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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.
Personal Statement 1: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful personal statement, with an explanation of its key components and a guide to crafting your own.
UCLA Law Supplemental Essay - Foreign Policy Background
See how an interest in International & Comparative Law , plus experience in a top foreign policy program, shaped this UCLA supplemental essay.
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.
Additional Info Essay: An Overview
A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.
Crack the MBB Consulting Case Workshop
A workshop focused on cracking the consulting case interview at top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Learn the frameworks, tips, and tricks to land an offer!
Crafting the 'Why UChicago' Law Essay
Read an accepted 'Why UChicago Law' optional essay. Learn how to explain your fit with a school and craft a compelling personal statement.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
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.
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!
What Makes a Good Stock Pitch
Whether you’re preparing for investment banking, equity research, or hedge fund interviews, mastering the stock pitch is essential. In this session, industry expert and coach Bepul S. will break down the core elements of a strong stock pitch and share insights from real-world investing experience. By the end, you’ll understand what differentiates a “good” pitch from a great one and leave with actionable steps to sharpen your own stock pitch skills.
How Might We Framework Summary Guide
Reference covering what HMW is, how to write HMW statements step-by-step, good vs. bad examples with explanations, common mistakes to avoid (prescribing solutions, being too vague, ignoring research), insights for creating your own HMWs, and validation checklist. Use this to turn each key insight into 2-3 different HMW framings and select the most inspiring ones.
Mock Interview with an Ex-McKinsey AP
Preparing for consulting interviews can be daunting—but practice with the right guidance can make all the difference. In this session, you’ll get a front-row seat to a live mock interview led by Alberto S., a former Associate Partner at McKinsey. You’ll see how to tackle the interview and hear expert feedback on what went well and where could be improved. Whether you’re gearing up for first-rounds or polishing for finals, this event will help you sharpen your skills, avoid common pitfalls, and approach your interview with confidence.
Mock Case Coaching Session: A Look Inside the Black Box of Coaching
Ever wondered what really happens in a case interview coaching session—and how it helps candidates land offers at top firms like BCG, Bain, and McKinsey? In this event, you’ll get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the process. Leland coach Jeremy S., a former Bain consultant who has helped dozens of candidates succeed in consulting recruiting, will run a live mock case session with his client Grant H., who recently secured a BCG internship. You’ll see the exact drills, feedback, and strategies that make case coaching so effective, along with the common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re gearing up for your first practice case or refining your approach for final rounds, this session will give you a clear picture of how to improve your own case performance—and why structured coaching can be a game-changer.
LBS Example Essays - Admitted Candidate
LBS (London Business School) Example Essays - Admitted Candidate
Writing the “Why MBA?” Essay
Learn to clearly articulate why you need an MBA now, why each school fits, and how it connects to your long-term vision.
Measuring Success in UX
Learn how to define and measure success in UX. This guide covers key metrics and analytics to prove the value and impact of your design decisions.
User Journey Maps
Master the art of creating user journey maps to visualize the user experience, identify pain points, and design a better product.
Behavioral Interviews for UX Designers
Master the STAR method and ace your UX design interviews. Learn to tell compelling stories that showcase your skills and land the job.
