Leland+ Content Library
Select a category
Popular on Leland+
Crack the IB Technicals: 10 Questions You Must Be Prepared to Answer
Get ready to master the core technical questions that consistently show up in investment banking interviews. In this session, we’ll walk through the 10 fundamentals—valuation, accounting, enterprise value, DCFs, accretion/dilution, and more—that every strong IB candidate must be able to explain with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate your answers, what separates a solid response from a great one, and how to practice effectively so you can walk into recruiting season fully prepared.
AFOQT Math Formulas Sheet
You don’t need to memorize hundreds of formulas — you need to understand when and why to use each one.
Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant
Learn how Coach Melanie E. went from Fashion to McKinsey as a successful non-traditional MBA applicant to M7 programs.
Master List of PE Firms for Networking
This Firm Database includes thousands of investment banks, private equity (PE) firms, and hedge funds, organized by region — from large money-center banks to small two-person firms.
Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays
Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Asian Male candidate with consulting background.
Essay 2 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet
A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 2 with clarity and purpose.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Watch this guide to ensure you don't steer off course while drafting your experience/perspective essay
How to get MBB Offers
Breaking into McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is one of the most competitive career goals out there—but with the right preparation and strategy, you can set yourself apart. In this session, expert Leland coaches and former MBB consultants Alex S. (McKinsey interviewer), Tim F. (BCG Project Leader), and Ashwin S. (Bain Manager) will walk you through exactly what it takes to land an offer. By the end, you’ll have a step-by-step game plan to position yourself as a top candidate and maximize your chances of landing that coveted MBB offer.
Resume: Army Veteran Admitted to Duke Fuqua MBA
This resume showcases an Army veteran from a non-traditional background who earned Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7 - Asian Male - Consulting.
Strong Diversity Essay Samples
Reading examples will help generate ideas for topics, content, and structuring
From Good to Great: Editing 101
Editing is way more than rereading your draft. This guide will walk you through the process (pro-tips and all!).
How to Crush Your HireVue
This resource reviews common HireVue interview questions and outlines effective approaches for answering them. It focuses on structuring responses, managing timing, and communicating clearly in a recorded interview format.
Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays
Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Female candidate with government/defense background.
Law School Addendum Submission Checklist
Finished drafting? You're not done yet! Make sure to run through this checklist to ensure your addenda helps rather than hurts your application package.
Why You’re Still Doing Too Much: Rethinking Delegation as a Leader
Even the most effective leaders struggle with letting go—but true leadership isn’t about doing it all yourself. In this workshop, Stefanie M.—a certified leadership and strengths-based coach with 17+ years of experience as a market executive and team leader in global finance—will help you rethink your approach to delegation and team empowerment. Drawing on her background in corporate banking, private equity, and venture capital, Stefanie will share actionable strategies for identifying what to delegate, developing trust, and building systems that elevate both performance and well-being. Whether you manage a team or lead at the executive level, this session will help you create more space for strategic thinking, growth, and balance—without sacrificing results.
Full Set of Real GSB Interview Questions + Advice on How to Ace the Interview
Curious what a GSB interview actually feels like? Read this walkthrough to see all the questions this GSB deferred admit was asked (and the questions they asked the interviewer). You'll also learn what they did to prepare and what advice they have for anyone interviewing with GSB.
Addenda Final Editing Checklist
Surely editing my addenda should be simple? Think again! Editing is critical to showing your attention to detail, a critical lawyerly trait. Use this checklist to reach perfection.
Comprehensive Meta PM Interview Prep Kit
A comprehensive kit with analysis from 18 real mock interviews, AI prompts to simulate real mock experience, and inventory of online resources!
IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool
This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.
