Leland+ Content Library

HBS Resume Sample – Consulting, Social Impact, and Policy Leadership

A standout MBA resume combining Bain consulting experience, Gates Foundation policy work, and entrepreneurial leadership with a strong focus on gender equity, public service, and global development.

HBS Awards and Honors Section – Example Entry

A sample submission of the HBS awards and honors section, showcasing how to highlight meaningful academic, professional, and leadership recognition with clarity and impact.

Columbia Career Goals Essay – Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship and Policy

A vision-driven essay outlining a plan to scale a nonprofit fund for South American women entrepreneurs, with long-term aspirations to bridge business and public service as a global leader.

Columbia Sample Essay – Why CBS is the Right Academic and Personal Fit

An essay blending personal connection and professional ambition, outlining how Columbia’s dual-degree program, NYC location, and inclusive community align with the applicant’s goals as a mission-driven entrepreneur.

Recommender Packet Example – School Targets, Themes, and Strategy

A dual-degree recommender briefing outlining deadlines, school-specific expectations, and key traits like inclusivity, data fluency, and social impact—complete with detailed examples for crafting strong letters.

HBS Example Essay – Reclaiming Voice, Redefining Impact Through Social Enterprise

A powerful personal narrative tracing the applicant’s journey from religious constraint to social entrepreneurship, highlighting how lived experience, missionary service, and nonprofit leadership shaped a mission to expand women’s agency through scalable, data-driven solutions.

Successful Bain Applicant Resume – Policy, Data, and Social Enterprise

A pre-MBA resume highlighting academic excellence, nonprofit leadership, policy research, and teaching experience—showcasing the analytical and mission-driven profile that led to a Bain offer.

HBS Joint Degree Example Essay – MPP/MBA for Gender Equity and Global Impact

An essay detailing how a dual MBA/MPP will equip the applicant to scale gender-focused interventions, combining business acumen with public sector insight to drive systemic change.

Yale Essay – The Biggest Commitment: Faith and Gender Equity

A deeply personal essay reflecting on an 18-month religious mission as a transformative commitment—reshaping the applicant’s worldview, sparking a gender equity journey, and laying the foundation for her social impact career.

Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points

A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.

Columbia Short Essay Example– Why “King” by Florence + the Machine Resonates

A powerful reflection on reclaiming identity and agency through music, using “King” as a personal anthem against the backdrop of religious expectations and evolving definitions of womanhood.

Building Your Recommender Packets for Grad School

Crafting strong recommendation letters starts long before your recommender begins writing—and a well-built recommender packet can make all the difference. In this session, a top Leland coach and dual HBS / HKS admit Reagan C. will walk you through exactly what to include, how to organize it, and how to make your recommenders' jobs easier while ensuring they highlight your strongest qualities. You'll learn what admissions committees look for, how to frame your achievements effectively, and how to set your recommenders up to write letters that truly elevate your application.

Bain Cover Letter Sample – Social Impact, Leadership, and Mission-Driven Consulting

A thoughtful and values-driven cover letter illustrating a transition from nonprofit leadership and policy research into consulting, with a strong alignment to Bain’s collaborative culture and commitment to women’s advancement.