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Inside Deferred Admissions: AMA with a Founder of the HBS 2+2 Program

Few people understand Deferred MBA admissions better than Kerry P., who helped launch the Harvard Business School 2+2 Program and has since guided countless candidates into top deferred programs. In this exclusive AMA, Kerry will pull back the curtain on how Deferred MBA programs really evaluate applicants — from what schools look for in undergraduates to how they assess potential and fit.

Writing Standout DMBA Essays

Your Deferred MBA essays are your chance to show top programs who you are — but with limited experience, it can be hard to know what stories to tell and how to make them stand out. In this session, Leland Coaches Ben L., Melanie E., and Olivia P. — who have helped dozens of early-career applicants get into programs like HBS, GSB, and Wharton — will break down what makes a winning essay. They’ll share proven strategies for identifying your strongest themes, crafting a clear and authentic narrative, and avoiding the common pitfalls that hold candidates back. You’ll leave with a sharper sense of how to approach each prompt, connect your story to your goals, and position yourself as a must-admit candidate in this year’s Deferred MBA cycle.

The AI Workflow Audit: Discover Where AI Can Help You Most

Learn how to use AI to make your work faster and easier. In this hands-on session, you’ll turn ChatGPT or Claude into an audit partner that helps you map where your time goes, pinpoint repetitive or draining tasks, and uncover where AI can make your work easier. Outcomes: You’ll leave with a personalized “AI Audit Map” showing your top three opportunities to use AI for real impact, along with a practical framework and prompts to help you evaluate and redesign your workflows. No coding or automation required—just better ways to work. Learning Objectives: *Recognize the types of tasks best suited for AI support *Evaluate your own workflow to spot inefficiencies and AI opportunities *Apply a structured framework to redesign everyday processes for greater efficiency

LangChain and LangGraph for Beginners : Guided Lab

A guided lab to help developers learn the basics of LangChain and LangGraph.

Functions and Series for GMAT and GRE

This video breaks down functions, substitutions, and sequences that should be understood before taking the GMAT and GRE.

3 Secrets of the GRE that Will Raise Your Score Today!

The GRE can feel unpredictable—but mastering a few key insights can completely transform your performance. In this session, Bruce H., a Wharton graduate and GRE expert with over a decade of teaching experience, will reveal the three most impactful secrets that can raise your score right away. Drawing on his experience coaching 150+ students to top-percentile results, Bruce will break down what the test is really measuring, how to approach tricky quantitative and verbal questions, and the mindset shifts that separate average test takers from elite scorers.

Functions, Substitutions, and Sequences Examples

This deck explains the core concepts of functions, substitutions, and mathematic sequences as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes practice problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "Functions and Series for the GMAT and GRE".

Start Where You Are: Investing in the Arts as a Pathway to Venture Capital

You don’t need a fund, a finance background, or a Silicon Valley network to start investing—you just need vision and the courage to begin. In this inspirational session, Tiana Tukes (she/her) shares her journey of investing in creativity and culture as a foundation for a career in venture capital. Beginning with her first investment in photographer Tyler Mitchell in 2018, Tiana explores how supporting artists teaches powerful lessons about risk, storytelling, and conviction—the same instincts that drive great venture investors. Joined by potential special guest De’Havia Stewart, an investor at Serena Williams’ venture firm and Broadway investor (Othello, Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen), the conversation will highlight the many ways to participate in investing—whether that’s in people, art, or startups. Attendees will leave inspired to see that venture capital isn’t a closed world—it’s a creative one. And every investment, no matter how small, can be the start of your journey.

Deadline Ready: Final Steps for Your STEM Master’s Applications

Get insider guidance on how to finish your STEM Master’s applications strong with Leland Coach Fiona T., the former Director of Career Development at Berkeley, who has reviewed thousands of competitive STEM applications. Fiona will walk you through the final steps to ensure your materials are polished, cohesive, and aligned with what top programs are looking for. From last-minute statement edits to recommendation strategy, you’ll leave this session confident and deadline-ready.

Deferred (2+2) MBA Application Week Kickoff

Thinking about applying to a Deferred MBA program? Join us for Leland’s Deferred MBA Week Kickoff, featuring top Leland coaches Andy P. (20+ years of MBA coaching), Allie K. (75+ M7 Admits), and Geri T. (Founder of Harvard's DMBA Program), who have helped countless candidates get into the most competitive programs at schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.

The Truth About Deferred MBA Essays: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why

In this session, Leland Coach Kristen H., a HBS and GSB deferred admit and expert in early-career MBA strategy, will pull back the curtain on what separates successful essays from forgettable ones. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to approach each essay prompt strategically — and how to make your essays stand out in a competitive Deferred MBA cycle.

Top-Ranked Free Master's in Europe: 5 Key Reasons to Apply

Think ETH Zurich, TU Munich, Sorbonne in Paris, FU Berlin and Delft University. These top-ranked European institutions represent just the tip of the iceberg in what public universities across Europe offer: world-class master's degrees with minimal or zero tuition fees. Behind these prestigious names are remarkable opportunities for bachelor's graduates to pursue advanced degrees that deliver exceptional return on investment while building careers in Europe's thriving job markets. What unites successful international graduates? They discovered how European public universities combine academic excellence with financial accessibility, opening doors to careers at growing companies actively seeking international talent. With European employers increasingly recruiting international master's graduates and offering attractive employment opportunities during and after studies, we are witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious graduates. Beyond the famous institutions everyone recognizes, hundreds of top-ranked public universities across Europe offer programs in English with clear pathways to meaningful careers. What if this high-quality, budget friendly way to advanced education and a European career is exactly your calling?

Finally Use AI for Something Useful: Build AI Literacy That Moves Your Career Forward

AI is everywhere—but understanding how to use it effectively for your career can feel overwhelming. In this session, AI expert Matthew W. (Stanford, Meta) will guide you through practical ways to build AI literacy and leverage AI tools to enhance your work, decision-making, and professional growth. ​You’ll learn how to identify meaningful applications of AI in your role, avoid common pitfalls, and use AI strategically to save time, boost productivity, and strengthen your skillset. By the end, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to move your career forward with confidence in an AI-driven world.

Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities Examples

This deck explains the core concepts of integers, quadratic equations, coordinate geometry, inequalities, number lines, and absolute values as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes practice problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities for the GMAT and GRE".

Probability and Overlapping Sets for GMAT and GRE

In this video we dissect the basics of probability and overlapping sets of two and three as seen in problems on the GMAT and GRE.

Probability and Overlapping Sets Examples

This deck explains probabilities and overlapping sets of two and three as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes practice problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "Probability and Overlapping Sets for the GMAT and GRE".

Breaking Into British Companies: Your Strategic Career Journey

Think BP, Shell, Unilever, Rolls-Royce, Diageo, and GSK. These prestigious British brands represent just the tip of the iceberg in America's business landscape. Behind these household names are remarkable success stories like David, who climbed from business analyst to Managing Director at a major British financial services firm, Rachel who rose to President of a British consumer goods subsidiary, and James who became Chief Commercial Officer at a leading British aerospace company. What unites their journeys? They all grew through the ranks within British companies, embraced strategic assignments to London and beyond, and now enjoy dynamic leadership roles with exceptional compensation packages that reward both innovation and commercial acumen. With British companies accelerating their US market expansion and establishing new innovation hubs across America, we're witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious professionals. Beyond the famous brands everyone recognizes, there are 4,500 British subsidiaries operating in the US, each offering significant professional opportunities for those who understand how to navigate their distinctive culture. British companies share one critical characteristic that sets them apart: they actively seek talented American personnel who can bridge markets and they reward entrepreneurial thinking with clear advancement paths and substantial compensation. Their approach combines British values of pragmatic innovation, collaborative leadership, and commercial excellence with appreciation for strategic agility and results-driven performance. What if this commercially-focused, relationship-driven path to leadership is exactly your calling?

Diversity Essay That Earned T-14 Results

A concise, authentic diversity statement exploring race, class, and belonging, resulting in T-14 admissions.

Harvard Law Transfer Personal Statement

A powerful transfer statement linking real-world tech policy experience to concrete goals in platform governance and law.