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Back-to-School IB Networking
Kick off the recruiting season with Max A. (Former Senior Associate @ Vector Capital Management) in this interactive networking-focused session for students interested in private equity and investment banking. Whether you're preparing for fall interviews or just getting started in the process, this workshop will help you build key relationships, ask the right questions, and make a strong impression. Max will share tactical tips on how to connect with professionals and stand out in coffee chats and info sessions—just in time for the start of the school year.
Columbia Business School Mock Interview Guide
Mock Interview Guide with Questions and Suggestions
BYU College Panel: Writing Standout BYU Application Essays
In this panel, experienced admissions coaches Afton K., Christian H. (prior BYU admissions committee member), and Anna G. will share insider guidance on how to stand out as a strong applicant to BYU. From building a balanced application and writing compelling essays to highlighting your extracurriculars and values, you’ll learn what it takes to present your story in a way that resonates with BYU’s admissions committee. You’ll also hear strategies for avoiding common mistakes, strengthening your overall profile, and approaching the process with confidence. Whether you’re just starting your application or putting the final touches on your materials, this session will give you actionable insights to maximize your chances of admission.
Breaking Into Business Operations and Strategy
Strategy and BizOps roles have become some of the most sought-after positions for those looking to drive high-impact decisions across startups, tech companies, and Fortune 500s. But what does it take to land one of these roles—and thrive once you're in? In this panel, professionals currently working in Strategy and BizOps will share how they broke in, what the day-to-day actually looks like, and how to stand out during the recruiting process. Whether you’re coming from consulting, finance, or a totally different background, this session will give you the clarity, insight, and practical advice to pursue a career in this fast-growing space.
Winning Resume/CV Bank Template
Whether you're applying to a professional position or an academic program, use this template to organize your experiences in one cohesive document.
Career Move Criteria Template
This template helps you define and prioritize the key criteria for your next career move, giving you clarity on what matters most and a framework for evaluating opportunities.
The 2025 Video Interview Guide Yale & Kellogg
This comprehensive guide covers the essentials for your video interview components for Yale School of Management (SOM) and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. It includes format, timing, evaluation criteria, common questions, and expert strategies for preparation and delivery.
Creating a Defensible Moat
This resource explains how to identify and build a defensible moat for your product, helping you create sustainable competitive advantages that protect long-term success.
Worksheet: Practice with APIs
This worksheet gives you hands-on practice working with APIs, helping you understand how to connect, request, and use data effectively in product management contexts.
Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?
This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.
Tightening the Screws: How to Optimize Strategies to Shave Seconds on Quant Problems
Join this session as Marie B., expert GMAT/GRE coach with 20+ years of experience, teaches how to better use classic problem solving strategies such as Back-Solving, Picking Numbers, and Elimination to solve problems more efficiently and elegantly.
Beyond the GRE: Building a Winning Grad School Application
In this session, Leland coach Loubna B. will walk you through how to build a compelling graduate school application that goes far beyond just test scores. Drawing on her experience mentoring students into competitive master’s and PhD programs, she’ll share what admissions committees really want to see in your essays, recommendations, and overall narrative. You’ll gain actionable strategies for highlighting your unique strengths, showcasing research or professional experience, and weaving your story into a cohesive, stand-out application. Whether you’re early in the process or putting on the finishing touches, this workshop will equip you with the tools to craft an application that sets you apart.
Other Careers in Finance - Venture Capital, Equity Research, Capital Markets & Trading
Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond investment banking in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from Fiona T.(Capital Markets and Trading), Greg H. (Equity Analyst), and Nicoletta N. (Search Fund) as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills that firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem.
Top 5 Tips to Get Into IB
Are you looking to break into investment banking as your next career move? Join Alejandro A., a seasoned investment banking and private equity professional, for an exclusive session where he will share essential strategies to help you stand out in the highly competitive recruiting process. With over 10 years of experience, Alejandro has worked at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs, where he served as an Investment Banking Associate, and at Fanatics, as Director of M&A. He also co-founded Harbor Street Capital, a private equity fund, and has mentored over 200 students who have gone on to secure positions at top firms such as Goldman Sachs, Evercore, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley. In this event, Alejandro will provide insider insights into how to successfully navigate the investment banking recruitment process and stand out as a top candidate.
Advanced IB Technicals
Are you ready to tackle the toughest technical questions in investment banking and private equity interviews? Join expert Leland coach, Max A., for an Advanced IB Technicals session. Whether you're a student, in the industry, or just trying to sharpen your technicals, come ready to discuss LBOs, NOLs, bond yields, and more. With over five years of experience mentoring 250+ aspiring finance professionals, Max has honed a deep understanding of what top banks and PE firms are looking for. His background includes roles at elite firms like Lazard, Qatalyst Partners, and Vector Capital Management, and he's currently pursuing an MBA at Stanford GSB and an MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. In this session, you'll dive into technical interview prep, mergers and acquisitions, and essential skill-building to ensure you're ready for anything. Whether you've stumbled on a technical question before or just want to sharpen your edge, this event is for you.
Investment Banking Week (September 8-11) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's Investment Banking Week (September 8–11) Kickoff! Come hear from top IB experts Katharine J, Jonathan H, and Isha A. who have helped candidates break into leading Wall Street firms and excel in their roles.
Navigating International IB Recruiting: US & Beyond
Breaking into Investment Banking as an international MBA isn’t just about technical prep—it’s about strategy. Visa hurdles, shifting timelines, and uncertainty in the US market often force candidates to explore global options. This session is designed for international MBAs who want a structured roadmap to maximize their odds in the US—and build a contingency plan across London, Paris, Zurich, Singapore, and other major hubs. Drawing from firsthand experience and lessons from clients who’ve successfully made the jump, join Yudhajit D. as he covers what works, what doesn’t, and how to de-risk your recruiting journey.
How to Get Into Dental School Panel
Applying to dental school can feel daunting, but the right strategy makes all the difference. In this panel, you’ll hear from Ellen W (Admissions at Columbia), Rachael K (Admissions at Iowa) and Zach W (UCLA and UCONN) who will share practical advice on how to stand out in the application process. We’ll cover everything from building a competitive academic and extracurricular profile, to crafting compelling personal statements, preparing for the DAT, and securing strong letters of recommendation. Panelists will also discuss common pitfalls to avoid and share their insider tips for navigating interviews with confidence. Whether you’re just starting to explore dentistry or are deep in the application process, this session will give you the clarity and tools to succeed.
5 Tips to Get into Bain
Come hear from a Bain & Company interviewer (and HBS alum) on his 5 tips to land a job in management consulting! Meet your host, Spencer A.! Over his 6+ year long career at Bain & Company, as an Interviewer and Senior Manager, Spencer has coached over a hundred people on how to navigate the management consulting interview process. He has interviewed for the Texas and Colorado offices and has helped dozens of people (both undergrad and MBA) in their process to get into MBB.
Top Leland Coach Reviews MBA Coaching Process with New Oxford Admit
In this session, Leland coach Ben L. sits down with his former client, Greg R., to unpack how Greg built a standout MBA application and navigated the admissions process with confidence. You’ll hear firsthand what worked, what didn’t, and how strategic coaching helped transform his story into an acceptance at a top program. Through their conversation, you’ll gain actionable insights on crafting a compelling narrative, approaching essays and interviews, and avoiding the common mistakes that trip up even the strongest candidates. Whether you’re just starting your MBA journey or putting finishing touches on your applications, this event will give you the tools and inspiration to nail the process yourself.
