Leland+ Content Library

Get Started on Your Deferred MBA Panel: Actionable Tips from Experts

Kick off your Deferred MBA journey with a panel of top Leland coaches who have helped countless applicants earn admits to programs like HBS 2+2, GSB Deferred, and Wharton Advance Access. They’ll break down what you should be doing right now—from crafting your narrative to securing impactful recommenders—to stay competitive ahead of this year’s deadlines. You’ll leave with clear, actionable next steps to start your application strong.

Behavioral Interviews & How to Tell Your Story

Landing an investment banking offer starts long before the technical questions—your behavioral responses and personal story often determine whether you even move forward. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative that highlights your motivations, showcases your strengths, and aligns with what banks actually look for in candidates. We’ll break down common behavioral questions, effective frameworks, and the biggest pitfalls that sink interviews, plus how to tailor your story whether you’re coming from finance, consulting, engineering, or a non-traditional background. You’ll leave with clear strategies, practice prompts, and a structured approach you can use to walk into interviews with confidence and tell a story that sticks.

PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro

Networking is one of the most underrated skills in product management—and often the difference between landing interviews and getting stuck in the application void. In this session, you’ll learn how to build meaningful relationships with product leaders, run effective coffee chats, and turn casual conversations into real opportunities. Your guide, Robert E., a former Head of Product at Home Depot who has built and led high-performing PM teams, will share insider strategies from the perspective of someone who has been on the hiring side. He’ll break down what works, what comes across as transactional, and how candidates can authentically stand out in a crowded market. You'll walk away with tactical scripts, outreach strategies, and a repeatable playbook for networking with confidence and purpose—whether you’re breaking into product, pivoting roles, or leveling up your career.

CV Guide for Graduate School Admissions

How do graduate admissions committees view CVs? What's most important to include? What type of format should I use? Your answers are in this guide!

Your Path to PE: Non-IB Strategies, Skills, and Opportunities – AMA

Breaking into private equity without an investment banking background is challenging—but far from impossible. In this AMA-style session, expert Leland coach and former consultant turned PE Connor P. will answer your questions about the alternative paths into PE, the skills that matter most, and how to position a non-IB background competitively.

Intro to Logical Reasoning: Breaking Down the Task and the Stimulus

Are you new to studying for the LSAT? Or has a commercial test prep course left you confused with their complicated jargon and unintuitive hacks? This is the first presentation in a series that will break down logical reasoning in a simple, practical way. Many LSAT prep approaches were crafted by people who performed really well on the LSAT but may not have ever practiced law, or possibly never even went to law school. What those courses miss are the every day applications of LSAT skills to real-world law school scenarios and legal practice. I am a graduate of Georgetown Law who scored in the 97th percentile on the LSAT with several years' experience practicing at one of the most prominent law firms in the country, as well as a mid-sized boutique. My work in legal research, case strategy, briefing, discovery, and client relationships have informed my perspective on the LSAT. I know the LSAT is not just a test to be hacked, but rather a sensible evaluation of the skills required to succeed in law school and legal practice. My innovative curriculum has helped hundreds of students in my classes at Indiana University and Portland State University, as well as the private tutoring students I have been working with over the past 13+ years. In this session of the series, we will cover the following topics: - Why logical reasoning? - What is the "task"? - What is the "stimulus"? - How to approach logical reasoning questions - The types of logical reasoning questions, and - Beneficial study resources and strategies

School Agnostic Recommender Guide

Non-program specific recommender guide with templates.

Product Manager Resume Example

Master's in Info Systems Student - Secured a Capital One Product Management Full-Time Offer

GRE Quant Cheat Sheet: Most Used Formulas

This is a one page sheet with the most commonly used GRE Quant formulas and concepts for you to memorize.

Build Your First Custom GPT (No Code Required)

Imagine having an AI assistant that already knows your workflow, your writing style, and how you like things done. That’s what Custom GPTs can do: write content, answer client questions, summarize reports, train new team members, and organize project plans. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build one from scratch (no coding required). We’ll walk step-by-step through defining your GPT’s purpose, adding your own examples or instructions, and refining how it responds—so by the end, you’ll have a personalized AI assistant that works the way you do. (Note: You’ll need ChatGPT Plus to create a GPT, but anyone with the free version can attend, follow along, and learn the process.) Outcomes: You’ll walk away with your first working Custom GPT, a clear understanding of how to teach AI your preferences, and ideas for expanding your assistant’s capabilities for different roles or teams. Learning Objectives: *Understand what Custom GPTs are and how they extend AI beyond one-time chats *Learn the step-by-step setup process (no coding required) *Build and test your first GPT for your own use case or workflow

NYU Stern Interview Question Bank

List of questions applicable to Stern Interview to help a candidate prepare for an interview.

