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Investment Banking Recruiting - 5 Top Tips to Stand Out
Are you looking to break into investment banking as your next career move? Join Alejandro A., a seasoned investment banking and private equity professional, for an exclusive session where he will share essential strategies to help you stand out in the highly competitive recruiting process. With over 10 years of experience, Alejandro has worked at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs, where he served as an Investment Banking Associate, and at Fanatics, as Director of M&A. He also co-founded Harbor Street Capital, a private equity fund, and has mentored over 200 students who have gone on to secure positions at top firms such as Goldman Sachs, Evercore, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley. In this event, Alejandro will provide insider insights into how to successfully navigate the investment banking recruitment process and stand out as a top candidate.
Getting Started with AI Automation Using n8n
Join Leland coach Solomon C, an automation expert who has helped thousands of people globally get started with n8n, AI + Automation and scale output using no-code and low-code tools. This fast-paced 45-minute session is designed to give you everything you need to get started: installing n8n, navigating the platform, understanding core nodes, and building your first functional automation.
Don’t Blow Your Law Interview: Ask a Stanford JD Anything
Law school interviews can be intimidating—but they don’t have to be. In this interactive session, Machmud M.—a Stanford JD, Rhodes Scholar, and Knight-Hennessy Scholar—will share candid insights on how to prepare for and excel in your law school interviews. From common pitfalls to powerful storytelling techniques, you’ll learn how to communicate your values, experiences, and goals in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Drawing on his diverse background across public policy, corporate law, and government—including time at the White House and on the Biden 2020 policy team—Machmud will answer your toughest questions about what law schools are really looking for. Whether you’re prepping for T-14 interviews or your first conversation with an alum, this session will help you approach your interview with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Land a Role as an Tiktok APM - Applications Open Now
Curious what it takes to stand out in TikTok’s Associate Product Manager (APM) program? Join Dessy K., Hiring Manager at TikTok, for a session on how to position yourself for success in one of the most competitive early-career product roles in tech. Drawing on her experience hiring and mentoring PMs, Dessy will share what top candidates do differently—from crafting standout applications to acing interviews and communicating product sense.
Building Your Recommender Packets for Grad School
Crafting strong recommendation letters starts long before your recommender begins writing—and a well-built recommender packet can make all the difference. In this session, a top Leland coach and dual HBS / HKS admit Reagan C. will walk you through exactly what to include, how to organize it, and how to make your recommenders' jobs easier while ensuring they highlight your strongest qualities. You'll learn what admissions committees look for, how to frame your achievements effectively, and how to set your recommenders up to write letters that truly elevate your application.
Prep for Success at PwC & Beyond: Build a Consulting-Ready Brand
Standing out in consulting recruiting takes more than strong grades—it requires a clear personal brand and professional presence. In this session, PwC Consultant and coach Annie W. will share how to position yourself for success at PwC and other top firms. You’ll learn how to communicate your strengths, refine your story, and showcase the skills consulting recruiters value most. Walk away with practical tools to build a consulting-ready brand that sets you apart.
Your PE Recruiting Plan: What You Need to Know to Ace Recruiting
Get a clear, no-nonsense roadmap for navigating the intense Private Equity recruiting process. In this session, you'll learn what top firms actually look for, how to prepare for the fast-moving timeline, and the technical and networking strategies that separate successful candidates from the rest. You'll walk away with a focused, actionable PE recruiting plan you can start executing immediately.
Top 5 Tips for Succeeding on the GMAT
Want to boost your GMAT score with advice that actually moves the needle? Join Leland coach Bruce H., a seasoned GMAT expert who has helped candidates earn elite scores and gain admission to top MBA programs. Bruce will break down his top five most impactful strategies-from mastering data sufficiency to managing timing and building a high-yield study plan-so you can approach test day with confidence. Whether you're just starting or looking for a final score jump, you'll walk away with practical techniques you can implement immediately.
LinkedIn Cribsheet
A targeted guide that helps experienced professionals rewrite their LinkedIn profiles to better reflect their value, momentum, and career direction.
Hedge Fund Case Study
This real-world case study presentation was used successfully to secure a job offer at a credit-focused hedge fund. It demonstrates how to structure analysis, present investment ideas, and communicate insights effectively.
The AI Brainstorm Lab: Turn Any Idea Into 10 Better Ones
Discover how to use AI as your creative partner, not just your assistant. In this hands-on lab, you’ll learn how to generate, expand, and refine ideas using ChatGPT or Claude—whether you’re naming a project, planning a campaign, or trying to get unstuck. Outcomes: You’ll leave with 10+ new ideas generated live, a framework for evaluating and combining AI suggestions, and practical techniques for overcoming creative blocks and turning raw ideas into real concepts. Learning Objectives: *Recognize where AI can enhance creative thinking and idea generation *Use structured prompting techniques to expand, combine, and refine ideas *Apply AI brainstorming methods to generate actionable outputs for real projects
AFOQT Math Formulas Sheet
You don’t need to memorize hundreds of formulas — you need to understand when and why to use each one.
AFOQT Overview
Overview of the AFOQT exam
Finish Strong
What Happens After You Submit?
Accepted Stanford Common Application Essay
This was my personal statement that got be accepted to Stanford
Job Search Reflection Guide
A structured reflection workbook that helps career-transitioning professionals clarify what they want next in their career with guided exercises.
Course Conclusion
What You've Learn and What's Next
AdCom Insider Tip #5
What Admitted Applicants All Have in Common
Timeline & Project Management
Managing multiple schools
Waitlist Strategy
Updates, new achievements, school engagement
