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Breaking Into Investment Banking: How to Land the Offer
Landing an investment banking offer is no easy feat—but with the right strategy, preparation, and insider insights, it’s absolutely achievable. In this session, expert Leland coaches and former bankers Yudhajit D. (Rock International), Evan R. (Deutsche Bank), Ian A. (Morgan Stanley) will break down exactly what it takes to stand out in one of the most competitive recruiting processes out there. Whether you’re a freshman starting early or a career switcher making the leap, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to break into investment banking and land the offer.
Master List of Hedge Funds for Networking
This Firm Database includes thousands of investment banks, private equity (PE) firms, and hedge funds, organized by region — from large money-center banks to small two-person firms.
The Informative Essay
An in-depth guide to writing an informative essay, with strategies for providing essential context, highlighting unique experiences, and showcasing your authentic self to admissions committees.
Introduction to Roles in AI — How It Differs from Traditional Tech
This reading introduces you to key roles like research engineer, forward deployed engineers, and different GTM jobs at AI companies. It includes an assignment designed to teach you how to better understand these roles.
Key Skills to Master in Your First Year as an Associate or Consultant
Learn the specific problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills you must demonstrate to earn a top-tier performance rating.
Stress Management
Get practical, actionable strategies used by top-tier consultants to proactively manage project pressures and maintain mental resilience.
How to Nail “Why This Fund?”
Learn how to research a fund beyond their website - including their strategy, culture, and recent deals - and turn that insight into a response that shows deep alignment.
Creating the Perfect MBA Resume
Slides from a presentation on Aug 5, 2025 on Leland
AFOQT Math Formulas Sheet
You don’t need to memorize hundreds of formulas — you need to understand when and why to use each one.
Stripe PM Take-Home Assignment Sample
Prompt: Analyze 8 months of churn data, identify key drivers, and propose a roadmap to improve retention.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Behavioural interviews: Overview
Behavioural interviews often make or break candidates - especially when everyone has similar technical backgrounds. In this module, you’ll learn how to craft compelling, authentic stories that show maturity, motivation, and fit for Private Equity. We'll cover all the most common questions, along with frameworks to deliver standout answers.
The Funnel Framework: A Tool for Any Technical Question
Use this simple but powerful 3-step thinking structure to break down any investment or business analysis question (e.g., "Would you invest in XYZ?", “How would you evaluate a company?”).
How to Crush Your HireVue
This resource reviews common HireVue interview questions and outlines effective approaches for answering them. It focuses on structuring responses, managing timing, and communicating clearly in a recorded interview format.
Double Your Learnings from Each Case
If you're not reviewing your cases, you're losing out on half of your learning! Use these tips to get the most out of mock case interviews.
Craft Winning Cover Letters & Resumes for PE: How to Tell a Deal Story
In private equity recruiting, your deal experience is your story—and how you tell it can make or break your candidacy. In this workshop, James W.—a Wharton MBA with experience as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss, an investment banker at Guggenheim Securities, and a private equity operator at GenNx360—will walk you through how to craft resumes and cover letters that showcase your deal experience with clarity and impact. Having sat on every side of the table, James will share what recruiters and hiring managers actually look for, how to structure your deal descriptions, and how to highlight the strategic thinking behind your work. Whether you’re recruiting for your first on-cycle role or positioning yourself for a post-MBA move, this session will give you the insider perspective and tools to stand out in the competitive PE hiring process.
Resume: Army Veteran Admitted to Duke Fuqua MBA
This resume showcases an Army veteran from a non-traditional background who earned Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.
MBA Recommender Packets
A step-by-step playbook for setting up recommenders for success and turning your recommenders into your strongest advocates.
Kellogg Program & Academics
Understand the structure of the MBA program, including majors, pathways, and global learning experiences that define Kellogg’s academic edge.
Mapping Your Strengths to Kellogg’s Values
Assess your personal alignment with Kellogg’s environment and define how your experiences, strengths, and leadership style connect to its values.
