14,139Leland Reviews

I came to Dione with a simple goal in mind: get into my top choice business schools with integrity and purpose. She helped me do that with flying colors, landing me admits at Columbia, Wharton, and HBS. Dione is someone who is above all transparent. She was honest with me about my overrepresented background (consultant from California), but also recognized and quite honestly pulled out characteristics about my work and personal life I had trouble articulating but knew were important. She has a gifted ability of making people feel comfortable in their own truth while leveraging it for admission, and it's something I'm very grateful to have encountered. In a year as competitive as this one, I'm glad that I worked with Dione who helped me get into three Ivy League M7's, culminating in my matriculation to HBS this Fall. You will not regret working with Dione!

Emily was highly recommended from a few friends who worked with her in previous years, and I totally understand why. She spent time understanding my full story and gave me honest and insightful feedback on what parts of my story I should highlight for AdComs. I found her previous experience and relationships invaluable as I customized my applications to multiple top tier schools. She has been not only a strategic resource, but also a supportive friend throughout this (at times) frustrating application process. I was extremely satisfied with all of my applications and I could not imagine achieving the level of polish and authenticity I did without her guidance.

Skyler was so helpful throughout the process of my college admissions! I could tell that he cared for the process of my application and was able to bring out the best of it. With his help, I am able to say I will be attending a college that I never thought I could get into before!

Hadi was a major life saver for me during my MBA applications! He’s got a lot of up to date knowledge of the MBA process, which is important when you’re trying to get into a top MBA program. He’s also got excellent experience in non-traditional candidates and was able to help me craft an excellent story and angle for my MBA applications after understanding my background and motivations for getting an MBA. He also helped me with my GMAT and makes a lot of difficult concepts easy to understand with structure and giving you tools to remember what you practice. He brings a lot of structure to an otherwise very difficult curriculum and exam. You can never go wrong in Hadi’s hands. I can’t recommend Hadi more for anyone who’s on their MBA journey and especially for non-traditional candidates. Without him, my MBA dreams wouldn’t be reality and very grateful to have found him as a coach early on in my process.

I am a Leland coach myself (college prep, SAT tutor, essay writing) so I feel like I have a good sense for when a tutor is a good tutor. And I'll tell you that Marie is one of the best. I have recommended her to every single one of my friends and peers studying for the GMAT. I came to Marie after getting a 585 on my first attempt and after just 3 weeks of working together, I scored a 675 which places me in the 95+ percentile. She is organized and sharp and comes with a wealth of knowledge and resources. She caters to your learning ability and will help you meet your goals and deadlines. Absolutely worth every penny, I could not recommend her enough. She is an exceptional tutor and I do not say that lightly.

Bill is an exceptional coach—brilliant, compassionate, and genuinely invested in his students' success. When I first began my law school applications, I struggled with my personal statement and optional essays. But Bill transformed the daunting process into a manageable and even enjoyable experience. His guidance not only helped me significantly enhance my personal statement, but it also led to outcomes beyond my expectations: I received offers from four T-6 law schools, when I initially hoped for just one. What truly sets Bill apart, however, is his unwavering support. Throughout the stressful journey, he consistently checked in, offered insightful advice, and provided the encouragement I needed. His mentorship turned a nerve-wracking process into a rewarding journey. I can confidently say that Bill is the best coach for law school applications. I couldn’t have achieved these results without his expertise and support, and I am incredibly grateful for everything he has done. If you want a coach who is both a brilliant strategist and a compassionate mentor, Bill is the one

Got into HBS with Geri's interview prep help! She's great at giving mocks and offering feedback on the spot.

I was looking for an MBA coach who could gracefully guide me through the MBA application process with integrity. I wanted someone who would be 100% invested in me, and tried their best to grasp what it meant to be a first generation low income applicant and Asian American. I knew I’d benefit from essay guidance the most. I chose Dione because she is a Stanford GSB alumna and an expert on the 5 schools I targeted: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Yale. After the first meeting, I knew she was the perfect fit: she was incredibly structured, articulate, knowledgeable, strategic, and caring. What I found most helpful was her essay support and career vision. She is very responsive and offers short turnaround times, and knew exactly where I needed steering. She wasn’t just my consultant, but a mentor and friend. Dione is the perfect coach—without her, I wouldn’t have applied to my 5 business schools in time. She continued to motivate me and inspire me throughout our journey together. Dione is extremely empathetic and will take great measures to fully understand your story inside and out, and work with your schedule. Thanks to Dione’s unwavering support, I received a full ride from Yale SOM (full tuition covered as a Yale Aspire Fellow), and a $100,000 scholarship from Columbia Business School. I was interviewed at Wharton (and subsequently waitlisted), but didn’t hear back from Stanford GSB. Ultimately, I got into my #1 dream school, Harvard Business School. Trust me, Dione is the BEST coach on this platform for holistic essay, interview, career vision, and application strategy.

I was so lucky to have met Lucas, who helped me with my HBS essays, ultimately enabling me to earn admission into HBS. I have an untraditional background and didn't know how to tackle the HBS essays at the beginning. Lucas was very insightful in the process, and his general style was encouraging and understanding. Lucas was very detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture of the whole application process. I have really enjoyed working with Lucas! Highly recommend to all.

I contacted Hadi to get help in Verbal section of the GMAT. Being a non-native speaker, Verbal section has been the hardest section for me. But Hadi was able to identify my weak spots and developed a personalized plan to improve those areas. I can't thank him enough as I got 94th percentile in Verbal section an 645 overall. If you're looking for a GMAT coach - look no further! Can't recommend him enough!