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Military-to-MBA Panel
Thinking about transitioning from the military to business school? Join us for the Military-to-MBA Panel, where both MBA experts and veterans who have successfully made the leap will share their journeys, advice, and lessons learned. You’ll hear how they navigated the admissions process, translated their military experience into strong applications, and chose the right programs for their goals. This session is a great opportunity to get tactical tips on everything from selecting schools and writing your essays to building your MBA network as a veteran. Come with questions—our panelists are here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence. Meet our panelists: Matt K. - Nuclear Submarine Officer for U.S. Navy, MIT MBA Angela C. - Expert MBA Coach, 8,545 Minutes Spent Coaching Austin W. - Aviation Officer for U.S. Army, Stanford GSB MBA
McKinsey BA Resume
Resume example that got a job with McKinsey as a BA.
Before You Apply: 5 College Admissions Myths Busted!
Join Will F. (former admissions officer at Penn Engineering and Fox School of Business, Senior Counselor at InGenius Prep) and Annabella G. (college admissions expert with 20 years guiding students to the right schools) as they host a webinar dispelling the biggest myths about the college admissions process. They'll cut through the hype and the chatter from talking heads, podcasts and your neighbor's uncle's best friend, and tell you why what you've heard on TikTok or read on Facebook isn't going to be the "secret" to getting into a top school. They'll also take part in an AMA, answering your toughest questions with honest answers about a complex process - making sense of college admissions.
Myths and Tips About Chief of Staff Roles
What’s a Chief of Staff and why are these roles so popular now? The CoS role isn’t just for government anymore. These days, the important roles are everywhere. Join us to learn the real info about these roles from former 8x Chief of Staff Cherizza L. Cherizza’s been a CoS at Google, Stitch Fix, Intel, on campaigns and in non profits. She’s been in the room and she’s sharing the goods!
Stanford GSB Impact Essays | Set of 3 | Healthcare
Wondering what to put for Stanford's "optional" short answer questions? Check out three 1200-character responses from a recent GSB admit
McKinsey Associate Resume (former Military)
Resume example from a McKinsey Associate (offers from BCG and Deloitte) who went to the US Air Force Academy and Yale SOM and worked in the military.
Master GRE Vocabulary with Synonym Groups (Part 2)
Learn how to study for the GRE by grouping words with similar meanings. This graphic provides a list of synonym groups to help you ace the verbal section.
GRE Week (September 2-4) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE GRE Week (September 2-4, 2025)! You’re invited to the ultimate GRE prep week, designed to help you surpass your target test scores. During this Kickoff top coaches Bruce H., Matt R., and Audra Z. will answer questions about best tips and strategies to ace the GRE. This week will feature online sessions hosted by top Leland tutors, instructors, and coaches who will give you extremely tactical insight for each section of the exam. Join them as they cover the GRE outline, recent updates to the exam, general study tips, online vs. in-person testing, common mistakes, and more.
McKinsey BA Resume: European Applicant for US Role
Real resume example from a McKinsey BA who grew up in Italy, went to UCLA, and worked at McKinsey in the US.
Google APMM Resume Example (Marketing Program) Recent Grad
Resume example from a Google APMM who applied as an experienced hire APMM (~7 months of work experience) in the US
Kellogg Essay Example
Example of both Kellogg main essays
Cracking the Private Equity Associate Interview: Inside Tips from the Other Side of the Table
In this free session, Derek O., incoming Private Equity Investor at Vista Equity Partners (Ex-Audax PE, Ex-Goldman IB) and current MBA Candidate, will break down the skills and strategies needed to stand out in the Associate interview process. Drawing on experience across investment banking, middle-market buyouts, and large-cap software investing, Derek will share both the obvious and less obvious elements that top firms are screening for. We’ll aim to cover (i) the major “buckets” of PE interview evaluation, (ii) common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and (iii) real interview questions from real interview processes. This session will be tailored to the Private Equity Associate role; however, we welcome anyone interested in PE interviews to join (Summer Analyst, Analyst, MBA Associate, etc.).
Hot Wheels Beginner: A Practice Case Interview
Crack the Hot Wheels case interview. This beginner-level, candidate-led case challenges you on market and profitability analysis for a Korean car client.
Behavioral Interviews for UX Designers
Master the STAR method and ace your UX design interviews. Learn to tell compelling stories that showcase your skills and land the job.
Making the Most of Alumni Networks
Tap into alumni communities for mentorship, referrals, and real-world insights that boost your career.
Day in the Life of a Product Designer
Take a peek into the daily routine of a Product Designer. See how they balance meetings, design work, and cross-functional collaboration.
Heuristic Evaluation
Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.
Navigating M7 MBA Admissions with Average GPA and Test Scores
Learn what you can to stand out in M7 MBA admissions, even with average GPA and test scores.
Design Affordances
Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.
Writing a Holistic Set of HBS Essays
Your first-draft essays for Harvard Business School probably aren't what you think they are. Listen to two of Leland's top coaches help you see why, and more importantly, know how you can elevate them to a point where you can "go to school in the Boston area".
