16,240Leland Reviews

I almost didn’t apply to my dream school. I reached out to Laura after discovering that not only is she a seasoned product marketing executive, but also an incredible MBA and career coach. I thank GOD our paths crossed through Leland. By the time I found her, I had already written all of my essays, but something told me I needed her eyes on them. And wow… I’m so glad I listened to that nudge. Laura's feedback was crystal clear, deeply tactical, and full of wisdom, care, and experience. Sometimes coaching can feel light on value, but not with Laura. Every word, every suggestion, every conversation was productive. She pushed me to think deeper, write sharper, and show up as my whole self. And let’s talk about value: She’s worth 1000% of the cost. There was no “catch,” no fluff ,just honest, high-impact guidance that helped me tell my story with clarity and conviction. This morning, I received a call from Columbia Business School welcoming me to the EMBA Class of 2027. 🙏🏽 Laura, thank you for helping me walk boldly into this next chapter. I hope we stay friends forever!

This session was extremely informative and offered many tips that I had not heard in similar sessions.

Bria was an absolutely amazing coach! Made it feel like I was the only one on her schedule, while I'm sure she had plenty of other clients, businesses, and students to be working with at the same time. We met in person and she quickly figured out my interview style, encouraging me to STAND rather than sit in interviews (it worked!). She gave helpful deadlines for me to build interview notecards, essay edits and the data visualization. She also helped me get comfortable in uncomfortable situations (making ME choose the answer to questions I'd ask, then she'd give me her advice). AND super affordable compared to other coaches on this platform. Worth every penny!

From start to finish, Kerry is absolutely incredible to work with. She engages at every step of the journey. She is highly responsive, willing to talk through application sticking points, and gets to the heart of what will make your story both compelling and true to you. If you are a candidate with what feels like a "non-traditional" background, Kerry will know exactly how to help your application stand out. 10/10 would recommend working with Kerry!

I had a mock interview session with Jasmine a few days prior to my GSB interview and it made the biggest difference in how my interview went. Jasmine is super organized and challenged me with questions that were really similar to the actual interview. She is also very friendly and engaging, which gave me the positive boost I needed prior to the interview. 10/10 value for money!!

Scott was super knowledgeable about CBS and really wanted me to succeed. He had great tips and was available for questions!

Ferdinand provided a great HBS mock that helped to prepare me. I appreciated the time he spent going through my application and the detailed questions he asked. Highly recommend!

Laura was an invaluable asset to me, from June 2024 to June 2025. I came from a very niche music industry background. Saying I'm a non-traditional candidate would be an understatement. That's why I chose Laura! And, with an undergrad GPA of ~2.8, a sinister case of ADHD, a weak quant background, and applying on the heels of a gap year, the hurdles I faced in my MBA application process were significant. Her strategic expertise was critical in navigating the GMAT/GRE wormhole, ADHD accommodations, and school selection. BUT, where Laura proved most valuable was helping me understand that the things I saw as application *deficits* were in fact, application *distinctions*. I saw things like my age, career background, undergrad institution, etc as negatives... but Laura lead me to the promised land of perceiving those things as the very reasons why a program should accept me. And perception is reality! Beyond core application aspects, Laura supported me throughout the entire admissions cycle, transforming my resume to properly highlight my niche work experience in a way that would make sense to AdComs, offering guidance on communications, recommenders & rec packets, and even a crucial last minute pivot to the Haas EWMBA program. Her responsiveness, empathy, and ability to fit my square peg story into the round holes of the MBA application process, make her an exceptional partner for a non-traditional candidate like myself, and hopefully you too!

Madeline was amazing!! She really knows how to get things done and keeps you super on top of things! She helped to brainstorm my story and was amazing and being detail-oriented. I highly recommend!

Kevin was amazing to work with. He is so positive, empathetic and I could tell a genuine cheerleader for my success. I highly recommend his coaching because he will be able to help work through your story, inject positivity into the journey and is super easy-going!