Leland+ Content Library

What Makes a Successful Master’s Applicant in 2025?

​Graduate admissions are evolving—and so are the traits that top programs look for. In this session, expert Leland coach Loubna B. will break down what makes a standout Master’s applicant in today’s landscape, from academic readiness to global perspective and career clarity. ​Whether you’re preparing to apply this cycle or planning ahead, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable insights to strengthen your Master’s applications in 2025 and beyond.

How to Ace the Wharton TBD (From an Ex-Admissions Fellow)

The Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) is unlike any other MBA interview—a fast-paced, collaborative exercise designed to test how you think, communicate, and lead in a group setting. ​In this session, Brian B., a Wharton MBA graduate (with honors) and former Admissions Fellow who helped run Wharton’s TBDs, will share insider insight into what the admissions team is really looking for. Having coached dozens of MBA candidates, Brian will walk you through how to prepare effectively, contribute with confidence, and stand out as both a strong teammate and leader. ​Whether you’ve received your Wharton invite or are planning ahead, you’ll leave this session with actionable frameworks and strategies to excel in the TBD.

Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholar Letter of Rec

Sample letter of rec for military vet selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

Buy This Home Exercise

An overview of the Buy This Home exercise for management consulting.

Unconventional and Illegal Buckets

An overview of unconventional and illegal buckets for management consulting.

Rare Disease: Grow

A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow case for management consulting.

Considerations for Profitability Frameworks

An overview of considerations for profitability frameworks for management consulting.

Assess Your Organization’s AI Maturity

Score your organization’s current AI maturity and identify next steps for improvement.

Common AI Roadblocks (and Quick Wins)

Identify frequent barriers to AI adoption and learn practical ways to overcome them.

Responsible AI Principles

Review five key principles that ensure AI supports people rather than replaces them.

Why AI Adoption Fails (and What Success Looks Like)

Analyze real-world case studies to understand why AI initiatives stall and how successful ones sustain progress.

AI ROI Case Studies (Quick Wins)

Review short case studies showing how small AI pilots can generate measurable results.

From Ideas to Action

Learn how to turn identified AI opportunities into a defined pilot plan and actionable next steps.

Crafting Your Brand - Deck

This guide details a 6-part framework for your professional story, including your background, strengths, and vision.

Managing A Job Search - Deck

This guide shows you how to organize your search with targeted lists and track the status of every application, contact, and task.

Top 10 Kellogg Facts Every Applicant Should Know

Learn the top 10 facts about Kellogg that applicants should be aware of during the application and interview process.

Still no referral? Here’s your final play

Learn when to make your move, how much notice to give, and how to turn a good relationship into an actual referral.

Finding Career Clarity - Deck

This guide provides a framework to identify what drives you, determine what makes you unique, and articulate what you do best.

PM Recruiting - Top 5 Tips to Stand Out in the Process

Product management has become a highly sought after but competitive field to break into over the last several years. Karthik R. has been in Product for 15+ years now in Director+ roles across multiple Silicon valley companies. His current role is as Director of Product at Linkedin. He has interviewed, mentored and coached 100s of PMs as well as those aspiring to break into the field. Join him in understanding what it takes to break into Product, and walk away with a tangible strategy and roadmap to make it happen.

Here’s what really works in networking

Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.