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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.
Columbia Sample Essay - PPIL
PPIL essay response for successful admit application.
Permutations and Combinations for the GMAT and GRE
Permutations and Combinations for the GMAT and the GRE - basic and advanced concepts with questions
The Amy Approach: Grad School Starter Kit
Checklist and prompts to get you started on your grad school search!
Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant
Basics differences between these similar paths.
Strategic Networking & The Hidden Job Market
Do you want to have a choice in which job offer you respond to? If you are merely responding to job openings, you are wasting a lot of time. Would you rather spend 80% of your time getting more interviews or spend the same time “ticking off a box” by sending a large amount of applications to job openings? The answer is simple. If you identify the activities that yield the highest reward, you should pursue them.
MBA Recruiting Resume Guide
This resume guide is your strategic blueprint for standing out in the highly competitive MBA admissions process. Designed with input from top business schools and recruiters, it walks you through proven formatting, language, and content strategies that highlight your leadership, impact, and potential—ensuring your resume rises to the top of the pile. Whether you're just starting or refining a final draft, this guide will help you craft a one-page resume that speaks the language of top MBA programs.
Graduate School Application Timeline
Guide to help applicants stay organized and on track to submitting their applications by application deadlines
Number Properties 8
GMAT Number properties 8 of 10
The Amy Approach: Understanding Financial Aid
A financial aid guide for graduate students.
Behavioral Interviews: Failure Story Example
An example of a story about failure for behavioral interviews.
Number Properties 7
GMAT number properties 7 of 10
Do vs MD - What is the Difference?
A look at osteopathic medicine vs allopathic medicine
Key Skills to Master in Your First Year as an Associate or Consultant
Learn the specific problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills you must demonstrate to earn a top-tier performance rating.
Writing the STARR Essay
Master the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) framework to highlight your leadership, impact, and growth.
Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Application
Join Indrani as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done!
LSAT 101: Final Prep for October and November LSAT
With the October and November LSAT dates just around the corner, now is the time to lock in your final prep. In this session, Leland coach Zack A., who has helped students achieve top LSAT results, will share strategies to maximize your performance in the weeks leading up to test day. You’ll learn how to fine-tune your study plan, strengthen your timing and accuracy, and avoid the last-minute mistakes that cost valuable points. Zack will also cover section-specific tactics and test-day best practices so you can walk in confident and ready. Whether you’re aiming for a score jump or maintaining consistency, this workshop will help you finish your prep strong.
How to Break Into YC: Advice from Alumnus
Getting into Y Combinator is a dream for many founders—but the application, pitch, and selection process can feel opaque and daunting. In this session, join Nick V., co-founder & former COO of Relay (a YC-backed startup) and top-rated Leland coach, as he pulls back the curtain on what makes a YC application stand out. Nick will walk you through what YC looks for, how to frame your idea and progress, and what mistakes most founders make (and how to avoid them). You’ll leave this session with sharper clarity and concrete steps to strengthen your candidacy.
Leadership & Action: Framing AI for Success
See how leadership communication and small pilots build trust and accelerate adoption.
Columbia Business School: Essay Strategy
An overview of how to best approach Columbia Business School's application essays and how to stand out.
