Leland+ Content Library

Translating Work Experience

Clarifying roles, context, business scale, quantifying impact

Career Story & Post-MBA Goals

Structuring a compelling international career narrative

Addressing Weak Spots

GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion

Résumé for U.S. MBA Applications

One-page rules, U.S. formatting, action verbs, metrics

GMAT, GRE & English Tests

Test options, typical target scores by school tier, TOEFL vs IELTS vs Duolingo

Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI

Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education

Financial Aid for International Students

Scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, Prodigy/MPower loans, sponsorship options

AdCom Insider Tip #1

Why International Applicants Get Misread in the U.S. MBA Process

Telling Your Story

Build Your Own Personal Brand

The "American Style" Application

Directness, reflection, vulnerability—all without oversharing

Storytelling vs Reporting

Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate

Demonstrating Cultural Adaptability

Global perspective + U.S. fit

Common Communication Mistakes

Over-formality, vague leadership claims, jargon

Interviews for International Candidates

Mock structures + success strategies

Adcom Insider Tip #2

How to Translate Global Impact Into U.S. Impact Language

How U.S. MBA Admissions Work

Application components, holistic review, timelines (Round 1 vs Round 2), application portals

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity

Visa Strategy

F-1 visa basics, OPT, STEM extension, sponsorship challenges, school support

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

Application Packaging

Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews