Leland+ Content Library
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Example MBA Essays
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Plan Your Application and Refine Your MBA Narrative
Stanford GSB Essay – Behavioral Science, Business, and Community Impact
A compelling response to “What matters most and why?” that traces the applicant’s passion for behavioral economics, its practical application in community and business settings, and a long-term vision of driving ethical, evidence-based impact.
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Plan Your Application and Refine Your Deferred MBA Narrative
Stanford GSB Essay – Aligning Behavioral Science with Purposeful Leadership
A well-researched “Why Stanford?” essay showcasing how GSB’s courses, faculty, and experiential learning opportunities will support the applicant’s mission to drive ethical, behaviorally informed change in business and society.
MBA Resume – Behavioral Science, Consulting, and Social Enterprise
A pre-MBA resume highlighting leadership in behavioral science, entrepreneurial ventures, and consulting across sectors—from founding a nonprofit e-commerce platform to driving impact at EY-Parthenon.
MBA Application Tracker – Multi-School Progress Sheet
A spreadsheet to manage deadlines, task completion, recommender status, and materials across multiple MBA programs.
Creating a DMBA Application Timeline
Stay ahead of deadlines with a clear, strategic plan to tackle every part of your DMBA application.
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Example College Essays and Resumes
UChicago Extended Essay – A Letter to a Bicycle and a Changing Neighborhood
A creative response to UChicago’s choose-your-own prompt, written as a heartfelt letter to a shopkeeper’s bike, exploring themes of community, technology, and personal impact through storytelling.
Why UChicago Essay – Economics, Research, and Community Engagement
A focused and well-researched supplemental essay outlining the applicant’s academic goals in development economics, interest in data analytics, and enthusiasm for UChicago’s research culture and civic-minded community.
Common App Submission Example– Leadership, Research, and Social Impact Profile
A comprehensive Common App submission featuring high academic achievement, extensive leadership, entrepreneurial initiatives, and a personal essay on resilience and teamwork through organizing India’s largest student-led fest.
