Leland+ Content Library

Writing Standout Application Essays

​Led by Tim F. (Former Adcom at Chicago Booth), Laura N. (Former Adcom at Michigan Ross), and Angela C. (Stanford) this session will provide you with valuable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you create impactful essays that reflect your unique experiences and aspirations. ​​​Discover top tips for capturing the attention of admissions committees, structuring your essays effectively, and showcasing your authentic voice. Whether you are just starting your application or looking to refine your existing essays, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques necessary to make your application shine.

Product Management Recruiting: Ask Me Anything

​No slides, no script—just real talk. In this open Q&A session, join PM coach Rosaalie S. for the chance to ask anything about breaking into product management. From resumes and referrals to interview prep and offer negotiations, nothing is off the table. ​Whether you're exploring your first APM program or navigating a career pivot into PM, this session is your space to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who’s been in your shoes (and made it through). Bring your questions and prepare to gain insights!

Resume That Landed Interviews at HRT, Jane Street, DE Shaw, Citadel...

This resume got me interviews across every top-tier quant firms (HRT, Jump, Jane Street...) and leading hedge funds (Citadel, Millennium, D.E. Shaw...) You will find: • Focused on demonstrated edge (PnL impact, original research, decision-making) • Combines quant + fundamental investing in a cohesive narrative • Clearly communicates technical depth (Python, modeling, data pipelines) • Structured to highlight independent thinking and idea generation • Uses real examples of market impact and trade contributions • Proven format for top-tier hedge funds and quant trading firms Designed to pass both recruiter screens and impress PMs.

The Global Advantage: Leveraging Your Cultural Competency in Interviews

Cultural fluency and global perspective can be powerful differentiators in interviews when positioned the right way. In this session, you’ll learn how to translate international experience, cross-cultural work, and global mindsets into clear signals of leadership, adaptability, and impact that resonate with interviewers. We’ll cover how to frame your background through strong stories, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently communicate your value across industries and roles. Whether you’ve studied, worked, or lived abroad, you’ll leave with practical strategies to turn cultural competency into a competitive advantage in interviews.

AI-Powered Lead Gen: More Leads, Less Work

Tired of spending hours prospecting, researching, and qualifying leads manually? In this session, Robin V., a Leland coach and AI automation expert, will show you how to harness AI to streamline your lead generation process and scale your outreach effortlessly. ​You’ll discover practical tools and tactics for finding high-quality leads, personalizing outreach at scale, and automating key parts of your sales funnel—without sacrificing authenticity or results. Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or sales professional, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to generate more leads in less time using AI.

Private Equity Week (August 18-21) Kickoff

Join us for Leland's Private Equity Week (August 18–21) Kickoff! Come hear from Arielle F., Kenny J., and Julia M. - expert private equity coaches with years of experience in the field. ​​You’re invited to a week of actionable support designed to help you break into the world of private equity with clarity and confidence. ​Throughout the week, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by top Leland coaches and industry professionals, covering everything from building relevant experience and networking effectively to acing interviews and crafting a standout PE resume.

Thriving Through Uncertainty: Finding Stability When Everything Feels Unclear [6/24/2026] (Recording)

Life doesn't always unfold according to plan. Career changes, relationship shifts, health challenges, unexpected opportunities, and periods of uncertainty can leave us questioning where we're headed and what comes next. In this session, we'll explore what it means to stay grounded when life feels unclear. Drawing from personal experience and practical insights, we'll discuss ways to navigate uncertainty with greater trust, perspective, and resilience. You'll leave with ideas to help you move forward, find stability in the present moment, and remain open to possibilities, even when the path ahead isn't fully visible.

Build Your Own Competitive Research Agent

​SESSION GUIDE: https://www.lelandcourses.com/ai-builder/competitive-research-agent/ Competitive research is the thing you do once, mean to update, and then never touch again until your CEO asks for it on a Tuesday morning. By then it's six months old, and your competitors have shipped three more things. ​In this exclusive AI Builder session, D'Aaron Gonzalez will walk you step by step through building a competitive research agent powered by Claude, one that pulls from public sources, tracks your competitors over time, and keeps the picture fresh without the manual lift. By the end of the hour you'll have a working agent ready to put to work the next morning. ​But the research agent is just the on-ramp. The real takeaway is the playbook: how to turn any "I should keep tabs on this" task into something AI does for you, on a schedule. First competitors. Next industry news, regulatory changes, your customers' product launches, your own pipeline. Same skill, different shape. ​D'Aaron builds with AI for a living. Now he'll do it with you. ​Open exclusively to AI Builder Program members.

Networking: Crafting Your Outreach Emails

A guide to writing effective outreach emails. Learn key steps for finding contacts, tailoring your message, and using sample emails for initial contact and follow-ups.

Competitive Threats: Identifying & Addressing Market Risks

Learn how to analyze and identify competitive threats in a case interview. We'll provide a framework for assessing market risk and staying ahead of the competition.

Wharton Essay 1: Entrepreneurship & More

Read a successful Wharton deferred MBA essay that explores the applicant's entrepreneurial experience and how Wharton will help them build and scale startups after their MBA.

The BCG Interviewee-Led Case Guide

Master the BCG case interview format by learning what interviewers look for and how to prepare. Take control and drive the case to a winning solution.

Software & Data Science Resume Example

See a real resume that landed jobs in software engineering and data science. We break down what makes it stand out and how to get hired.

Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide

A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.

Enhance Your Visibility & Build Relationships

Learn to boost your professional visibility and build meaningful relationships. We share networking strategies that will help you stand out and get ahead in your career.

How to Prioritize Your Awards & Honors

Learn how to strategically prioritize your awards and honors on your application to make the strongest impression on admissions committees and stand out from the competition.

Software Engineering System Design Walkthrough Pack

A visual interview pack covering URL shortening, notification delivery, and event ingestion. Candidates practice requirements, capacity estimates, architecture choices, failure modes, tradeoffs, and clear spoken recommendations.

Building Custom AI Agents

How to design, instruct, and deploy agents that are tailored to the exact work you need done, from role definition through to real tools and skills.

Video Essay Guidance

Unique to Kellogg, the video essay is your chance to show personality, presence, and energy. Learn what makes a great response and how to prepare naturally.

The Ideal Dental School Application Timeline

Applying to dental school requires careful planning, but many applicants aren’t sure when each piece of the process should actually happen. This session is for prospective dental students who want a clear, realistic timeline for building and submitting a competitive application. You’ll learn when to prepare for the DAT, how to sequence shadowing and extracurriculars, and how to plan essays, recommendations, and submissions so nothing important gets rushed.