Leland+ Content Library

Applying to MBA Programs with a Nontraditional Background

A guide to crafting a compelling MBA application that highlights your unique strengths as a nontraditional candidate.

HBS Essay Example: Engineering Innovation & Impact

See how this deferred HBS admit, an engineer and innovator, navigated uncertainty and championed LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Kellogg Values Essay Example - Discovering Values and Purposeful Work

Explore this essay answering: "Values are what guide you in your life and work. What values are important to you and how have they influenced you?" See how this applicant's journey discovering their personal values shaped their goals.

Kellogg Leadership Essay Example - Brave Leaders Create Value

This essay responds to a Kellogg MBA application prompt: "Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn?"

Planning Your MBA Application

Evaluate deadlines and application components to ensure you give yourself time to create a great application!

Activities & Interests: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t let small errors hurt your app—fix these frequent slip-ups in the activities section.

Hot Dog Stand Case Interview Practice

Tackle a practical case—optimize location, pricing, and operations to craft a winning hot dog stand strategy.

Case Math: Mastering Multiplication Examples

Learn key multiplication tricks and shortcuts for case interviews. We'll walk through real examples and show you how to solve complex problems quickly.

Tips and Tricks for Investment Banking Interviews

A former Goldman Sachs associate shares how to prepare for key behavioral and technical questions, from conflict resolution to to valuation approaches.

Tips for Your Consulting Resume

Learn how to craft a consulting resume that gets past the screeners and lands you an interview. We'll break down what recruiters are looking for.

Personal Statement Template

A comprehensive, template for writing a compelling personal statement, with a focus on structure, storytelling, and impactful conclusions.

Master Your Personal Statement Outline

Use this comprehensive outline to structure your personal statement, highlight your strengths, and clearly articulate your academic and career aspirations.

HBS Post-Interview Reflection Examples

Learn how to write a powerful HBS post-interview reflection. See examples of how to convey new insights and reinforce your candidacy.

HBS Joint Degree Example Essay – MPP/MBA for Gender Equity and Global Impact

An essay detailing how a dual MBA/MPP will equip the applicant to scale gender-focused interventions, combining business acumen with public sector insight to drive systemic change.

Behavioral Interview Intro

Learn the purpose of behavioral interviews, how to prepare for them, and the most common types of questions you'll face.

Profitability

A guide to approaching profitability cases in consulting interviews. Learn how to analyze profit drivers, diagnose revenue and cost issues, and identify areas for improvement.

50 PE Behavioral Interview Questions: Ace Your Fit

Prepare for private equity interviews with 50 common behavioral questions. Master your responses and impress hiring managers!