Leland+ Content Library

Crafting Your Story: Personal Statement Workshop

Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your grad school application—it’s your chance to go beyond test scores and transcripts to show admissions committees who you really are. In this workshop, expert coach Debby C. will walk you through how to turn your experiences, goals, and passions into a compelling story that stands out. ​From brainstorming ideas to structuring your narrative and avoiding common pitfalls, you’ll gain practical strategies to make your statement authentic, memorable, and impactful. Whether you’re starting with a blank page or revising a draft, this session will give you the tools and confidence to craft an essay that leaves a lasting impression.

Ask Me Anything Office Hours [10/22/2026] (Recording)

Join me for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session where we'll dive into the world of management consulting, top-tier MBA programs, and anything else that's on your mind. Whether you're preparing for interviews, refining your resume, or strategizing your search, this is your chance to get personalized advice and insights. With a Master's from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management and extensive experience at Boston Consulting Group, I've guided numerous candidates through the consulting recruitment process. My background spans from establishing recruiting pipelines to leading organizational transformations and financial strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and strategies. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

Ask Me Anything Office Hours [10/13/2026] (Recording)

Join me for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session where we'll dive into the world of management consulting, top-tier MBA programs, and anything else that's on your mind. Whether you're preparing for interviews, refining your resume, or strategizing your search, this is your chance to get personalized advice and insights. With a Master's from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management and extensive experience at Boston Consulting Group, I've guided numerous candidates through the consulting recruitment process. My background spans from establishing recruiting pipelines to leading organizational transformations and financial strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and strategies. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

The Essay Writing Process from Start to Finish [10/18/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to tackle the college essay writing process with confidence? Join me, John, for an insightful session on crafting compelling essays from start to finish. With a BA from Columbia University and extensive experience in research and leadership roles, I am passionate about guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing. Whether you're just starting or refining your final draft, this event will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to make your essays stand out. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your writing skills and boost your college application. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Accepted to Stanford: My Full Set of Supplemental Essays

This resource includes every supplemental essay and short response I submitted as part of my successful Stanford application. It provides an inside look at how I approached Stanford's unique prompts, balanced personality with substance, and built a cohesive application narrative across multiple essays. It's for students applying to Stanford, applicants looking for examples of strong supplemental essays, and anyone trying to better understand how to answer Stanford's short-answer and long-form prompts. Rather than serving as a template to copy, these essays are intended to demonstrate how authentic experiences, thoughtful reflection, and a clear personal voice can come together to create a compelling application.

Nailing Your Wharton Essays [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to craft compelling essays for your Wharton MBA application? Join me, Sabrina, a Wharton MBA alum and former admissions fellow, for an insightful session on how to nail your Wharton essays. With my experience as a co-host on the Wharton Fintech Podcast and leadership roles in various clubs, I have honed the art of storytelling and personal branding. During this event, I'll share strategies to help you articulate your unique narrative and stand out in the competitive application process. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider tips and elevate your application. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

Behavioral Interviews & How to Tell Your Story

Landing an investment banking offer starts long before the technical questions—your behavioral responses and personal story often determine whether you even move forward. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative that highlights your motivations, showcases your strengths, and aligns with what banks actually look for in candidates. We’ll break down common behavioral questions, effective frameworks, and the biggest pitfalls that sink interviews, plus how to tailor your story whether you’re coming from finance, consulting, engineering, or a non-traditional background. You’ll leave with clear strategies, practice prompts, and a structured approach you can use to walk into interviews with confidence and tell a story that sticks.

Preparing for PE Case Study Interviews [5/25/2026] (Recording)

Case study interviews in private equity can feel open-ended, and many candidates struggle to know how to approach them with structure and clarity. This session is for candidates preparing for private equity interviews who want a clearer approach to tackling case studies. You’ll learn how to break down an investment prompt, evaluate risks and returns, and communicate your recommendations in a way that reflects how investors think. Join live to ask questions about specific case formats and get guidance on how to improve your approach. The speaker is a private equity expert who regularly coaches candidates through case study prep. They’ll share the patterns they see across strong performances and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep sessions.

Your Guide to the Columbia MBA Interview [5/7/2026] (Recording)

Strong candidates still get tripped up in the Columbia MBA interview because they underestimate how much clarity and fit matter in a short conversation. This session is for applicants who want a clearer understanding of how to navigate Columbia’s interview process with confidence. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, communicate your goals and fit for the program, and handle the types of questions that commonly come up. Join live to ask questions about your own interview preparation and get guidance tailored to your background. The speaker is an expert in the Columbia MBA interview process and regularly works with candidates preparing for this stage. They’ll share the patterns they see across successful applicants and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep.

UC Application Power Workshop: Maximize Your Essays + Activities List

Join expert college admissions coach Hillary H. for an engaging UC Essay & Activities Workshop designed to help students craft compelling and authentic responses to the University of California Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and maximize the impact of their Activities & Awards List. In this session, we’ll explore how to choose the right prompts to showcase your strengths, align your writing with UC’s 13 Comprehensive Review Factors, and present a cohesive, well-rounded application. ​Students will learn how to write with clarity and purpose, make their four essays distinct yet connected, and elevate the activities section to support their narrative. Whether you're just getting started or refining your drafts, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to write with impact.

