Leland+ Content Library

The Resume That Lands You at M7 Business Schools

A deep dive into a successful resume that got accepted into top business schools. Learn how to craft a powerful resume that showcases your experience and leadership.

Behavioral Questions CAR Matrix Template

This matrix is a powerful tool to help you prepare for behavioral interviews with clarity and confidence. It allows you to structure your stories using the CAR framework (Challenge, Action, Result) while mapping each one to common competency areas like leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. By building a versatile story bank and tagging each example to multiple themes, you'll be able to answer a wide range of questions with ease, consistency, and impact. Whether you're applying to an MBA program or preparing for job interviews, this template helps you connect the dots between your experiences and what interviewers are looking for.

Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews

Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.

What To Think About When Thinking About College

These questions will help guide you in thinking about your college(s) "Fit." It's important to think about what matters to you outside the classroom, too, because most of your time at college is spent there.

HBS Essay Example: The Business-Minded Leader

A deep dive into a successful HBS essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your career aspirations and the impact you'll have on the world.

The Fit Formula: How to Choose Your Target Schools

Are you an MBA applicant wondering how to choose the right schools for your unique profile and aspirations? Join me, Ellin L., for this session, where we'll dive into the art of school selection and application strategy. Choosing where to apply isn’t just about rankings. It’s about finding the right match for you. In this session, we’ll walk through a simple, diagnostic framework (The Fit Formula) that helps you evaluate programs based on what actually matters: alignment with your goals, competitiveness of your profile, and long-term career potential. With over a decade of experience and a 98.9% success rate, I've guided hundreds of applicants to top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. As the founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, I specialize in helping you stand out by crafting a powerful personal brand and connecting your story to each program. In this session, I'll share my proven methodology to simplify the process and maximize your results. Whether you're considering a traditional full-time MBA, deferred, executive, part-time, or online MBA, this event is designed to help you make informed decisions and build a compelling application.

Harvard, OOS TX, and OOS CA Essay

This personal statement gained admission into top dental schools including Harvard, UCLA (OOS), and UT Houston (OOS.

Example Activity List: Honors That Land Admissions

Learn how to showcase your extracurriculars and honors to build a compelling activity list that stands out to top admissions committees.

Additional Essays: Case Study Worksheet

Practice crafting a stellar additional essay for your law school application.

Example Investment Banking Cover Letter: Summer Associate

Learn how to write a standout cover letter for your investment banking summer associate role and land that interview.

Ask Me Anything with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

Join me for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to get answers to your college admissions questions. I'm Isamar, a former Stanford Admissions Officer, a Harvard grad, proud first-generation college graduate, and an experienced college admissions coach. With years working with students from all backgrounds, including US-based, international, and first-generation applicants, I'm here to help you navigate the college admissions process. My goal is to provide thoughtful, empathetic, and strategic guidance. Whether you're a high school student or parent, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned professional. Note: Feel free to ask about any college admissions topic, regardless of your target school. This AMA is not exclusively focused on Stanford admissions.

Additional Info Application Example: Turning Your Passions into a Resume

Learn how to transform your passions and accomplishments into a powerful 'additional information' document that makes your application unforgettable.

HBS Personal Statement Example: Crafting a Story of You

A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School personal statement. Learn how to tell a compelling story that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

NYU Stern "Change" Essay: The Story of a Consultant

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern "Change" essay. Learn how an organizational transformation consultant crafted a compelling narrative around their professional experience to secure a spot at the school.

Consulting Resume Basics Guide

This guide is your go-to resource for building a consulting-ready resume that gets noticed. Created with insights from MBB recruiters and industry insiders, it teaches you how to craft sharp, results-driven bullet points, highlight structured problem-solving, and present your experience with clarity and precision. Whether you're targeting top firms or boutique consultancies, this guide will help you frame your story in a way that aligns with what consulting recruiters look for—impact, analytical rigor, and leadership.

Ask Me Anything with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

Join me for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to get answers to your college admissions questions. I'm Isamar, a former Stanford Admissions Officer, a Harvard grad, proud first-generation college graduate, and an experienced college admissions coach. With years working with students from all backgrounds, including US-based, international, and first-generation applicants, I'm here to help you navigate the college admissions process. My goal is to provide thoughtful, empathetic, and strategic guidance. Whether you're a high school student or parent, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned professional.

Creating an Elevator Pitch

This exercise will walk you through creating an elevator pitch, tagline, and about you statement for networking.

Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?

This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.

Navigating International IB Recruiting: US & Beyond

Breaking into Investment Banking as an international MBA isn’t just about technical prep—it’s about strategy. Visa hurdles, shifting timelines, and uncertainty in the US market often force candidates to explore global options. This session is designed for international MBAs who want a structured roadmap to maximize their odds in the US—and build a contingency plan across London, Paris, Zurich, Singapore, and other major hubs. ​Drawing from firsthand experience and lessons from clients who’ve successfully made the jump, join Yudhajit D. as he covers what works, what doesn’t, and how to de-risk your recruiting journey.

Introduction to LBO Modeling - Full

This is the only model you need to build out a full LBO model.