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University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego36 admissions
American Express
American Express23 jobs landed
Strategy&
Strategy&59 jobs landed
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill25 admissions
Stanford University
Stanford University74 admissions
Barclays
Barclays24 jobs landed
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University25 admissions
Duke University
Duke University63 admissions
Bain & Company
Bain & Company381 jobs landed
Meta (Facebook)
Meta (Facebook)118 jobs landed
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School430 admissions
Microsoft
Microsoft135 jobs landed
Duke's Fuqua School of Business
Duke's Fuqua School of Business67 admissions
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley82 jobs landed
Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company32 jobs landed
University of Washington
University of Washington32 admissions
Jefferies
Jefferies22 jobs landed
Northwestern University
Northwestern University36 admissions
UBS
UBS31 jobs landed
Tuck School of Business
Tuck School of Business87 admissions
Emory University
Emory University27 admissions
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business308 admissions
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs167 jobs landed
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles67 admissions
Cornell University
Cornell University59 admissions
Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman65 jobs landed
Stealth Startup
Stealth Startup29 jobs landed
Uber
Uber32 jobs landed
Princeton University
Princeton University24 admissions
Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group365 jobs landed
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology42 admissions
Deloitte
Deloitte147 jobs landed
New York University
New York University70 admissions
PwC
PwC84 jobs landed
Amazon
Amazon170 jobs landed
Salesforce
Salesforce32 jobs landed
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company440 jobs landed
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments22 jobs landed
L.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K. Consulting49 jobs landed
MIT Sloan
MIT Sloan188 admissions
Deloitte Consulting
Deloitte Consulting72 jobs landed
London Business School
London Business School62 admissions
Bank of America
Bank of America58 jobs landed
Brown University
Brown University34 admissions
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan23 jobs landed
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School281 admissions
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.48 jobs landed
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University27 admissions
Darden School of Business (UVA)
Darden School of Business (UVA)98 admissions
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor59 admissions
UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management57 admissions
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)306 admissions
Yale School of Management
Yale School of Management91 admissions
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University50 admissions
Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Haas School of Business (Berkeley)129 admissions
Blackstone
Blackstone29 jobs landed
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology30 admissions
Adobe
Adobe33 jobs landed
IBM
IBM45 jobs landed
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School27 admissions
McDonough School of Business (Georgetown)
McDonough School of Business (Georgetown)32 admissions
Evercore
Evercore24 jobs landed
IESE Business School
IESE Business School23 admissions
TikTok
TikTok27 jobs landed
Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell)
Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell)64 admissions
University of Oxford
University of Oxford32 admissions
INSEAD
INSEAD55 admissions
AWS
AWS35 jobs landed
Georgetown University
Georgetown University43 admissions
EY-Parthenon
EY-Parthenon55 jobs landed
The Wharton School (UPenn)
The Wharton School (UPenn)372 admissions
Citi
Citi43 jobs landed
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin43 admissions
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College28 admissions
University of Chicago
University of Chicago63 admissions
USC Marshall School of Business
USC Marshall School of Business22 admissions
Chicago Booth
Chicago Booth243 admissions
Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon)
Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon)27 admissions
Harvard University
Harvard University66 admissions
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania52 admissions
EY
EY93 jobs landed
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo37 jobs landed
Michigan's Ross School of Business
Michigan's Ross School of Business97 admissions
Tesla
Tesla26 jobs landed
KPMG US
KPMG US28 jobs landed
Columbia University
Columbia University94 admissions
Yale University
Yale University64 admissions
Said Business School (Oxford)
Said Business School (Oxford)24 admissions
University of Southern California
University of Southern California43 admissions
LinkedIn
LinkedIn89 jobs landed
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School44 admissions
NYU Stern School of Business
NYU Stern School of Business105 admissions
Apple
Apple53 jobs landed
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School36 admissions
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley107 admissions
J.P. Morgan & Co.
J.P. Morgan & Co.62 jobs landed
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)35 admissions
Capital One
Capital One56 jobs landed
Google
Google204 jobs landed
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Accenture89 jobs landed
Leland Reviews

5.0

The best MBA coach you could hope for!

