Leland+ Content Library

Back-of-the-Envelope Math: A System Design Cheat Sheet

The System Design estimation numbers that are worth memorizing. Current latency numbers, cloud costs, LLM inference speeds, QPS and storage shortcuts, and availability math, plus a five-step method and worked examples. Built for system design interviews and useful long after them.

Boston Consulting Group: Interview Prep

Overview of BCG’s interview process. Learners will master both the case and behavioral formats, understand what interviewers evaluate, and develop habits to stay calm, structured, and authentic throughout.

How to Ace Master’s Interviews

Master’s interviews are your chance to bring your application to life and show why you’re a strong fit for the program. In this session, you’ll learn what interviewers are really evaluating, how to answer common questions with clarity and confidence, and how to communicate your academic goals, experiences, and motivation effectively. We’ll cover proven preparation strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for standing out across different types of master’s programs. You’ll leave with a clear framework and actionable guidance to approach your interviews prepared, polished, and confident.

Nourish to Flourish: Creating Resolutions that Stick

Are you ready to set resolutions that truly stick and lead to lasting personal growth? Join me, for "Nourish to Flourish: Creating Resolutions That Stick," where we'll explore effective goal-setting and mindfulness techniques to help you thrive in the new year and beyond. This event is designed to help you move beyond quick fixes and fad diets by creating achievable and sustainable health resolutions. Through practical strategies for mindful eating, balanced nutrition, and movement routines, you’ll discover how to turn fresh intentions into lasting habits that support your body and mind all year long.

How to Translate Quant Word Problems: Practical Strategies Used by Top Scorers [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Many GMAT quant questions become much easier once you know how to translate the wording into the right mathematical relationships. This session is for test takers who want to stop getting stuck on word problems and start solving them with greater speed and confidence. You'll learn practical translation strategies used by top scorers, recognize common question patterns, and avoid the traps that lead to unnecessary mistakes. Join live to hear from a GMAT expert who scored a 750 and has helped clients improve their scores by an average of more than 150 points. The speaker will walk through real GMAT-style problems, demonstrate a repeatable framework for breaking down complex prompts, and share the techniques that consistently lead to faster, more accurate solutions. Expect practical strategies you can immediately apply to your own GMAT preparation.

3 GRE Secrets to Raise Your Score TODAY! [6/2/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join for the chance to win a free seat in Leland's GRE Bootcamp! Many GRE students spend hours studying without improving because they focus on the wrong habits and strategies. This session is for test takers who want practical, high-impact adjustments they can apply immediately to start raising their score. You’ll learn three proven GRE strategies that improve accuracy and efficiency, how high scorers approach difficult questions under pressure, and the common mistakes that quietly cost students points across the exam. Join live to see how an experienced GRE instructor teaches these techniques and the patterns they see across students who improve quickly. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions in real time and get actionable guidance you can apply to your studying right away.

Interviewing Strategies for AI Careers [5/22/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know exactly where AI tools accelerate sales performance and where they tend to create a false sense of productivity. Specifically, you will walk away with a clear framework for evaluating AI in your pipeline, an honest look at which sales tasks AI handles well versus where human judgment still wins, and practical guidance on integrating AI into outreach without losing the personal signals that actually close deals. Attending live means you can bring your specific workflow or stack and hear a direct response to your situation, not a generic answer recorded months ago. The coach works inside sales organizations daily and will share the patterns and failure modes they observe firsthand, giving you a slice of how a practitioner actually thinks through these decisions.

Nailing the Chief of Staff interview

​Landing a Chief of Staff role starts with acing the interview—and that can be one of the biggest hurdles for top candidates. In this session, you’ll hear from Julianne Z., a two-time Chief of Staff with experience across private equity and VC-backed companies. ​Julianne will walk you through what CoS interviewers are evaluating at each stage, how to frame your thought process under pressure, and how to draw on your past experiences to position yourself as an indispensable partner to leadership. You’ll also learn how to handle tough questions, structure your responses, and avoid missteps that derail many CoS candidates. ​Whether you’re interviewing for your first Chief of Staff position or trying to level up your candidacy, this session will give you clearer insight and tangible prep strategies.

Synergies vs. Dissynergies: What Really Drives Deal Value

Break down the key differences between synergies and dissynergies—and how each impacts success.

Leadership & Teamwork Questions

Showcase impact and collaboration with structured answers to these top leadership and teamwork prompts.

Sector Overview: Infrastructure & Security

Learn about Infrastructure and security, their sub-sectors, metrics, valuations, and VC must-knows.

Managing Difficult Stakeholders

Learn the different archetypes and how best to manage and work with different stakeholders

Understanding the Kellogg Interview Format

Overview of Kellogg’s behavioral interview and how it reflects the school’s culture and values.

Salary Research Tools

Discover tools and strategies to research salaries, ensuring you enter negotiations informed and confident.

Make the Most of Your Time in College

Go beyond classes and learn how to make your college years a powerful launchpad for your career and life. We'll cover everything from academics to networking and personal growth.

HBS 2+2 Career Essay Sample: Product Management & Edtech Vision

See an example of a successful HBS 2+2 career essay, detailing plans to work as a product manager during deferment, gain retail industry knowledge, and build a long-term vision in edtech.

Why is the Extracurricular Section Important?

An overview of why the extracurricular section is a vital part of your application, with a focus on how it showcases your passions, time management skills, and potential contributions to the campus community.

Real MBB Case Series: Live BCG Case Walkthrough

Are you gearing up for a management consulting interview and want to ace the case interview? Join me, Thabang, for a live BCG case walkthrough as part of our Real MBB Case Series. This session is designed to enhance your skills in case math, exhibit interpretation, frameworks, and overall case interview prep based off a Real BCG Case! With my background as an ex-MBB Consultant and having conducted over 1,000 coaching sessions, I have a proven track record of helping candidates secure their dream consulting roles. I was recognized as the Top Coach across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2023 by an MBB, so I know exactly what it takes to succeed in MBB interviews.

Real MBB Case Series: Live Bain Case Walkthrough

Are you gearing up for a management consulting interview and want to ace the case interview? Join me, Thabang, for a live Bain case walkthrough as part of our Real MBB Case Series. This session is designed to enhance your skills in case math, exhibit interpretation, frameworks, and overall case interview prep based off a Real Bain Case! With my background as an ex-MBB Consultant and having conducted over 1,000 coaching sessions, I have a proven track record of helping candidates secure their dream consulting roles. I was recognized as the Top Coach across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2023 by an MBB, so I know exactly what it takes to succeed in MBB interviews.