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Sample Redlined Personal Statement
Not sure how much editing you need? Here is an example of one (of many) rounds of editing with a client.
Counting & Probability Practice Set (Advanced Difficulty)
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Build a Cohesive Narrative
Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application
School Research Strategy
Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths
Essay Strategy
“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays
Targeted School Essays
Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples
Networking Your Way Into Private Equity
In private equity recruiting, your network can be just as important as your resume. In this workshop, Nina M.—a former Growth Equity Investor and Analyst at Goldman Sachs—will share how to strategically build relationships that open doors to top PE firms. With over seven years of experience in private equity and more than 100 candidates successfully coached into competitive finance roles, Nina will walk you through how to identify key contacts, craft thoughtful outreach messages, and turn conversations into real opportunities. Whether you’re breaking into the industry or planning your next move, this session will give you the tools and confidence to network effectively and accelerate your private equity career.
IB Resume Secrets: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)
Breaking into investment banking starts with one thing: a resume that grabs attention. But with so many conflicting tips out there, it’s hard to know what really matters to recruiters and deal teams. In this session, Ryan T., a former Investment Banker at Wells Fargo Securities with nearly 5 years of experience in healthcare investment banking, will reveal what top firms actually look for in resumes. Ryan has served as Staffer, Recruiting Team Captain, and Manager - interviewing, hiring, and training multiple analyst classes while executing $10B+ in deals across 90+ transactions. He’s also coached 70+ candidates into roles at leading firms, so you won't want to miss his advice! You’ll learn how to structure your bullet points for maximum impact, highlight the experiences that truly matter, and avoid the common mistakes that hold applicants back. Whether you’re recruiting for summer analyst positions or full-time roles, this session will give you the insight and clarity to stand out in one of the most competitive fields in finance.
Successful Bain Resume (Associate Consultant Offer)
Real resume from a Bain applicant who received an offer.
Kellogg Admissions Essay Example - Growth Prompt
See this essay example for an admitted student, MMM Program 2018, awarded full ride.
Law School Addendum Submission Checklist
Finished drafting? You're not done yet! Make sure to run through this checklist to ensure your addenda helps rather than hurts your application package.
Covering the Three GMAT Principles of Exponents
Struggling with exponent questions on the GMAT? This session will break down the three core principles of exponents that form the foundation for many Quant problems. In this interactive workshop, Leland coach Hadi H. will guide you through each rule, show you how they appear on the test, and teach you how to apply them with confidence under time pressure. You’ll also leave with targeted practice strategies to strengthen your understanding and boost your accuracy outside of the session. Hadi H. is a top-ranked GMAT Focus tutor with a 770 GMAT score and over 200 successful students worldwide. A London Business School MBA alum and cofounder of A1 MBA Consulting, Hadi brings 3,700+ minutes of GMAT coaching experience, an exceptional track record of client score improvement, and deep expertise in helping applicants earn admission to top business schools including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and LBS.
How to Stand Out as a Computer Science Major
Learn why Computer Science has become one of the toughest majors to enter, and get actionable strategies to make your application rise above the crowd
Navigating Law School Character & Fitness
A resource that advises on how best to approach character and fitness disclosures in law school applications.
Rocking the Non-Profit Job Interview
An overview of how best to approach the non-profit job interview.
Comprehensive Meta PM Interview Prep Kit
A comprehensive kit with analysis from 18 real mock interviews, AI prompts to simulate real mock experience, and inventory of online resources!
Resume: Army Veteran Admitted to Duke Fuqua MBA
This resume showcases an Army veteran from a non-traditional background who earned Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.
Essays (3): Duke Fuqua MBA Admitted Army Veteran
These are the 3 application essays of an Army veteran who secured Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.
Undergrad McKinsey Business Analyst Resume
Finance undergraduate secured a McKinsey full-time offer. After McKinsey, they transitioned to Private Equity.
Residency Application Tracker Template
This spreadsheet document allows you to compile information on the residency programs to which you are applying so you can track your applications.
