Leland+ Content Library

Deferred MBA Deep Dive: What You Need to Know Now

​In this panel, join admissions experts Justin K., Kelsey K., and Siri G. who will break down everything you need to know about deferred MBA programs so that you have a concrete strategy going into application season. You’ll learn how these programs work, what top schools are looking for in college seniors and early-career applicants, and how to start building a strong application now. ​Check out their profiles here: ​Justin K. - Former BCG consultant and MIT Sloan MBA student with a strong record helping candidates land MBB offers and top MBA admits ​Kelsey K. - Former M7 Admissions Director and Columbia Business School Admissions Committee member with a 93% client acceptance rate and $180K average scholarship awards ​Siri G. - Accepted to deferred MBA programs at Harvard and Wharton from a non-target school through authentic, story-driven applications

Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting

An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.

Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify

An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case for management consulting.

S&T Application and Networking Tracker

A plug-and-play system for managing applications, tracking networking contacts, and prioritizing your target banks effectively.

How S&T Fits into a Bank

Learn the core function of Sales & Trading and how it powers a global investment bank's success.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (using Canva AI)

Learn how AI supports creative thinking and collaborative ideation sessions.

Which AI job is the right fit for me?

Reading to understand roles and impact on things like work-life balance, focus time vs. meetings, and more. Includes a research assignment and table laying out different aspects of each job.

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1

Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Introduction to Frameworking

An introduction to frameworking for management consulting.

Robber-Thief Exercise

An overview of the Robber-Thief exercise for management consulting.

Tracking & Documentation (using Notion AI)

See how AI automates meeting notes, summaries, and project documentation for faster reporting.

Using Al to Job Search - Deck

This guide shows how AI can tailor your resume, generate interview scripts, and draft networking follow-ups.

How to Practice Frameworking

An overview of how to practice frameworking for management consulting.

Case Studies of Successful AI Transformations

Review examples of organizations that scaled AI successfully while maintaining trust and engagement.

Routing & Process Support (using ChatGPT)

Learn how AI automates tagging, categorization, and workflow routing to reduce manual work.

Referrals win when resumes look the same

Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.

AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption

Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.

Follow-up to maintain networking relationships

Stay in touch without being pushy. Learn how to thank people genuinely and turn one-time contacts into long-term mentors.

Creating A Career Plan - Deck

This guide outlines how to build a career plan around 6 key elements, including target roles, companies, and weekly goals.

Creating Impactful Pre-Job Projects

Walkthrough of building and presenting portfolio pieces that resonate with AI employers, featuring tips on storytelling, technical demonstration, and networking through project sharing.