Leland+ Content Library

Personal Statements: A Guide to Getting Started

In this quick guide, you'll find top tips and guidelines on how to get started writing your personal statements for your graduate school applications.

Ask Me Anything: Management Consulting

Join us for a Q&A session on all things management consulting. Watch questions being answered on case interviews, networking, and career progression.

Example: Compelling Bain Cover Letter

See this example of a cover letter for Bain & Company. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving skills, leadership, and passion to stand out.

McKinsey Cover Letter - Full-Time

A cover letter for a full-time position at McKinsey, highlighting a candidate's motivation to improve people and organizations.

Case Math Drills: 9 Questions to Practice

Sharpen your case interview math skills with these drills. Try out easy, medium, and hard problems to get you ready.

McKinsey Cover Letter - Internship

A cover letter for a McKinsey internship that highlights the candidate's desire to use technical and people skills to empower others.

Setting Up Context in Design Critiques

Learn how to set the stage for effective design critiques. Provide the right context to get actionable, constructive feedback and improve your designs.

Personal Statement - Medicine as a Catalyst for Growth and Connection

From a family tragedy to a volunteer experience in underserved communities, this personal statement tells the story of pursuing medicine for social good.

Are You Ready to Submit?

A final checklist to ensure your application is polished, complete, and ready for submission to your dream school or program.

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).

"Why X School" Essay Review: UPenn, Columbia, Yale Examples

A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "Why X School" essays for UPenn, Columbia, and Yale, with strategies for crafting your own.

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.

Pivoting to UX & From Adjacent Field

Make the switch to UX design. Learn how to leverage your existing skills from adjacent fields to build a portfolio and land a new role.

A Stanford Admit's Medical School Application Essay

This personal statement explores how a family story and overcoming a learning disability led to a career in medicine.

Additional Info Essay: An Overview

A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.

UI Design

Learn the core principles of UI design to create beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces that captivate your audience and enhance UX.

HR & Talent Acquisition Resume: Sample

Review a sample resume showcasing experience in HR, talent acquisition, business intelligence, and client services within large organizations. Learn how to highlight diverse skill sets for HR-focused roles.

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.

"Why Our School?": Program Question Guide

A comprehensive guide to answering the "Why our school?" question by focusing on specific programs, research opportunities, and academic offerings that align with your unique goals and interests.

Resources for Design Students

Discover the best online tools, communities, and learning platforms to help you build your portfolio, master your craft, and launch your design career.