28,501Leland Reviews

It was an absolute pleasure working with Michael. He has a unique ability to deeply understand your background, your career goals, and how to help you communicate them in a way that resonates with admissions committees. Coming from a non-traditional background in engineering and aiming for a less conventional path like venture capital, I wasn’t sure how to connect the dots in my story. Michael made it feel natural. He helped me identify the transferable skills from my engineering and consulting experience and guided me on how to present them with clarity and impact. He also helped me refine how I positioned my goals so that they felt both ambitious and grounded. Beyond just the technical guidance, Michael showed a level of care and dedication that truly stood out. He joined multiple long Zoom calls with me — even while on vacation in Florida — simply because he wanted to make sure I was set up for success. He was always true to his word and made it clear that his students come first. I’m incredibly grateful for all the support Michael gave me. He is, without question, one of the best coaches on this platform.

It was an absolute joy to work with Faisal. If I had to describe him in one word, it would be efficient. From the very beginning, Faisal dove straight into what mattered most and gave clear, actionable feedback to strengthen my application essays. What stood out was his ability to zoom out and provide a big-picture perspective. He didn’t just focus on surface-level edits or minor grammar tweaks. He helped me understand how to better showcase my story in a way that felt authentic and compelling. After just a couple of sessions, I started seeing patterns in his guidance that I could apply to essays I was writing on my own. Faisal also has a strong understanding of what resonates with admissions committees. He helped me reflect on my strengths and frame them in a way that aligned with what top MBA programs are looking for. On top of all this, he was incredibly accommodating with tight timelines. Even when his schedule was packed, he always found time to support me. Thanks to Faisal, I ended up getting accepted into more schools than I ever imagined. I’m deeply grateful for his support and guidance, and I’m confident he’ll be an invaluable partner to many more applicants in the future.

Jarnickae was instrumental in helping me prepare for my trading interview. His insights were invaluable, and we conducted mock interviews that highlighted key areas for improvement. I 100% recommend working with him—his expertise made a significant difference!

I had the most incredible experience working with Ben. He helped me every step of the way with patience, grace, and incredible insights on every part of the process. He motivates me to go beyond surface level and as a result I was able to go extremely deep in not only the MBA process but my greater career vision. If you want to be handheld or told you have nothing to fix, Ben is not your guy. But if you want to be motivated and accomplish more than you thought you could, I can't think of anyone better.

My background wasn’t perfect, but Emily’s ability to highlight the unique aspects of my story and help me craft a compelling narrative made all the difference in getting into my dream school. She was honest, responsive, and incredibly strategic about where I should focus my energy. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without her insight and guidance.

Jon is an incredible mentor, teacher, and person. He brings deep knowledge of the industry, the recruitment process, and the level of technical preparation required to succeed — informed by his own firsthand experience going through recruiting and working in private equity. The technical training and practice he provides are highly structured, practical, and incredibly effective. Beyond the technical side, Jon offers informed, level-headed guidance that’s invaluable when navigating such a fast-paced and noisy recruiting environment, especially during the on-cycle process. His perspective helps you stay focused, strategic, and confident throughout. I strongly recommend Jon to anyone recruiting for private equity. Working with him played a meaningful role in helping me land a PE offer I’m very excited about.

Billy was very accommodative with my schedule and last-minute booking changes. We chatted about salary negotiation and life as a PM, where Billy shared lots of insights and actionable tips on how to approach the conversation with confidence. I could tell Billy is extremely knowledgable, supportive, and dedicated, and will be certainly booking another session for interview prep or career advice in the future.

Arthur is incredibly knowledgeable about the Sloan MBA interview process. He knows the structure, the question types, and how to approach them strategically. He also communicates clearly and effectively. If Sloan is your dream school, look no further.

Steven was incredibly thoughtful and detail-oriented. What separated Steven from others was his unmistakable commitment and passion to my recruitment process. He is upbeat, fun to work with, and unafraid to give honest and helpful critique. Highly recommended, as he was integral to my landing an MBB role.

Billy is a fantastic mentor! When I was preparing for my interview, he provided many valuable suggestions backed by his deep product management knowledge and strategic thinking. There's so much information online that it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but Billy helped me navigate onto the right path with direct, no-sugar-coating advice, and continuously encouraged me throughout the process. I look forward to continuing to work with him to land my dream job!