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Longer Essay: Harvard Examples Walkthrough
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "longer essays" for Harvard, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.
Supplemental Essays: What Not To Do
Avoid the most common mistakes on your supplemental essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that is specific to the school and prompt.
Why is the Additional Info Essay Important?
An overview of why the optional "additional information" essay is a critical part of your application, with a focus on how to use it to provide context, explain special circumstances, and showcase your achievements.
Beginner GMAT Prep: 5 Strategic Decisions To Make
Join this session led by Leland coach Claire N. to learn the 5 critical decisions that will set you up for a focused, efficient prep journey. Whether you’re self-studying or hiring a tutor, these steps will help you avoid common pitfalls and start strong. You’ll leave with a customizable weekly plan, key resource recommendations, and clarity on how to tailor your study approach to your goals. Perfect for beginners who feel lost in the sea of GMAT advice. What you will get out of this event: 5 key considerations to take into account to study for GMAT effectively (goal-setting, resource selection, and study tactics) Adaptable templates for weekly sprints that you can tailor as you go The chance to ask Claire any questions you have at the end This event is great for those looking to jumpstart their GMAT Prep journey and unsure where to start!
Informative Essay: UPenn & Caltech Examples
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "informative" essays for UPenn and Caltech, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.
"Tell Me About a Time...": Situational Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering behavioral and situational interview questions with the STAR method, with examples and tips for crafting compelling stories.
Technical Interview Questions List
Prepare for your technical interviews with this comprehensive guide. We break down common questions and provide short answers to point you in the right direction.
Cover Letter Example: HR Head Business Partner
Get a customizable cover letter template for an HR Head Business Partner role. Craft a powerful letter that highlights your leadership and strategic HR skills.
VC Interview Timeline & Strategy Template
Master the venture capital interview process. This template breaks down the timeline, strategies, and key steps you need to take to land a job at a VC firm.
Why is the Extracurricular Section Important?
An overview of why the extracurricular section is a vital part of your application, with a focus on how it showcases your passions, time management skills, and potential contributions to the campus community.
Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
The Informative Essay
An in-depth guide to writing an informative essay, with strategies for providing essential context, highlighting unique experiences, and showcasing your authentic self to admissions committees.
Baidu Product Management Intern Take-Home
Practice working through a real take-home project using the strategies and insights you need to land the offer.
The Three Biggest Secrets of the GMAT: Scoring Algorithm & Test Strategy
Learn how to ace the GMAT with these tips and tricks.
The Waitlist Strategy
A step-by-step guide on what to do after being waitlisted by a college, with strategies for writing a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and maximizing your chances of admission.
Personal Statement Example that Worked
From patient to practitioner: See how one student's personal health challenges and research background helped them craft a successful dental school application.
The Sales Cover Letter Template That Gets You Hired
Don't let your cover letter get ignored. Use our fill-in-the-blank template and proven frameworks to craft a sales cover letter that lands interviews.
Gallery Assistant & Art Instructor Resume Template
Create a compelling resume for both Gallery Assistant and Art Instructor roles. This template helps you highlight relevant experience and skills for creative positions.
How to Set Yourself up for Success on the MCAT
A top MCAT scorer reveals the resources, strategies, and biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to get your best score.
Entertainment Industry Resume - Business Language for Production Work
Considering an MBA? A transition out of production into a more traditional business function? This resume demonstrates how to position your production related experience in terms that will resonate with those who sit on the corporate side or on admissions panels at major universities. I've sat on review panels for both. This resume sample also shows how to save space while including multiple roles in the same company and how to include indie films and/or other creative projects.
