Leland+ Content Library

Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant

Learn how Coach Melanie E. went from Fashion to McKinsey as a successful non-traditional MBA applicant to M7 programs.

Kellogg Program & Academics

Understand the structure of the MBA program, including majors, pathways, and global learning experiences that define Kellogg’s academic edge.

Leveraging Events & Resources

How to make the most of info sessions, AdCom events, and student panels to build your story.

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBA successful example essays. Asian Male - Consulting.

Kellogg Essay Walkthroughs

Detailed breakdown of Kellogg's core essays, how to structure your responses, and what they’re truly assessing.

How to Avoid Falling Prey to the GRE Verbal Section

​Join Micah L., a seasoned GRE coach with over a decade of experience as he breaks down how to ace the Verbal section of the GRE. This session aims to educate students on the importance of studying adequately for the Verbal section of the GRE, and gives helpful strategies to increasing one's capabilities in the reading comprehension, reasoning and vocabulary questions.

Why Notre Dame? Essay

This is a successful essay for a Notre Dame undergrad applicant's "Why Notre Dame?" essay.

Introduction to Financial Statement and DCF Modeling

This is the only model you need to build out a generic three statement financial model with a discounted cash flow (DCF) model.

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Asian Male candidate with consulting background.

Networking & Events Tracker

A customizable tracker to help you organize your Kellogg networking efforts and reference in applications and interviews.

Understanding the Kellogg Interview Format

Overview of Kellogg’s behavioral interview and how it reflects the school’s culture and values.

Common Questions & Response Frameworks

Common Questions & Response Frameworks

Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI

Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education

Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?

This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.

Example Investment Banking Cover Letter: Summer Associate

Learn how to write a standout cover letter for your investment banking summer associate role and land that interview.

Worksheet: Practice with APIs

This worksheet gives you hands-on practice working with APIs, helping you understand how to connect, request, and use data effectively in product management contexts.

Building Your AI Portfolio & Outside-In Projects

Detailed strategies for engineers, designers, marketers, and data scientists to craft projects showing value aligned with target companies. Includes best practices for packaging and sharing work and an action-oriented assignment.

Sample Resume | Ex-McKinsey, Private Equity

This is an action-oriented resume template designed to help you stand out in competitive roles such as consulting, strategy, and finance.

Telling Your Story

Build Your Own Personal Brand

The "American Style" Application

Directness, reflection, vulnerability—all without oversharing