Leland+ Content Library

How to Create a Reusable AI Skill

This guide covers what should go inside of a SKILL.md and explores multiple methods for creating a skill: from fully manual to fully AI automated.

How to Plan an Effective Medical School Application Process

A successful medical school application is built on thoughtful planning, clear strategy, and strong execution. In this session, you’ll learn how to map out the entire application process, from timelines and school selection to essays, letters of recommendation, and interviews. We’ll cover how to prioritize experiences, avoid common pitfalls, and stay organized and confident throughout a demanding cycle. Whether you’re early in your pre-med journey or preparing to apply soon, this workshop will help you approach the process with clarity and purpose.

Earning Early Career Internships and Full-Time Offers

Are you an early career professional eager to land internships and full-time offers at top companies? Join me, Ryan, for an insightful session on building the skills and strategies you need to succeed in today's competitive job market. With a rich background in data science, supply chain management, and business development at industry giants like SpaceX, Boeing, and Accenture, I've guided over 100 individuals to secure positions at leading organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Boston Consulting Group, and the U.S. Department of Defense. During this event, we'll cover essential topics around the recruiting process like resumes, personal branding, job search strategies, and interview preparation. Whether you're exploring career paths or honing your professional networking skills, this session is designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve your career aspirations. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot, and take the first step towards your dream career!

Turn Your Resume into Interviews

If your resume isn’t landing interviews, it’s time for a rethink. This session is all about turning your resume into a true conversation-starter with recruiters. You’ll learn what makes a resume stand out in seconds, how to showcase results and momentum, and how to tailor your story for the roles you want. Expect practical tips, real examples, and strategies you can apply immediately. Whether you’re stuck in the application grind or gearing up for your next move, you’ll leave with a resume built to get interviews.

Meeting Prep Skill

"/meeting-prep" generates a pre-meeting brief by pulling upcoming calendar events, searching Notion for relevant project context, and scanning Slack for recent conversations. This is all synthesized into a one-page brief covering purpose, outcomes, open questions, and prep notes. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/meeting-prep-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/meeting-prep/

Which law schools should I apply to?

Building the right law school list is a critical step in the application process. This session is designed to help you choose schools that align with your goals, profile, and chances of admission. In this event, you’ll learn how to evaluate schools based on outcomes, location, fit, and scholarships, and how to build a balanced list of reach, target, and safety options. We’ll also cover common mistakes applicants make when finalizing their choices. Walk away with a clear framework and confident next steps.

Thinking Like a 100th Percentile Scorer: Gaming the GMAT

You’re already scoring well, but how do you break into that next percentile tier? This free workshop is for those ready to fine-tune their GMAT Focus performance with advanced, test-savvy strategies. We’ll unpack how the adaptive scoring algorithm really works, how to choose section order strategically, and how to avoid the traps that cost top scorers the most points. You’ll also dive deep into high-efficiency tactics for Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights. Plus learn how your mindset on test day can be the difference between a good score and a great one.

High Performer Dating Cheat Sheet

Use this guide to learn how ambitious people make calm, confident romantic decisions.

Wanna Work Abroad? Unlocking International Jobs

Curious about building a career beyond your home country? This session dives into what it really takes to pursue international roles and position yourself for global opportunities in today’s market. We’ll break down how to approach overseas job searches strategically, share key principles for navigating cross‑border hiring, and highlight what employers look for when recruiting internationally. Whether you’re exploring the idea of working abroad or actively preparing for a global move, this session will help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Top 5 MBA Application Tips From a Former HBS AdCom

MBA admissions are highly competitive—and small strategic choices can make a big difference. This session shares insider insights from a former Harvard Business School admissions committee member on what truly matters in MBA applications. In this event, you’ll learn the top five factors that strengthen your candidacy, from positioning your story and selecting recommenders to crafting standout essays and avoiding common application mistakes. We’ll also cover how admissions committees evaluate applicants and what sets successful candidates apart. Whether you’re early in the process or polishing final submissions, you’ll leave with clear, actionable guidance.

