Leland+ Content Library

Before You Hit Submit: Tips to Make Your College App Shine

As deadlines approach, this workshop will walk you through the final steps that take a college application from good to unforgettable. Our expert panel will cover how to polish your essays, strengthen your storytelling, and make strategic last-minute tweaks that help you stand out in competitive pools. Meet Your Coaches: Jessica F. — Harvard alum with 30 years of experience helping students get into top schools through expert essay and application guidance. Liz C. — Duke MBA and storytelling specialist with an almost 100% BYU admit rate, known for elevating nontraditional and healthcare-focused applicants. Luzy G. — Harvard graduate with 4+ years of consulting experience whose students have been admitted to top universities—and who earned full-ride scholarships herself.

How to Increase Your GRE Quant Score by 10 Points

In this video I strive to show aspiring M7 applicants how to increase their GRE quant score by 10+ points in a 10 week period.

Application Packaging

Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews

Writing a Holistic Set of Kellogg Essays (with Top Leland Coaches)

Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. This event will draw from example essays written by successful Northwestern Kellogg admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Kellogg AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world. During this session, we'll analyze these essays alongside you so you have a clear view into how you can apply what you've learned to your own writing, and put your best application forward for Kellogg's top-flight MBA program.

Leveraging AI for MBA Applications (while also not cheating)

How can you make the most of GenAI tools to leave no stone unturned in your MBA process? What are the right and wrong ways to be leveraging AI as you build out your applications? I'll help you lower your anxiety around this topic, and help you use AI to complement your thinking on other critical questions like: - "How do I know what programs are the best fit for me?" - "How do I even go about researching my target programs?" - "How can I use it to level up my writing? What pitfalls do I need to avoid?” - "How can I map out my timeline for applying to MBAs?" - "How can I use AI to complement my live interview prep? - "How can I be sure my AI-based research is accurate?" The idea behind this session is twofold: 1) lending you tactical tips to raise the quality of your MBA applications in a world of limited time. (2) helping you think in ways that go beyond the specific questions we cover, so that you can generate plenty questions of your own. As someone who advises people on everyday-life-AI and has also worked with a handful of startup CEOs and investors on layered, complex research requiring heavy AI use, I'll help you make the most of our latest tech without compromising the integrity of your applications. I hope you leave feeling this whole MBA project is something doable, with a few AI-powered arrows in your quiver that can simplify your life as you get there. If you’re interested in 1:1 coaching, you can always drop me a line through my Leland profile. See you soon.

Demonstrating Cultural Adaptability

Global perspective + U.S. fit

Adcom Insider Tip #3

How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)

Adcom Insider Tip #2

How to Translate Global Impact Into U.S. Impact Language

Study Smart for GMAT Quant

​Preparing for the GMAT Quant section isn’t just about doing hundreds of problems—it’s about mastering strategy, review, and time management. In this hands-on workshop, expert GMAT coach Sage P. will guide you through a curated set of Quant problems to illustrate how top scorers think, study, and review effectively. ​This isn’t a lecture—it’s an interactive session where you’ll solve, discuss, and refine your approach in real time. Come ready to participate and leave with a clear game plan for boosting your GMAT Quant score.

Letters of Recommendation

Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically

Stop Sounding Generic: How to Write a Standout Law School Personal Statement

​Crafting a personal statement that truly stands out is one of the most important—and challenging—parts of the law school application process. In this session, expert Leland coach and Harvard Law alum Dylan M. will provide an overview of how to draft a strong, compelling statement and share common challenges applicants face. ​You’ll learn how to convey your unique story, highlight meaningful experiences, and avoid pitfalls that can make essays feel generic or forgettable. By the end, you’ll have practical guidance and actionable strategies to make your law school personal statement memorable and impactful.

Career Story & Post-MBA Goals

Structuring a compelling international career narrative

What Good Looks Like -PMs and Sr. PMs

A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity

Visa Strategy

F-1 visa basics, OPT, STEM extension, sponsorship challenges, school support

Common Communication Mistakes

Over-formality, vague leadership claims, jargon

Build a Cohesive Narrative

Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths