Leland+ Content Library

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.

A Brand Development Workbook

Develop your leadership brand, refine your elevator pitch, and other key brand assets with this workbook.

Dental School Applications: Ask Me Anything

​Have questions about the dental school application process? Join us for Dental School Applications: Ask Me Anything, an open Q&A session where you can get your questions answered live. Whether you're just getting started or deep in secondaries, this is your chance to get personalized advice in real time. ​Ellen W., Former Director + Assistant Dean at the Columbia College of Dental Medicine and Fordham University will be leading this session. She's helped hundreds of successful applicants get into dental school. ​Bring any and all questions! Ellen will cover topics such as: ​How to approach and write compelling secondaries ​Strategies for standing out with your personal statement ​DAT prep timelines and best practices ​Building a strong activities section ​Letters of recommendation and how to guide your writers ​Application timelines and submission strategy ​What to expect in interviews ​No question is too small—stop by, get clarity, and feel more confident in your next steps.

UC Application Power Workshop: Maximize Your Essays + Activities List

Join expert college admissions coach Hillary H. for an engaging UC Essay & Activities Workshop designed to help students craft compelling and authentic responses to the University of California Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and maximize the impact of their Activities & Awards List. In this session, we’ll explore how to choose the right prompts to showcase your strengths, align your writing with UC’s 13 Comprehensive Review Factors, and present a cohesive, well-rounded application. ​Students will learn how to write with clarity and purpose, make their four essays distinct yet connected, and elevate the activities section to support their narrative. Whether you're just getting started or refining your drafts, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to write with impact.

Finance to MBA: Showing Impact and Proving Passion

Breaking into an MBA program from a finance background takes more than strong credentials—it’s about showing real impact and authentic passion. In this session, Leland coaches John N. (Kellogg MBA), Faisal K. (Booth adcom), and Kelsey K. (CBS adcom) will share how to differentiate yourself, connect your experience to your goals, and stand out in essays and interviews. Perfect for finance professionals aiming to make a powerful impression in Round 2.

Build a Cohesive Narrative

Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

Essay Strategy

“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays

Targeted School Essays

Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

Interviews for International Candidates

Mock structures + success strategies

Adcom Insider Tip #2

How to Translate Global Impact Into U.S. Impact Language

Translating Your Experience

Speak the US MBA Admissions Language

Leadership in Global Contexts

Influence vs title, cross-cultural teamwork, initiative

Career Story & Post-MBA Goals

Structuring a compelling international career narrative

Extracurricular Strategy

Volunteering, professional associations, passion projects

Addressing Weak Spots

GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion

Résumé for U.S. MBA Applications

One-page rules, U.S. formatting, action verbs, metrics