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Awards & Honors: An Overview
Learn how to effectively showcase your achievements on your application, with tips for formatting, context, and standing out.
"Tell Me About a Time...": Situational Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering behavioral and situational interview questions with the STAR method, with examples and tips for crafting compelling stories.
Extracurriculars: Best Practices
Learn the best practices for showcasing your extracurriculars on your application, with tips for formatting, context, and standing out from the crowd.
Ask a Former Adcom: How to Get Into BYU
A former BYU admissions officer breaks down the holistic review process and shares what they're really looking for in applications.
A Proven Framework for TOEFL Speaking Task 3
Learn how to structure and deliver a high-scoring TOEFL Speaking Task 3 response with this proven template.
Gap Year: Is It Right for You?
A comprehensive guide to the pros and cons of taking a gap year, with key questions to consider before making your decision.
The Interview: What Not to Do
Avoid the most common mistakes in your interviews, from poor body language to unprepared answers, to make a lasting and positive impression on your interviewer.
Vision Casting Worksheet for Healthcare Leaders
A comprehensive guide for healthcare leaders to define an organizational vision, identify gaps, and create actionable plans.
Beginner GMAT Prep: 5 Strategic Decisions To Make
Join this session led by Leland coach Claire N. to learn the 5 critical decisions that will set you up for a focused, efficient prep journey. Whether you’re self-studying or hiring a tutor, these steps will help you avoid common pitfalls and start strong. You’ll leave with a customizable weekly plan, key resource recommendations, and clarity on how to tailor your study approach to your goals. Perfect for beginners who feel lost in the sea of GMAT advice. What you will get out of this event: 5 key considerations to take into account to study for GMAT effectively (goal-setting, resource selection, and study tactics) Adaptable templates for weekly sprints that you can tailor as you go The chance to ask Claire any questions you have at the end This event is great for those looking to jumpstart their GMAT Prep journey and unsure where to start!
The Perfect Interview Follow-Up Email
Learn how to write a perfect follow-up email after your interview. This template gives you the tools to stand out, make a lasting impression, and land the job.
Template: How to Score High on TOEFL Writing Task 1
Learn how to structure and write a perfect TOEFL Writing Task 1 response with this easy-to-follow template.
Interviewing Founding AE Candidates
How to interview your first sales reps
How to Set Better Goals
Learn how to set more effective and achievable goals with a proven framework that will keep you motivated and on track to success.
Optimizing for Success
Learn how to optimize your application for success with strategies for showcasing your unique strengths, crafting a memorable narrative, and making the best possible impression on admissions officers.
Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
Cover Letter Example: HR Head Business Partner
Get a customizable cover letter template for an HR Head Business Partner role. Craft a powerful letter that highlights your leadership and strategic HR skills.
The "Why?" Essay
A guide to mastering the "Why this school?" or "Why this major?" essay, with strategies for showcasing genuine interest, specific research, and a compelling connection between you and the institution.
Letter of Continued Interest: What to Write
Learn how to craft a powerful Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) by focusing on key components like reaffirming your commitment, providing meaningful updates, and showcasing why you are a perfect fit for the college.
Blank Page to Clear Outline: Get Unstuck on Your Personal Essay
Feeling stuck on your personal essay? You're not alone. Trust, you are not the only senior who keeps putting off writing their application essay. You're sure you'll be able to finish once you start. You just need to put something - anything - on the page, but going from 0 to 1 feels harder than going from 1 to 100. And advice like "just start!", "show who you are," "brainstorm some ideas," isn't working, right? Join Isamar V., a former Stanford admissions officer and college application coach, in this workshop where she will guide you as you complete 3 exercises to go from a blank page to a clear essay outline in 1 hour. Get your pen and paper (or laptop) ready because this isn't just a lecture. You are going to put in the work in this workshop. If you have no idea what you want to write about --> You'll leave with several ideas, topics, and stories to choose from If you have an idea or story but don't know if it's good --> You'll leave with personal reflections to make it good If you have a story that you're excited about, but just haven't sat down to write --> You'll leave with an outline If you already have an outline, but just no written draft --> You'll have a dedicated hour to write You'll also get some tips for how to go from outline to a first written draft. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, the goal for you is to feel unstuck and excited to write your story.
The Deferred MBA Essay That Got Me Accepted
A deep dive into a successful Columbia Business School deferred MBA essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that gets you noticed by admissions committees.
