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Coaching vs. Managing
Unlock your leadership potential by understanding the critical differences between coaching and managing. We'll show you when to apply each approach.
Nail Your Presentation Opening: Hook Your Audience!
Master the art of starting strong! Learn proven techniques to captivate your audience from the first word.
Why Stanford GSB? The "Why MBA" Essay That Got Me In
Deconstruct a successful "Why Stanford" essay. Learn to articulate your career vision and connect it directly to a school's unique offerings!
Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA
Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.
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Interview Preparation: German Business Culture
Essential guide preparing young professionals for German company interviews, covering cultural differences and strategic interview questions
Networking for Consulting
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to network effectively to break into the consulting industry. We'll cover everything from building your network from scratch to informational interviews and following up.
Ask Me Anything: Management Consulting
Join us for a Q&A session on all things management consulting. Watch questions being answered on case interviews, networking, and career progression.
Resume — Sales: The Path to a Consulting & Corporate Career
A successful resume for a candidate with a background in sales, highlighting experience and skills applicable to both corporate and consulting roles.
McKinsey Cover Letter - Full-Time
A cover letter for a full-time position at McKinsey, highlighting a candidate's motivation to improve people and organizations.
Women in MBA Panel
Join us for an exclusive Office Hours session with former MBA Admissions Committee members and top admissions experts! This is your chance to get insider advice on the MBA application process—directly from those who used to make the decisions. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out in competitive applicant pools. Whether you're just starting your MBA journey or putting the finishing touches on your application, our panelists are here to answer all your questions. Meet our panelists: Faisal K., Chicago Booth MBA, Chicago Booth Admissions Office, coached 100+ M7 admits, 15 years of experience aiding US and international applicants translate their rich global experiences into compelling, relevant, and memorable applications.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
Additional Info Essay: An Overview
A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.
"Why X School" Essay Review: UPenn, Columbia, Yale Examples
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "Why X School" essays for UPenn, Columbia, and Yale, with strategies for crafting your own.
A Stanford Admit's Medical School Application Essay
This personal statement explores how a family story and overcoming a learning disability led to a career in medicine.
Are You Ready to Submit?
A final checklist to ensure your application is polished, complete, and ready for submission to your dream school or program.
Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything
No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!
"Why Our School?": Program Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering the "Why our school?" question by focusing on specific programs, research opportunities, and academic offerings that align with your unique goals and interests.
Who to Ask & What to Write About
A comprehensive guide on identifying the best people to ask for letters of recommendation and a step-by-step process for choosing a compelling essay topic that highlights your unique story.
Your Dental School Personal Statement: What to Say, What to Avoid
Learn how to craft a powerful personal statement that showcases your passion for dentistry and gets you accepted.
Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.
