Leland+ for MBA

Application Strategy

A quick video on aligning your goals, experiences, and materials into a clear, compelling narrative that stands out across essays, resumes, and interviews.

Example Stanford GSB Essay - The Power of Personal Reflection and Entrepreneurship

This essay addresses: "Why Stanford?" Learn to clearly articulate how Stanford's unique environment aligns with your aspirations and leadership journey.

HBS Example Essay – Mental Health & Mission-Driven Leadership

A deeply personal essay connecting neuroscience, tech, and leadership to a long-term mission of transforming mental healthcare.

HBS Awards and Honors Section – Example Entry

A sample submission of the HBS awards and honors section, showcasing how to highlight meaningful academic, professional, and leadership recognition with clarity and impact.

Example CBS Recommendation Letter – Product Leadership and DEI Advocacy

A strong endorsement highlighting the applicant’s impact as a product manager, her strategic leadership in resolving high-stakes challenges, and her commitment to diversity and inclusion—paired with feedback on effective delegation and team empowerment.

Wharton Essay – Why This School?

A mission-driven essay outlining plans to launch and scale an education technology startup, with a clear roadmap for how Wharton’s courses, resources, and network will fuel that vision.

Getting Started with Deferred MBA Applications

Understand what deferred MBA programs are and who can apply.

Optional Essays on Impact - Stanford GSB

Explore impactful Stanford GSB optional essays showcasing leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives, and how personal background shapes professional and interpersonal dynamics.

Recommender Prep Doc: M7

Craft a winning LOR for top business schools. This guide helps you prepare recommenders to write compelling letters that get you noticed by M7 admissions.

Stanford GSB “What Matters Most” Reflection Guide

A set of structured reflection prompts and storytelling tips to help applicants uncover meaningful themes and craft a compelling response to Stanford’s iconic essay question.

Stanford GSB What Matters Most Essay

An essay on how this admit's passion for health and nutrition became what matters most to him and how that passion motivates his career ambitions.

GSB Example Essay: Why Stanford?

This essay outlines an admit's goals in health & wellness venture capital and how Stanford's entrepreneurship programs, leadership training, and Silicon Valley network will help him achieve them.

GSB Optional Essay Example: Personal Background

An optional GSB essay on how this admit's sports background help him make a major impact at work. This essay was written in response to a previous prompt.

MIT Sloan Cover Letter

A successful MIT Sloan cover letter that discusses community building through personal mentorship in a student ambassador program.

MBA Story Cheat Sheet

Learn how to craft and write the perfect story for your MBA applications.

MBA Interview Sample Questions & Tips

Get ready for your MBA interviews with this guide! Includes interview tips, advice, and a bank of 60 questions that you should be prepared to answer on interview day.

Resume - Strategic Career Growth in Business

Explore a career path from top-tier consulting to business operations, with insights into strategic planning, leadership, and driving impact.

HBS Short Answer Examples

A curated collection of successful short answer essay examples for Harvard Business School, showcasing effective strategies and authentic applicant voices.

HBS Example Essay: Tech, Policy & Leadership

See a powerful HBS essay example highlighting a passion for technology, public policy, and leadership in emerging tech.

Recommendation - MIT Sloan Deferred Admit

A recommendation highlighting analytical skills, relationship building, and coachability in an internship role.