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Blank Page to Clear Outline: Get Unstuck on Your Personal Essay
Feeling stuck on your personal essay? You're not alone. Trust, you are not the only senior who keeps putting off writing their application essay. You're sure you'll be able to finish once you start. You just need to put something - anything - on the page, but going from 0 to 1 feels harder than going from 1 to 100. And advice like "just start!", "show who you are," "brainstorm some ideas," isn't working, right? Join Isamar V., a former Stanford admissions officer and college application coach, in this workshop where she will guide you as you complete 3 exercises to go from a blank page to a clear essay outline in 1 hour. Get your pen and paper (or laptop) ready because this isn't just a lecture. You are going to put in the work in this workshop. If you have no idea what you want to write about --> You'll leave with several ideas, topics, and stories to choose from If you have an idea or story but don't know if it's good --> You'll leave with personal reflections to make it good If you have a story that you're excited about, but just haven't sat down to write --> You'll leave with an outline If you already have an outline, but just no written draft --> You'll have a dedicated hour to write You'll also get some tips for how to go from outline to a first written draft. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, the goal for you is to feel unstuck and excited to write your story.
The Deferred MBA Essay That Got Me Accepted
A deep dive into a successful Columbia Business School deferred MBA essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that gets you noticed by admissions committees.
Deciding Anecdotes for HBS Essays
With the new HBS essays, many candidates wonder "how do I decide what stories to tell for what essay?". This guide will walk you through the answer.
The Sales Cover Letter Template That Gets You Hired
Don't let your cover letter get ignored. Use our fill-in-the-blank template and proven frameworks to craft a sales cover letter that lands interviews.
Additional Info Application Example: Turning Your Passions into a Resume
Learn how to transform your passions and accomplishments into a powerful 'additional information' document that makes your application unforgettable.
The Three Biggest Secrets of the GMAT: Scoring Algorithm & Test Strategy
Learn how to ace the GMAT with these tips and tricks.
BYU Activities Example Essay - Leadership through United Sound
An essay responding to the BYU applicatino prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing participation in United Sound and how it developed leadership and communication skills.
Digital Marketing Resume Template
This recruiter-created digital marketing resume template is designed specifically for marketing job seekers. It features an ATS-friendly format while showcasing essential skills, achievements, and metrics in digital marketing - helping you boost your chances of landing more marketing job interviews.
Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff! Come hear from Top PM Experts Alec S. (Capital One), Nina S. (Mercor, MasterClass, Instagram), Shreya P. (LinkedIn), and Parth S. (HubSpot)! You’re invited to a week of actionable career and application prep designed to help you break into or advance in product management. Throughout the week, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by top Leland coaches and experienced PMs. You’ll get tactical guidance on everything from landing your first PM role to acing interviews, refining your resume, and how to effectively network within the field.
Inside a PM Interview: Live Mock + Breakdown
Ever wonder what actually happens in a product management interview? In this interactive session, you’ll get a front-row seat to a live mock PM interview—no scripts, no fluff. Watch as experienced product manager Mike M. (Former Atlassian APM, now PM at Leland) interviews expert coach Kate X. (PM at Capital One, former Consultant at Accenture). You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of how to structure your answers, avoid common mistakes, and show up with confidence when it’s your turn in the hot seat. It’s one thing to read about interview strategy—it’s another to see it in action.
Advice for Designers on Craft
A guide for designers on how to hone your craft, build a portfolio that stands out, and land your dream design job.
Dark UX Patterns
Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.
UX Design Ideation Techniques
Learn proven ideation techniques like Crazy Eights and mind mapping to generate innovative solutions and create better user experiences.
Example Resume from a Stanford Law Student
A real resume from a student attending Stanford Law. See how she highlights her academic achievements and experience in a top law program.
What is Freelance Design?
Get a complete overview of freelance design. Learn how to build a business, find clients, and manage your projects to succeed on your own terms.
SAT Reading/Writing: Main Purpose
Master strategies to quickly spot an author’s main purpose and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.
How I Broke Into Product Management Without a CS Degree
Think you need a computer science degree to land a PM role? Think again. In this candid session, you’ll hear firsthand from Niina A. about how she broke into the field without a technical background—and what she learned along the way. She'll unpack the strategies that worked, the obstacles faced, and the key moves that helped her stand out. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on how to highlight your strengths, close skill gaps, and make the leap into product—no CS degree required.
BYU "Losing Track of Time" Example Essay - Avatar
An essay responding to the prompt about a topic so engaging it makes you lose track of time, focusing on the show "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
Example Activity List: Honors That Land Admissions
Learn how to showcase your extracurriculars and honors to build a compelling activity list that stands out to top admissions committees.
PhD to Industry: How to Successfully Navigate the Transition
Graduate students devote countless hours and effort into producing the best research possible. But little do we get the chance to candidly discuss midst all the papers and figures - how can we start laying the foundation that will help launch us into the next stage of our career? In this compact 30-minute session, Diane K. (PhD in Biomedical Engineering | Biotech Corp Dev | ex-Goldman), will share tips on how to best set up for success during your PhD studies for your long-term career goals. PhD students of all stages - from just applied/started to dissertation-ready, and even recently defended - will be able to walk away with actionable recommendations. Come with questions and leave with a roadmap to confidently navigate your PhD studies and transition into industry.
