Leland+ for MBA

MBA Networking Template – Outreach and Follow-Up Tracker

A structured spreadsheet to plan, track, and personalize MBA networking efforts, including contact logs, follow-up reminders, and school-specific notes.

Letter of Recommendation Deadlines Tracker – MBA Applications

A spreadsheet to help applicants organize recommender deadlines across schools, ensuring timely submissions and clear communication throughout the application cycle.

Wharton Recommendation Letter – Design Thinking, Collaboration, and Ethical Leadership

An academic recommender highlights the candidate’s top 1% performance in class, her leadership in a challenging team project, and her creative, values-driven approach to problem-solving and human-centered design.

Wharton TBD Pitch Worksheet – Course Design & Interview Strategy

A structured prep guide for the 2023–2024 Wharton Team-Based Discussion, including prompt breakdown, pitch development tips, and strategies for navigating team roles and post-interview questions.

Wharton Moelis Essays – Social Enterprise, Music Equity, and Community Impact

Essays answering Wharton's prompts on “What do you hope to gain from the MBA?” and “Describe an impactful experience,” focusing on building a tech-enabled nonprofit for music education and advocating for individual-centered social impact.

MIT Sloan Data Visualization Slide – Technician Efficiency and Margin Impact

A pre-interview supplement slide analyzing technician compensation models and operational improvements to drive a projected 13.4% EBITDA margin increase.

Preparing for the Wharton TBD – Strategy and Practice Guide

A tactical guide for succeeding in Wharton's Team-Based Discussion, including pitch preparation tips, leadership mindset frameworks, and mock interview strategies.

Wharton Deferred Essay – Giving Back Through Mentorship and Leadership

A personal essay rooted in a lifelong commitment to service, showing how early exposure to nonprofit work inspired ongoing contributions to student organizations and internship programs—and how that mindset will carry forward at Wharton.

Kellogg Deferred Essay – The Value of Paying It Forward

A personal statement grounded in service and mentorship, tracing a lifelong commitment to giving back—from nonprofit volunteering to coaching, teaching, and organizational leadership.

Kellogg Deferred Essay – Leadership, Resourcefulness, and Community Impact

An essay detailing how quick thinking and persistence helped secure funding, lodging, and institutional support for a national dance competition, while laying the groundwork for future student leaders.

MBA Networking and Events Tracker

A spreadsheet to help applicants organize school events, conversations, and outreach—making it easy to track engagement and tailor applications effectively.

Wharton Deferred Essays – Food Systems, Health Equity, and Community

Two essays outlining a bold vision for leading innovation in the plant-based space and a deep commitment to equity-driven impact through food, health, and student engagement.

MBA Resume – Strategy, Sustainability, and Engineering Background

Resume showcasing experience in consulting, cleantech, and leadership, with a strong foundation in engineering and a clear focus on sustainable impact.

Career Essay Brainstorming Template

Utilize this template to effectively brainstorm and structure your career essays for impactful and persuasive applications.