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Super personal and shows a desire to help!

The MBA application is so deeply personal. I believe that the best coach is one who provides more than just tactical advice and the right steps; they are the one who listens to your story and knows how to ask the right questions to let you dig deeper. Dione has this way of helping you explore parts of yourself you might not have focused on as much originally. She takes the time to find what makes you unique, how to portray that to others, and how to have you learn more about yourself throughout the process. The best coach is also one who knows the right time to "check in" if you’ve been a bit silent, or notices the cues on a call to pause and give you a moment to reflect on whatever may be going through your mind. Dione is that coach. Dione, thank you for supporting me, but more importantly, thank you for helping me grow in more ways than one outside of just admittance to business school. I am so grateful.

Working with Derek was one of the most impactful coaching sessions I’ve had. I’ve worked with 10+ top coaches on Leland, and Derek stands out as one of the best. We met for a single session just 1–2 days before my final investment banking Superday for a full-time position, and it made a meaningful difference in my preparation and confidence going in—and, I believe, in the outcome. Derek is extremely thoughtful in how he structures his time. He allocated two full hours, and every minute was purposeful and efficient. He tailored the session precisely to my needs—covering behaviorals, technicals, a paper LBO, SaaS-specific questions relevant to my group, and a targeted “investment thesis” framework. We finished with a SaaS case interview that was directly aligned with what I expected to see and where I was least prepared. What stood out most was his ability to challenge me at exactly the right level. He pushed me hard without ever being discouraging, and his feedback was clear, actionable, and immediately useful. Even coming in well-prepared, I left with a long list of new concepts, sharper answers, and a much more structured approach. He also went out of his way to tailor everything to IB despite primarily coaching for PE, and was incredibly personable while staying disciplined on time. I came out of the session exhausted, but more confident and significantly better prepared, and went on to perform strongly across four Superday interviews shortly after. I genuinely believe Derek helped me go beyond just getting across the finish line—he helped me perform at a level that left no doubt in any of the interviewers’ minds. Given the level of insight and preparation he brings, he is significantly underpriced relative to other top coaches. I would strongly recommend Derek to anyone preparing for IB or PE recruiting—especially if you want a session that can materially change your outcome and need a time-sensitive, high-impact coach.

Erfun is truly amazing and genuinely so knowledgable! Highly recommend!

Super grateful for Ellen's support and mentorship throughout my application cycle. She helped me throughout every step of the way including: drafting and editing my personal statement, activities, secondaries, interview prep, and updates. I highly recommend Ellen to every pre-health applicant.

I started to work with M and Jesse after a free class I attended. I scheduled a free intro session and we clicked immediately. From the self-reflection through their entire process to write essays, I felt very comfortable working with these two and if I needed something I always got a response within 24 hours, even on weekends. I truly felt a lot of personal growth throughout the process. I would recommend working with M and Jesse to anyone and everyone!

Jenni is truly the best coach I’ve ever worked with, no exaggeration!!! She played a transformative role in my MPP/MPA applications. Without her, I genuinely don’t think I could have completed them at this level. Beyond refining language and structure, what sets Jenni apart is her ability to elevate ideas and help identify the most compelling stories that resonate with admissions committees. More importantly, Jenni is an incredible person. Through this process, I came to see her not just as a coach but as a lifelong friend. Her encouragement consistently helped me become more confident and grounded, far beyond what application coaching typically offers. I feel incredibly lucky to have had Jenni by my side throughout this application journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, strategic, and deeply supportive guidance.

Avi helped me shape my USC MBA essay, and I’m incredibly grateful for his support. If you work with him, he’ll truly invest in your success and do his absolute best to help you get admitted to the school of your dreams. I highly recommend working with him, you won’t regret it.

Working with her has been an exceptional experience. She is incredibly kind, diligent, and truly committed to understanding each client’s unique background and goals. She did an outstanding job guiding me through every stage of the application process from essays to interview prep. She consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine investment in my success. I am extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any prospective MBA applicant

Geri was incredibly helpful in preparing me for the HBS interview process. The mock interview she gave me was very thorough and closely mirrored the style and cadence of the actual HBS interview. She also correctly identified several areas of my application that she felt the AdCom would focus on, including specific lines of questioning that came up during my real interview! Then she went above and beyond by reviewing my post-interview reflection on an early weekend morning, offering extremely valuable feedback that helped me finalize it with confidence just before submission. I highly recommend working with Geri to anyone preparing for the HBS interview, specifically, or applying to MBA programs in general.