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How to Interview a Company Before You Say Yes to a Product Role
This guide gives you 4 practical, proven tips to cut through polished interview answers and uncover how a company really operates.
Crack the MBB Consulting Case Workshop
A workshop focused on cracking the consulting case interview at top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Learn the frameworks, tips, and tricks to land an offer!
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.
"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 vs. Product Management: Which is for you?
A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.
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.
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.
Additional Info Essay: An Overview
A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.
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.
How to Elevate Your Writing
Learn proven strategies to elevate your writing from good to great, with tips on style, voice, and editing for a memorable application essay.
Direct Outreach Template for Networking
Stop sending cold emails that get ignored. Learn how to write effective outreach templates that get responses and land you opportunities.
Personal Statement 2: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a second successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
UCLA Law Supplemental Essay - Foreign Policy Background
See how an interest in International & Comparative Law , plus experience in a top foreign policy program, shaped this UCLA supplemental essay.
Why Duke Law? An Essay on Entrepreneurship
This essay connects past entrepreneurial ventures and a passion for interdisciplinary studies to make a powerful case for joining Duke Law's unique program.
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.
Why Are Interviews Important?
An overview of why interviews are a critical part of the admissions process, with a focus on what colleges are looking for and how you can make a memorable impression.
Wells Fargo Investment Banking Resume
See a real-world investment banking resume and learn what it takes to land a top finance job.
The Deferral Strategy
A step-by-step guide on what to do after being deferred from a college, with strategies for crafting a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and demonstrating your continued commitment to the school.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
The U-Substitution Strategy for the GMAT and GRE
Simplify complex equations for the GMAT and GRE. Learn the powerful U-substitution technique to solve problems faster and more accurately.
