Leland+ Content Library

The McKinsey CV That Got Me an Offer

Get an inside look at a successful CV for a top consulting job. See how to showcase your experience to land an offer from McKinsey.

YodaPhone Case Study: How to Fix a Failing Digitization Project

Learn how to fix a project that's over budget and behind schedule. Analyze the YodaPhone case and determine where to cut scope.

Business School Application Resume Sample

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume. Learn how to craft bullet points that showcase your leadership and impact!

How to Answer the HBS "What Else?" Essay

A top MBA admissions expert breaks down a successful essay for Harvard Business School and shares how to answer the "what more would you like us to know?" prompt.

How to Write a Unique Dental School Personal Statement

A detailed breakdown of a compelling personal statement that got an applicant into dental school, with key strategies for making your own application stand out.

Ask a Former Adcom: How to Get Into BYU

A former BYU admissions officer breaks down the holistic review process and shares what they're really looking for in applications.

Best Practices for Supplemental Essays

Master the art of supplemental essays with expert tips and strategies for crafting compelling, authentic responses that strengthen your application.

SAT Reading/Writing: Transition Words

Understand how transition words shape meaning and learn to choose the right ones for SAT success.

UIUC Statement of Purpose: Controls for Sustainable Energy

A mechanical engineering student's compelling statement of purpose for UIUC, detailing her passion for controls and sustainable energy research.

SAT Reading/Writing: Two Texts

Strategies for comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing information across two SAT Reading & Writing texts.

Amazon Internship Resume Example

Go inside the resume that secured a Software Development Engineer internship at Amazon, and learn how to position your experience for maximum impact.

Additional Info Essay 1: Example & Analysis

Learn how to use the optional "additional information" essay to strengthen your application and address weaknesses.

SAT Reading/Writing: Main Purpose

Master strategies to quickly spot an author’s main purpose and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.

This Paul Weiss Cover Letter - ESG & M&A Focus

See how to align your unique background in sustainability and finance with a firm’s specific strengths, like Paul, Weiss's award-winning ESG practice.

Why is the Extracurricular Section Important?

An overview of why the extracurricular section is a vital part of your application, with a focus on how it showcases your passions, time management skills, and potential contributions to the campus community.

The Waitlist Strategy

A step-by-step guide on what to do after being waitlisted by a college, with strategies for writing a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and maximizing your chances of admission.

Supplemental Essays: What Not To Do

Avoid the most common mistakes on your supplemental essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that is specific to the school and prompt.

What is an Extracurricular List?

An overview of the extracurricular list, explaining its purpose in the application process and how it is used to showcase your unique passions, skills, and personal growth outside of the classroom.

Identify Transferrable Skills for Career Pivots

Are you ready to unlock your potential and discover your "why"? Checkout a 5 steps 'Career Navigation Hack' to your dream role!

Inside a PM Interview: Live Mock + Breakdown

​Ever wonder what actually happens in a product management interview? In this interactive session, you’ll get a front-row seat to a live mock PM interview—no scripts, no fluff. Watch as experienced product manager Mike M. (Former Atlassian APM, now PM at Leland) interviews expert coach Kate X. (PM at Capital One, former Consultant at Accenture). ​You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of how to structure your answers, avoid common mistakes, and show up with confidence when it’s your turn in the hot seat. It’s one thing to read about interview strategy—it’s another to see it in action.