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Figma Community
Learn how to leverage the Figma Community to find free resources, plugins, and templates to streamline your workflow and level up your designs.
Figma Slides
Learn to design stunning presentations and pitch decks using Figma. Ditch the boring templates and stand out with professional, custom slides.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything
No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!
Tips for Success: Navigating MBA Letters of Recommendation
MBA letters of recommendation! Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation? How do I make a successful recommender packet? When is the right time to ask recommenders? How do I ask? How do I ensure my recommender writes a winning recommendation? If any of these questions have crossed your mind and you're applying to top MBA programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton, join this event to learn what it takes to obtain the best letters from your recommenders. Your host for this session is Angela C.! With extensive experience coaching applicants into top MBA and dual-degree MBA/MPP programs (including Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, and MIT Sloan), Angela understands what it takes to stand out. Her clients have successfully pivoted careers, secured scholarships, and been admitted to highly competitive programs.
Design Affordances
Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.
Heuristic Evaluation
Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.
Example Standardized Test Addendum
A test score addendum example for law school applications. Learn how to explain a low LSAT/ACT score by highlighting a strong academic record.
Prototyping
Learn the fundamentals of prototyping. This guide covers the different types and tools to help you test and iterate on your designs.
What is Design Strategy
Learn how to use design strategy to align user needs with business goals, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact.
BYU "Falling Short" Example Essay - Mental Health
An essay responding to the BYU application prompt about a time efforts fell short, sharing a personal story about overcoming mental health struggles.
GMAT Official Practice Test 1 Walkthrough - Quantitative Reasoning Section
A complete walkthrough of the Quantitative Reasoning section from GMAT Focus Official Practice Test 1. Learn strategies and math shortcuts to ace every question type.
Crafting the 'Why UChicago' Law Essay
Read an accepted 'Why UChicago Law' optional essay. Learn how to explain your fit with a school and craft a compelling personal statement.
Product Management vs. Product Marketing Management: What's the Difference?
Confused by the different roles? This video breaks down the core responsibilities, day-to-day work, and career paths for PMs and PMMs.
Sample Harvard MPH Global Health: Statement of Purpose
Learn from a successful statement of purpose for the Harvard MPH in Global Health program and discover how to write a compelling personal essay.
Product Roadmap Prioritization: Case Interview
Master product roadmap prioritization with this case interview. Learn to make tough decisions and justify your product strategy!
SAT Reading/Writing: Vocab in Context
Learn how to determine word meanings from context and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.
Choosing the Right Law School for You
There are almost 200 ABA-accredited law schools in the United States, spread out across most states and with varying program sizes, legal specialties, and campus environments. While focusing on the U.S. News and World Report rankings may feel like the be-all and end-all of law school choice, the reality is that picking the law school that’s right for you as an individual goes much deeper. As someone who graduated from and worked as an admissions director in a law school that has been in both the first and second tiers, Liz C. understands that not everyone is aiming for the T14, T30, or even T50 schools—she was one of them. Let’s explore what factors should actually influence your law school choices and how to narrow down your list to a manageable one before the application process starts.
Standout Consulting Cover Letter Example
Learn how to write a compelling consulting cover letter! This example from a successful BCG Internship applicant will show you how to structure your experience and land the interview.
Kellogg Essay Example
Example of both Kellogg main essays
