Leland+ Content Library

Strategies for Your Med School Application

​Applying to medical school is a competitive and complex process—but the right strategy can make all the difference. In this panel, seasoned experts Nathan M. (UNC), Xavier G. (Cornell), and Floriane K. (Stanford) will break down the key elements of a standout application, from framing your personal story and highlighting clinical experiences, to securing strong letters of recommendation and excelling in interviews. ​You’ll hear practical insights on how to approach each part of the process, avoid common mistakes, and position yourself as a compelling candidate. Whether you’re early in the journey or finalizing applications, this session will give you concrete tools and strategies to maximize your chances of admission.

Don’t ask "Can you refer me?" - Ask this instead

Earn referrals naturally by building trust first. Learn what questions to ask and how to make consultants actually want to help you.

STAR Response Worksheet

A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.

From Ideas to Action

Learn how to turn identified AI opportunities into a defined pilot plan and actionable next steps.

US-Style Networking: How To Land a Job in the States

Networking is one of the most powerful tools for landing opportunities in the U.S.—but it often looks very different from what international students and professionals are used to. In this workshop, Leland coaches Fiona T. (expert in finance recruiting), Madhuri M. (former hiring manager at Adobe), and Alyssa T. (Bain consultant) will break down the unique culture of U.S.-style networking and share practical strategies for building authentic connections that open doors to jobs and internships.

Master List of Investment Banks for Networking

This resource provides a curated list of investment banks that candidates can target for networking outreach. It is designed to support systematic networking efforts and help prioritize firms during recruiting.

Kellogg Program & Academics

Understand the structure of the MBA program, including majors, pathways, and global learning experiences that define Kellogg’s academic edge.

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBA successful example essays. Asian Male - Consulting.

No one owes you a referral. Earn it

Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.

Management Consulting Thriving Plan

Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.

Research & Information Gathering (using Perplexity)

Explore how AI compiles and organizes data or articles into concise, trustworthy summaries.

Identify 3 AI Opportunities in Your Organization

Practice spotting AI opportunities and outlining your first potential pilot ideas.

AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption

Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.

Why AI Adoption Fails (and What Success Looks Like)

Analyze real-world case studies to understand why AI initiatives stall and how successful ones sustain progress.

The Career Accelerator: A Playbook for Your Job Search

This playbook is for job seekers looking to replace scattered applications with a structured, step-by-step system to find their next role. Students will learn to define their career direction, create a strategic search plan, organize their applications, and negotiate a higher salary to secure the offer they deserve.

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Asian Male candidate with consulting background.

How Real AI Success Happens

Learn from case studies of organizations that scaled AI responsibly through pilots and trust.

Are you worth that referral?

Understand what consultants risk when they refer you. Learn how to build relationships that make them confident in putting their name behind yours.

Finding Career Clarity - Deck

This guide provides a framework to identify what drives you, determine what makes you unique, and articulate what you do best.

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.