Leland+ Content Library

Cover Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the essential steps to writing a cover letter that gets noticed. This walkthrough covers structure, content, and key strategies for success.

Example Resume with a Background in Consulting, Investment Banking, and Impact Investing

See how one Harvard grad highlights their work experience from management consulting to leading a $X00M+ impact investing firm.

Example HBS Essays from an Applicant with a Rural Background

See how this successful HBS applicant tells the story of their rural upbringing and passion for improving education.

A Comprehensive Guide to Case Interview Frameworks

Master the essential frameworks for profitability, growth strategy, and market entry that top consulting firms look for in interviews.

Columbia Career Goals Essay – Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship and Policy

A vision-driven essay outlining a plan to scale a nonprofit fund for South American women entrepreneurs, with long-term aspirations to bridge business and public service as a global leader.

MBA Application Tracker for Multiple Schools

Download a pre-formatted tracker to help you organize all of your MBA application tasks.

MBA Resume: Investment Banking to Business School

See how an investment banking professional crafted a compelling MBA application resume.

Wharton Essay 2: Contributing to the Wharton Community

A Wharton deferred MBA Essay 2 on contributing to the community through leadership in student organizations and Academically Based Community Service courses.

Common Investment Banking Interview Questions

Prepare for common interview questions and review some fundamental topics you'll need to know in an IB interview.

Why Wharton Essay – Community & Belonging

An essay reflecting on immigration, identity, and the desire to foster community through film, mentorship, and local engagement at Wharton.

Why Wharton Essay - Career Goals & EdTech Vision

An MBA essay outlining a clear path from sales to ed-tech entrepreneurship, leveraging Wharton’s academic and community resources.

MBA Admissions Panel: How to Get into your Dream School

​Breaking into a top MBA program takes more than strong grades and work experience — it requires a compelling application strategy that sets you apart. In this panel, you’ll hear directly from Kelsey K. (Admissions at Columbia), Ben L. (Stanford MBA), and Allie K. (Wharton MBA) who have successfully navigated the admissions process at leading business schools. ​Our panelists will share their best advice on crafting standout essays, building a competitive profile, securing strong recommendations, and preparing for interviews. They’ll also dive into common mistakes to avoid and the strategies that helped them get admitted to their dream schools. Whether you’re just starting to think about an MBA or are in the thick of applications, this session will give you the insider guidance you need to stand out.

Resume Example: Macquarie & Flexstone Partners Offers

Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got offers in Private Equity.

LinkedIn AE, Fulbright Scholar & Wharton MBA Resume Example

A standout path from sales leadership to social impact to dual MBA/MA at Wharton Lauder—this resume blends strategy, language, and global perspective.

Kellogg to Bain: An Example Resume

Check out an example of a resume that successfully landed a job at Bain.

Kellogg Recommendation Letter Example – Resilience, Leadership, and Inclusive Integrity

A compelling recommendation highlighting the applicant’s uncommon maturity, adaptability, and leadership—from fostering inclusion in diverse teams to overcoming serious injury and setting the standard in high-pressure military operations.

Kellogg Essay Example – Reclaiming Language, Culture, and Identity

A reflective essay on reconnecting with Iranian heritage through language, family, and self-determination—demonstrating resilience, growth, and a commitment to empowering others.

Networking Follow-Up Strategies

The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.

Investment Banking Technical Interview Guide

This resource provides a list of 50 difficult technical questions with detailed answers.

How to Avoid Falling Prey to the GRE Verbal Section

​Join Micah L., a seasoned GRE coach with over a decade of experience as he breaks down how to ace the Verbal section of the GRE. This session aims to educate students on the importance of studying adequately for the Verbal section of the GRE, and gives helpful strategies to increasing one's capabilities in the reading comprehension, reasoning and vocabulary questions.