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November 10, 2022
MBA Essay Too Long? Here's How to Fix It
The word count of most MBA application essays is very limited. This article by an expert Leland MBA coach will give you 8 tips to help you keep your essays under the limit while still maintaining a compelling story.
November 4, 2022
What Looks Good on College Applications? 6 Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out
What do colleges look for in applicants? How can you make your college application stand out? Read this article to learn about six ways to strengthen your candidacy and get into your dream school.
November 4, 2022
How to Write an Amazing College Essay: Three Tips for Success
A former admissions committee member outlines some of his best advice for writing a killer college application essay that will not only impress the AdCom, but also get you admitted into your dream school.
November 3, 2022
8 Finance Internships for Freshmen in College (2022)
Advice for freshmen preparing for an internship in finance and the top roles currently accepting applications to give you a head start in your career path.
November 3, 2022
How to Write a Powerful MBA Essay—With Examples
The MBA essay is critical to your business school application. Read our guide to writing the perfect MBA essay, with successful admit examples.
November 3, 2022
How to Get Into Venture Capital: Lessons Learned Interviewing 100+ Investors
A partner at a top venture firm outlines the VC hiring process, what makes the best candidates stand out, and more in this insightful article.
November 3, 2022
The 25 Best Entry-Level Associate Product Management (APM) Programs
An overview of the top APM programs at some of the best tech companies to get into a career in product management.
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November 10, 2022
MBA Essay Too Long? Here's How to Fix It
The word count of most MBA application essays is very limited. This article by an expert Leland MBA coach will give you 8 tips to help you keep your essays under the limit while still maintaining a compelling story.
November 7, 2022
Kellogg Future Leaders Deferred Enrollment Program
An overview of Kellogg's deferred MBA enrollment program, including who Northwestern is looking for, how hard is it to get into, application details, and more.
November 4, 2022
3 Expert Tips for Applying to College
These 3 insights into the college admissions process will help you feel more confident as you put together your application. Applying to college is stressful, but Leland has the tools and support you need to succeed.
November 4, 2022
30 Colleges With Late Application Deadlines
Though most regular decision deadlines fall at the beginning of January, these schools have late deadlines so that you can still apply to, and get into, top colleges.
November 4, 2022
What to Major in for Consulting
Whether you're applying for college, deciding on a major to declare, or looking to switch majors, this article is for you. Learn what skills you need to succeed in consulting and the degrees that will teach you them.
November 4, 2022
What Looks Good on College Applications? 6 Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out
What do colleges look for in applicants? How can you make your college application stand out? Read this article to learn about six ways to strengthen your candidacy and get into your dream school.