Welcome to my profile! As an expert admissions coach, I specialize in helping individuals with non-traditional backgrounds craft compelling narratives for top MBA programs. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, I bring a unique perspective to the application process. My clients have successfully gained admission to prestigious institutions such as HBS, MIT Sloan, Tuck, Stanford, and Wharton. I focus on a holistic approach, ensuring that every part of your application tells your authentic story, particularly addressing the critical "Why MBA" and "Why Now" questions. Having coached over 30 clients, I am passionate about helping you unpack your personal story and achieve your dream of attending a top business school. Reach out to start your journey today!

I am a current student of the Kellogg School of Management, with previous work experience within management consulting and in two high growth startups in NYC . I graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor of science in Finance and received my masters degree in Information Systems and Operations Management. After school, I spent some time at management consulting firm Guidehouse Consulting before I transitioned to a Series B Unicorn food tech startup called Gorillas - the fastest European startup to ever reach a $1B valuation. I led the growth function at Gorillas for one year until I was offered the opportunity to lead North American expansion for micro-mobility startup Zoomo. At Zoomo I led our expansion into new markets, including launching our first Canadian operations. As an applicant from an over-represented demographic with a sub-optimal GMAT score and a lack of "prestigious" work experience I was able to navigate the application process and successfully land multiple top business school admits. As a coach, I plan to teach you the tips and tricks necessary to be successful in the ultra-competitive business school admissions cycle. I had immense success with gaining admission to a number of M7 and Top 10 schools including Kellogg, Yale, and Dartmouth Tuck. Areas I feel I can particularly bring value in coaching include: MBA Coaching: - Crafting a compelling and cohesive story (theme) for your application even with an untraditional work background or sub-optimal GMAT / GRE score. - Helping you stand out to the admissions committee as an over-represented applicant - Writing compelling and effective essays - 6+ month out application plan with a detailed breakdown of your application journey schedule - Preparing for interviews (Mock Interviews) - School and recommender selection advice

Admitted to all schools that he applied to and has extensive experience coaching others on MBA admissions, helping clients get admitted to Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, CBS, Kellogg, & Booth. Professional background spans across management consulting at BCG, M&A investment banking at Citi, product management at Homebase, private equity operations at KKR, and early-stage investing through his current role as Chief of Staff to Mark Pincus, founder of Zynga. Expert experience helping finance, consulting, and tech professionals apply to business school.

Do any of the following apply to you? - Did not attend a "prestigious" undergraduate institution - A non-traditional background - Low GPA - Waitlisted or previously rejected - Have not worked for a well-known company - An older applicant - International applicant Guess what? These all apply to me. Hi! I'm Dalal 👋🏼 I am currently pursuing my MBA and MS at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. I was humbled to receive multiple full-ride offers to Ivy League and M7 programs. I was born in Kuwait, grew up in France, and have lived in the United States since 2010. Prior to pursuing my MBA, I founded a career coaching start-up that assisted over 5,000 students worldwide in telling their unique stories. After graduation, I hope to continue to have an impact on others by pursuing a career in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Enough about me; let's talk about you! I understand that applying to business school can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. So, where do you even begin? Working together, I can help answer the most frequently asked questions by applicants. What are the best MBA programs? Which schools are best suited to your personality and career objectives? How can you distinguish your application from the crowd? I've helped dozens of students gain admission to top MBA programs, and I'd love to help you too! My coaching style is direct, efficient, and empathetic. Following each session, we'll each have a few tasks to complete that will directly prepare us for the next one. You will not feel alone on this journey. I will assist you in finding the best program for your goals and needs, as well as increasing your chances of admission to top MBA programs. No matter where you are in your MBA journey, we can collaborate to create a customized plan of action for you. I'm excited to be a part of your success story! ------ ------ *A piece I authored on how to ace the MBA interview: https://library.joinleland.com/applicant-hub/mba-interview-checklist

Welcome to my profile! As a current MBA student at Harvard Business School and Admissions Fellow, I bring firsthand insights into the MBA admissions process. I am interested in coaching and mentoring because I have greatly benefited from mentors who have helped me with MBA application. I am therefore eager to pay it forward to others currently going through the application journey. The process can be overwhelming and I look forward to helping you throughout your journey by creating a customized approach. I have helped numerous friends and mentees apply to MBA programs successfully. My background: As a nontraditional applicant to MBA programs, I have successfully secured admissions to 12 top MBA programs, including 4 full-ride scholarships. Having successfully coached over 50 clients, I specialize in helping applicants craft compelling narratives and strategies to stand out. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!

Getting into business school is tough. It requires self-awareness, attention to detail, strong test taking abilities, and most importantly, a knack for telling compelling and authentic stories. Those are skills that I brought to my own MBA applications and that I further honed as a writer, soldier, GMAT instructor, and life coach. Now I use them to give my clients the best possible shot at their target school. I focus on military applicants, who face an even tougher admissions process than usual. Not only do they have to translate their stories into language that resonates with the admissions committee, but they also have to plan their future in the unfamiliar world of business. That’s where I help the most. I’m intimately familiar with the service to school transition because I’ve done it, gaining admission to my three target schools – Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT – all while still on deployment. Since then, I’ve also gained experience in many industries that veterans target, including consulting, investing, and tech. So if you’re a veteran or military applicant, let’s work together to give you the best possible transition into civilian life!

- Recent admits to top MBA programs such as Columbia Business School, MIT Sloan, UChicago Booth, NYU Stern, and Yale SOM all with large fellowships and some full-tuition scholarships - Obtained a 750 on the GMAT (98% percentile) - Passionate about helping others reflect and grow from their experiences to obtain business school admits

Highlights: - Mental healthtech entrepreneur (founded at Stanford GSB) - Stanford and Harvard MBA admit (have since support 5+ candidates through admissions) - Former private equity and venture capital investor - Former software/startup executive Where I can help: - MBA applications (strategy, essays, references, interviews) - Career coaching - Entrepreuneurship (incl. pivoting during MBA) - PE interviews

As a graduate from top MBA program UCLA Anderson, I know what it takes to put together a successful application for MBA programs. I understand the entire process understanding the hardship and struggles it takes. As a coach, I provide end to end support for the entire process, building my clients confidence throughout the process so that they start their MBA program feeling ready. I'm particularly skilled at helping others craft, embrace, and communicate their story ensuring that all written deliverables of an MBA application come together to make my clients stand out. Since my launch I've helped clients get admitted to their dream programs (with scholarship offers), including top MBA programs like Haas, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Anderson, INSEAD, and Marshall. More importantly than helping my clients get admitted, I've provided my clients the support they needed for this major step, with my clients all expressing gratitude for the confidence they feel in their own abilities.

Chicago Booth 2019 grad & multi-scholarship recipient; interviewed applicants as alumna