Leland+ Content Library

MBA Round 1 Application Checklist and Timeline

A month-by-month guide covering every step of the Round 1 MBA application process—from goal-setting and test prep to essays, interviews, and final submission.

The Best Rec Letter of 2025 (GSB-HBS-Wharton Triple Admit)

Take a look at an outstanding letter of recommendation for a candidate admitted to the GSB, HBS, and Wharton.

Ride-Hailing App: An Organic Growth Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a ride-hailing app focused on organic growth. This case challenges you to identify new growth opportunities, improve user retention, and leverage existing resources without a large marketing budget.

Private Equity Networking Tracker

Master your networking game. Use this tracker to manage relationships and conversations for investment banking and private equity recruiting.

Private Equity Firms: What You Need to Know

This guide provides an overview of the private equity industry, including key players, different firm types, and the basics of how they operate.

How to Network into IB

Stand out and get hired. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to networking effectively and landing a job in investment banking.

Mastering LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake & More

Use top platforms strategically to research roles, build your brand, and land your next opportunity.

Ace Your Interview: The QBQ Method

Learn the "Question Behind the Question" (QBQ) interview method to uncover the interviewer's unspoken intent and give answers that get you hired.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

Private Equity Recruiting: Tips & Advice

Learn the tips and strategies you need to know to break into the competitive world of private equity.

Tips for Your Virtual MBA Interviews

Nail the format with tips on setup, presence, and delivery to stand out on screen.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

IB Networking Tracker Guide + Template

This spreadsheet will help you track your networking conversations with individuals at the banks you are reaching out to. You can export the sheet to a file type that is sharable across devices so that you have constant access to the sheet (ex. Google Sheets).

Conflict Story: Acing Your Behavioral Interview

Learn how to tell a compelling conflict story using the STAR method. Showcase your problem-solving and communication skills to impress interviewers.

Case Interview Feedback Rubric – MBB Prep Evaluation Tool

A structured rubric for assessing case interview performance across key phases like framework development, chart interpretation, math accuracy, brainstorming, and final recommendation delivery.

Framework: RICE (Prioritization)

Learn the RICE scoring model (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to make data-driven decisions and build a product roadmap that delivers maximum value.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.

MBA Interviews: What NOT to Do

Avoid the common pitfalls that sink strong applicants—learn what to skip and how to stay on track.

IB Application Tracker With Email Formats

This downloadable spreadsheet is an Investment Banking application tracker that includes pre-formatted email templates to streamline the application process.