Leland+ Content Library

Deferred MBA Deep Dive: What You Need to Know Now

​In this panel, join admissions experts Justin K., Kelsey K., and Siri G. who will break down everything you need to know about deferred MBA programs so that you have a concrete strategy going into application season. You’ll learn how these programs work, what top schools are looking for in college seniors and early-career applicants, and how to start building a strong application now. ​Check out their profiles here: ​Justin K. - Former BCG consultant and MIT Sloan MBA student with a strong record helping candidates land MBB offers and top MBA admits ​Kelsey K. - Former M7 Admissions Director and Columbia Business School Admissions Committee member with a 93% client acceptance rate and $180K average scholarship awards ​Siri G. - Accepted to deferred MBA programs at Harvard and Wharton from a non-target school through authentic, story-driven applications

MBA Interview Series: Columbia

​The Columbia Business School interview is your chance to move beyond the application and show who you are as a candidate. In this event, Melanie E. (a former CBS Adcomm and interviewer) will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and strategies to stand out in the CBS interview process. You’ll gain insight into the types of questions asked, how to tell your story with confidence, and what Columbia admissions committees value most in applicants. ​Whether you’re applying this round or preparing for the future, this session will give you the tools to approach your interview with clarity, poise, and authenticity.

Assess Your Organization’s AI Maturity

Score your organization’s current AI maturity and identify next steps for improvement.

How Market News Becomes A Trade Idea

Learn how elite traders go from headline to execution, generating actionable, profitable ideas in minutes.

Buy This Home Exercise

An overview of the Buy This Home exercise for management consulting.

Exercise: Automate a Team Workflow with AI

Redesign a repetitive team process—from trigger to action to outcome—using AI-driven automation.

Real Stories from S&T - Candid Perspectives (Lifestyle, Pressure, Culture)

An experienced trader discusses the high-pressure environment, the true lifestyle, and the unspoken rules of the trading floor culture.

Unconventional and Illegal Buckets

An overview of unconventional and illegal buckets for management consulting.

Summary of Frameworking

A summary of frameworking for management consulting.

Classic vs Unconventional Case Types

An overview of classic vs unconventional case types for management consulting.

Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting

An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.

Rare Disease: Grow

A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow case for management consulting.

How to Use Frameworking Exercises

An overview of how to use frameworking exercises for management consulting.

Translation & Accessibility (using DeepL and ChatGPT)

Discover how AI improves clarity and inclusivity through translation and plain-language rewriting.

Integrating AI into Your Daily Tools

Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting AI tools like Google Drive, Slack, and Notion to ChatGPT for seamless automation.

Career Paths Beyond the Desk

Explore the lucrative and rewarding exit opportunities for S&T professionals, including hedge funds, private equity, and fintech.

Ecars: B2B Market Share

A walkthrough of the Ecars: B2B Market Share case for management consulting.

AI & Your MBA Application: Dos and Don'ts for Written Content

Are you thinking about using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve your MBA application essays, but are unsure how to do it ethically and effectively? Join me, M, for a practical and candid session designed to equip MBA applicants with the necessary knowledge and strategies for using AI to assist them in crafting authentic and compelling written content while remaining policy compliant. This session will help you understand how to responsibly integrate AI support into the written components of your application while maintaining your personal voice and authenticity. Learn how to use AI as a supportive tool without violating school guidelines or compromising the integrity of your narrative. I’ll share examples that show the difference between a compelling story that captures your real voice and an AI-produced generic essay.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (using Canva AI)

Learn how AI supports creative thinking and collaborative ideation sessions.

From Ideas to Action

Learn how to turn identified AI opportunities into a defined pilot plan and actionable next steps.