UVA (Darden) Interview Question Bank

Interview questions tailored to applicants interviewing for UVA Darden

Michigan (Ross) MBA Interview Question Bank

Question bank tailored to Michigan (Ross) MBA interviews

Top-Ranked Free Master’s in … Belgium and the Netherlands

Think KU Leuven, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, and TU Delft. These top-ranked institutions represent just the tip of what the Low Countries offer: world-class master's degrees with tuition from zero to a few thousand Euros annually, far below North American alternatives. Behind these prestigious names are remarkable opportunities to pursue advanced degrees delivering exceptional return on investment while building careers in Europe's most internationally connected economies. Belgium and the Netherlands host dozens of top-ranked institutions offering over 200 English-taught master's programs spanning business, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Post-study work permits allow one to three years for job searching, with straightforward paths to permanent residence for skilled graduates. What if this high-quality, budget-friendly pathway to European career success is exactly your calling?

Ace MBA Interviews & Essays: Strategies for Why an MBA/Now/This School

Are you struggling to clearly answer “Why an MBA?”, “Why now?”, and “Why this school?” in both interviews and written applications? These three questions are the backbone of every strong MBA candidacy. In this focused 60-minute session, you’ll learn exactly how to approach them with clarity, specificity, and confidence. We’ll break down what admissions committees are really looking for, why these questions matter, and the most common mistakes applicants make. You’ll see detailed examples drawn directly from successful applicant materials, along with in-depth analysis of what makes each example strong or weak. We’ll cover how to link your background, needs, and goals to the right program features, how to avoid generic phrasing, and how to bring authenticity and structure into your responses. Throughout the session, I’ll highlight specific dos and don’ts and walk you through the progression from vague answers to compelling, school-ready responses. You’ll also see how your approach should differ between essays and interviews so your answers feel natural and appropriate in each format. We will close with a Q&A where you can ask about these three questions, your approach, or anything that wasn’t fully clear in the presentation. By the end, you’ll have a sharper understanding of what makes a strong response, how to integrate school-specific research, and how to communicate your story in a way that resonates in both interviews and written applications.

Demystifying IB Technical Interviews

Join top Leland investment banking coaches for a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of what IB technical interviews really test—and how to prepare for them effectively. They’ll walk through the core concepts, frameworks, and problem-solving approaches that top firms expect candidates to master, plus the mistakes that quietly kill otherwise strong interviews. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of technical expectations and a practical roadmap to boost your readiness and confidence.

Pathways to Successful Consulting Recruiting

​Join us for a consulting recruiting workshop led by Leland coach Ian G, an ex-BCG + Stern Alum who aced all 8 of his strategy consulting interviews and has now gone on to help 500+ candidates land their dream consulting job. In this session, Ian will lay out the entire preparation pathway for how you can set yourself up for success when applying to consulting firms.

Deferred MBA M7 Series: Booth

Learn what it takes to stand out in Chicago Booth’s highly selective Deferred MBA program. In this session, expert Leland coach and Admissions Fellow at Booth Tim F. will share insights on what Booth values most, from intellectual curiosity to leadership potential. You’ll walk away with clear strategies for crafting a strong application and telling your story with authenticity and impact.

Deciding Where to Apply to Law School

Choosing where to apply to law school is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make—and Leland coach Machmud M. is here to help you approach it strategically. In this session, he’ll break down the factors that actually influence your career trajectory, from employment outcomes and geographic placement to culture, curricular strengths, and long-term fit. You’ll learn how to separate signal from noise, evaluate programs through the lens of your personal goals, and build a school list that maximizes both opportunity and alignment. If you want to make confident, well-informed application decisions, this workshop is a must-attend.

Your Team Is Already Using AI, Here's How To Make It Safe to Scale

AI adoption is happening inside your organization—whether you’ve formally planned for it or not. The real question is: how do you guide that usage in a way that’s safe, strategic, and scalable? In this workshop, Julie S.—a corporate AI training and enablement coach who has helped mid market companies, PE/VC firms, and executives build practical and sustainable AI integration strategies—will walk you through how to create guardrails that enable your teams to use AI responsibly With a background supporting individuals and leaders through complex pivots, identity shifts, and rapid technological change, Julie will share practical steps for evaluating risk, training your team, setting expectations, and building a thoughtful AI strategy from the ground up. Whether your organization is just experimenting with AI tools or experiencing rapid adoption, you’ll leave with actionable frameworks to make AI usage safe, effective, and aligned with your values.