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This package is built for college applicants seeking targeted, high-impact support to elevate their applications—without committing to full, start-to-finish help. Whether you’re just getting started or refining final details, this package lets you focus on what matters most to you. You’ll work with an expert coach on the pieces that will have the biggest impact—from sharpening your story to editing essays or prepping for interviews. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Clarify your unique narrative and how to stand out in a competitive pool - School List Refinement: Reassess and adjust your list for fit, competitiveness, and priorities - Essay Brainstorming & Editing: Get expert feedback to make your essays more authentic and impactful - Activity List Review: Highlight achievements and leadership across your 10 Common App entries - Resume Optimization: Present academic, extracurricular, and work experience in a college-ready format - Interview Prep: Practice and refine your responses for alumni or admissions interviews
Compelling essays that are clear, authentic, and tailored to each school
A strong resume and activity list that present your experiences with clarity and confidence
A flexible plan to address your biggest application gaps
A stronger, more intentional application—guided by expert insight
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Application Strategy
Essays
Schedule a call with a Leland team member who can help you explore your options.
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Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays
Starting at $6075h+ of coaching
Practice realistic mock college interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $3843h+ of coaching
Highlight your strengths, passions, and potential on your college resume
Starting at $2702h+ of coaching
Get help with Editing, Interviews, and .
Johnathan also coaches for Master’s Programs, Transitioning from the Military, and Communication & Public Speaking. View all.
Joined July 2025
5.0
Undergraduate Counselor | Exam & Essay Prep | Veteran Mentor
Welcome to my profile! With a Master in Public Affairs from Princeton and a BA from Yale, I bring a strong academic background to my coaching. As a mentor with Service to School, I've successfully guided transitioning veterans to gain acceptance at prestigious institutions like Yale, Princeton, Cornell, and Stanford. My diverse professional experience, from the private sector to startups to policy work, equips me with unique insights to help you craft a compelling college application. Whether you're aiming for top-tier schools or need guidance on showcasing your strengths, I'm here to help you succeed.
2h+ of coaching