Leland+ Content Library

College List: Example Walkthrough

Learn how to build a strategic college list with a real-world example walkthrough, complete with safety schools, target schools, and reach schools.

(May 2024) Advanced Averages, Mixtures, and Solutions

Master the most challenging averages, mixtures, and solutions problems with advanced strategies for the GMAT, GRE, and other standardized tests.

Brainstorming Essay Topics

Learn how to brainstorm unique and compelling essay topics that showcase your authentic self and grab the attention of admissions committees.

Early Application Options: What to Know

A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for you.

Early Applications: What Not To Do

Avoid the most common mistakes students make with Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action to maximize your success.

Networking Strategy for Startups and Tech: Structured Outreach

A simple, repeatable framework for networking that actually gets you hired in startups and big tech.

Networking Strategy for Startups and Tech: Forwardable Emails

Learn how to write the perfect email that gets forwarded to key decision-makers and lands you the job at top startups and tech companies.

How to Research Your Next Career Move

Learn how to successfully research and transition into a new career path.

Laws of UX

Learn the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) design. This is your first step to building a career designing products people love.

Full-Time Job Application Strategy

Master the job application process with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to stand out and get hired for a full-time role right out of school.

Information Architecture

Master the art of structuring content. Learn how to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that help people find what they need, fast.

Pivoting to UX/New to UX

New to UX? This is your complete guide to breaking into the field. Learn the core skills, build your portfolio, and land your first job.

MBA Resume: Work Experience

Your work experience is key to getting in. Learn how to highlight your professional accomplishments and impress the admissions committee.

MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership

Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.

Kellogg Interview Tips

Get into Kellogg! Learn what to expect, common questions, and how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to key strategies and expert tips.

Office Hours: Get Into a Top APM Program

Learn key strategies and tips to land an offer in a top Associate Product Manager (APM) program.

L.E.K. Cover Letter Example – From Urban Education to Private Equity Consulting

A first-year MBA’s cover letter emphasizing leadership in large-scale school reform, interest in L.E.K.’s fast-paced PE work, and a desire to contribute strategic thinking and team management skills to client engagements.

Strategies to Upskill in Your Career

Learn why upskilling matters and how you can build a plan to learn new skills in a way that works for you.

(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success

​Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.

Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School

An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.