Leland+ Content Library

Worksheet: Practice with APIs

This worksheet gives you hands-on practice working with APIs, helping you understand how to connect, request, and use data effectively in product management contexts.

Refinement: Design Critiques

Covers how product managers and designers review and provide feedback on designs to improve usability and align with product goals.

Creating an Elevator Pitch

This exercise will walk you through creating an elevator pitch, tagline, and about you statement for networking.

Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?

This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.

Why Notre Dame? Essay

This is a successful essay for a Notre Dame undergrad applicant's "Why Notre Dame?" essay.

Resume — Education Consulting: A Career in Guiding Students

A professional resume for an education consultant, highlighting experience at Kaplan Inc. and Intelligentsia.

Additional Info Essay 3: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown of a compelling additional information essay.

YodaPhone Case Study: How to Fix a Failing Digitization Project

Learn how to fix a project that's over budget and behind schedule. Analyze the YodaPhone case and determine where to cut scope.

Template: How to Score High on TOEFL Writing Task 1

Learn how to structure and write a perfect TOEFL Writing Task 1 response with this easy-to-follow template.

Vision Casting Worksheet for Healthcare Leaders

A comprehensive guide for healthcare leaders to define an organizational vision, identify gaps, and create actionable plans.

Medical School Funding Guide

Professional school costs can be daunting. Review options including federal loans, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs.

Stanford MBA Recommendation – Strategy Consultant

A compelling endorsement of the applicant's analytical rigor, leadership, and growth mindset—written by a colleague on a high-stakes strategy project.

Awards & Honors: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful awards and honors list, with tips for showcasing your achievements and making a strong impression on admissions committees.

Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career

Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.

The "Why?" Essay

A guide to mastering the "Why this school?" or "Why this major?" essay, with strategies for showcasing genuine interest, specific research, and a compelling connection between you and the institution.

AMA with Former AI Product at Amazon and RBC

Curious about what it takes to break into AI product management—or how to grow your career in the rapidly evolving world of AI? In this AMA session, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from Avinash M., a Leland coach and former AI Product Lead at the Royal Bank of Canada. ​Avinash will share his journey leading AI initiatives at scale, what companies are really looking for in AI PMs, and how you can build the skills and experiences that set you apart. He’ll also take your questions on everything from landing interviews to navigating technical conversations as a PM. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to pivot into AI, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s been at the forefront of the field.

Longer Essay: Harvard Examples Walkthrough

A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "longer essays" for Harvard, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.

Resume Example - Consulting, IB, and Impact Investing

See how one Harvard grad highlights their work experience from management consulting to leading a $X00M+ impact investing firm.

Defining a Good Mindset & Perspective

Learn how to cultivate a strong, positive mindset and perspective to tackle challenges and achieve your goals in both your career and personal life.

Extracurriculars: Best Practices

Learn the best practices for showcasing your extracurriculars on your application, with tips for formatting, context, and standing out from the crowd.