Leland+ Content Library

Managing Difficult Stakeholders

Learn the different archetypes and how best to manage and work with different stakeholders

Essays (2): Michigan Ross MBA Admitted R1 2025

These are the 2 application essays of an applicant who secured R1 admission to Michigan Ross full-time MBA.

6 Weeks to a 705

Yes, you read that right! You can achieve a top score in just 6 weeks! Crushing the GMAT isn’t about memorizing facts. It’s about sharpening logic, mastering time pressure, and building test-day readiness. In this free workshop, we’ll walk through how to practice effectively, which prep resources to trust, and how to simulate the real exam environment. We will craft a six week study plan that builds stamina, precision, and strategy. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to cross the 705 threshold with confidence.

How to Read Food Labels with Confidence

Are you ready to take control of your health by understanding food labels with confidence? Join me, Rachel, a Board Certified Health Coach and Behavioral Sciences Researcher, for an enlightening session on how to navigate food labels effectively. With a Master's in Public Health from NYU and extensive experience in holistic nutrition, I am passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals through personalized strategies. In this event, we'll explore how reading food labels can be a powerful tool for personal growth, mindfulness, stress management, and anxiety reduction. My background includes creating holistic health programs for medical students and leading health education initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your health, or develop a sustainable wellness routine, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and start your journey towards a healthier, more informed lifestyle!

Essays (2): UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Admitted R1

These are the 3 application essays of an applicant who secured R1 admission to UNC Kenan-Flagler full-time MBA.

Breaking into MBB as an Underdog

Breaking into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is challenging even if you're at an Ivy League School with a top GPA and you start preparing for interviews six months in advance. But imagine trying to break in from a non-target school with a sub-3.5 GPA, having never heard of a case interview until two months before the application deadline. In this event, you'll hear Matt's story overcoming those exact circumstances to land a Bain Associate Consultant Internship. And you'll hear from Jeremy, his Leland coach, who helped him navigate the entire application process and put in place a strategy to overcome obstacles that most candidates see as insurmountable. If you feel like an underdog, or don't know how to you could possibly land an MBB offer, come to this event to revitalize your belief and learn the exact steps you need to take to get there.

PE 101: Technical Interview Essentials

Private equity technical interviews are demanding, and many candidates struggle to know which skills actually matter most. This session is for candidates looking to strengthen their PE interview performance with a clear, focused approach. You’ll learn how to navigate core technical topics like LBOs and deal mechanics, structure your thinking under pressure, and avoid the common mistakes that can cost you credibility in interviews.

So You've Been Waitlisted... Now What?

Being waitlisted by a dental school can feel uncertain—but it’s not the end of the road. This workshop is designed to help you respond strategically and maximize your chances of turning a waitlist decision into an acceptance. In this session, you’ll learn how dental school waitlists work, when and how to communicate with admissions offices, and how to craft effective letters of intent or update letters. We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid and how to stay proactive while managing timelines and expectations. Whether you’ve just received a waitlist decision or are navigating multiple outcomes, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a confident plan forward.

GRE Text Completion: How to Use Context Clues Effectively

Many GRE test-takers struggle with Text Completion not because of vocabulary gaps, but because they miss the contextual signals that reveal the correct answers. Understanding how to leverage context clues can turn these questions from guesswork into strategy. In GRE Text Completion: How to Use Context Clues Effectively, you’ll learn how to analyze sentences and identify the hints that point directly to the right choice. Audra Z. regularly works 1:1 with GRE students and will share the same strategies used in coaching sessions to help candidates improve accuracy and confidence. Who This Is For - GRE test-takers aiming to boost their Verbal scores - Students who find questions tricky or time-consuming - Candidates wanting a structured approach to decoding sentence meaning - Test-takers who want to move beyond memorizing vocabulary What You’ll Walk Away With - A framework for identifying context clues in complex sentences - How to predict the correct answer before looking at choices - Patterns I see across students who consistently select the right options - The common mistakes I correct in 1:1 sessions - Practical exercises to apply these strategies immediately

LSAT 101: Your Guide to Testing in 2026

If you’re studying for the LSAT and want a fast, high-impact way to see improvement, this session is for you. In this workshop, Leland coach Zack, an experienced LSAT instructor who has helped students achieve major score gains, will break down the single most effective strategy you can apply immediately to strengthen your performance. Zack will walk through how this approach works, why it’s so powerful across question types, and how to implement it in just 30 minutes of focused practice. You’ll leave with a clear, practical technique you can start using right away to study smarter and boost your LSAT score.

Chief of Staff Roles - Resume Example

Example resume that helped me land a chief of staff role at a seed-stage health tech company

Work Time Proportions in the GMAT and GRE

This lecture reviews the work-time proportion questions seen on the GMAT and GRE.

How to Stand Out in VC Recruiting

Venture capital recruiting is relationship-driven, competitive, and often opaque—and standing out requires far more than a strong resume. In this session, you’ll learn how VC firms actually evaluate candidates, what signals investing potential, and how to differentiate yourself through sourcing, market insight, and clear thinking. We’ll cover networking strategies, outreach, interview preparation, and how to demonstrate judgment and curiosity even without prior investing experience.

Essays (4): UVA Darden MBA Admitted R1 Class of 28

These are the 4 application essays of an applicant who secured R1 admission to UVA Darden full-time MBA.

Essays (4): Duke Fuqua MBA Admitted Army Veteran

These are the 4 application essays of an Army veteran who secured R1 admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.

Get Your Master’s in the EU

Earning a master’s degree in the EU can unlock world-class academics, lower tuition costs, and strong post-graduate career opportunities across global markets. This session breaks down how European master’s programs work, key differences from US applications, timelines and requirements, and how to choose the right country and program based on your goals. You’ll leave with a clear framework for evaluating options and taking next steps toward a competitive EU master’s application.

Necessary and Sufficient Assumptions for the LSAT

Assumption questions are some of the most challenging and frequently tested question types on the LSAT, and understanding the difference between necessary and sufficient assumptions is critical to mastering them. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify argument gaps, apply the negation test correctly, and recognize when a question requires bridging logic versus strengthening it. You’ll leave with a clear, repeatable framework to approach assumption questions with greater precision and confidence.

Roadmap to College: A Values-Based Guide to Choosing the Right College

Instead of focusing on traditional ideas of “fit,” this values-based guide invites you to reflect on what truly matters to you. Through self-reflection and journal prompts, you will identify colleges that align with your values, interests, and goals. Designed for students in grades 9-12, it offers practical steps to help you approach the college search with greater clarity and confidence so you can make intentional choices and find a college community that's authentic to you.

Ask Me Anything About Your Med Schools Applications

Applying to medical school can feel overwhelming, from choosing schools and preparing for the MCAT to writing personal statements and navigating interviews. In this open AMA session, bring your specific questions about timelines, secondaries, letters of recommendation, extracurricular positioning, and more. Whether you’re early in the process or finalizing your application, you’ll gain practical, honest guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

AI News Digest Skill

"/ai-news" pulls and summarizes the latest AI news, tools, and research into a structured digest. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/ai-news-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/