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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sadaf helped me with my MBA applications as an American applicant to European programs. She offered expert insight into key admission criteria for the programs of interest and helped me craft a tailor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son first took part in the Early MBA Programme (which he loved) so we used Leadearly’s admissions consulting services which were excellent. He got into Warwick to study Economics, his choice of cou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I worked with Sadaf Raza to write my personal statement for university and she was absolutely wonderful. Always very kind and happy to help me with any doubts I would have. She guided me throughout t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ms. Sadaf Raza excels as a tutor for admissions. She has been assisting me with my postgraduate application for the past few months. She gave me advice on how to create a strong résumé and how to get... See more

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  1. Educational Institution
  2. Career and Education Provider
  3. Career Coach
  4. Career Guidance Service
  5. Educational Consultant
  6. Student Career Counseling Office

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Leadearly is the leading Admissions Consultant for Masters, MBA & EMBA Programs in the UK & Europe. It is where smart people go to fast track their success. When you choose to work with Leadearly, you are choosing to work with Sadaf Raza directly who brings over 20 years of experience in University Admissions and Career Advancement. She has a remarkable 98% success rate of placing applicants into their top choice of university, an accolade for which she has won industry awards. ​ Sadaf's incredible track record is a result of her ability to quickly discover the biggest value an individual can offer and present it in a way that makes it hard for universities to say no. This combined with her deep industry knowledge having worked in Investment banking, Healthcare, Retail, FMCG and Education, at top employers such as Bank of America, Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson, adds an intellectual maturity that makes applications stand out. Sadaf has an MBA from INSEAD on a merit scholarship and graduated with a first class in Computer Science from Kings College. She has been interviewer for INSEAD Business School for 5+ years. Sadaf only works with a select number of candidates at a time. This is to ensure the 1-1 attention necessary to get to know each applicant well enough to help narrate their unique story. If you are deemed a successful match for Leadearly, you can relax in the knowledge that you have a partner invested in your success, genuinely eager to empower you to discover your strengths and interests and maximise your potential.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive, supportive and clear advice

Sadaf supported me in the last few weeks ahead of my successful application to my MBA. I found her input into essay writing and CV honing very helpful. She had good direction for what to highlight and how to tighten my narrative. She was also very accommodating with tight timelines.

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT PREP

Sadaf’s pragmatic and structured approach has provided me with a solid and reliable framework for preparing for the Executive Assessment. Her clear methodology helps keep the preparation focused and organised, which I have found particularly useful in managing my study process.

January 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valuable Guidance for Internship Interviews

Sadaf was incredibly helpful in preparing me for my internship interviews. Her deep industry insights and thoughtful guidance gave me a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to position myself effectively. She took the time to walk through common behavioral questions, shared valuable tips from her own experience, and helped me refine my responses to sound more confident and structured. Thanks to her support, I felt much more prepared and focused going into each interview that I had. I’m truly grateful for her mentorship throughout the process, and her help was instrumental in securing two internships for the summer.

May 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sharp focus

Sadaf was excellent at bringing the requirements in sharp focus every step of the way. I would definitely recommend her to anybody looking at writing an application.

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miss

Ms. Sadaf is an incredibly supportive and knowledgeable consultant for university admissions. She ensures you receive the best possible offers by providing highly personalized guidance and a well-organized, thorough process—from writing personal statements to submitting applications on university portals. She is always prompt, approachable, and dedicated to her students’ success. Her deep understanding of university requirements and commitment to each student's unique goals truly set her consulting services apart.

February 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leadearly and Sadaf set you up for success!

Sadaf is an extremely experienced councillor who allows you to find the confidence within the application processes which can be daunting and overwhelming at times. She helped me receive offers my top two choices and was available for guidance when needed in everything from getting me into the right mindset, to interview training, to how to approach the universities once I received my first offer about an early decision on the second. With her many years in the business and knowledge on the ins and outs of the application process, she should be your top choice when applying to universities. I applied to Master's courses at top business schools in the UK and Europe and thanks to her guidance was able to choose between my top two choices. I will be starting this August at the top business school in Europe and Sadaf's alma matter.

February 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Sadaf

Sadaf was extremely attentive and played a key role in my admission process. The support was highly personalized, and the essays uniquely reflected my personality and career goals. As a result, I was admitted to my dream school (MiM at ESCP) with a merit scholarship. Sadaf was deeply engaged throughout the entire process, and the outcome could not have been better.

January 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

With the help of Sadaf, I have been able to secure admission in a top EMBA college. Sadaf’s guidance helped me articulate myself better for my application essays by filling the gaps in my thought process. I am truly grateful.

December 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sadaf was very helpful!

Sadaf is incredibly knowledgeable and she helped me through the interview process for master’s programs. Her guidance was super helpful in making me more confident and competent in my interviews. Thanks to Sadaf, I was admitted into many top master’s programs.

October 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless Master’s Application Process

Sadaf guided me through the Master’s application process, making it smooth and seamless. Her tips were invaluable, and the preparation made me feel more confident in my application. Thank you Sadaf!

November 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent university admissions guidance

Sadaf's depth of understanding and experience in university admissions processes proved invaluable to achieving my dream masters offer!

Additionally, scheduling was flexible and efficient, making achieving deadlines stress-free.

October 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most important thing is to be serious and rigorous

Considering the short amount of time that was left, Mrs. Sadaf RAZA, did everything in her power to help me finish my personal statement and apply for universities before the deadline. Even though we did not had much time left, with her professionalism, she had the ability of helping me apply in time while teaching me important things such as, well developing my ideas or to not underestimate myself...

January 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional MBA application support!

Sadaf helped me with my MBA applications as an American applicant to European programs. She offered expert insight into key admission criteria for the programs of interest and helped me craft a tailored story for each school. I can feel that she truly cares about my success and that of her other clients. I highly recommend her services!

October 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, professional, detailed and diligent

Excellent, professional, detailed and diligent are only a few good words I can use to describe the services I received. Sadaf was extremely helpful in being able to put forward what I believe to be a competitive application to Oxford. Highly recommend the services!

September 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional guidance and support

Ms. Sadaf has been tremendously helpful with her valuable insights and has given me so much support and confidence. She is someone I would recommend to anyone hoping to get into prestigious universities like LSE and Warwick because her experience and positivity is truly unmatched.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellence all around.

Sadaf was great to work with and I got in to my target program. We established an attack plan for my applications which helped a lot. My consultant worked on the parts I needed help with the most. A very good knowledge of what my target universities and UK graduate programs are looking for in general and in specific. Excellence all around.

July 31, 2024
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