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Standout Strengths: Crafting Your MBA Story
Crafting a standout MBA application starts with understanding where you truly shine. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify the strengths that drive your contributions and unique leadership style—and how to communicate them with clarity and authenticity.
Booth Essay 1 Example
Booth Essay 1 example of an accepted application.
Market Sizing – Answer Delivery
This video helps candidates see the proper technique for delivering a market sizing answer to an interview. It shows them how to confirm the goal, map out an approach, solve the problem, and deliver the final solution.
Tech Cover Letter Structure That Actually Converts
Cover letters may seem like a thing of the past, but that's because most of them suck. Stop regurgitating your resume (they already have it!) and instead make abundantly clear how you'll add value to their team.
Tailor Your Resume In a Snap with LLMs
Your go-to resource for quickly customizing your resume to any job or academic program – boosting your chances with both recruiters, readers & ATS systems in under 20 minutes.
Product Behavioral Cheatsheet
Cheatsheet to help you ace your Product Manager Behavioral Interview Questions.
McKinsey BA Cover Letter
Detailed example cover letter for a McKinsey BA
Tracking Law School Research and Applications
Master the law school application process. Learn how to research schools, track deadlines, and manage your applications to get into your dream program.
McKinsey BA Resume
Resume example that got a job with McKinsey as a BA.
Wrong Answer Journal Guide (WAJ) with Examples
The WAJ is a critical tool for improving your LSAT score, and will catalyze your LSAT progress by clarifying technical errors. Included is a WAJ template I teach, and contains real entries from my past students.
McKinsey PEI Mock Interview
Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.
Resume Example: Macquarie & Flexstone Partners Offers
Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got offers in Private Equity.
Consulting Case Math Drills
10 quick questions to practice common case calculations
Resume Template from Google BizOps (AI Strategy) Associate
Resume template used to land jobs in tech, MBB, VC, entertainment, etc
How I Got Into GSB and HBS Deferred
Curious what it takes to get into the most competitive deferred MBA programs in the world? In this workshop, join Kristen H., who was admitted as a deferred applicant into both Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School, as she shares the real story behind her journey and how you can craft a winning application of your own. From building a compelling narrative to navigating the unique challenges of applying while still in undergrad, Kristen will teach you through what worked, what she wishes she’d done differently, and what top programs are really looking for in deferred applicants. She'll also walk you through the key elements of a strong application, showing real examples of successful M7 admit essays. Whether you're just starting your research or deep into your essays, this session will leave you inspired and informed.
Stanford GSB Impact Essays | Set of 3 | Healthcare
Wondering what to put for Stanford's "optional" short answer questions? Check out three 1200-character responses from a recent GSB admit
Before You Apply: 5 College Admissions Myths Busted!
Join Will F. (former admissions officer at Penn Engineering and Fox School of Business, Senior Counselor at InGenius Prep) and Annabella G. (college admissions expert with 20 years guiding students to the right schools) as they host a webinar dispelling the biggest myths about the college admissions process. They'll cut through the hype and the chatter from talking heads, podcasts and your neighbor's uncle's best friend, and tell you why what you've heard on TikTok or read on Facebook isn't going to be the "secret" to getting into a top school. They'll also take part in an AMA, answering your toughest questions with honest answers about a complex process - making sense of college admissions.
Other Careers in Finance Panel
Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond private equity in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from professionals in investor relations, portfolio operations, fundraising, corporate development, and more as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills PE firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem. Meet your hosts: Nicolas D. - Former Equity Research Associate @ Jefferies Mariana A. - Current Sales & Trading Associate @ Morgan Stanley Devanshi M. - Corporate Finance Lead @ Nextdoor
Military-to-MBA Panel
Thinking about transitioning from the military to business school? Join us for the Military-to-MBA Panel, where both MBA experts and veterans who have successfully made the leap will share their journeys, advice, and lessons learned. You’ll hear how they navigated the admissions process, translated their military experience into strong applications, and chose the right programs for their goals. This session is a great opportunity to get tactical tips on everything from selecting schools and writing your essays to building your MBA network as a veteran. Come with questions—our panelists are here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence. Meet our panelists: Matt K. - Nuclear Submarine Officer for U.S. Navy, MIT MBA Angela C. - Expert MBA Coach, 8,545 Minutes Spent Coaching Austin W. - Aviation Officer for U.S. Army, Stanford GSB MBA
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Stanford Law Optional Essay Example — Music
An example of an optional essay response in a successful Stanford Law School application. This essay was written in response to the prompt: "Music has a way of setting tone and mood for any occasion. With this in mind, pick three songs or musical works to be playing in the background as the Admissions Committee reviews your materials."
