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March 6, 2025

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.

March 6, 2025

Why I Tutor—Marie Bercik

Marie B., an expert Leland coach, Georgetown/Columbia Grad, and 99th Percentile GMAT/GRE/SAT/ACT, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

March 6, 2025

The 10 Best MBA Programs for Product Management

A comprehensive guide to the top business schools for launching a career in product management, including average salaries and examples of relevant courses.

March 6, 2025

Why I Coach—Greg Zegas

Greg Z., an expert Leland coach and Stanford MBA, outlines why he chooses to coach and what it means to him.

March 6, 2025

The Top Political Consulting Firms in 2024

Find out the top political consulting firms of 2024, offering expert strategies, campaign management, and innovative solutions to drive success in the political arena.

March 6, 2025

Leland and LinkedIn Launch New Partnership to Provide Career Coaching to All LinkedIn Premium Members

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with LinkedIn Premium to provide all Premium members access to a free month of career coaching through Leland.

March 6, 2025

Why I Coach–Joe M.

Joe M., an expert Leland MBA and consulting coach, outlines why he chooses to coach and what it means to him.

March 6, 2025

Why I Coach—Steven S.

Steven S., an expert Leland Product Management and MBA admissions coach, outlines why he chooses to coach and what it means to him.

March 6, 2025

Why I Coach—Sowa Imoisili

Sowa I., an expert Leland coach and Stanford MBA/Co-Class President, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

March 6, 2025

MBA Financial Aid: How to Pay for Business School

Pursuing an MBA is a life-changing decision, and also an expensive one. Here is our guide to paying for your MBA so you can focus on what's important during your time in business school.