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Writing Standout Application Essays
Led by an experienced admissions panel, this session will provide you with valuable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you create impactful essays that reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
Example Follow Up Questions During Interviews
Impress recruiters and stand out from the competition. Learn what questions to ask at the end of your interview to land the job.
Writing Standout MBA Application Essays
Essays are one of the most complex parts of the MBA application process. Learn best practices from three of Leland's top coaches.
Resources for Design Students
Discover the best online tools, communities, and learning platforms to help you build your portfolio, master your craft, and launch your design career.
Example Standardized Test Addendum
A test score addendum example for law school applications. Learn how to explain a low LSAT/ACT score by highlighting a strong academic record.
Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything
No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!
Digital Accessibility
Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.
Impactful Interview Best Practices
Learn the dos and don'ts of a successful interview, from preparation to follow-up, to make sure you land the job.
UI Design
Learn the core principles of UI design to create beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces that captivate your audience and enhance UX.
Wharton MBA Essay – Business Intelligence Career Vision
An essay detailing the transition from people analytics to strategic leadership in tech, and how Wharton’s curriculum and resources will support that journey.
Universal Design
Learn the seven principles of universal design to create products that are usable by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background.
UX Metrics
Learn the key metrics to evaluate the success of your designs. This guide shows you how to measure user behavior and prove your impact.
User Journey Maps
Master the art of creating user journey maps to visualize the user experience, identify pain points, and design a better product.
Intro to Design Systems
A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.
Pivoting to UX & From Adjacent Field
Make the switch to UX design. Learn how to leverage your existing skills from adjacent fields to build a portfolio and land a new role.
Setting Up Context in Design Critiques
Learn how to set the stage for effective design critiques. Provide the right context to get actionable, constructive feedback and improve your designs.
Structuring your Figma Files
Learn best practices for organizing your Figma files to improve collaboration, maintain consistency, and speed up your design workflow.
System Design Interview: Quick Reference Guide
A quick reference guide to nail your next system design interview. This video covers data considerations and how to structure your response for a perfect score.
Gestalt Principles
Master the Gestalt Principles of perception to create powerful, intuitive, and visually harmonious designs that captivate and guide your users.
