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MIT Sloan MBA Résumé Requirements

MIT Sloan has specific résumé requirements that MBA applicants must adhere to. This guide outlines those requirements.

Private Equity Interviews: The Deal Walkthrough

The deal walkthrough is often the most grueling part of the private equity interview process, serving as the ultimate test of a candidate’s investment logic and technical command. In this session, Derek O. leverages his experience at Audax Private Equity and Vista Equity Partners to deconstruct how to successfully pitch a deal from an institutional perspective. Attendees will learn how to articulate a compelling investment thesis, navigate rigorous technical questioning, and defend assumptions under pressure—essential skills for standing out in elite recruiting cycles. This workshop is designed for ambitious professionals looking to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and the high-stakes delivery required to secure an offer.

Quant Comparison Sample Questions

Set a timer for 8 minutes and attempt these 5 GRE level quant comparison questions. This will be roughly the same amount of time per question you will have on the real GRE. For each question determine if one quantity is greater, if they are the same, or if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given. Explanations are on the next page.

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

Home for Ambition #6 — Weekly Live Show [4/22/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, for people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity keep changing. Each episode tackles a handful of timely, high-signal topics across AI, careers, education, and the future of work. We expect thoughtful debate, unique perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. It is not a typical interview show or a generic news recap. It is a live roundtable built to help ambitious people make sense of what is changing, understand what matters, and leave with a sharper point of view on how to navigate what comes next.

Your Complete Law School Application Roadmap: From LSAT to Deposit

Applying to law school is a long, multi-step process, and success depends on having a clear plan from the very beginning. This session walks through the full roadmap, from LSAT strategy and timing to building a strong school list, crafting standout essays, securing recommendations, navigating interviews, managing waitlists, and making final deposit decisions. You’ll learn how each piece fits together, how to avoid costly missteps, and how to stay organized and confident throughout the cycle.

SAT Reading/Writing: Vocab in Context

Learn how to determine word meanings from context and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.

n8n for complete beginners | Create your first AI Agent

Are you ready to dive into the world of AI automation and create your first AI agent? Join me, for an exciting session tailored for complete beginners using n8n. We'll explore AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and the integration of AI tools to automate workflows seamlessly. With my extensive experience as an AI Automation Expert and AI Research and Development Specialist, I've guided over 100 individuals in leveraging AI for enhanced productivity. Whether you're looking to optimize your processes or simply curious about AI, this session will provide you with the foundational skills to get started.

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.

Promotion Readiness Scorecard

Score yourself across the five dimensions that actually drive promotion decisions -- Performance, Visibility, Leadership Presence, Sponsorship, and Business Impact. Identify your biggest gap and walk away with a prioritized 90-day action plan.

How To Have the Promotion Conversation

Most promotion conversations fail not because the person wasn't ready -- but because they handled it wrong. This guide covers when to have the conversation, what to say, how to handle pushback, and what to do after. Includes sample language and a follow up email template.

How to Find Your Purpose in Life | Free Guide

Most people don't lack purpose. They lack clarity. If you've ever felt like you're good at your job but not fulfilled by it — like you're busy but not building toward anything that actually matters to you — this free workbook was made for you. In three simple exercises, you'll uncover what you're naturally built for. What's inside: • An exercise to map your natural gifts, your flow states, and how you can help others to find where your purpose lives • An exercise to get honest outside perspective from the people who know you best (they already see what you can't) • An exercise to discover why your hardest experiences might be your greatest asset Completing this guide takes about 30 minutes. It's completely free. And it might be the most useful thing you do this week. Download it now — no purchase required, no catch.

How to Build a High-Performing Team From Scratch

High-performing teams are built deliberately, not accidentally. This guide covers the five foundations every high-performing team requires — Clarity, Standards, Trust, Accountability, and Growth — plus how to set the right conditions in your first 60 days, how to manage different performers differently, and the warning signs that a strong team is starting to slip.

The Structured 1:1 Template for Managers

The 1:1 is the most underused tool in a manager’s kit. This template gives you a repeatable 30-minute structure that keeps 1:1s developmental rather than operational — including a five-section weekly framework, a monthly deep-dive question bank, and the five most common 1:1 mistakes and how to fix them. Designed to be shared with your direct report before each meeting.

How to Have a Difficult Performance Conversation

Most managers know when a performance problem exists months before they address it. This guide gives you a structured approach to the conversation you’ve been avoiding: how to prepare, a five-part conversation framework, what to say at each stage, how to handle resistance, and what to do in the 24 hours after — including when to involve HR.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

M7 MBA Interview Bank: 150+ Questions by School (2024–25)

A comprehensive reference guide to documented M7 MBA interview questions — organized by school. Covers all seven programs (HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan, and Columbia) with school-specific format breakdowns, 150+ questions categorized by theme, insider tips on what each school’s interviewers are actually evaluating, and a universal question bank that applies across all programs. Questions compiled from self-reported applicant accounts across the 2024 and 2025 admissions cycles.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

Geometry Sample Questions

Set a timer for 8 minutes and attempt these 5 GRE level geometry questions. This will be roughly the same amount of time per question you will have on the real GRE. Explanations are on the second page.

New People Manager: First 90-Day Checklist

A phase-by-phase checklist for your first 90 days as a people manager: diagnose before you prescribe, provide clarity on direction, then raise the bar on performance, Includes the five most common new manager traps and a clear definition of what good looks like at 90 days.

Deep Dive into Dental School Personal Statements

Your dental school personal statement can be the difference between an interview and a rejection—it’s where admissions committees assess your motivation, maturity, and fit for the profession. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a compelling narrative, highlight meaningful clinical and service experiences, and avoid the common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Whether you’re drafting your first version or refining a final draft, you’ll leave with a clear framework to communicate your story with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.