Leland+ Content Library

"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.

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.

Personal Statement 2: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown and analysis of a second successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.

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.

How to Prioritize Your Awards & Honors

Learn how to strategically prioritize your awards and honors on your application to make the strongest impression on admissions committees and stand out from the competition.

How to Elevate Your Writing

Learn proven strategies to elevate your writing from good to great, with tips on style, voice, and editing for a memorable application essay.

Personal Statement - Medicine as a Catalyst for Growth and Connection

From a family tragedy to a volunteer experience in underserved communities, this personal statement tells the story of pursuing medicine for social good.

Extracurriculars: What Not to Do

Avoid the most common mistakes students make when listing their extracurriculars and learn how to create a compelling narrative that showcases your impact.

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.

Additional Info Essay: An Overview

A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.

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.

"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.

Consulting vs. Product Management: Which is for you?

A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.

See How My Experience Can Accelerate YOUR Path

I practice what I coach: Notice how I've eliminated noise to highlight only what's relevant to coaching. Your resume isn't a wiki page, it's a sales page (a principle I'll help YOU apply).

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 - Internship

A cover letter for a McKinsey internship that highlights the candidate's desire to use technical and people skills to empower others.

Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

A comprehensive workshop that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling resume and cover letter for consulting applications.

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.

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.

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!