Law School Personal Statements: Making the Case for Law School [8/12/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to evaluate whether law school is the right move for your goals and how to build an application that reflects that reasoning clearly. We will cover how to frame your personal statement around a coherent narrative, how to position your academic record and LSAT alongside your story, and what admissions readers are actually looking for when they assess fit and purpose. Attending live means you can ask how this thinking applies to your specific background and hear the coach reason through cases in real time, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works with law school applicants regularly and will share the patterns that consistently distinguish competitive applications from ones that fall flat.

How to Master GRE Vocabulary

Are you gearing up for the GRE and looking to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively? Join me, Matt, for an engaging session where we'll cover 60 common GRE words in just 60 minutes! As the sole GRE course author for Achievable and a former Kaplan instructor, I've dedicated over 1,000 hours to helping students like you achieve their target scores. With my experience in crafting personalized study plans and teaching GRE prep, I’m here to guide you through the verbal reasoning section with proven test-taking strategies.

The Elements of a Successful Case

What separates an average case from a memorable one? This session focuses on the specific elements interviewers look for when evaluating consulting cases—and how to consistently demonstrate them. You’ll break down how to drive the case forward, ask sharper questions, synthesize insights, and communicate recommendations with confidence. We’ll also highlight where candidates often lose points and how to course-correct in real time. Whether you’re building case fundamentals or aiming to refine your performance, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how strong cases are actually judged—and how to deliver one.

Identify Your Missing Piece

• Walk through a real or hypothetical example of identifying gaps • How to differentiate between “substance gaps” and “communication gaps” • Example of turning a weakness (e.g., low quant score) into an update plan • Framework recap: Story – Strength – Fit • Call to action: complete your self-audit and select 1–2 improvement priorities

Mastering Logical Reasoning: Recognizing Flaws

Flaw questions are one of the most common types of logical reasoning questions, and they test a critical skill used in law school and your legal career. Get a jump start on preparing for the LSAT by joining this presentation to become a master at identifying flaws. Megan works for Portland State University and designed an innovative LSAT Prep course that focuses on the real-world applications of the skills tested on the LSAT. Instead of sharing "tips and tricks," Megan teaches her students the "why" behind what the LSAT is testing using examples from legal practice, law school class discussions, and every day life. This approach helps students relate to the material and integrate LSAT skills into everyday practice. Law school teaches you how to think, and with Megan's help you can get a head start!

Perfecting Technical Delivery

By mid-January, technical knowledge is a commodity. You and your peers all know the finance. What differentiates candidates at this stage is delivery. Interviews are a structured verbal game with specific mechanics and unwritten rules, and success depends on more than having the right answer. In this session, we’ll decode how interviews are actually evaluated and show you how framing, structure, and communication style signal executive presence and confidence. Moving beyond technical correctness, we’ll focus on the tactics that help strong candidates stand out—how to organize responses for clarity, avoid common delivery pitfalls, and communicate at a level that resonates with senior interviewers. Led by experienced interview coaches who have helped candidates secure offers at top firms, this session will give you practical, immediately applicable tools to turn solid preparation into an offer-winning performance.

Cracking the Case: What It Actually Takes to Pass a Consulting Interview [8/10/2026] (Recording)

Top consulting candidates don't succeed because they memorize frameworks. They succeed because they know how to think clearly, communicate effectively, and solve unfamiliar problems under pressure. This session is for anyone preparing for consulting interviews and looking to understand what actually separates successful candidates from the rest. You'll learn what interviewers are evaluating, the most common reasons candidates fall short, and the strategies that consistently lead to stronger case and behavioral interviews. Join live to hear from a panel of management consulting experts who have successfully navigated the consulting interview process and know what it takes to earn an offer. They'll share firsthand lessons, practical preparation strategies, and the habits that help candidates perform with confidence on interview day. Bring your questions and leave with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your own interview prep.

MBA Behavioral Interviews: How to Tell Stories That Stand Out [10/8/2026] (Recording)

"Tell me about a time you failed." "Describe a situation where you faced conflict." "Give me an example of your leadership." These questions sound straightforward, but choosing the right story and knowing how to tell it can make all the difference. Join Loubna Bouamane, former Director of MBA Admissions and founder of The Admission Concierge, for a practical session on mastering behavioral MBA interview questions. We'll explore how to select compelling examples, structure your answers, and demonstrate your impact without sounding rehearsed. Key Takeaways - Choose the right stories: Identify experiences that demonstrate leadership, resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness. - Structure compelling answers: Learn how to use the STAR method to communicate your actions, impact, and lessons learned. - Avoid common mistakes: Discover how to handle difficult questions about failure and conflict while keeping your answers authentic and memorable.

Navigating the Big Load of Big Law Recruiting

Big Law recruiting moves fast, feels intense, and can overwhelm even the strongest candidates if they’re not prepared. In this session, top Leland coach and lawyer Shayna R. will break down how the process really works, so you know exactly what to expect at every stage. By the end, you’ll have a clearer, calmer path through one of the most demanding recruiting cycles in professional careers.

Mastering the Verbal SAT: Key Techniques for Every Question Type

​Struggling with tricky SAT verbal questions? Want to boost your Reading and Writing scores with proven strategies? In this session, expert coach Jessica F. will walk you through the exact techniques top scorers use to approach every question type with confidence. ​By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of practical strategies to tackle the Verbal SAT section with clarity and confidence—no matter your starting score.