Leland+ Content Library

Video Essay Guidance

Unique to Kellogg, the video essay is your chance to show personality, presence, and energy. Learn what makes a great response and how to prepare naturally.

Building a Kellogg-Ready Resume

Transform your resume from a job summary into a leadership showcase that highlights collaboration, impact, and growth potential.

Resume Template

An editable template designed to help you showcase impact, leadership, and clarity across every bullet point.

Resume Example

A proven Kellogg-ready resume example.

Essay 2 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet

A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 2 with clarity and purpose.

Awards & Activities

A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.

Essay 1 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet

A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 1 with clarity and purpose.

Power Verbs for MBA Applications

A curated list of impactful action verbs to help you write stronger, results-driven essays and resumes that convey leadership, initiative, and impact.

Selecting and Guiding Recommenders

Learn how to choose the right recommender and equip them with stories that align with Kellogg’s leadership criteria.

Building a Strong Narrative

Learn a step-by-step framework for identifying your Kellogg “MBA Story”: your cohesive story across essays, resume, and interviews.

Core MBA Story Worksheet

A step-by-step worksheet that helps you articulate your core MBA story to connect your past experiences, goals, and values into a compelling narrative.

IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool

This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

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

Sample Outreach Messages

Sample emails and LinkedIn messages to help you confidently connect with Kellogg student and alumni for networking and insights.

Leveraging Events & Resources

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

Networking & Events Tracker

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

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7 - Asian Male - Consulting.

CBS MBA Admitted Sample Essays

CBS MBA Admitted Sample Essays. Lower GMAT - White Female - Luxury Background.

Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA

MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBA successful example essays. Asian Male - Consulting.