Leaving an Impression: Telling a Compelling Story for the McKinsey PEI

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is designed to uncover how you lead, handle conflict, and drive impact, and your storytelling makes all the difference. This session will teach you how to craft clear, compelling PEI stories that demonstrate ownership, resilience, and results while staying authentic and concise. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate responses, how to structure stories for maximum impact, and how to avoid common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong experiences.

Driver or Passenger? Taking Control of the College Admissions Process 

The college admissions process can be daunting, but adopting a driver's mindset can make the difference between your dreams and disappointment. In this session, Harvard educated college admissions advisor Jessica F. discusses how to cultivate the essential qualities of leadership, curiosity, character and impact by moving from the passenger seat into the driver's seat. Did you join the debate club or start a debate program for middle-schoolers in underserved areas? Are you choosing colleges because they're prestigious or because you've found your matches? Are you taking classes you should or love? Do your essays use passive or active language? From a high level to specific details, this session will give you valuable tools to help you successfully navigate the college application process to achieve your dreams. Jessica F. has been holistically guiding students through the college application process for thirty years. She's helped students earn perfect scores, write brilliant essays, craft winning narratives and gain admission to the likes of Harvard, Stanford, Brown, Dartmouth, Yale and many more top colleges. She'd love to support you too!

How to Land a Business Operations Role

Business operations roles are central to driving company strategy and execution, but breaking in can feel competitive. In this session, you’ll learn what employers look for in candidates, how to position your skills and experiences, and which career paths can lead to operations roles. We’ll cover resume and interview strategies, networking approaches, and common pitfalls to avoid, giving you a clear roadmap to stand out and secure a business operations role that aligns with your long-term goals.

What Makes a Strong Medical School Application

A strong medical school application is more than grades and test scores—it’s about telling the right story. This session is designed to help you understand what admissions committees look for and how to strengthen your application. In this event, you’ll learn how to highlight your academics and experiences effectively, avoid common mistakes, and present the qualities medical schools value most. Whether you’re just starting or refining your materials, you’ll leave with clear guidance and greater confidence.

Integer Properties: A Lesson on Divisibility

Integer properties can be a major source of easy points—or costly mistakes—on the GMAT. In this lesson, top Leland test prep coach and 790 scorer Marie B. will break down divisibility rules and common traps in a clear, intuitive way. You’ll learn how to recognize patterns quickly, apply concepts efficiently, and approach integer property questions with confidence and precision.

The 4 Levels of GMAT Combinations

GMAT combinations questions can feel overwhelming, but they follow clear patterns once you know what to look for. This session breaks combinations into four progressive levels, helping you recognize question types, choose the right approach, and avoid common traps. You’ll learn how to move from brute force to efficient reasoning, improve accuracy under time pressure, and build confidence with one of the GMAT’s most challenging topics.

From Idea to First 10 Customers: A Playbook

A session dedicated to walking founders through a playbook for going from ideation to landing their first 10 customers.

Investor Revenue Report Skill

"/investor-revenue-report" generates a board-ready revenue report with ARR trends, pipeline coverage, and target-vs-actual framing. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/investor-revenue-report-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

Dating Coach Panel: The Group Chat Was Wrong - Dating Advice That Actually Works

Swipe culture, hot takes, and group chat advice can make dating more confusing than helpful. In this panel, three expert dating coaches cut through the noise to share what actually works when it comes to building meaningful, lasting connections. You’ll learn practical, modern strategies for dating with intention, avoiding common traps, and showing up more confidently and authentically. Whether you’re tired of bad advice or ready to find true love, this conversation will give you clear, honest guidance you can actually use. 💕

SWE Recruiting Quick Start

A practical companion to “How Engineers Avoid Burnout During Recruiting Cycles,” this quick start guide helps you turn insights into action—structuring your search, preparing impactful examples, and managing your time and energy throughout the recruiting process.