Leland+ Content Library

Stop blasting copy-paste emails

Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.

How to Write a Case Report - Instructions Guide

This PDF document provides the instructions for how to write a medical case report.

Master List of Investment Banks for Networking

This resource provides a curated list of investment banks that candidates can target for networking outreach. It is designed to support systematic networking efforts and help prioritize firms during recruiting.

AMA: What Every Buyer Should Know About Financial Due Diligence & QofE

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of financial due diligence? In this AMA-style session, you’ll hear questions answered by an experienced deal professional and Leland coach Patrick M. anything about the process—from understanding Quality of Earnings reports to spotting red flags before you buy. ​This open conversation is designed for aspiring acquirers, search fund entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the M&A process.

Follow-up to maintain networking relationships

Stay in touch without being pushy. Learn how to thank people genuinely and turn one-time contacts into long-term mentors.

Intro to Sustainability and Career Management

Shift your mindset from short-term survival to building a consulting career that's both high-impact and personally sustainable for years to come.

Verbal Case Studies: Structure & Strategy

How to structure your thinking under pressure - what questions to ask, what assumptions to make, and how to adapt frameworks.

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Female candidate with government/defense background.

Your Path from Law School to Big Law

Breaking into Big Law takes more than strong grades—it requires strategy, timing, and a clear understanding of how the recruiting process really works. In this workshop, Teddy U.—a legal professional who has worked across multiple major markets and top Big Law firms—will share insider insights on how to navigate recruiting and land your ideal position. ​Drawing on his experience successfully recruiting in four metro markets, Teddy will walk you through how to identify the right firms for you, prepare for interviews, and manage the often-overwhelming on-campus and market recruiting processes. Whether your goal is to secure your first Big Law offer or make a strategic lateral move, this session will give you actionable guidance to chart your path with clarity and confidence.

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.

Leveraging Events & Resources

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

Staying Organized During PhD Applications

​Staying organized can make all the difference during the demanding PhD application process. In this session, Jennifer D.—a first-generation college student who went on to earn a JD/PhD in History at Stanford University and was selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar—will share proven systems and strategies for managing deadlines, recommendation letters, research statements, and more. ​You’ll learn how to structure your application workflow, track submissions efficiently, and reduce stress while keeping your materials polished and cohesive. ​Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, this session will help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and control.

Successful Admits Panel

Curious what it really takes to get into a top deferred MBA program? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from successful admits who used Leland to gain acceptance to programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Booth, and more. They’ll share their candid experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and how they leveraged coaching, strategy, and storytelling to stand out in an ultra-competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting to explore deferred programs or gearing up to apply this cycle, this session will give you actionable insights, real-world advice, and inspiration from students who’ve been exactly where you are now.

Kellogg Essay 1 Example

Kellogg Essay 1 example of an female consultant accepted into the class of 2027.

Booth Essay 2 Example

Booth Essay 2 example of an female consultant accepted into the class of 2027.

Networking & Events Tracker

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

Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities Examples

This deck explains the core concepts of integers, quadratic equations, coordinate geometry, inequalities, number lines, and absolute values as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes practice problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities for the GMAT and GRE".

The Funnel Framework: A Tool for Any Technical Question

Use this simple but powerful 3-step thinking structure to break down any investment or business analysis question (e.g., "Would you invest in XYZ?", “How would you evaluate a company?”).

Deferred MBA Admit: Kellogg Essay Examples

Check out these essays from a successful Leland customer who was admitted to the deferred MBA program at Kellogg.