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How to Research Potential Companies
Go beyond the website. Learn how to research companies effectively to ace your interviews and find a role that's the perfect fit.
Crafting the 'Why UChicago' Law Essay
Read an accepted 'Why UChicago Law' optional essay. Learn how to explain your fit with a school and craft a compelling personal statement.
Cracking the Private Equity Associate Interview: Inside Tips from the Other Side of the Table
In this free session, Derek O., incoming Private Equity Investor at Vista Equity Partners (Ex-Audax PE, Ex-Goldman IB) and current MBA Candidate, will break down the skills and strategies needed to stand out in the Associate interview process. Drawing on experience across investment banking, middle-market buyouts, and large-cap software investing, Derek will share both the obvious and less obvious elements that top firms are screening for. We’ll aim to cover (i) the major “buckets” of PE interview evaluation, (ii) common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and (iii) real interview questions from real interview processes. This session will be tailored to the Private Equity Associate role; however, we welcome anyone interested in PE interviews to join (Summer Analyst, Analyst, MBA Associate, etc.).
Heuristic Evaluation
Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.
Product Management Panel: Strategies for a Competitive Application
Trying to land a PM/APM role? Join expert coaches Rahim D., Alfred D., and Ami F., as they help you navigate the recruiting process and learn about work and culture for various top firms. They'll discuss recruiting processes, the work they do, and firm-specific interview tips.
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.
BYU "Falling Short" Example Essay - Mental Health
An essay responding to the BYU application prompt about a time efforts fell short, sharing a personal story about overcoming mental health struggles.
Resume Example: New Grad to McKinsey or Microsoft
Learn how to craft a winning resume for a full-time role at top firms like McKinsey and Microsoft. Highlight your projects, internships, and leadership to impress recruiters.
Personal Statement of Admitted Med Student
Example personal statement for medical school
Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
A comprehensive workshop that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling resume and cover letter for consulting applications.
See How My Experience Can Accelerate YOUR Path
I practice what I coach: Notice how I've eliminated noise to highlight only what's relevant to coaching. Your resume isn't a wiki page, it's a sales page (a principle I'll help YOU apply).
Standout Consulting Cover Letter Example
Learn how to write a compelling consulting cover letter! This example from a successful BCG Internship applicant will show you how to structure your experience and land the interview.
Landing an Internship at McKinsey or Deloitte
Learn how to craft a winning resume for a consulting internship at firms like McKinsey and Deloitte. Highlight your skills, quantify your accomplishments, and stand out from the crowd!
New Grad Resume for ZS & Guidehouse
Learn how to craft a winning resume for a full-time life sciences consulting role at firms like ZS and Guidehouse. Highlight your projects, internships, and research to get noticed.
Resume Example: Recent Grad to McKinsey or BCG LatAm
This resume example from a University of Pennsylvania recent graduate in LatAm with experience at top firms like Goldman Sachs shows you how to get noticed for a role at McKinsey or BCG.
GRE Week (September 2-4) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE GRE Week (September 2-4, 2025)! You’re invited to the ultimate GRE prep week, designed to help you surpass your target test scores. During this Kickoff top coaches Bruce H., Matt R., and Audra Z. will answer questions about best tips and strategies to ace the GRE. This week will feature online sessions hosted by top Leland tutors, instructors, and coaches who will give you extremely tactical insight for each section of the exam. Join them as they cover the GRE outline, recent updates to the exam, general study tips, online vs. in-person testing, common mistakes, and more.
Myths and Tips About Chief of Staff Roles
What’s a Chief of Staff and why are these roles so popular now? The CoS role isn’t just for government anymore. These days, the important roles are everywhere. Join us to learn the real info about these roles from former 8x Chief of Staff Cherizza L. Cherizza’s been a CoS at Google, Stitch Fix, Intel, on campaigns and in non profits. She’s been in the room and she’s sharing the goods!
McKinsey BA Resume: European Applicant for US Role
Real resume example from a McKinsey BA who grew up in Italy, went to UCLA, and worked at McKinsey in the US.
Resume — Sales: The Path to a Consulting & Corporate Career
A successful resume for a candidate with a background in sales, highlighting experience and skills applicable to both corporate and consulting roles.
Google APMM Resume Example (Marketing Program) Recent Grad
Resume example from a Google APMM who applied as an experienced hire APMM (~7 months of work experience) in the US