Working with Cathy on my INSEAD 26D application was an incredible blessing! Her support throughout the entire journey—from identifying my unique strengths and crafting compelling essays, to refining my interview responses—was instrumental. Despite the demands of balancing work, applications, and GMAT prep, Cathy kept me motivated and accountable, always bringing a positive spirit and clear guidance. As an INSEAD alum, her deep knowledge of the school and application process was truly invaluable. I’m so grateful to have had her in my corner, and I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone serious about their MBA goals.

Anonymous

May 2025

Purchased package (MBA)

Client was accepted to:

INSEAD

Cathy M.
Coached byCathy

5.0

The BEST coach ever!!!!!!

Working with Krysta was truly one of the best decisions I made during my PhD application process. From our very first meeting, she clearly laid out her coaching style, outlined the timeline ahead, and immediately put me at ease by assuring me she’d support me every step of the way. And she absolutely delivered on that promise. Krysta not only provided thoughtful and detailed feedback on every draft of my materials, but she also helped me refine my narrative and communicate my goals in a way that was authentic and compelling. She consistently went above and beyond—whether it was staying past our scheduled time to talk through revisions or checking in before interviews to help calm my nerves. Her expertise in the graduate admissions process is exceptional, and her kindness and encouragement made all the difference during such a stressful time. I can’t imagine having gone through this without her support. I wholeheartedly recommend Krysta to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly caring coach.

Isabella K.

May 2025

Coached for PhD by Krysta F.

Isabella was accepted to:

University of California, Los Angeles

Krysta F.
Coached byKrysta

5.0

Accepted into my top MBA program with Cathy

Working with Cathy was one of the best (and frankly, luckiest) decisions I made during my MBA application process as a nontraditional, early 30s applicant looking for an industry change. Due to my previous job, I had a very short window to prepare for my Round 2 interviews. Cathy patiently and thoroughly helped me refine my pitch, solidify my narrative and my career goals for the short and long term aspects of the MBA track. Cathy was there every step of the way with both support and true, honest feedback to help present my best self, and had a deep well of knowledge about the process. Her positive reassurance and steadfast common sense made sense to me as someone who has been in the workplace for over 10 years now. She truly helped me find the best way to present my work and self. I would not have gotten into my top program (a global top 4 school) without her guidance. I'm incredibly grateful for Cathy and her time and knowledge!

Lierin G.

May 2025

Coached for MBA by Cathy M.

Lierin was accepted to:

SDA Bocconi School of Management

Cathy M.
Coached byCathy

5.0

Reliable, Insightful, and Always There When You Need Her

Alex was an exceptional MBA coach and a key part of my admissions journey. She was always punctual, well-organized, and brought structure to every step of the process. What stood out most was her responsiveness—she was consistently available throughout the week to answer questions and provide thoughtful, timely feedback. Her guidance helped me shape strong, authentic essays and stay on track with deadlines. I’m grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and reliable admissions coach.

Muhammad Ismail A.

May 2025

Purchased package (MBA)

Muhammad Ismail was accepted to:

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Alex M.
Coached byAlex

5.0

Deferred GSB Admit Thanks to Vic!

Working with Victoria for my dMBA process was by far THE BEST decision I have ever made. I came into this process with ZERO ideas of what to write about, a half-baked understanding of the process, and a below median GMAT score (which I applied with). In just four sessions, Victoria SINGLE-HANDEDLY transformed my chances of admission. Victoria is unbelievably talented as a writer, and, most importantly, she is a PHENOMENAL storyteller and can help you not only figure out what to write about, but also tell it in a way that’s authentic, compelling, and real. Even before I got in, I was telling ALL of my friends about Victoria and how they NEEDED to work with her for all of their grad school apps. I am still amazed by how genuinely talented Victoria is. She has such a tremendous gift, and I am beyond grateful she chose to share it with me. From everything from ideation to mock interviews, Victoria was a game changer. If you work with Victoria, you will be glad you did! There is no better and (more importantly) no one more caring.

Anonymous

May 2025

Coached for MBA by Victoria G.

Client was accepted to:

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Victoria G.
Coached byVictoria

5.0

Best coach I’ve ever had—the difference in quality is clear

I worked with a few different coaches at various points in my MBA application journey, and Greg was without a doubt the best. Before working with Greg, I did not really understand how there could be such a big pricing or quality difference between coaches. After working with Greg, the difference in quality is clear. You simply cannot compare the level of nuance, experience, and school-specific expertise of someone (Greg) who has done this thousands of times for hundreds of applicants to a coach who has only applied on their own, helped a few clients, or does this on the side. It becomes evident as soon as you speak with him. I am an older applicant from South America who had targeted mostly T30 schools in Round 1. Thanks to Greg’s guidance, I was admitted to Berkeley-Haas and even waitlisted at Stanford in Round 2—a dream result and massive upgrades for me coming out of Round 1. I truly believe I couldn’t have done it without him. (I am still on the waitlist at Stanford, trying to increase my GRE score, and holding out hope!) Beyond his professionalism and expertise, Greg brought a level of dedication that is incredibly rare. He genuinely cares. You’re not just a client—you’re someone he’s fully invested in. It felt like he owned the mission of getting me admitted. When I succeeded, it felt like we succeeded. And had I not, I know he would’ve felt the pain just as strongly. That level of emotional investment is rare and deeply motivating. On top of that, Greg is unbelievably proactive. He was always a step ahead, sending me exactly what I needed to do next—even things I didn’t know I should be doing to maximize my chances. From little things like finding the right ways to engage with club members to crafting a thoughtful post-interview thank-you email to so much more, he knew it all and made sure I was on top of every detail. Greg isn’t doing this on the side—he’s a true professional. Coaching is his craft, and it shows in everything he does. He’s full-throttle, forward-thinking, and the most committed coach I’ve encountered. If you're serious about getting into a top MBA program and want someone who will coach you like your success is his own—work with Greg. Best coach I’ve ever had. Hands down.​

Anonymous

May 2025

Purchased package (MBA)

Client was accepted to:

USC Marshall School of Business

Kelley School of Business (Indiana)

Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice)

Greg G.
Coached byGreg

5.0

Couldn't have done it without Jake

I hired Jake to help with my essays after procrastinating and finding myself under the gun for R2 and it was the best decision I could have made. He made time for me despite my hectic schedule (even during the holidays), and his feedback was always honest, creative, and incredibly thorough. I genuinely felt like he was invested in my success.

Mansfield M.

Mansfield M.

May 2025

Coached for MBA by Jake B.

Mansfield was accepted to:

NYU Stern School of Business

Jake B.
Coached byJake

5.0

Effective and to the point

Machmud helped immensely in simplifying the law school admissions process. I had no idea where to begin with my essays, but he broke the entire ideation and execution into manageable chunks. He’s a really supportive person and is super easy to talk to. Would highly recommend!!

Jason C.

Jason C.

May 2025

Purchased package (Law School)

Jason was accepted to:

University of Pennsylvania Law School

Columbia Law School

Harvard Law School

Machmud M.
Coached byMachmud

5.0

Alsey is the BEST!!!

Working with Alsey was the best part of my HBS MBA application journey. She brought deep expertise to every step of the process, from helping me craft a compelling overall strategy and narrative to tirelessly editing my essays, conducting the most insightful mock interview / debrief, and offering support for everything in between. Her ability to elevate my writing was incredible. She ensured every sentence was clear, purposeful, and aligned with my story, always pushing for clarity, eloquence, and impact. Beyond her technical skills, Alsey was a constant source of encouragement. She made me feel confident and supported throughout and genuinely believed in my potential. Thank you, Alsey. Because of your guidance, I’ll be attending HBS this fall!

Anonymous

May 2025

Coached for MBA by Alsey D.

Client was accepted to:

Harvard Business School

Alsey D.
Coached byAlsey

5.0

Amazing experience!

I worked with Machmud throughout the entire 24-25 law school application cycle and the experience exceeded all of my expectations. Machmud is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, he is a truly wonderful person who was a joy to work with. He provided complete application support, from talking through ideas, editing my application materials, helping me prepare for admissions interviews, and just generally being an incredible resource. I cannot imagine what my law school application experience (and results) would have looked like without him, and would highly, highly recommend working with him to anyone who has the opportunity to do so.

Riya M.

Riya M.

May 2025

Purchased package (Law School)

Riya was accepted to:

UCLA School of Law

Duke University School of Law

Columbia Law School

Machmud M.
Coached byMachmud