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Crushing Your Dental School Interview
Get into your dream dental school! We give you the strategies and tips you need to prepare for and ace your interview, from common questions to powerful answers.
The Perfect Interview Follow-Up Email
Learn how to write a perfect follow-up email after your interview. This template gives you the tools to stand out, make a lasting impression, and land the job.
A Different Take on the HBS "What Else?" Essay
A top MBA admissions experts example of a successful essay for Harvard Business School, showing how to answer the "what more would you like us to know?" prompt with a unique personal story.
Number Properties 9
GMAT Number properties 9 of 10
Future-Proof Your Business with AI
AI is transforming how businesses operate—from automating workflows to driving strategic decision-making and unlocking new growth opportunities. But how can organizations practically adopt AI in ways that are impactful, ethical, and sustainable? In this session, Tara C. (Co-founder of Gravi AI), Logan K. (AI Program Director @ Fabletics), and Michael A. (AI & Product Strategy Mentor at a16z and ex-Microsoft) will explore the real-world applications of AI across different sectors, sharing frameworks for identifying high-value use cases, building data-ready teams, and managing change effectively. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate AI tools, integrate them into existing systems, and lead teams through digital transformation with confidence.
How to Approach Grad School Essays and Personal Statements
Your essays and personal statements are some of the most important parts of your grad school application—and often the hardest to get right. In this session, Michael G. (Schwarzman Scholar) and Elijah D. (Gates-Cambridge), and Erika C. (UPenn M.S.) will walk you through how to craft authentic, memorable essays that make admissions committees take notice. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for approaching your essays with confidence and a roadmap for writing compelling personal statements that stand out before deadlines hit.
Understanding Your Burnout: When Ambition Outpaces Alignment
This workshop is designed to support ambitious professionals in understanding burnout beyond just feeling tired—it’s frequently a sign of mismatch between personal values, work, and environment. Executive and leadership coaching expert Debonné N. (Current Sr. Director of Comms @ Blue Shield) led the TIS program for the city and county of San Francisco which diagnosed and proactively addressed burnout in essential workers. Debonné N. will look into how burnout manifests in high-achievers, paying attention to the emotional and physical signals that might go unnoticed. Plus, we'll share practical strategies to help you regain clarity, boost creativity, and find balance. Combining insights, stories, and strategies, this session will help you build self-awareness to confidently reimagine your next career chapter with renewed energy and purpose.
Meet, Greet, Repeat. Networking Skills to Build Real Connections in Tech
Networking in tech is about more than just collecting LinkedIn connections—it’s about building genuine relationships that open doors. In this session, expert Leland coach and Netflix Senior Software Engineer Michelle B. will break down how to network with authenticity, confidence, and purpose in the fast-moving world of tech. You’ll learn how to make a strong first impression, turn casual conversations into real opportunities, and follow up effectively without feeling transactional. By the end, you’ll have practical strategies to expand your network, strengthen your personal brand, and build connections that actually move your career forward.
Percentages and Statistics Problem Examples
This deck teaches percentage and statistics concepts for GMAT and GRE and includes example problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "GMAT & GRE: Percentages and Statistics #1 [and #2]".
From Zero to First Round: Understanding the IB Recruiting Journey
Breaking into investment banking is one of the most competitive and misunderstood recruiting processes out there. In this session, expert Leland coach and former BMO banker Alex B. will give a clear, honest overview of what it really takes to land that first interview—from networking and resume prep to understanding timelines and firm expectations. You’ll learn how to approach IB recruiting strategically, avoid common mistakes that derail candidates early, and build a step-by-step plan to stand out in an intensely competitive process. Whether you’re just starting to explore finance or gearing up for recruiting season, this session will help you navigate the journey with clarity and confidence.
Work Time Proportions in the GMAT and GRE
This lecture reviews the work-time proportion questions seen on the GMAT and GRE.
Work Time and Distance Examples
This deck explains the mathematics and proportions related to work time and distance. It teaches relevant formulas and concepts needed to understand the relationships between these elements relevant to the GMAT and GRE.
The Personal Statement That Changed My Cycle
My tech-focused personal statement that earned multiple T-14 offers—model for narrative clarity and an authentic “why law.”
Harvard Law Transfer Personal Statement
A powerful transfer statement linking real-world tech policy experience to concrete goals in platform governance and law.
3 Secrets of the GRE that Will Raise Your Score Today!
The GRE can feel unpredictable—but mastering a few key insights can completely transform your performance. In this session, Bruce H., a Wharton graduate and GRE expert with over a decade of teaching experience, will reveal the three most impactful secrets that can raise your score right away. Drawing on his experience coaching 150+ students to top-percentile results, Bruce will break down what the test is really measuring, how to approach tricky quantitative and verbal questions, and the mindset shifts that separate average test takers from elite scorers.
Writing Standout DMBA Essays
Your Deferred MBA essays are your chance to show top programs who you are — but with limited experience, it can be hard to know what stories to tell and how to make them stand out. In this session, Leland Coaches Ben L., Melanie E., and Olivia P. — who have helped dozens of early-career applicants get into programs like HBS, GSB, and Wharton — will break down what makes a winning essay. They’ll share proven strategies for identifying your strongest themes, crafting a clear and authentic narrative, and avoiding the common pitfalls that hold candidates back. You’ll leave with a sharper sense of how to approach each prompt, connect your story to your goals, and position yourself as a must-admit candidate in this year’s Deferred MBA cycle.
PA Program Admissions Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Physician Assistant (PA) program admissions process, including an overview of prerequisites, the application timeline, and crafting a compelling personal statement.
How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays
Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. Join Indrani S., former Stanford Law School Admissions Officer, for this session focusing on topics such as different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, and the dreaded 'why' essays.
Product Marketing 101
Learn fundamentals of Product Marketing Career Path
Resume for Consulting - MBA 1Y Candidate
Resume for consulting applications from a 1Y MBA Candidate; includes four years of pre-MBA professional experience
