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Guide to Exploring Dental Residencies

A guide to the competitiveness and scope of dental residencies in the US.

Translating Your Experience

Speak the US MBA Admissions Language

Customizable Cover Letter Template for Consulting Jobs

This is a generic cover letter template that can be customized to fit any consulting job opportunity you are exploring.

How to Increase Your GRE Quant Score by 10 Points

In this video I strive to show aspiring M7 applicants how to increase their GRE quant score by 10+ points in a 10 week period.

How to Land Your First Role in Product Management

Breaking into product management can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t have “PM” in your current title. In this session, Britton O. (Product Lead @ Uber), Sameer B. (PM @ Whatnot, Former PM @ Flip & Curated) and Robert E. (Director of PM @ Home Depot) will walk you through what it really takes to land your first role, even without prior product experience. ​You’ll learn how to position your transferable skills, build a compelling story for recruiters and hiring managers, and navigate different PM entry paths—from APM programs to startup roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear game plan for breaking into product management with confidence and standing out in a competitive hiring process.

LangChain and LangGraph for Beginners : Guided Lab

A guided lab to help developers learn the basics of LangChain and LangGraph.

How to Land an Interview at an MBB Firm

​McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are among the most competitive employers in the world—so how do you actually land an interview? In this panel, three top Leland consulting coaches will share the insider strategies, application tactics, and networking approaches that helped them break into MBB and that they now use to coach candidates into these firms. ​Hear from James H., a Columbia MBA, former McKinsey consultant, and ex-McKinsey interviewer; Annika F., a Bain consultant, HEC Paris MBA, and ICF-certified coach; and Sushmitha R., an MIT Sloan alum and former BCG summer consultant. Together, they’ll break down how to craft standout resumes, position nontraditional backgrounds, build meaningful networking connections, and align your story with what MBB teams are truly looking for. Whether you're an undergrad, MBA student, or career-switcher, this session will give you a clear roadmap to landing the interview that changes everything.

5 Step Reset Framework

It is a framework to use in the moment when you experience overwhelm. It is complementary to a training I lead on overwhelm

Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities Examples

This deck explains the core concepts of integers, quadratic equations, coordinate geometry, inequalities, number lines, and absolute values as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes practice problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "Equations, Coordinates, and Inequalities for the GMAT and GRE".

What Does a Chief of Staff Really Do? AMA with an Ex-Google Ops Leader

Curious about what a Chief of Staff actually does day-to-day and how to prepare for one of these high-impact roles? ​Join Regan R., former Strategy & Operations leader at Google Cloud and current Chief of Staff at Verily (and a Harvard MBA), for an AMA where she’ll pull back the curtain on the role—from leadership mindset and stakeholder alignment to career trajectory and essential skills. Bring your questions and walk away with a clearer sense of what it takes to thrive in this unique role and how to prepare accordingly.

Deferred (2+2) MBA Application Week Kickoff

Thinking about applying to a Deferred MBA program? Join us for Leland’s Deferred MBA Week Kickoff, featuring top Leland coaches Andy P. (20+ years of MBA coaching), Allie K. (75+ M7 Admits), and Geri T. (Founder of Harvard's DMBA Program), who have helped countless candidates get into the most competitive programs at schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.

3 Secrets of the GRE that Will Raise Your Score Today!

The GRE can feel unpredictable—but mastering a few key insights can completely transform your performance. In this session, Bruce H., a Wharton graduate and GRE expert with over a decade of teaching experience, will reveal the three most impactful secrets that can raise your score right away. Drawing on his experience coaching 150+ students to top-percentile results, Bruce will break down what the test is really measuring, how to approach tricky quantitative and verbal questions, and the mindset shifts that separate average test takers from elite scorers.

Successful Admits Panel

Curious what it really takes to get into a top deferred MBA program? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from successful admits who used Leland to gain acceptance to programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Booth, and more. They’ll share their candid experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and how they leveraged coaching, strategy, and storytelling to stand out in an ultra-competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting to explore deferred programs or gearing up to apply this cycle, this session will give you actionable insights, real-world advice, and inspiration from students who’ve been exactly where you are now.

The AI Workflow Audit: Discover Where AI Can Help You Most

Learn how to use AI to make your work faster and easier. In this hands-on session, you’ll turn ChatGPT or Claude into an audit partner that helps you map where your time goes, pinpoint repetitive or draining tasks, and uncover where AI can make your work easier. Outcomes: You’ll leave with a personalized “AI Audit Map” showing your top three opportunities to use AI for real impact, along with a practical framework and prompts to help you evaluate and redesign your workflows. No coding or automation required—just better ways to work. Learning Objectives: *Recognize the types of tasks best suited for AI support *Evaluate your own workflow to spot inefficiencies and AI opportunities *Apply a structured framework to redesign everyday processes for greater efficiency

Get Ahead of the Curve: How to Prep Early for Med School Applications

The medical school admissions process is one of the most competitive and complex—but with early preparation, you can set yourself apart long before you hit “submit.” In this workshop, Krysta F.—a pre-med advisor and equity-focused higher education professional who has completed thousands of advising sessions with aspiring physicians—will share how to build a strong foundation for your med school journey. With years of experience guiding science students and young alumni through every stage of the process, Krysta will walk you through how to identify your story, develop key competencies, and plan strategically for experiences that strengthen your application. Whether you’re a freshman just starting to explore pre-med or a junior getting ready for the cycle, this session will help you stay organized, confident, and ahead of the curve.

Writing a Holistic Set of Booth Essays (with Top Leland Coaches)

Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. This event will draw from example essays written by successful U Chicago Booth admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Booth AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world. During this session, we'll analyze these essays alongside you so you have a clear view into how you can apply what you've learned to your own writing, and put your best application forward for Booth's top-flight MBA program.