Leland+ Content Library

(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.

Darden MBA Application Guide

Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.

Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide

A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.

Strategies to Upskill in Your Career

Learn why upskilling matters and how you can build a plan to learn new skills in a way that works for you.

Thinking Fast & Slow: Mastering Critical Reasoning with a Stanford MBA

Approach critical reasoning questions with confidence after practicing these techniques from a GMAT/GRE expert.

Tips for Success as a Management Consultant

Learn how to manage the expectations, ambiguity, and tight timelines of management consulting roles like an expert.

How to Nail Your MBB Case Interview

Get insider tips to master case structure, analysis, and communication for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)

A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.

Chicago Booth Interview Guide

Get interview-ready with expert strategies, sample questions, and insights to shine in your Booth interview.

Succeeding in the First 90 Days of Your Job

Hit the ground running—build trust, show impact, and set the tone for long-term success.

Craft Your Career Transition Story

A video to help you articulate a compelling narrative around your career shift, connecting past experiences with future goals for resumes, interviews, and MBA essays.

Is Now the Right Time for a Transition?

A reflective guide to evaluating personal, professional, and market factors when considering a career pivot.

Maximizing Your Compensation at Top Firms

Learn how to negotiate offers, understand total comp, and unlock hidden perks at elite companies.

5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director

Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.

Zoom Fatigue Is Real: 10 Tips for Virtual Presentation Mastery

Emmy-winning coach Ann Keil Dux shares top strategies to stay energized, focused, and confident on camera.

Thriving in Consulting: Key Tips

Learn the most important strategies to succeed in the consulting industry.

Ace Your Interview!

A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.

Example of an Equipment Manufacturer Acquisition Case

See an example of an acquisition case for an equipment manufacturer. Learn how to evaluate the target company, identify potential synergies, and structure a clear recommendation.