Applied to and was admitted to several UC and Ivy League schools during my undergraduate application process in 2019. I ultimately attended a local state school due to receiving a full scholarship and wanting to live locally. Before graduating from my undergraduate university, I again received admission to top graduate programs at schools such as UPenn, MIT, and Yale. I have had experience coaching/tutoring friends and family for years and love helping others through the platform Leland has built! Feel free to reach out with questions or for an intro call anytime. I also coach for deferred MBA admissions and management consulting on Leland.

As a University of Chicago graduate with a degree in Economics and an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the college admissions process. My background includes leadership roles in student organizations and mentoring programs, which have equipped me with the skills to guide students through their own academic journeys. At Bain & Company, I honed my analytical and strategic thinking skills, which I now apply to help students craft compelling applications. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement or strategize your extracurricular involvement, I'm here to help you stand out. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

I am a full-time professional college guidance advisor with an accumulated thousands of hours in research on top trends facing college applicants. For class of 2024, students that have gone through my curriculum have already been admitted to top schools like Northwestern, Colombia, and Yale to name a few. I offer wraparound services so that you are prepared for every part of the application process, from initial college search to the first direct deposit. Included in the package are deep dives of specialization topics including financial aid strategy, scholarship applications, evaluation of fit, demonstrated interest optimization, and essay construction. Also included in your package is access to my internal network of 50+ mentors that are alumni of schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, all of which have agreed to be available for office hours to my students upon request.

In my ~5 years at BYU, I wrote hundreds of papers/articles/publications, and edited hundreds more for my major, personal interests, and role as Editor of the BYU Political Review. I have an intimate understanding of what good (and bad!) writing looks like. At Leland, I run our content engines and I've read everything there is to know about the college and graduate admissions process. I understand what the admissions committees are looking for and what you need to do to present a compelling case for acceptance. I believe anyone can make a great candidate for a school and it's about the way you tell your story that makes all the difference. I'd love to help you with your essays or the other parts of your application (resume, letters of recommendation, short answer questions, etc.)! Book a free intro call on my profile to get started.

I helped clients gain acceptance to top-tier universities, including Cornell, NYU, Brown, UChicago, UPenn, Harvard Business, Claremont McKenna, Amherst, Tufts, Middlebury, Bard, and others. Applying to schools can be overwhelming, but, with the right mentorship, there are ways of making this experience as rewarding as possible. It is, after all, an opportunity to master oneself through writing, all the while becoming better at it.

As a recent Duke graduate who has followed the world of college admissions for multiple years, I understand the intricacies of gaining acceptance to top-tier institutions. With a professional interest in STEM but a wide range of personal interests, I have successfully coached many batches of students, landing admission into every Ivy League school, most Ivy+ schools (Duke, MIT, UChicago, etc), and many top-tier public institutions (Michigan, UCLA, Berkeley, etc). During my time at Duke, I had experience as an admissions assistant in the admissions office. Therefore, I have seen what admissions officers at an elite institution think and write down about each application that passes through their hands. My experience also extends beyond admissions; my background is within technology and I have worked at leading tech companies like AWS and Amazon, and currently, I am a key player at high-growth startups in the FinTech and mental health sectors. For college admissions, I can help the most if you have these backgrounds or questions: - You plan on studying STEM but have a variety of extracurricular activities that you feel need "tying together" in your narrative - Aiming for top 15 US colleges (especially if Duke is your dream school) - You come from a historically academically competitive area/district and you may feel you don't know what you bring to the table besides strong academic stats (I was in the same position) Everyone deserves a fair chance to achieve their higher education dreams. I deeply sympathize with what it feels like to be "lost" or question the validity of your story. At the end of the day, everyone has a greater purpose and story beyond their resume. I know the struggle of trying to accurately represent myself while drafting an application, and after working with many others who applied to high-caliber institutions, I know the winning strategy to get that acceptance letter. If you believe this description applies to you well, we are a great fit -- let's connect and craft YOUR winning narrative and application.

Hi there! My name is Domenick Bailey. As a J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School admitted through the highly selective Junior Deferral Program, former Capitol Hill staffer, Judicial Intern, and law firm paralegal, I have extensive experience helping clients land admission into the nation’s top schools, get hired for competitive jobs, and be selected for prestigious fellowships. I am deeply passionate about not only coaching, but mentoring students. Since my time at UVA, I have helped students develop into the best version of themselves and effectively present that version—a distinct yet essential skill in admissions and application process. Whether you need to refine your personal statement, prepare for an interview, or create a strategic roadmap for your admissions journey, I look forward to putting my skills and experiences to use for your success. I am excited to meet you. Let’s get to work!

As a former Harvard Admissions Officer, Berkeley Application Reader, College Counselor (at a top 5 independent school in the US), and a Coca-Cola Scholar Application Reader, I have read 1000s of applications and helped 100s of students through the admissions process.

I am a rising 3L at Stanford Law School. I love working with students to craft a cohesive, powerful narrative that reflects their accomplishments so they can gain admission to their dream law school or university. I take a holistic approach, taking time to understand my clients' background, personality, and goals. I do not let median GPAs or test scores or admission rates dictate my clients' application strategy or success. I can also guide students on how to discuss their race and ethnicity in our post-affirmative action reality. By closely studying the U.S. Supreme Court decisions Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v UNC overturning affirmative action, I've been able to help my clients discuss their race and ethnicity in ways that college admissions offices can legally consider when reviewing their application. Throughout law school, I have completed 5 internships in the public, private, and non-profit sector including a Big Law internship, two state attorney general internships, a local government internship, and an internship at a leading international non-profit environmental advocacy organization. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Policy and a B.A. in Urban Studies. In undergrad, I worked as a research assistant and independent researcher while also serving as president of the Berkeley Urban Studies Student Association. I have coached undergrads through their law school application process and high school students through their college admissions process. I have helped undergrad and high school students get admitted to programs where they had well below-median GPAs and/or standardized test scores.

Founder and CEO of V2 Admissions and have been doing college admissions consulting for ~6 years now. Of my last 50 students, we received 95 acceptances to T-20 Ranked Universities (48 to Ivy League / MIT / Stanford, where 30 of last 50 currently attend). Extensive experience focusing on elite college admissions. Have worked with students from all backgrounds applying for the full gamut of majors across universities. Refer to coaching profile for more detail, or set up a free intro call! Always happy to chat about your goals.