Leland+ Content Library

What NOT to Do in an MBA Internship

Avoid these common missteps that can cost you the return offer—stay focused, proactive, and professional.

Live Growth Strategy Case Walk-Through

Watch a real-time case walkthrough focused on scaling strategy—structure, analyze, and present like a pro.

Tips for Making the Most of Career Fairs

Make strong impressions, ask smart questions, and turn quick chats into real opportunities.

Hot Wheels Beginner: A Practice Case Interview

Crack the Hot Wheels case interview. This beginner-level, candidate-led case challenges you on market and profitability analysis for a Korean car client.

Why Wharton Essay - Career Goals & EdTech Vision

An MBA essay outlining a clear path from sales to ed-tech entrepreneurship, leveraging Wharton’s academic and community resources.

Navigating the MBA Recommendation Process

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to choose, guide, and support your MBA recommenders for strong, authentic letters.

MBB Internship Cover Letter

Explore a strong cover letter from a Yale student applying for a Summer Business Analyst position at McKinsey & Company.

Writing Standout MBA Application Essays

Essays are one of the most complex parts of the MBA application process. Learn best practices from three of Leland's top coaches.

Strategy & BizOps Resume – Growth, GTM, and Team Leadership

Resume featuring 15+ years of experience across startups, Big Tech, and consulting, with a focus on go-to-market strategy, operational design, and cross-functional team leadership.

Example: Compelling Bain Cover Letter

See this example of a cover letter for Bain & Company. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving skills, leadership, and passion to stand out.

Tech to MBA Panel

Learn from experts on transitioning from a tech career to an MBA.

CBS Example Essay: Impact Investing & Community

Learn how this applicant plans to leverage an MBA for social impact, inspired by personal experiences and a drive for community change.

Writing Compelling MBA Application Essays

Craft standout, poetic essays that captivate admissions committees!

Michigan Ross MBA Essays From an Admitted Student

Discover impactful essays that contributed to a successful application to the Michigan Ross MBA program.

Market Sizing Walkthrough: Number of Trees in the World

Crack the classic guesstimate of estimating the number of trees in the world. Learn how to break down an unconventional problem and use logical assumptions to find a solution.

MBB Interviews: Your Questions Answered

An exclusive Q&A session with a consulting expert on how to ace the behavioral and case interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.

Forming an MBA Application Strategy + Ask Me Anything

Develop a strong MBA application strategy! Join our session to watch questions answered on standing out and getting accepted.

How to Prepare Your Recommenders

Equip your recommenders with the right info to write standout letters that strengthen your application.

Landing an M7 MBA Acceptance with a Non-Traditional Background

See how applicants from unconventional paths break into top programs—and how you can too.

10 Essentials to Get Multiple M7 Acceptance Letters

Unlock the key moves top applicants make to land spots at several elite business schools.