Leland+ Content Library

MBA Goals Worksheet
A concise worksheet to clarify your MBA career goals and articulate the “why MBA, why now, and why this school” with precision.

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.

From Personal Struggle to Public Interest Law: A Personal Statement Example
Discover how a personal journey of resilience and community sparked a passion for public interest law and a commitment to social justice.

Being a UX Leader
Learn the strategies and skills needed to transition from UX designer to effective leader and make a lasting impact on your team.

"Tell Me About a Time...": Situational Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering behavioral and situational interview questions with the STAR method, with examples and tips for crafting compelling stories.

Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.

Longer Essay: Harvard Examples Walkthrough
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "longer essays" for Harvard, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.

Extracurricular List 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful extracurricular list, with tips for showcasing your impact and leadership in a community setting.

YodaPhone Case Study: How to Fix a Failing Digitization Project
Learn how to fix a project that's over budget and behind schedule. Analyze the YodaPhone case and determine where to cut scope.

Timing Strategies for the LSAT
After this session, you will know how to allocate time across LSAT sections in a way that protects your strongest question types and limits costly guessing. We will cover pacing benchmarks for Logical Reasoning and Logic Games, how to recognize when to cut a question and move on, and the decision framework that separates high scorers from those who run out of time.

Networking: The Secret to Landing a Software Engineering Role
Strong technical skills are essential for software engineering roles, but networking often determines who gets the interview. In this session, you’ll learn how to build authentic connections, reach out strategically to recruiters and engineers, and turn conversations into referrals and opportunities. We’ll cover practical outreach tactics, common mistakes to avoid, and how to position yourself effectively in a competitive hiring market.

Integer Properties: A Lesson on Divisibility
Integer properties can be a major source of easy points—or costly mistakes—on the GMAT. In this lesson, top Leland test prep coach and 790 scorer Marie B. will break down divisibility rules and common traps in a clear, intuitive way. You’ll learn how to recognize patterns quickly, apply concepts efficiently, and approach integer property questions with confidence and precision.
How to Get the Coffee Chat [8/20/2026] (Recording)
Nobody replies. That is the whole problem, and it is usually fixable. This is the outreach primer. Before you send anything, look at what the banker sees when your request lands. A LinkedIn with no photo and no school reads as someone there is no reason to take seriously, and the request gets declined. No resume in the thread and they may not bother taking the chance on you. Then the email itself. Who you are, one specific reason you want this person, three windows, resume attached. Under five sentences. The windows have rules people break constantly, and breaking one of them costs you the contact. What we'll cover: - Which channel to use first, and why the school or club pipeline beats a cold email - What a banker sees before deciding whether to take your call - The five sentence email, and the one specific reason that has to be in it - The rules for offering times, including the one that burns the contact - When to follow up, and the line between persistence and pestering - The referral email, and why it is the easiest one you will ever send Have a tricky networking situation? Book a free 15-minute intro and we will talk it through. Part 2 of Coffee Chat Ready, a six part run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each one stands alone, so jump in anywhere. I'm the founder of OFFERGOBLIN and ex-Centerview tech.
Free
AI in Finance Workshop: Practical Uses Cases [9/14/2026] (Recording)
AI can be useful in finance, but knowing where it can actually add value to your day-to-day work is often the hardest part. This workshop is designed for finance professionals who want to move beyond the hype and explore practical ways to use AI in real workflows. You’ll learn concrete use cases for tasks like research, analysis, reporting, and process automation, along with how to identify opportunities where AI can save time or improve your work. Attending live gives you the opportunity to see practical examples in action, ask questions about your own workflows, and explore how these tools might apply to the work you do. The speaker will share the kinds of use cases and best practices that come from working directly with AI in finance. If you want to leave with a clearer understanding of where to start using AI in your work, it’s worth joining live.

Making Your Grad School Application Memorable
In a crowded applicant pool, strong credentials are not enough to stand out. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling, cohesive application that clearly communicates your story, goals, and fit beyond test scores and GPAs. We’ll break down what admissions committees actually remember, how to connect your essays, resume, and recommendations into a unified narrative, and the common mistakes that cause applications to blend in. You’ll leave with practical strategies to make your graduate school application distinctive, authentic, and impactful.
Free

AI in Product Recruiting: What to Expect
AI is changing the way product teams build, prioritize, and make decisions—and product recruiting is beginning to reflect that shift. This session is designed for aspiring and current product managers who want to understand how AI is showing up in the recruiting process and how to prepare effectively. You’ll learn the types of AI-related questions companies are asking, how to demonstrate thoughtful AI product thinking, and what hiring teams are looking for as product roles continue to evolve.

Start Now: Build Your PM Network
Breaking into product management is competitive, and one of the most overlooked advantages is building the right network before you need it. This session is for aspiring and early-career PMs who want a practical approach to networking that actually moves the needle. You'll leave with a clear framework for identifying and reaching out to the right people, language that gets responses from busy PMs and hiring managers, and a repeatable system for staying visible in the communities that matter most.

Which law schools should I apply to?
Building the right law school list is a critical step in the application process. This session is designed to help you choose schools that align with your goals, profile, and chances of admission. In this event, you’ll learn how to evaluate schools based on outcomes, location, fit, and scholarships, and how to build a balanced list of reach, target, and safety options. We’ll also cover common mistakes applicants make when finalizing their choices. Walk away with a clear framework and confident next steps.

How to Turn Your Product Management Interviews into Offers
Getting interviews is only half the battle. In this session, you’ll learn how to convert strong interview performance into actual PM offers by mastering what hiring teams evaluate at each stage of the process. We’ll cover how to communicate product thinking clearly, handle product sense and execution questions, demonstrate leadership and collaboration, and avoid the common pitfalls that stall otherwise strong candidates. You’ll leave with a clear framework for showing up confidently, differentiating yourself, and closing the gap between interviews and offers.

Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews Panel
Nailing the behavioral portion of your MBB interview is just as important as solving the case. In this session, hear from Diego D. (BCG), David P. (McKinsey) and Kristen H. (Bain) as they break down what top firms are really looking for in behavioral interviews—and how you can prepare effectively. From structuring your stories to highlighting impact and leadership, you’ll leave with practical tips, sample frameworks, and key strategies to help you stand out and show you’re ready for the role.
