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Application Tracking Template
Use this tool to keep track of your applications throughout your job search process!
Strategic Networking & The Hidden Job Market
Do you want to have a choice in which job offer you respond to? If you are merely responding to job openings, you are wasting a lot of time. Would you rather spend 80% of your time getting more interviews or spend the same time “ticking off a box” by sending a large amount of applications to job openings? The answer is simple. If you identify the activities that yield the highest reward, you should pursue them.
Asking a Professor for a Law School Recommendation
A brief guide on how to ask a professor you haven't spoke to in a while for a letter of recommendation to law school.
Introduction to Financial Statement and DCF Modeling
This is the only model you need to build out a generic three statement financial model with a discounted cash flow (DCF) model.
Introduction to LBO Modeling - Full
This is the only model you need to build out a full LBO model.
Private Equity Full LBO Model Test
60-minute model test to prepare you for Private Equity interviews
Your Jobsearch Marketing Plan
Telling your job search where to go with your personal map
Resume Example: Goldman Sachs Offer
Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got a Goldman Sachs offer.
Stanford University Admit: Distinctive Contribution Example
Read a short essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.
Stanford University Admit: Short Response Examples
Read the short essay responses that got me into Stanford based on the 2024 prompts.
Stanford University Admit: Deferred Essay Examples
Read the deferred essay responses that got me into Stanford based on the 2024 prompts.
What US Recruiters Look for in Early-Career Product Managers
In this session, Leland coach Dessy K., who brings deep expertise from leadership in product roles at Amazon, Bukalapak, and TikTok, will guide you on what US recruiters are seeking in early-career product manager candidates. You’ll start with a clear primer on how the role of an early-career PM differs from seasoned PMs, and what makes newer professionals stand out during the hiring process. From there, Dessy will break down the top qualities that recruiters are watching for—traits like strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to execute with impact. We’ll dig into how to signal these in your resume and interviews, walk through examples of the strongest applicant profile, and share tailored advice on how to sharpen your story and shine—no matter where you're starting from.
Sequential Numbers Made Fast and Easy for the GMAT and GRE
Do you struggle with the quantitative part of the GMAT/GRE? Join the club! This workshop will teach you an easy way to tackle sequential numbers - and you'll knock down even the hardest questions in under a minute. This workshop will be hosted by Bruce H. - Wharton MBA and professional GMAT/GRE tutor. Bruce has helped over 300 students achieve their target test scores, and developed the rigorous GMAT/GRE curriculum at UCLA!
Stanford University Admit: Excited to Learn Essay Example
Read a short essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning.
Stanford University Admit: Letter to Rommate Example
Read a short essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better.
Stanford University Admit: Activities and Extracurriculars Example
See the activities and extracurriculars that got me into Stanford University.
Stanford University Admit: Common App Essay Example
Read the Common App essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
UVA Choice Essay: Community with Quirks
This is a successful essay for an undergrad UVA applicant's choice essay about the quirks the applicant will bring to the community.
Why Notre Dame? Essay
This is a successful essay for a Notre Dame undergrad applicant's "Why Notre Dame?" essay.
Networking Follow-Up Strategies
The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.
