Leland+ Content Library

School-Specific Interviews

HBS, Wharton TBD, MIT behavioral, Kellogg/team-based

Waitlist Strategy

Updates, new achievements, school engagement

Pre-Departure Preparation

Visa, housing, networking, CPT prep

AdCom Insider Tip #5

What Admitted Applicants All Have in Common

Master the Interview

Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

Competency Questions

Leadership, failure, teamwork, ethics

Mock Interview Practice

Real simulation exercises

Finish Strong

What Happens After You Submit?

Timeline & Project Management

Managing multiple schools

Letters of Recommendation

Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

AdCom Insider Tip #4

Position Yourself on LinkedIn Like a Future MBA, Not Just Your Current Job Title

Application Packaging

Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews

Essay Strategy

“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays

Adcom Insider Tip #3

How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)

Targeted School Essays

Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples

Behavioral Interview

STAR strategy + international context examples

Build a Cohesive Narrative

Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths