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Writing the STARR Essay
Master the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) framework to highlight your leadership, impact, and growth.
Advanced Divisibility: How to Calculate Factorials
In this video a coach discusses how to approach advanced divisibility problems as seen on GMAT quant section. Several methods are explained which will help you quickly break down factorials.
Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming
Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.
Columbia Business School: Recommender Guide
A template to ensure you have strong recommendations for your Columbia Business School application.
3 Secrets of the GRE That Will Raise Your Score Today!
Getting ready for the GRE? Small changes in how you prepare and approach the test can make a big difference in your score. In this workshop, expert test prep coach Bruce H. will reveal three insider strategies that top scorers use to gain an edge on exam day. You’ll learn how to tackle tricky questions with confidence, manage your time more effectively, and avoid the common mistakes that hold test-takers back. Whether you’re just starting your prep or looking for a last-minute boost, these actionable tips will help you raise your score right away.
AI Marketing: Awareness
Using AI for the awareness stage of the marketing funnel.
Connecting Your Personal and Professional Experiences
Learn how to weave together your personal motivations and professional experiences into a cohesive, authentic story.
AI Marketing: Full Course Lecture Slides
Lecture slides for the full Leland+ AI in Marketing Course
Columbia Business School: Essay Brainstorming Template
A template to help prospective applicants to Columbia Business School brainstorm essay ideas.
Intro to MBA Essay Writing
Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.
AI Marketing: Consideration
Using AI for the consideration stage of the marketing funnel.
MBA Essays with AI the Right Way
AI tools are changing how applicants approach MBA essays—but using them effectively (and ethically) is the real challenge. In this session, expert Leland coach Eric L. will show you how to leverage AI to brainstorm, structure, and refine your essays while keeping your unique voice front and center. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to make AI your ally in the application process and walk away with actionable strategies to craft essays that stand out to admissions committees.
Real Estate Private Equity: What it is and How to Break In
Real estate private equity (REPE) is one of the most dynamic and lucrative areas of finance—but breaking in can feel like a black box. In this session, Leland coach Ayo K., a former Blackstone associate now working in REPE at a leading global firm, will walk you through what the field actually looks like and how to position yourself for success. You’ll gain an inside look at the types of deals REPE firms pursue, the skills and backgrounds that stand out in recruiting, and what day-to-day work really entails. Whether you’re currently in investment banking, exploring a pivot from another field, or just starting your career planning, this session will give you actionable strategies to understand the industry and take the right steps toward landing a role in real estate private equity.
Inside the Waitlist: How Admissions Really Uses It
• Define what a waitlist decision actually means • Explain why schools use the waitlist (class balancing, yield management, diversity mix) • Common misconceptions (e.g., “It’s a soft reject” vs. “It’s still active consideration”) • How timing, round, and school culture affect outcomes • Typical timelines • High-level do’s and don’ts immediately after being waitlisted
Introduction: The Three Whys
Overview of "Why Me," "Why the Role," and "Why the Company" for behavioral interview questions.
Behavioral Interviews: Failure Story Example
An example of a story about failure for behavioral interviews.
Columbia Business School: Essay Strategy
An overview of how to best approach Columbia Business School's application essays and how to stand out.
How Different Firms Compete in Markets
Deep dive into the strategies, risk profiles, and unique advantages that separate bulge bracket banks from elite boutiques.
Entertainment Industry Resume - Business Language for Production Work
Considering an MBA? A transition out of production into a more traditional business function? This resume demonstrates how to position your production related experience in terms that will resonate with those who sit on the corporate side or on admissions panels at major universities. I've sat on review panels for both. This resume sample also shows how to save space while including multiple roles in the same company and how to include indie films and/or other creative projects.
Ask Me Anything with Former Ivy League Admissions Reader + Journalist
What does it really take to get into an Ivy League? Watch questions being answered by a former admissions reader and journalist in this exclusive AMA!
