Leland+ Content Library

Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points

A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.

Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example – Pivot from Fashion to Strategy

A tailored MBA cover letter illustrating a transition from fashion to consulting, highlighting transferable skills in analytics, vendor management, and strategic operations.

MIT Sloan Cover Letter – Operations, Analytics, and Collaborative Leadership

A concise, results-driven cover letter describing how the candidate led the development and national rollout of an analytics tool for a global retailer—blending frontline empathy, data science, and cross-functional collaboration.

A Powerful Example of a McKinsey Cover Letter

Craft a compelling cover letter for the Business Analyst position at McKinsey. Showcase your leadership and problem-solving skills to stand out and get noticed.

Rare Disease: A Growth Strategy Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a pharmaceutical company focused on a rare disease. This case challenges you to identify new markets, analyze competitive landscapes, and formulate a plan to expand the drug's reach.

Company Research: Cover Your Bases

Learn how to research the company you are applying to, starting with the initial research phases.

Dissecting the 3 Parts of an Interview

Ace your next interview! We break down the three key parts of an interview and give you the strategies you need to prepare for, stand out, and land the job.

Brainstorming Strategies for Consulting Cases

Learn the core brainstorming strategies you'll need to excel in case interviews. We'll walk through techniques to generate creative and structured ideas.

Transitioning to PM from Consulting

A step-by-step guide on how to leverage your consulting background to break into a PM role, with examples of how your consulting skills can apply to product management.

Interview Prep Mentality

Learn how to approach interviews with the right mindset. We break down the key strategies to prepare for, stand out in, and land your dream job.

How to Write the Fuqua Community Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "community" prompt and showcase your "Team Fuqua" spirit.

The Importance of Behavioral Questions

Learn why behavioral questions are so important in interviews. This guide breaks down what recruiters are looking for and how to craft powerful, memorable answers.

Framework: Leland's Ultimate Product Design Framework

Leland's top PMs and designers share a proven framework to create intuitive, user-centric products that solve real problems.

Framework: Hooked (User Acquisition & Retention)

Learn the "Hooked" model to create products users can't live without. A guide for PMs on user retention, triggers, and variable rewards.

How to Answer "Why an MBA?" for Duke Fuqua

A top admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "Why is pursuing an MBA the right next step for you?" question.

Investment Banking Cover Letter Template

Use this fill-in-the-blank template to craft a cover letter that stands out to investment banking recruiters.

The Best Rec Letter of 2025 (GSB-HBS-Wharton Triple Admit)

Take a look at an outstanding letter of recommendation for a candidate admitted to the GSB, HBS, and Wharton.

Case Interview Feedback Rubric – MBB Prep Evaluation Tool

A structured rubric for assessing case interview performance across key phases like framework development, chart interpretation, math accuracy, brainstorming, and final recommendation delivery.

Top Tips to Prepare for Your MBA Interview

Practice smart, tell your story clearly, and walk in confident—everything you need to impress.

Mastering On-Cycle PE Recruiting: The Ultimate Insider's Guide

A behind-the-scenes look at on-cycle private equity recruiting with tips, timelines, and strategies for success.