Leland+ Content Library
The Art of the Angle: Finding Your Authentic Story (Workshop Slides)
The full slide deck from our live college essay workshop, co-presented by Emily C. and Kelly C. Learn five tools for finding a personal statement angle that's truly yours: Hidden Sides, the Weird List, Outside Mirrors, the Why Ladder, and Timed Freewrites. Includes a worked Why Ladder example, how to turn a mundane moment into a meaningful essay (zoom in, dig down, zoom out), how to approach sensitive topics, common traps to avoid, one everyday moment written four different ways, and the numbers behind a strong 650-word essay. Pairs with the workshop recording.
Portfolios & Additional Materials for College Applications
What to include in a portfolio or additional materials submission, tips for photographing and uploading your work, and the steps to submit it.
College Financial Aid Guide: Aid Types, Forms & Award Letters
An overview of college financial aid: the types of aid available, the US and international forms you may need to file, and how to read and compare award letters.
Scholarships Guide: Finding & Winning Awards
Where to find scholarships, how to build a steady routine for applying, and tips for writing scholarship essays.
SAT Prep Guide: Study Plan & Section Strategies
An SAT prep guide with a study plan, strategies for each section of the test and practice questions.
ACT Prep Guide: Study Plan & Section Strategies
An ACT prep guide covering prep resources, a study plan and strategies for each section of the test.
Ivy+ Letters of Recommendation: Guide & Checklist
How to choose your recommenders, how and when to ask, and what to know about the FERPA waiver, with a checklist to keep the whole process on track.
Ivy+ Extracurriculars Guide: Building Your Activities List
How to choose and present your activities for college applications, with an activity log to track your involvement and a walkthrough of the Common App activities section.
Grades & GPA for Ivy+ Admissions: Rigor, Trends & Context
How colleges read your transcript, including weighted vs. unweighted GPA, course rigor and senior-year grades, and how to give admissions officers the context they need to understand your record.
