Leland+ Content Library

How to Brainstorm for the Personal Statement

Overcome writer's block and brainstorm your way to a powerful personal statement that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

Secondary Essays Decoded: Your Blueprint for Writing Success

Master the secondary application! This blueprint guides you through crafting compelling, strategic essays that showcase your unique story and get you into your top-choice programs.

Landing a Role as a Startup PM

Working at a startup is very different from a big tech company. Learn what it takes to land a PM role at a startup, from the unique recruiting process to day-to-day life.

GSB & HBS Admit: Letter of Recommendation Example

See a successful letter of recommendation that helped an applicant gain admission to Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School. Learn what makes a strong MBA recommendation!

OET Speaking Task: Master the Stroke Sample with This Guide

Get clear strategies to ace the OET speaking task focused on stroke patient scenarios.

Example Resume from a Stanford Law Student

A real resume from a student attending Stanford Law. See how she highlights her academic achievements and experience in a top law program.

SAT Reading/Writing: Data Interpretation

Learn how to analyze charts, tables, and graphs to ace SAT Reading & Writing data-driven questions.

SAT Reading/Writing: Main Purpose

Master strategies to quickly spot an author’s main purpose and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.

Improving User Onboarding: PM Case Interview Prep

Practice a product management case interview focused on improving user onboarding. Learn to identify pain points and propose effective solutions!

Top 10 Kellogg Facts Every Applicant Should Know

Learn the top 10 facts about Kellogg that applicants should be aware of during the application and interview process.

Networking & Events Tracker

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

Creating the Perfect MBA Resume

Slides from a presentation on Aug 5, 2025 on Leland

Rocking the Non-Profit Job Interview

An overview of how best to approach the non-profit job interview.

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.

Undergrad Consulting Resume

Undergrad Rising Senior Resume - Secured interviews at Bain, BCG, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Accenture

Residency Application Tracker Template

This spreadsheet document allows you to compile information on the residency programs to which you are applying so you can track your applications.

Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant

Learn how Coach Melanie E. went from Fashion to McKinsey as a successful non-traditional MBA applicant to M7 programs.

Kellogg’s Core Identity

Explore what “high impact, low ego” really means and how this principle shapes the school’s culture, from classrooms to recruiting.

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.