I could easily trust her - her remarks were genuine and this was so valuable for me, to take in feedback and implement it even with days before the application. Vica has a strong sense of storytelling, and she brings with her degree in literature to articulate the story clearly and powerfully. Vica was also very generous with her feedback and very thoughtful about what I needed in my journey. I felt humbled by the effort she put in, jumping on calls despite being sick, taking in my draft with 4 other calls, and how much she was able to share and give me her reasoning behind the way she thought. This helped me see the light of my application. If I had to go for a war I would definitely have Vica on my side. She made me change my narrative to something that was authentic to me, helped me build up the sense of what I wanted to tell, and also made me feel encouraged throughout the whole process. I felt I had someone who believed in me throughout the process and I am so thankful for that. To be honest I insisted on taking more time with her just because of the value talking to her and the insights I felt she brought. Vica is truly incredible and I strongly recommend Vica if you ever get an opportunity to work with her! I know will be looking for all the opportunities that life brings to work with her.

Fantastic session with Ben on GSB's WMM. Learned a great deal about critiquing a successful essay, including a deep dive into the true meaning of 'show, don't tell' in an essay context, exploring different writing styles, and ensuring continuity and cohesion in the narrative without abrupt transitions. Also examined examples ranging from essays that encapsulate an entire life saga to those that focus on a single vivid anecdote while keeping the reader engaged.

As one of my initial pieces towards my MBA application process, Ben provided extremely detailed insights during his class on what people usually (or at least me) struggle with the most: essays! I came out of the class a bit refreshed and with lots of ideas. Highly recommend!