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What Not to Include in the Additional Info Essay
Avoid the most common mistakes on the "additional information" essay, including using it as a third personal statement, making excuses for poor grades, or simply repeating information found elsewhere in your application.
Why is the Additional Info Essay Important?
An overview of why the optional "additional information" essay is a critical part of your application, with a focus on how to use it to provide context, explain special circumstances, and showcase your achievements.
Why is the Extracurricular Section Important?
An overview of why the extracurricular section is a vital part of your application, with a focus on how it showcases your passions, time management skills, and potential contributions to the campus community.
The Interview: What Not to Do
Avoid the most common mistakes in your interviews, from poor body language to unprepared answers, to make a lasting and positive impression on your interviewer.
The Waitlist Strategy
A step-by-step guide on what to do after being waitlisted by a college, with strategies for writing a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and maximizing your chances of admission.
The "Why?" Essay
A guide to mastering the "Why this school?" or "Why this major?" essay, with strategies for showcasing genuine interest, specific research, and a compelling connection between you and the institution.
Stanford/MIT Essays: Examples & Analysis
An in-depth breakdown of successful application essays for Stanford and MIT, with a focus on what makes them compelling and how to apply those strategies to your own writing.
This Paul Weiss Cover Letter - ESG & M&A Focus
See how to align your unique background in sustainability and finance with a firm’s specific strengths, like Paul, Weiss's award-winning ESG practice.
Supplemental Essays: What Not To Do
Avoid the most common mistakes on your supplemental essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that is specific to the school and prompt.
Cover Letter Example: HR Head Business Partner
Get a customizable cover letter template for an HR Head Business Partner role. Craft a powerful letter that highlights your leadership and strategic HR skills.
Gallery Assistant & Art Instructor Resume Template
Create a compelling resume for both Gallery Assistant and Art Instructor roles. This template helps you highlight relevant experience and skills for creative positions.
How to Set Yourself up for Success on the MCAT
A top MCAT scorer reveals the resources, strategies, and biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to get your best score.
Art Instructor Cover Letter: Example
See a sample cover letter for an Art Instructor position. Learn how to highlight your teaching experience and passion for art!
Supplemental Essays: An Overview
A comprehensive guide to understanding supplemental essays, with tips on why they're important, how to approach them, and how to make them stand out.
"Tell Me About a Time...": Situational Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering behavioral and situational interview questions with the STAR method, with examples and tips for crafting compelling stories.
Master TOEFL Speaking Task 1 with This Template
Learn how to structure and deliver a perfect TOEFL Speaking Task 1 response with this proven template.
Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
Beginner GMAT Prep: 5 Strategic Decisions To Make
Join this session led by Leland coach Claire N. to learn the 5 critical decisions that will set you up for a focused, efficient prep journey. Whether you’re self-studying or hiring a tutor, these steps will help you avoid common pitfalls and start strong. You’ll leave with a customizable weekly plan, key resource recommendations, and clarity on how to tailor your study approach to your goals. Perfect for beginners who feel lost in the sea of GMAT advice. What you will get out of this event: 5 key considerations to take into account to study for GMAT effectively (goal-setting, resource selection, and study tactics) Adaptable templates for weekly sprints that you can tailor as you go The chance to ask Claire any questions you have at the end This event is great for those looking to jumpstart their GMAT Prep journey and unsure where to start!
Two Powerful Frameworks to Unlock the Hardest Data Sufficiency Questions on the GMAT
If you struggle with advanced data sufficiency questions (and who doesn't), there are two frameworks that will allow you to nail many of the hardest data sufficiency questions easily and quickly. The good news is that you can learn the techniques for FREE in this seminar. So if you need a little help raising your DA score on the GMAT - this is for you! 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!
GMAT Week (July 21-24) Kickoff
In this kickoff session, join expert GMAT coaches Bruce H., Jennifer P. D., and Mihir G. as they cover the GMAT outline, recent changes to both exams, general study tips, Zoom vs. In-person testing, common mistakes, and more!
