Leland+ Content Library

Oil & Gas Upstream Technology Case: Advanced

Crack an advanced operations strategy and organizational behavior case for a multinational oil and gas company. This technically difficult case challenges you to address competitiveness issues in the upstream gas division.

Live Growth Strategy Case Walk-Through

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

Seeking & Benefiting From Mentorship in Your Career

Unlock growth and guidance by building meaningful mentor relationships that support your long-term success.

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.

Successfully Transitioning to a New Industry Through Your MBA

Use your MBA to pivot with purpose—gain skills, network strategically, and land roles in your target field.

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.

Tech to MBA Panel

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

Writing Compelling MBA Application Essays

Craft standout, poetic essays that captivate admissions committees!

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.

Example Market Deep Dive: LLMs in Legal Tech

Explore the impact of LLMs on the legal profession, uncovering key trends, successful applications, and risks in legal tech.

Stanford GSB Essays - Focus on Social Justice and Renewable Energy

This document contains two essays for Stanford University: "What matters most to you, and why?" detailing the applicant's commitment to social justice and the impact of renewable energy, and "Why Stanford?" outlining their career aspirations in energy project finance and leadership.

Navigating the MBA Recommendation Process

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

Writing a Holistic Set of HBS Essays

Your first-draft essays for Harvard Business School probably aren't what you think they are. Listen to two of Leland's top coaches help you see why, and more importantly, know how you can elevate them to a point where you can "go to school in the Boston area".

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.

Wharton MBA Essay – Business Intelligence Career Vision

An essay detailing the transition from people analytics to strategic leadership in tech, and how Wharton’s curriculum and resources will support that journey.

Common App Submission Example– Leadership, Research, and Social Impact Profile

A comprehensive Common App submission featuring high academic achievement, extensive leadership, entrepreneurial initiatives, and a personal essay on resilience and teamwork through organizing India’s largest student-led fest.

Beyond the Case: Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews

Don't underestimate the power of the behavioral interview in your journey to an MBA offer. Learn from Leland coach Manali on how to stand out in the behavioral interview.

Why UChicago Essay – Economics, Research, and Community Engagement

A focused and well-researched supplemental essay outlining the applicant’s academic goals in development economics, interest in data analytics, and enthusiasm for UChicago’s research culture and civic-minded community.

60 Days From MBA Deadlines: What You Should be Focused On

Deadlines approaching? Learn the critical steps to refine your MBA applications, essays, and recommendations in the final 60 days!