Leland+ Content Library

How Does My Undergrad Institution Affect My Chances?

Discover how your undergraduate institution impacts your chances of breaking into a top deferred MBA program.

Email and LinkedIn Networking Templates for Outreach

A set of customizable templates for warm introductions and cold outreach via email or LinkedIn, tailored for job searches, MBA networking, and career pivots.

Wharton Recommendation Letter – Collaboration, Initiative, and Technical Communication

A detailed endorsement highlighting the candidate’s ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams, her proactive leadership in improving onboarding processes, and her strong communication and growth mindset.

Market Sizing: A Complete Guide

Learn how to solve market sizing problems in a case interview. This guide covers the key steps, common pitfalls, and tricks to estimate market size with confidence.

Framework Example for a Profitability Case

See an example of how to structure the framework for a real-world profitability case.

Wharton TBD Pitch Worksheet – Course Design & Interview Strategy

A structured prep guide for the 2023–2024 Wharton Team-Based Discussion, including prompt breakdown, pitch development tips, and strategies for navigating team roles and post-interview questions.

Intro Operating and DCF Model

Master the fundamentals of financial modeling. Learn to build a 3-statement model and perform a DCF valuation, essential skills for any finance role.

How to Ace Your Job Interview

A professional career coach shares her framework for answering behavioral questions, preparing for hypotheticals, and using the PSR method to stand out.

How to Build Your Network: From 0 to 100

Build your professional network from scratch. Learn proven strategies to make meaningful connections and unlock career opportunities.

Duolingo PM Intern Practice Case & Solution

See a past Duolingo Product Exercise for PMs and APMs. Includes the prompt and one solution from a successful PM intern applicant.

Successful Bain Applicant Resume – Policy, Data, and Social Enterprise

A pre-MBA resume highlighting academic excellence, nonprofit leadership, policy research, and teaching experience—showcasing the analytical and mission-driven profile that led to a Bain offer.

Kellogg Personal Statement Example – Inclusion, Courage, and Financial Equity

A values-driven essay reflecting on the applicant’s journey from financial insecurity to advocacy, detailing her commitment to DEI, mentorship, and inclusive hiring—even when it meant challenging the status quo.

Analyzing Organizations in Case Interviews

Get a framework for analyzing a client's organization in a case interview. We'll explore internal factors, from structure to culture, that drive business problems.

MBA Resume: Consulting, Law & Leadership

See a top-tier resume showcasing experience in consulting, legal support, and impactful leadership roles.

MBA Program Research Template

A structured guide to help applicants deeply research and assess MBA programs—from academics to culture to post-grad outcomes—for stronger essays and interviews.

Who are Deferred MBA Programs Looking For?

Learn the top qualities MBA programs want to see in their deferred applicants.

How GPA Factors in for Deferred MBA Applications

Learn how to position your academic record and maximize your chances for top programs.

Wharton Deferred MBA Resume – Tech, Product, and Social Impact

A high-achieving undergraduate resume featuring tech internships at Microsoft and Bloomberg, leadership in computing societies, and award-winning projects tackling food insecurity and civic engagement.

Wharton Deferred Essays – Ethical Product Design and Inclusive Tech Leadership

Two essays responding to Wharton’s deferred prompts, outlining a career in ethical productivity software and proposing new initiatives to bridge business and tech through PennApps and Wharton Women in Business.

Kellogg Essay Example – Leading Through Data, Culture, and Community Impact

An impactful leadership essay detailing how the applicant transformed a struggling nonprofit fundraiser into a sustainable $38K annual gala—overcoming cultural barriers, using data-driven strategy, and rallying a multigenerational board.