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Rare Disease: Grow
A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow case for management consulting.
Why Responsible AI Matters
Learn the core principles of responsible AI and why trust is critical for sustainable adoption.
S&T Recruiting Timeline
Don't miss the deadline. Get the critical month-by-month breakdown of when to apply for internships and full-time S&T roles.
S&T Resume and Cover Letter Tips
Learn exactly how to tailor your experience and skills to get noticed by S&T desks, not just general finance HR.
Deferred MBA Deep Dive: What You Need to Know Now
In this panel, join admissions experts Justin K., Kelsey K., and Siri G. who will break down everything you need to know about deferred MBA programs so that you have a concrete strategy going into application season. You’ll learn how these programs work, what top schools are looking for in college seniors and early-career applicants, and how to start building a strong application now. Check out their profiles here: Justin K. - Former BCG consultant and MIT Sloan MBA student with a strong record helping candidates land MBB offers and top MBA admits Kelsey K. - Former M7 Admissions Director and Columbia Business School Admissions Committee member with a 93% client acceptance rate and $180K average scholarship awards Siri G. - Accepted to deferred MBA programs at Harvard and Wharton from a non-target school through authentic, story-driven applications
S&T Terms Glossary
Master the 20 most critical Sales & Trading terms used on the trading floor every day.
Buy This Home Exercise
An overview of the Buy This Home exercise for management consulting.
GRE Geometry - Calculating Slope
Watch as a coach breaks down an example of how to calculate slope in a coordinate plane for a GRE geometry question.
How to Land an Interview at an MBB Firm
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are among the most competitive employers in the world—so how do you actually land an interview? In this panel, three top Leland consulting coaches will share the insider strategies, application tactics, and networking approaches that helped them break into MBB and that they now use to coach candidates into these firms. Hear from James H., a Columbia MBA, former McKinsey consultant, and ex-McKinsey interviewer; Annika F., a Bain consultant, HEC Paris MBA, and ICF-certified coach; and Sushmitha R., an MIT Sloan alum and former BCG summer consultant. Together, they’ll break down how to craft standout resumes, position nontraditional backgrounds, build meaningful networking connections, and align your story with what MBB teams are truly looking for. Whether you're an undergrad, MBA student, or career-switcher, this session will give you a clear roadmap to landing the interview that changes everything.
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Market Sizing Drills
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Introduction to Frameworking
An introduction to frameworking for management consulting.
Unconventional and Illegal Buckets
An overview of unconventional and illegal buckets for management consulting.
Robber-Thief Exercise
An overview of the Robber-Thief exercise for management consulting.
AI Readiness Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate your organization’s readiness across people, data, and leadership.
How to Use Frameworking Exercises
An overview of how to use frameworking exercises for management consulting.
Research & Information Gathering (using Perplexity)
Explore how AI compiles and organizes data or articles into concise, trustworthy summaries.
How to Create a Competitive PhD Application
Applying to PhD programs is about more than strong grades and test scores—it’s about demonstrating research potential, academic fit, and a clear vision for your scholarly path. In this session, Leland coach and former AdComs Director at Princeton and Penn, Melissa A. will break down exactly what makes an applicant stand out in a highly selective process. Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, you’ll leave with a clear strategy for building a strong, cohesive, and competitive PhD application.
Breaking into FP&A: Resume to Offer Letter
Looking to launch a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)? From crafting a standout resume to acing interviews, every step matters in landing your offer. In this session, expert Leland coach Zach T. will guide you through the full process of breaking into FP&A roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap from application to offer letter, plus actionable strategies to stand out in the competitive FP&A landscape.
How to Structure a Deal Walkthrough for PE Interviews
Deal walkthroughs in Private Equity interviews are among the toughest hurdles candidates face—interviewers expect you to walk through the logic, assumptions, and risks of an entire investment, often on the spot. To excel, you need a repeatable structure, sharp instincts, and clarity under pressure. Join Max M., a former tech investor turned Wharton MBA and one of Leland’s Top 50 Coaches, who has worked on deals at Thomas H. Lee Partners and Goldman Sachs. Max has coached hundreds of candidates across PE, IB, and hedge funds, helping them land offers at top firms. In this session, Max will break down a clear framework you can apply during deal walkthroughs: how to decompose the investment thesis, model growth and margins, identify key value levers, and address deal risks. He’ll also walk through common “curve ball” questions and teach you how to think on your feet.
