Leland+ Content Library

S&T Interview Prep: Bond Market Fundamentals

A review of bond market fundamentals, covering key concepts and resources to build a strong fixed income foundation.

INSEAD Short- and Long-Term Career Goals Essay

Plans for transitioning from Korea’s gaming industry to global digital platforms and building a founder-focused accelerator.

Chief of Staff Roles - Resume Example

Example resume that helped me land a chief of staff role at a seed-stage health tech company

Chicago Booth Interview Series

Chicago Booth interviews are your chance to bring your application to life—and strong preparation can make all the difference. This interview series is designed to help you approach Booth interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling personal narrative. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

Your Next Moves: How to Improve Your Odds Late in the Med School Cycle

If you’re applying late in the medical school cycle—or wondering how to strengthen your chances as the season unfolds—this workshop will show you how to make every move count. Led by Jessica A., a recent matriculant at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine who earned interviews from 18+ top programs and acceptances from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Penn, this session breaks down how late-cycle decisions actually work and what applicants can still do to stand out. Drawing on her experience as both an admissions interviewer and mentor to students who’ve landed interviews at top-tier institutions, Jessica will cover high-impact improvements you can make now across secondaries, updates, letters, school lists, and communication strategy. Whether you're a strong candidate fine-tuning your odds or a reapplicant navigating gaps in your profile, you’ll leave with a focused plan for elevating your application.

Writing Compelling College Essays

College essays are your chance to go beyond grades and test scores and show who you really are. In this session, top Leland coach and former Stanford interviewer Alex L. will break down what makes an essay stand out, how admissions officers read them, and why many otherwise strong essays fall flat. You’ll learn how to choose the right story, write with clarity and authenticity, and craft an essay that leaves a lasting impression.

From Meh to Memorable: Law School Personal Statements

A strong law school personal statement can be the difference between blending in and standing out. In this session, top Leland coach and Harvard Law alum Dylan M. will break down what separates forgettable essays from memorable ones and why many applicants miss the mark. You’ll learn how to craft a clear narrative, highlight your motivations for law, and avoid common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications.

Job Evaluation Tool

Practical template to help you rationally evaluate different job opportunities.

Unlocking Innovation in High-Context Teams

Subtle, field-tested practices to surface hidden ideas, reduce friction, and build psychological safety, with a particular focus on East Asia.

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.

What Sets Great Cases Apart: Insights from an Ex-Mckinsey Interviewer

Great consulting candidates don’t just solve cases—they stand out in how they think, communicate, and lead the conversation. This workshop is designed to break down what truly separates strong case interviews from exceptional ones, drawing on insights from a former McKinsey interviewer. In this session, you’ll learn how interviewers evaluate structure, problem-solving approach, synthesis, and communication under pressure. We’ll cover common mistakes candidates make, what top consulting firms consistently look for, and how to elevate your case performance across interview rounds. Whether you’re building your foundation or fine-tuning for final-round interviews, you’ll leave with practical strategies and a clearer interviewer’s perspective.

INSEAD Career Overview and Key Decisions Essay

A summary of career progression, leadership experiences, and cross-cultural impact in global tech and enterprise roles.

6 or 7 Weeks to a 705

Yes, you read that right! You can achieve a top score in just six or seven weeks! Crushing the GMAT isn’t about memorizing facts. It’s about sharpening logic, mastering time pressure, and building test-day readiness. In this free workshop, we’ll walk through how to practice effectively, which prep resources to trust, and how to simulate the real exam environment. We will craft a six or seven week study plan that builds stamina, precision, and strategy. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to cross the 705 threshold with confidence.

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!

Hedge Fund Hiring Part 2: Live Resume Reviews

In Part 2 of this two-part hedge fund hiring series, you’ll move from theory to execution with live, actionable feedback on what hedge funds actually look for on a resume. Led by Ash C., a professional hedge fund coach who has helped 100+ candidates break into discretionary, quant, and systematic funds, this session will focus on turning your background into a buy-side-ready profile. Drawing on her experience coaching 90+ Carnegie Mellon MFE students into firms like Citadel, Point72, AQR, Squarepoint, and Balyasny—and working directly with hiring managers as Associate Director of Career Services—Ash will review real resumes, highlight common gaps, and share concrete improvements that increase interview conversion.

Sustainable Self-Care Workbook

Neurodivergent Series

GMAT Quant Workshop: Number Properties, Arithmetic, and Algebra

GMAT Quant can be challenging, but mastering core fundamentals makes all the difference. This workshop is designed to strengthen your understanding of number properties, arithmetic, and algebra—the building blocks that appear frequently on the exam. In this session, you’ll learn how to approach common GMAT Quant question types strategically, recognize patterns, and apply efficient problem-solving methods. We’ll focus on accuracy, speed, and avoiding common traps that cost valuable points. Whether you’re building your foundation or looking to improve consistency in Quant, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence for test day.

Acing the Harvard Business School Interview

The HBS interview is a high-stakes conversation that tests clarity of thought, self-awareness, leadership potential, and impact under pressure. In this series, you’ll learn how Harvard evaluates candidates, how to prepare for the case-style discussion and follow-up questions, and how to communicate your story with confidence and precision. Whether you’re awaiting an invite or preparing for interview day, this workshop will give you a clear playbook to perform at your best.

Breaking into Private Equity Operations

Private equity operations roles offer a unique opportunity to work closely with portfolio companies and drive real value beyond the deal—but breaking in requires a different skill set and story than traditional investing roles. In this session, you’ll learn what PE operations teams actually do, how firms evaluate candidates, and how to position your background in consulting, industry, finance, or startups for these roles.

Landing an MBB / Consulting Offer - From A to Z

Breaking into top consulting firms requires more than strong academics and case prep - it requires avoiding countless pitfalls, common misconceptions, and time-wasting work. In this session, Leland coach Ian G will walk you through the entire consulting recruiting and interviewing process end-to-end, providing you with the tools and tips to optimize your chances of success and minimize time wasted. As an ex-BCG consultant Ian brings a proven track record, having aced all 8 of his consulting interviews, with a 95% success rate helping candidates land consulting offers over the past 5 years. After this session you’ll leave with a clear, structured playbook for what to focus on at each stage of the journey - from building the right profile and networking effectively to get offers all the way to mastering case and behavioral interviews to convert interviews into offers.