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Overall, working with Ben was a great experience - I would absolutely recommend him to someone else applying to MBA programs who wants assistance with essay writing. I applied to 6 programs, and he provided detailed feedback and commentary. Given Ben's significant experience working with many clients, he understands what each school is looking for and how to help tailor your essays accordingly. He'll provide straightforward guidance and candid opinions, but it is equally important that the client provides clear communication with Ben so everyone is on the same page. Would recommend using him as a coach as he is a valuable sounding board, alleviated significant stress, and built confidence throughout the process.

Pujan is super smart, making things 100% understandable and thus being efficient. He reads and makes comments in advance to the meeting and communicates extremely efficiently. It has been super helpful especially when I dodn't have much time to put into the application.

Karla was very helpful in helping me curate my pitch, helping me ensure that I hit all the points in the prompt within a minute. I think I did much better during the TBD than I otherwise would have.

If you have an HBS interview coming up, Jonathan is your guy. About half of the questions in my actual interview were exactly the same as the ones he used in our mock session. I would recommend him to anyone preparing for the HBS application and interview. He understands the process first hand and knows exactly what you need to be aware of.

If you're aiming for the top, Claire gets results, full stop. There's no exact formula that gets you into the top schools but working with Claire is as close as you'll get. The results speak for themselves, the thing that stood out to me about working with Claire is her growing client base on who has been successful getting in the top programs, especially in recent years. She's developed an impeccable gauge for what helps applicants stand out and effectively pulls those elements of excellence out of her clients (while having fun too!). My first essay was laughable but working with Claire through 10+ drafts in an structured workplan amongst everything else required for business school applications refined my essays into something that got my foot in the door with every program I applied to. (To be updated based on results) We brainstormed so many different storylines together and her ability to pull on threads, break down themes, and resynthesize emotional narratives took my essays to the next level. I spoke with multiple perspective coaches and ended up selecting Claire after chatting with her past clients. I am happy to provide a similar positive reference for anyone else in a high pressure job with limited time and energy to dedicate towards business school applications but also aiming high. I certainly could not have put together as comprehensive and strong of an application without her help. One of the underrated aspects about working with her is how fun and friendly she is as well. She was flexible with schedules and easy to work with over text / async during an incredibly busy time. She also happened to have a fun new background in a different part of the world on each call. Applications are stressful and working Claire made it fun every step of the way, I'd work with her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about achieving their goals.

Eugene was everything I could’ve asked for. He helped not just with my essays, but with finding a story that tied my whole application together. He had a great sense for what made my experiences connect and how to make that come through naturally in my writing. His feedback was thoughtful, easy to apply, and always left me feeling clearer and more confident about my application.

Working with Tyler for Wharton MBA coaching through Leland was an outstanding experience. Tyler brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, deep familiarity with Wharton’s culture as a former MBA admisisons fellow, and genuine investment in his clients’ success. He helped me translate a nontraditional background in science and entrepreneurship into a clear, compelling MBA narrative that felt authentic and well-positioned for Wharton. What sets Tyler apart is his ability to zoom out and think strategically. He helps craft how your story fits Wharton specifically—while also giving precise, actionable feedback on interview and overall application strategy. He is thoughtful, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable about what differentiates strong Wharton candidates. I would highly recommend Tyler to anyone serious about applying to Wharton or other top MBA programs, especially candidates coming from healthcare, science, or other nontraditional paths who want to articulate their impact and trajectory with confidence and clarity.

She was responsive, quick, kind, knowledgeable, helpful and wonderful. We were working on last minute things and she was there to help and was flexible with her schedule and wanted what was best, I highly recommend her.

Cathy was introduced to me by a Leland employee as one of the choices for application coach. After chatting with her and a couple other top coaches I decided to get the full package with Cathy. Best choice I’ve made for me and my future. I had major concerns on certain aspects of my profile and was not confident that I will be able to receive acceptance from the programs I was interested in since I was only open to attend top tiered schools in Europe. The timing was also quite tight for the round of applications I was aiming for. Cathy is incredibly proactive, structured and knowledgeable. She knows exactly what I needed help with and how to overcome the obstacles in order to make my application shine through. Every element was well considered and strategically aligned with my end goal. Though I’m not the perfect candidate compared to other more achieving applicants, my application was able to help me reach the final interview round, and agains all odds, I was accepted to my dream program. Thanks to Cathy and her professional capabilities and immense support, I am now prepping for the journey ahead that I have anticipated for years. Cathy is the best choice anyone could have as a coach if they are considering European based MBA programs, and I do not use “best” lightly; she’s quite literally the savior for an application with a missing piece. If I can have one suggestion for any person purchasing Cathy’s coaching services, do the full package, for multiple schools preferably to boost chances. Let Cathy hold your hand through the process and you will end up realizing how worth it it is when the confirmation letter comes through. Good luck!

Tom is an amazing coach! He goes beyond questions and drills—he helps you build a strategy, tightened each narrative to be both compelling and measurable. During the mock, he gave real-time feedback on structure and pacing (STAR → reflection → tie-back to Haas) . After one session, my delivery was crisper, my stories landed better, and I felt much more confident on follow-ups. If you want to elevate your Haas interview from “clear” to “convincing,” Tom is an excellent choice.