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HBS Post-Interview Reflection Letter | 2027 Admit Example

Attached is an example of somebody I worked with who got in last cycle and I think did a great job with their HBS interview reflection letter. My core guidance: - Right after your interview, take a few minutes and write everything down. It's going to be helpful for later so that you don't have to rely exclusively on your memory. Then take an hour or two, decompress and get writing. - Short and sweet — grateful-professional is your tone - Directly reference your convo. Nothing generic whatsoever. If it sounds impersonal, delete it. - Don't brag or flex, but do mention a highlight/detail/nuance or two you would've gotten to with 5 more minutes of time. - About two-thirds of a page is right length-wise.  - Make sure if they don't offer, that you get your interviewer's names anyway. That's important. They probably will but just in case. You'll feel silly writing a letter to someone whose name you don't know.

How to Get into a Top 10 Medical School

Are you aspiring to secure a spot in a top 10 medical school? This event is your chance to gain insider tips and strategies to make your application shine. Join me as we discuss crafting a standout application that captures the attention of admissions committees. As a current M.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and a Yale graduate, I bring a wealth of experience in research, healthcare consulting, and entrepreneurship. I have a passion for helping students from diverse backgrounds including non-traditional and international students. I am eager to guide you through the intricacies of the activities section and personal statement, school selection, secondary essays, and overall application strategy.

Don't Use an LSAT Wrong Answer Journal. Do This Instead. [5/27/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know exactly how to identify why you're missing LSAT questions and what to do about it in your next study session. Instead of logging wrong answers in a journal that tells you what went wrong, you'll learn how to track the reasoning errors that actually repeat across question types, and how to build a correction habit that sticks. This session will also cover how to distinguish a knowledge gap from an execution error, because the fix for each is completely different. Attending live means you can describe your current study setup and get a direct response about whether your approach is working or working against you. The coach works with LSAT students at every score level and brings a clear sense of the patterns that separate candidates who plateau from those who break through.

The Written Case Interview Playbook

Realistic BCG-style written cases with model answers, frameworks, and executive-level synthesis examples to sharpen your edge fast. This document is part 8 of a broader 9-part consulting interview resource kit. Please visit my page for additional resources.

Sample Columbia Business School Essays

Stuck staring at the Columbia essay prompts? See exactly how admitted applicants pulled it off. This collection includes more than twenty complete essay sets covering every recent CBS question. Read across industries, geographies, and career stages to find approaches that resonate with your own story.

Beyond the Deal: How Private Equity Actually Creates Value [5/27/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will understand how PE firms actually measure and drive value creation after an acquisition, not just how they talk about it in interviews. We will cover the operational levers that matter most in a typical hold period, how value creation plans get built and stress-tested, and what separates firms that consistently hit their return targets from those that struggle. Attending live means you can bring your specific questions, whether you are trying to understand a firm's portfolio strategy or preparing to discuss value creation in an interview, and get a direct answer grounded in how these situations actually play out. The coach works inside this world regularly, and this session is a chance to hear how a practitioner frames problems that most candidates only encounter in case studies.

Inside the Mind of an MBA Admissions Committee [6/1/2026] (Recording)

What actually happens when your application is reviewed? This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees evaluate candidates, compare profiles, and make difficult decisions among highly qualified applicants. Attendees will gain insight into what drives admissions decisions beyond surface-level credentials and learn how to frame their candidacy in a way that resonates with the evaluators behind the process.

Get Glowing Letters of Recommendation: Selecting and Preparing Your Recommenders [6/2/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join for the chance to win a free coaching session! After this session, you'll know how to identify the right recommenders for your MBA applications and how to brief them so their letters reflect the qualities adcoms actually look for. We'll cover how to choose recommenders who can speak to leadership and growth, what context and talking points to give them, and how to handle situations where your best option is an imperfect one. Attending live means you can ask about your specific recommender situation and hear how the coach thinks through cases that don't fit the standard advice. The coach works with MBA applicants on this every cycle and brings a clear sense of what separates letters that land from letters that get skimmed.

The Full Stack AI Workflow: Leveraging AI from Product Discovery to Delivery [6/3/2026] (Recording)

AI is transforming every stage of the product lifecycle, but most teams only use a fraction of what’s possible. This session is for builders and professionals who want to understand how to integrate AI end-to-end, from early discovery to final delivery. You’ll learn how to use AI for ideation and user research, streamline execution and iteration, and build workflows that compound efficiency across the entire product process. Join live to ask questions about your own workflows and see how an AI expert approaches building systems that actually scale. The speaker regularly helps teams implement AI-driven processes and will share the patterns they see across effective, real-world use cases. Expect practical frameworks and insights similar to what’s covered in 1:1 working sessions.

3 GRE Secrets to Raise Your Score TODAY! [6/2/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join for the chance to win a free seat in Leland's GRE Bootcamp! Many GRE students spend hours studying without improving because they focus on the wrong habits and strategies. This session is for test takers who want practical, high-impact adjustments they can apply immediately to start raising their score. You’ll learn three proven GRE strategies that improve accuracy and efficiency, how high scorers approach difficult questions under pressure, and the common mistakes that quietly cost students points across the exam. Join live to see how an experienced GRE instructor teaches these techniques and the patterns they see across students who improve quickly. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions in real time and get actionable guidance you can apply to your studying right away.

