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Recommender Packet Example – School Targets, Themes, and Strategy
A dual-degree recommender briefing outlining deadlines, school-specific expectations, and key traits like inclusivity, data fluency, and social impact—complete with detailed examples for crafting strong letters.
Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points
A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.
Stanford & MIT Essay: Learning Through Teaching
A National Honor Society student finds purpose and passion while teaching English—discovering the power of creativity, connection, and education.
Pursuing Further Education: Pros & Cons
Weigh the real benefits and tradeoffs of grad school, MBAs, and more before making the leap.
Stanford Grad Essay - Enriching Learning Community
Detailed guide with examples on how to answer the Stanford grad application prompt "enriching the learning community"
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Go to Graduate School
A candid guide to evaluating whether grad school aligns with your goals, including factors to consider before making the leap.
Master's Applications: Application Essays
Master's and PhD Applications: Getting Started
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Learn what separates a good essay from a great one and deconstruct winning SoP essays written by admitted students.
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template
Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions
This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
Resume for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application
Resume of an admitted Knight-Hennessy scholar
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide
Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship
Is a U.S. Degree Still Worth It? Hear from Recent F-1 Grads & BigTech Hiring Managers
With a turbulent U.S. political climate, difficult economic conditions, and the rise of global multipolarity, many applicants are asking: Is a U.S. degree still worth it? Recent U.S. visa policy updates have added new layers of complexity to the decision, leaving international students and early-career professionals weighing the risks and rewards of moving to the US more carefully than ever. In this panel moderated by Soundarya (Author of Unshackled, O-1 recipient, Columbia MS'19), you’ll hear from Angela C. (recent O-1 recipient, Stanford MIP '23), David H. (Former Recruiter @ Meta, Intuit & A16Z), and Madhuri M. (recent green card recipient, former Product Hiring Manager @ Adobe) who have hired, coached, and worked with with dozens of international applicants. They’ll share candid perspectives on how U.S. employers view international candidates, what still pays off, what may be shifting, and how to think about long-term career security in light of today’s environment. You’ll leave with a grounded understanding of both the opportunities and the risks of studying in order to work in the U.S., so you can make an informed decision about whether pursuing a U.S. degree aligns with your future goals.
Nailing the Personal Statement
This guide walks a client through the reasons behind a Personal Statement along with examples of each section & what should be included.
School Selection Strategy
Develop a robust strategy to select Master's programs to apply to.
Crafting a Resume That Wins Fletcher School Admissions
See the actual resume that got one student accepted into The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Sample Harvard MPH Global Health: Statement of Purpose
Learn from a successful statement of purpose for the Harvard MPH in Global Health program and discover how to write a compelling personal essay.
Building Your Recommender Packets for Grad School
Crafting strong recommendation letters starts long before your recommender begins writing—and a well-built recommender packet can make all the difference. In this session, a top Leland coach and dual HBS / HKS admit Reagan C. will walk you through exactly what to include, how to organize it, and how to make your recommenders' jobs easier while ensuring they highlight your strongest qualities. You'll learn what admissions committees look for, how to frame your achievements effectively, and how to set your recommenders up to write letters that truly elevate your application.
