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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.
Product Management vs. Product Marketing Management: What's the Difference?
Confused by the different roles? This video breaks down the core responsibilities, day-to-day work, and career paths for PMs and PMMs.
How to Nail the Columbia Essays with Clarity and Confidence
Whether you're just getting started or deep into drafts, join former Columbia Business School Officer and MBA Coach Kelsey K to dissect what the J-term application is looking for and how to deliver it. We'll break down each prompt, clarity what's really being asked, and walk through real strategies (and mistakes to avoid) for clear, personal, and powerful essays. You'll leave with tangible ideas, stronger structures, and the confidence to move forward with clarity.
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.
McKinsey Associate Resume (former Military)
Resume example from a McKinsey Associate (offers from BCG and Deloitte) who went to the US Air Force Academy and Yale SOM and worked in the military.
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.
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!
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.).
Breaking Into Product Management Panel
Curious about how to land your first role in product management? Join us for the Breaking Into Product Management Panel, where Kevin A. (Ex-LinkedIn), Jess C. (Autodesk), and Christian S. (LinkedIn)—coaches with PM experience will share their unique paths into the field and the lessons they learned along the way. You’ll hear about different entry points, what hiring managers are really looking for, how to build relevant experience, and the skills that matter most. Whether you're a student, career switcher, or just starting out, this panel will give you tactical insights to help you take the next step toward a PM role.
Live Case Interview Battle: BCG vs Bain
A never-before-seen consulting showdown. Two ex-MBB consultants—one from BCG, one from Bain—go head-to-head in a live mock case interview. One will win. One will be humiliated. And you’ll get a full case interview experience right along with them. 🎯 What’s happening: You’ll watch a live case interview unfold in real time, with each contestant battling to show their smarts. You will receive a PDF with the case interview questions right when the event starts, so you can crack it alongside the competitors. 👩⚖️ How it’s judged: 50% Expert judges (former MBB consultants) 50% Audience vote (you help decide the winner) 🏆 What’s at stake: The winner gets bragging rights and glory The loser must post their celebrity crush on LinkedIn and turn on the #opentowork status for a full week It’s part masterclass, part chaos. Join live, learn how to actually crack a case, and help us crown a consulting champion.
Personal Statement of Admitted Med Student
Example personal statement for medical school
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
Navigating the MBA Recommendation Process
A step-by-step walkthrough on how to choose, guide, and support your MBA recommenders for strong, authentic letters.
Duke Fuqua Sample MBA Essays - Business Administration Background
Gain insight into the compelling essays that secured admission to Duke Fuqua's Daytime MBA program.
Why Wharton Essay - Career Goals & EdTech Vision
An MBA essay outlining a clear path from sales to ed-tech entrepreneurship, leveraging Wharton’s academic and community resources.
Live Growth Strategy Case Walk-Through
Watch a real-time case walkthrough focused on scaling strategy—structure, analyze, and present like a pro.
How to Prepare Your Recommenders
Equip your recommenders with the right info to write standout letters that strengthen your application.
Seeking & Benefiting From Mentorship in Your Career
Unlock growth and guidance by building meaningful mentor relationships that support your long-term success.
Oil & Gas Upstream Technology Case: Advanced
Crack an advanced operations strategy and organizational behavior case for a multinational oil and gas company. This technically difficult case challenges you to address competitiveness issues in the upstream gas division.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets You Hired
An ex-consultant shows you how to write a cover letter that stands out and lands you an interview at a top company.
