Leland+ Content Library

Letters of Recommendation

Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically

Loubna B.

Waitlist Strategy

Updates, new achievements, school engagement

Loubna B.

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

Loubna B.

Timeline & Project Management

Managing multiple schools

Loubna B.

Behavioral Interview

STAR strategy + international context examples

Loubna B.

Course Conclusion

What You've Learn and What's Next

Loubna B.

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

Loubna B.

Application Packaging

Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews

Loubna B.

Pre-Departure Preparation

Visa, housing, networking, CPT prep

Loubna B.

Targeted School Essays

Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples

Loubna B.

Master the Interview

Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

Loubna B.

Finish Strong

What Happens After You Submit?

Loubna B.

Competency Questions

Leadership, failure, teamwork, ethics

Loubna B.

Beyond the GRE: Building a Winning Grad School Application

In this session, Leland coach Loubna B. will walk you through how to build a compelling graduate school application that goes far beyond just test scores. Drawing on her experience mentoring students into competitive master’s and PhD programs, she’ll share what admissions committees really want to see in your essays, recommendations, and overall narrative. You’ll gain actionable strategies for highlighting your unique strengths, showcasing research or professional experience, and weaving your story into a cohesive, stand-out application. Whether you’re early in the process or putting on the finishing touches, this workshop will equip you with the tools to craft an application that sets you apart.

Loubna B.

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