Leland+ Content Library

Letters of Recommendation

Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

LinkedIn Cribsheet

A targeted guide that helps experienced professionals rewrite their LinkedIn profiles to better reflect their value, momentum, and career direction.

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

Course Conclusion

What You've Learn and What's Next

Build a Cohesive Narrative

Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application

Behavioral Interview

STAR strategy + international context examples

Mock Interview Practice

Real simulation exercises

Pre-Departure Preparation

Visa, housing, networking, CPT prep

AdCom Insider Tip #5

What Admitted Applicants All Have in Common

Accepted Stanford Common Application Essay

This was my personal statement that got be accepted to Stanford

Investment Banking Recruiting - 5 Top Tips to Stand Out

Are you looking to break into investment banking as your next career move? Join Alejandro A., a seasoned investment banking and private equity professional, for an exclusive session where he will share essential strategies to help you stand out in the highly competitive recruiting process. ​​With over 10 years of experience, Alejandro has worked at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs, where he served as an Investment Banking Associate, and at Fanatics, as Director of M&A. He also co-founded Harbor Street Capital, a private equity fund, and has mentored over 200 students who have gone on to secure positions at top firms such as Goldman Sachs, Evercore, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley. ​​In this event, Alejandro will provide insider insights into how to successfully navigate the investment banking recruitment process and stand out as a top candidate.

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.

Hedge Fund Case Study

This real-world case study presentation was used successfully to secure a job offer at a credit-focused hedge fund. It demonstrates how to structure analysis, present investment ideas, and communicate insights effectively.

The AI Brainstorm Lab: Turn Any Idea Into 10 Better Ones

Discover how to use AI as your creative partner, not just your assistant. In this hands-on lab, you’ll learn how to generate, expand, and refine ideas using ChatGPT or Claude—whether you’re naming a project, planning a campaign, or trying to get unstuck. Outcomes: You’ll leave with 10+ new ideas generated live, a framework for evaluating and combining AI suggestions, and practical techniques for overcoming creative blocks and turning raw ideas into real concepts. Learning Objectives: *Recognize where AI can enhance creative thinking and idea generation *Use structured prompting techniques to expand, combine, and refine ideas *Apply AI brainstorming methods to generate actionable outputs for real projects

AFOQT Math Formulas Sheet

You don’t need to memorize hundreds of formulas — you need to understand when and why to use each one.

AFOQT Overview

Overview of the AFOQT exam

Your PE Recruiting Plan: What You Need to Know to Ace Recruiting

Get a clear, no-nonsense roadmap for navigating the intense Private Equity recruiting process. In this session, you'll learn what top firms actually look for, how to prepare for the fast-moving timeline, and the technical and networking strategies that separate successful candidates from the rest. You'll walk away with a focused, actionable PE recruiting plan you can start executing immediately.