Skyler A. | Leland

Skyler A.

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Studied at Northwestern University

Works at Adams Admissions Consulting

Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC

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Work Experience

Co-founder & CEO

Adams Admissions Consulting

March 2024 - Present

Adams Admissions Consulting is a premier admissions consulting firm that provides high-level support to students and families as they navigate the admissions process. Adams Admissions Consulting is also committed to supporting first-generation, low-income students through its First Acceptance Program.

Director

Independent MBA Admissions Coach

November 2023 - Present

ACCEPTANCES INCLUDE: CHICAGO BOOTH, MIT SLOAN, YALE SOM NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG, UVA DARDEN, COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL, AND DUKE FUQUA. Provide hands-on guidance and support to clients throughout the MBA application process, including resume development, essay editing, interview preparation, and overall application strategy, ensuring alignment with their academic and career goals. Provide meticulous editing and proofreading services for clients' application materials, including essays, resumes, recommendation letters, and other supplementary documents, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to admissions standards. Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations to develop tailored application strategies that highlight their unique strengths and differentiate them in the competitive admissions landscape. Review and critique clients' application materials with meticulous attention to detail, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement to enhance clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness. Collaborate closely with clients to refine their personal narratives and articulate compelling stories that resonate with admissions committees, drawing on deep expertise in storytelling techniques and persuasive communication. Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in MBA admissions, continuously refining consulting methodologies and approaches to deliver maximum value and impact to clients.

Admissions Consultant

Solomon Admissions

January 2022 - November 2023

ACCEPTANCES INCLUDE: MIT (RD), BERKELEY, AND CARNEGEIE MELLON. Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations to provide tailored guidance and advice for the college admissions process. Formulate personalized college application strategies, including selection of suitable universities, essay topic brainstorming, and recommendation letter guidance, maximizing students' chances of acceptance. Provide guidance and feedback on college application essays, ensuring clarity, coherence, and a compelling narrative that resonated with admissions committees. Stay abreast of evolving admissions trends, policies, and procedures, providing up-to-date information to students for a competitive advantage in the college admissions process. Adhere to ethical guidelines and industry standards while providing guidance to students, ensuring integrity and transparency in the admissions consulting process.

Associate Director, Admissions

The University of Chicago

September 2021 - August 2023

Admissions Committee Experience

Read, evaluated and rendered admission decisions for over 100 Chicago Booth candidates each year. Oversee the admissions process the Chicago Booth Civic Scholars Program, which provides full-tuition scholarships to non-profit and government professionals. Collaborated with stakeholders across campus including faculty members, advancement team members, and the Neubauer Foundation to create a cohort of 10-15 scholars per year. Oversaw Admissions Interview Committee of 130 admissions volunteers, including evaluating applications, creating and implementing appropriate trainings, and serving as main point-of-contact for admissions interviews.