Get Into BYU: 3 Tips to Get You Started Before the Application Opens [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Most people don't realize that success in applying to BYU starts before you ever open the application. Essays, recommendations, and endorsements are only part of the game plan. BYU applications are getting more competitive every year, and the applicants who stand out aren't just the ones who write well. They're the ones who showed up before the application even opened. Join me for a free event where I'll share my top 3 tips for what to do before you start your application. We'll talk about how to strengthen your resume, sharpen your narrative, and walk into essay season ready to write something that gets you in.

Your MBA Application Roadmap

This is the companion deck for Leland's flagship MBA week, for the session I ran on mapping your MBA application roadmap. Given the high demand for these slides, I tried to make these available as soon as possible -- and completely free. Reach out if you're hoping to work on a roadmap for yourself, and are looking for 1:1 coaching. This is a gameplan, but working with a coach to execute on this is where we offer by far the most leverage. I hope this resource is a great kickstarter for you and gives you much better line of sight into what this process holds..

5 Actions that can Make or Break your MBA Application

It’s not enough to do all the right things - you also need to know what not to do! Join me in this webinar as we review the dos and don'ts and uncover small yet crucial details that can help you win admission to your dream school. This event is designed to make you better informed, so you can make the right decisions about your applications!

Get Your MBA Questions Answered: Ask Admissions Experts [6/4/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join live for the chance to win a free coaching session! MBA admissions can feel confusing when every applicant seems to be getting different advice about what actually matters. This session is for candidates who want direct answers to the most common and important questions about the MBA application process. You’ll learn how admissions teams evaluate applicants, what successful candidates tend to do differently, and how to approach key parts of the process like school selection, essays, and interviews. Join live to ask your own questions and hear directly from admissions experts with M7 admissions experience. The panelists have worked closely with applicants across top MBA programs and will share the patterns they see across strong applications and common mistakes. Expect candid, practical insights similar to what’s discussed in 1:1 admissions coaching conversations.

Med School Application Strategy AMA: Stop Guessing & Secure Your Acceptance [6/7/2026] (Recording)

When you're building a medical school application, generic advice doesn’t cut it. Your path is unique, and so are your hurdles. You’ve likely spent hours agonizing over conflicting opinions online: Is my MCAT score balanced? Does this clinical experience sound meaningful? How do I address that one bad semester without sounding defensive? The truth? Every minute you spend guessing is a minute you could spend strategically strengthening your application. This live, unfiltered Ask Me Anything (AMA) session is your direct line to an expert medical school admissions strategist. We'll discuss strategies tailored to your situation in real-time and answer your burning questions about what admissions committees actually care about when deciding between applicants.

Co-thinking with AI: Beyond the Hype, Into Your Edge [6/5/2026] (Recording)

AI isn't a search engine — and treating it like one is costing you. In this 45-minute working session, we tackle the cognitive dependence trap head-on: the quiet habit of letting AI generate, decide, and summarize while your own critical thinking atrophies. Leaders and employees who thrive in the AI era aren't the ones who use it most — they're the ones who use it right. You'll leave with practical co-thinking prompts designed to sharpen your judgment, accelerate your best ideas, and position you as someone who leverages AI without being leveled by it. Reserve your spot today!

5 Best Practices for Writing an Excellent MBA Essay [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Great MBA essays don’t just sound polished, they make admissions readers remember you long after they finish reading. This session is for applicants who want a clearer understanding of what separates average essays from truly compelling ones. You’ll learn five core best practices for building a strong narrative, writing with more clarity and specificity, and aligning your essays with what top MBA programs are actually looking for. Join live to ask questions about your own essays and hear practical guidance from an expert MBA coach with dual degrees from M7 programs. The speaker has worked closely with applicants on crafting standout applications and will share the patterns they see across successful essays and common mistakes. Expect actionable insights and feedback similar to what’s covered in 1:1 admissions coaching conversations.

The Right MBA, Not the Same MBA: Uncovering Program Nuance [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Not all MBA programs are created equal, and treating them interchangeably is one of the most common mistakes applicants make. This session will examine the subtle but important differences across top business schools, from culture and academic philosophy to recruiting strengths and leadership development models. Attendees will learn how to assess fit more thoughtfully and how to leverage program-specific nuance to build stronger school lists and more tailored applications.

DWY: Lead Gen Hotseat [6/6/2026] (Recording)

In this live session, we'll show you how to build an AI-powered intake and follow-up system that captures leads and nurtures them automatically. Agenda: - Welcome & Quick Win (5 min) - Mini-Framework: AI Lead Gen for Law Firms (10 min) - Live Hot Seats: Real intake and follow-up system teardowns (20 min) - Recap & Resource Drop (5 min) - CTA: Book a System Builder Sprint for your law firm (5 min) What you'll walk away with: - A blueprint for an AI intake system tailored to sourcing practices - Examples of automated follow-up sequences that convert - A step-by-step action plan you can start building this week Ready to build your system? Book a System Builder Sprint after the session.

What an AI-Native Org Actually Looks Like (And Why Yours Probably Isn't) [6/4/2026] (Recording)

Most teams are experimenting with AI, but far fewer have figured out what it actually means to build an AI-native organization. This session is designed for leaders, operators, and professionals who want to understand how AI changes the way teams make decisions, structure workflows, and create leverage across an organization. You’ll learn what distinguishes AI-native companies from teams simply layering on tools, how workflows and roles evolve in practice, and the organizational patterns that emerge when AI becomes part of day-to-day operations. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own team, workflows, or implementation challenges and get feedback in real time. The speaker works closely with organizations navigating AI adoption and will share the patterns they see across teams, along with how they evaluate what is actually driving impact versus creating noise. If you're thinking seriously about what AI adoption should look like in practice, it’s worth joining live.