Leland+ Content Library

Dark UX Patterns

Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.

Wireframing

Learn the fundamentals of wireframing. This guide covers how to create low-fidelity layouts to quickly test ideas and build the foundation of great design.

Top UX Books for Designers

Dive into the must-read books for any UX designer. From classics to modern guides, build your knowledge and master the craft.

SAT Reading/Writing: Main Purpose

Master strategies to quickly spot an author’s main purpose and boost your SAT Reading & Writing score.

GMAT Quant Workshop: Exponents & Roots

Master exponents and roots for the GMAT Quant section. This workshop covers key rules, problem-solving strategies, and common pitfalls to help you get a top score.

The Informative Essay

An in-depth guide to writing an informative essay, with strategies for providing essential context, highlighting unique experiences, and showcasing your authentic self to admissions committees.

How to Prioritize Content for the Additional Info Essay

Learn how to strategically use the optional "additional information" essay to address weaknesses, provide context for unique circumstances, and strengthen your overall application.

How to Craft a Strong Narrative

Learn how to tell your personal story in a compelling and authentic way that captures the attention of admissions officers and makes your application unforgettable.

Awards & Honors: An Overview

Learn how to effectively showcase your achievements on your application, with tips for formatting, context, and standing out.

Best Practices for Supplemental Essays

Master the art of supplemental essays with expert tips and strategies for crafting compelling, authentic responses that strengthen your application.

Resume Power Verbs Resource

This resource helps job seekers craft compelling, results-driven resumes by using strong and industry-relevant action words.

The Stanford MBA Recommendation That Got Me In

A deep dive into a real, successful Stanford MBA recommendation letter. See what makes an application stand out!

Identify Transferrable Skills for Career Pivots

Are you ready to unlock your potential and discover your "why"? Checkout a 5 steps 'Career Navigation Hack' to your dream role!

Market Sizing: A Complete Guide

Learn how to solve market sizing problems in a case interview. This guide covers the key steps, common pitfalls, and tricks to estimate market size with confidence.

MBA Resume – Behavioral Science, Consulting, and Social Enterprise

A pre-MBA resume highlighting leadership in behavioral science, entrepreneurial ventures, and consulting across sectors—from founding a nonprofit e-commerce platform to driving impact at EY-Parthenon.

Stanford GSB Essay – Behavioral Science, Business, and Community Impact

A compelling response to “What matters most and why?” that traces the applicant’s passion for behavioral economics, its practical application in community and business settings, and a long-term vision of driving ethical, evidence-based impact.

10-Week GRE Study Plan

A structured week-by-week GRE prep schedule covering verbal, quant, and practice exams to help applicants stay on track and build test-day readiness.

MBA Blueprint: What to Do NOW to Create Winning Applications

Getting started with the MBA process early? Great! Learn what you can do today for a winning application and your dream program.

Jesse's MBA Application Schedule and Strategy Guide

A comprehensive planning tool to guide applicants through every stage of the MBA process—from test prep and school research to essays, interviews, and final submission.

Stanford GSB Essays – Grit, Growth, and Healthcare Innovation

See examples of the What Matters Most to You, and Why essay and the Why Stanford essay. These essays detail a journey from small-town roots to leadership in consulting, with a future vision focused on transforming healthcare operations and equity.