MBA
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March 6, 2025
The Top 30 Coaches on Leland: 2023 Edition
When you’re trying to reach your goals, it can make a world of a difference to have people in your corner. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the top 30 Leland coaches of 2023.
March 6, 2025
The Most Fun MBA Programs
A list of the best MBA programs for parties, because everyone knows that networking is the only real reason to go to business school.
March 6, 2025
To Be a Jack of All Trades or Master of One?
The case for becoming an expert vs. a generalist, written by a Stanford GSB MBA and McKinsey & Co. Consultant. Plus, how to pick an area of focus, how to build expertise, and more.
March 6, 2025
From Engineering to Business School
Iva M., an expert Leland coach, Stanford MBA, and FinTech PM, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.
March 6, 2025
What the Columbia Business School Admissions Committee Looks for in MBA Applicants
Everything you need to know about what the CBS admissions committee is looking for in high-potential MBA applicants, from a professional MBA coach and Columbia alumna.
March 6, 2025
A Great Admissions Coach Can Be Life-Changing – Here’s How
Jeremy S., an expert Leland coach, MIT MBA, and Former Bain Consultant, outlines how an admissions consultant changed his MBA application journey, and how it can change yours as well.
March 6, 2025
5 Essential Tips for Improving Your MBA Resume
Matt P., an expert coach and Darden alumnus, provides several key tips for improving your MBA resume.
March 6, 2025
How to Tackle the UVA Darden MBA Application Essays
Matt P, an expert coach and Darden alumnus, provides insight into best practices and approaches for the UVA Darden MBA application essays.
March 6, 2025
How to Up Your Odds with Secondary Review
Applying to top MBA programs? Increase your odds of success by having a former MBA admissions officer review your application—only on Leland.
March 6, 2025
How to Write a Powerful HBS Post-Interview Reflection
An HBS admit outlines her top tips for writing a compelling post-interview reflection that makes your application stand out.