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Staying Organized During PhD Applications
Staying organized can make all the difference during the demanding PhD application process. In this session, Jennifer D.—a first-generation college student who went on to earn a JD/PhD in History at Stanford University and was selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar—will share proven systems and strategies for managing deadlines, recommendation letters, research statements, and more. You’ll learn how to structure your application workflow, track submissions efficiently, and reduce stress while keeping your materials polished and cohesive. Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, this session will help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and control.
Things You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Law School Application
As deadlines approach, it’s essential to make sure every piece of your law school application tells a cohesive and compelling story. In this panel, expert Leland law school coaches will share insider tips on how to polish your materials, avoid last-minute mistakes, and approach submission day with confidence. From personal statements and addenda to letters of recommendation and timing strategy, you’ll learn what admissions committees are really looking for in the final stretch. Whether you’re putting finishing touches on your application or preparing for future cycles, this session will give you the clarity and tactical guidance to submit with confidence. Meet Your Panelists Yaseen E. – Law school admissions coach with a track record of helping students gain admission to top programs through strategic storytelling and strong LSAT preparation. Margo K. – Former admissions professional with years of experience guiding applicants in crafting standout essays and identifying best-fit law schools. Ruthie S. – Law school coach specializing in personal statement development, application strategy, and helping students find their authentic voice in the admissions process.
Selecting and Guiding Recommenders
Learn how to choose the right recommender and equip them with stories that align with Kellogg’s leadership criteria.
Example: MIT Sloan Cover Letter
This is an example cover letter for the MIT Sloan MBA application
Comprehensive Personal Statement Editing Checklist
The checklist is thorough for a reason. Perfection isn't easy, it takes time. Use this checklist to guide you on your journey.
Sample Redlined Personal Statement
Not sure how much editing you need? Here is an example of one (of many) rounds of editing with a client.
Your Ticket to STEM Graduate School Admission
Short guide to STEM graduate programs, required application documents, and essay advice
Core MBA Story Worksheet
A step-by-step worksheet that helps you articulate your core MBA story to connect your past experiences, goals, and values into a compelling narrative.
Personal Statement: Tips on Getting Started
Use the brainstorming prompts in this PDF to start putting pen to paper. There are no bad ideas! This is a time to reflect, think broadly, and be creative.
Your Path to MBB: How to Stand Out
Learn what it really takes to stand out in the highly competitive MBB recruiting process. In this session, top Leland consulting coaches break down the strategies that consistently help candidates land interviews and offers—from crafting a compelling story to excelling in networking, casing, and problem-solving assessments. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for positioning yourself as a top-tier candidate at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
How to Stand Out to PE Firms
Private equity recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance—and standing out requires more than strong technical skills. In this session, you’ll learn how top firms evaluate candidates, how to position your deal experience (or transferable experience) effectively, and how to craft a compelling story that signals judgment, ownership, and investing potential. We’ll cover resume refinement, outreach strategy, interview preparation, and the mindset shifts that distinguish top performers in on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting.
Your Guide to STEM Graduate School Admissions
Recording of a Leland webinar I presented on 02 Jan 2026 demystifying STEM graduate school admissions types and deliverables
Mastering Necessary and Sufficient Assumptions on the LSAT
Understanding necessary and sufficient assumptions is one of the biggest keys to unlocking higher Logical Reasoning scores on the LSAT. In this workshop, Elias S.—a 177 scorer (99.5th percentile) who has helped students improve their scores by an average of 15–20 points—will break down how to identify these question types, avoid common traps, and apply the right reasoning strategies every time. With experience helping students achieve jumps of up to 40 points and even reach perfect scores, Elias will guide you through a clear, structured approach to mastering these challenging logic concepts. Whether you’re aiming for a top-tier law school or trying to break into the 170s, this session will give you the tools to approach LSAT arguments with precision and confidence.
Statistics Practice Set (Advanced Difficulty)
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How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)
Targeted School Essays
Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples
LinkedIn & Online Presence
Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment
Communication Coaching
Accent confidence, tone, pacing
Telling Your Story: A 101-Guide to a Successful Personal Statement
This video provides a quick overview of what you will need to accomplish in your personal statement and how to get started
Strong Diversity Essay Samples
Reading examples will help generate ideas for topics, content, and structuring
