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Intro to Sustainability and Career Management
Shift your mindset from short-term survival to building a consulting career that's both high-impact and personally sustainable for years to come.
Seeking and Applying Feedback Effectively
Transform vague critiques into actionable insights and build a clear plan for closing skill gaps that are holding you back.
Professional CV Template
CV template that has gotten me into a top-tier consulting firm and T15 MBA programs
Sales Compensation Overview
A guide on how sales reps are typically compensated, ways to align incentives, and mistakes to avoid.
Why Notre Dame? Essay
This is a successful essay for a Notre Dame undergrad applicant's "Why Notre Dame?" essay.
Filling in the Gaps: What Pre-Dentals Need to Know
The path to dental school is competitive, and even strong candidates often overlook key areas that admissions committees care about most. In this session, we’ll cover the “gaps” that pre-dentals need to address—whether in academics, clinical exposure, extracurriculars, or personal narrative—and how to strategically strengthen your application. You’ll gain clarity on what dental schools are really looking for and how to present a balanced, compelling profile. The session will be led by Christian N., a Leland coach who has guided aspiring dentists through every stage of the application process. Drawing from his own experiences and insights, he’ll share actionable advice to help you identify blind spots, build confidence, and maximize your chances of admission.
NYU MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example
Check out this NYU Stern MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example.
Casing Preparation Plan
Step-by-step roadmap to master casing—frameworks, math, and communication skills for top consulting firms.
Darden MBA Example Essay 1: Inclusivity at Darden
A successful example of a Darden Essay Prompt 1 response on creating an inclusive environment at Darden, which secured the applicant’s acceptance.
ClearAdmit x Leland: Nail Your MBA Interviews
The MBA interview is one of the most important steps in the admissions process—your chance to move beyond the application and show schools who you really are. In this session, expert coaches Faisal K. (Admissions @ Chicago Booth), Charlotte W. (Stanford GSB), and Abdi S. (Harvard Business School) explain what top programs are evaluating, how to approach common interview formats, and strategies to highlight your unique story with confidence and clarity. We’ll also cover proven techniques to structure your answers, demonstrate leadership and impact, and avoid the common mistakes that hold applicants back. Whether you’re preparing for your very first interview or fine-tuning your final rounds, this session will give you the insights and preparation tools you need to stand out.
Drivers of Value Creation & Valuation: Insights for Hedge Fund Investors
In this foundational session, you’ll explore the key levers of business value creation—understanding how revenue dynamics, margin improvement, capital efficiency, and growth initiatives shape valuation. By grounding yourself in these fundamental concepts, you’ll establish the strategic foundation you need for identifying critical inflection points and alpha-generating opportunities in later deep-dive sessions. Guiding you through it is Leland coach Diyang Y., who brings first-hand experience from M&A at RBC and as a long/short equity analyst at Point72. He emphasizes that success in investing isn’t just technical—it’s about “thinking independently, building conviction in an idea, and communicating it clearly under pressure.” This session will offer not just conceptual clarity but practical tools to sharpen your analytical mindset and valuation approach.
Resume for Consulting - MBA 1Y Candidate
Resume for consulting applications from a 1Y MBA Candidate; includes four years of pre-MBA professional experience
From Personal Struggle to Public Interest Law: A Personal Statement Example
Discover how a personal journey of resilience and community sparked a passion for public interest law and a commitment to social justice.
A Leader’s Interview Playbook (90+ Questions)
Unlock your competitive edge and build your confidence with 90+ questions from senior recruiters at FAANG companies.
Breaking Into & Excelling in Product Marketing: Top 10 Proven Attributes of Exceptional PMMs
Product Marketing is one of the most dynamic and impactful roles in marketing. It is also not consistently defined across organizations. Without a clear understanding of what truly drives success, it’s easy to get overlooked for promotions, or miss the mark when trying to break into the role. Join Amy Chou (Former Google & TikTok Product Marketing Exec) and Kevin Au (Former Product Marketing Executive at Bill) for a 45-minute Q&A style discussion. Designed for: Marketers looking to break into PMM, and Current PMMs wanting to level up and accelerate their career growth Together, these two former PMM senior leaders will share insider insights on the Top 10 Attributes of Exceptional PMMs, qualities that separate great PMMs from good ones. You’ll walk away with: What hiring managers really look for when building PMM teams. The critical skills and traits top-performing PMMs consistently demonstrate. Guidance to assess your own strengths and identify growth areas. Real-world examples of how these show up in day-to-day work. Join us and leave with practical tips to elevate your impact and accelerate your PMM growth!
MBA Interviews Series: MIT Sloan
Get ready to shine in your MIT Sloan MBA interview with insider insights from current Sloan MBA and former BCG consultant Justin K. Join Justin for a deep dive into what makes Sloan’s behavioral interview unique—and how to stand out with confidence and authenticity. You’ll learn about the Sloan interview format, what qualities interviewers are looking for, and how to strategically prepare your stories using proven frameworks. Justin will share real-world advice drawn from his own experience at BCG, his acceptance into both MIT and Darden’s deferred MBA programs, and his success coaching candidates into MBB and top business schools. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear game plan for your interviews—from structuring your answers to demonstrating leadership, curiosity, and analytical rigor—the qualities Sloan values most.
Elevator Pitch Essentials Worksheet
Learn the four essential elements of an elevator pitch and draft your own with examples to help you get started!
MIT Sloan: Example Cover Letter
An example of a cover letter for the MIT Sloan MBA application.
Resume & Cover Letter for IB Recruiting
In investment banking recruiting, your resume and cover letter are often the first (and only) chance to make a strong impression. In this workshop, Aaryan P.—an incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan with experience recruiting at top firms like Moelis, PJT Partners, and Guggenheim—will share how to craft application materials that get noticed.
How to Create a Winning MBA Application
Getting into a top MBA program is more than strong test scores and a polished résumé—it’s about telling your story in a way that resonates. In this session, you’ll learn from Rifat M. (HBS), Ben L. (GSB) and Rob R. (GSB, admitted to all M7 schools) about what schools are really looking for and how to approach each part of the application, from essays to recommendations to interviews. Whether you’re early in the process or gearing up to submit, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to showcase your experiences authentically and put together an application that stands out.
