Leland+ for MBA

MBA Resume: Work Experience

Your work experience is key to getting in. Learn how to highlight your professional accomplishments and impress the admissions committee.

MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership

Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.

MBA Resume: 3 Tips for Success

Craft an MBA resume that gets noticed. We break down three essential tips to help you highlight your experience and land an interview.

Kellogg Interview Tips

Get into Kellogg! Learn what to expect, common questions, and how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to key strategies and expert tips.

Intangibles

It's all about the hustle. We break down the "intangible" factors that can set your MBA application apart and help you get accepted.

Why Stanford For You - Mental Health Focus

Check out a top-flight Why GSB essay from a successful 2024 MBA applicant with a vision for mental health

Chicago Booth Interview Guide

Get interview-ready with expert strategies, sample questions, and insights to shine in your Booth interview.

Ace Your Interview!

A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.

5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director

Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.

Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)

A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.

(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.

GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What are they really testing?

A deep dive into the purpose behind each section of the GMAT and GRE, uncovering the core skills schools care about—and how to align your prep accordingly.

Darden MBA Application Guide

Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.

Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide

A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.

HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity

A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.

Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research

How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.

Deferred MBA Planning - Preparing for a Successful Application

Watch an event with Leland CEO, John K., where he walks through the components of and timeline for deferred MBA applications.

Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant

Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.

Hear Straight from Admissions Directors

Want to hear directly from the people who help shape MBA classes? This session offers a unique opportunity to learn how admissions directors evaluate candidates and what stands out in today's competitive application process. Whether you're just beginning your MBA journey or preparing to apply soon, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of what top programs are looking for. Join live for this special MBA Week session, presented in partnership with Poets & Quants, featuring a panel of MBA admissions directors. Bring your questions and gain firsthand insights that can help you approach your applications with greater confidence and clarity.