Leland+ Content Library

Your Next Chapter: Navigating the Road to Graduate School

​Thinking about graduate school but not sure where to start? This session will break down the entire journey—from choosing the right program to preparing a standout application. From Aric F., Zuwena V. and Matthew M., You’ll learn what admissions committees are really looking for, how to position your academic and professional experiences, and strategies to make your application shine. This event will equip you with the insights and tools to confidently take the next step toward your future.

Blank Page to Clear Outline: Get Unstuck on Your Personal Essay

​Feeling stuck on your personal essay? You're not alone. Trust, you are not the only senior who keeps putting off writing their application essay. You're sure you'll be able to finish once you start. You just need to put something - anything - on the page, but going from 0 to 1 feels harder than going from 1 to 100. And advice like "just start!", "show who you are," "brainstorm some ideas," isn't working, right? ​Join Isamar V., a former Stanford admissions officer and college application coach, in this workshop where she will guide you as you complete 3 exercises to go from a blank page to a clear essay outline in 1 hour. Get your pen and paper (or laptop) ready because this isn't just a lecture. You are going to put in the work in this workshop. ​If you have no idea what you want to write about --> You'll leave with several ideas, topics, and stories to choose from If you have an idea or story but don't know if it's good --> You'll leave with personal reflections to make it good If you have a story that you're excited about, but just haven't sat down to write --> You'll leave with an outline If you already have an outline, but just no written draft --> You'll have a dedicated hour to write ​You'll also get some tips for how to go from outline to a first written draft. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, the goal for you is to feel unstuck and excited to write your story.

Example Wharton Unique Contribution Essay

This essay addresses: "Describe an impactful experience or accomplishment that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community?" The author explores how they discovered their passion for youth sports and education.

Intro to Private Equity Recruiting

Learn how to break into private equity with this comprehensive guide. We'll cover the different buyside roles, the PE recruiting timeline, and how to ace your behavioral and technical interviews.

How to Track Your MBA Application Components & Timeline

Learn about the MBA application components and download a tracker template for your MBA application progress, from GMAT to essays, with this comprehensive deadline and document organizer for top schools.

Investment Banking Networking Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide to investment banking networking, covering target bank selection, cold outreach, networking calls, follow ups, relationship building, and converting conversations into recruiting momentum and interviews.

Data Science Model Failure Clinic

Diagnose six common model failures through focused notebook exercises on leakage, drift, calibration, class imbalance, unstable features, and weak validation. Includes learner labs, worked solutions, tests, and a review template.

The "Why?" Essay

A guide to mastering the "Why this school?" or "Why this major?" essay, with strategies for showcasing genuine interest, specific research, and a compelling connection between you and the institution.

Case Interview Math: Bar Chart Drills

Learn how to quickly and accurately interpret bar charts in your case interviews with these practice drills. We'll walk through real examples and show you how to solve complex problems.

Overwhelmed by Graduate School Applications? Bring All Your Questions: AMA [9/6/2026] (Recording)

Thinking about applying to an Ivy League or other top graduate program, and suddenly realizing you have A MILLION QUESTIONS? Where do I start? Which schools should I even be looking at? Am I competitive? Do I need to take the GRE? Who should write my recommendations? What am I supposed to say in my essays? Am I already behind? Bring all your questions. SERIOUSLY. This Ask Me Anything is for anyone considering graduate school who feels overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or just wants to talk the process through with someone who understands it. You do not need to have your school list figured out, and you do not need to have written a single word of an essay. As a Harvard Kennedy School alumna with admissions committee experience, I will answer your questions, help you make sense of the process, and help you figure out what actually deserves your attention right now. We can talk about: How to figure out which programs are right for you How to position your background (especially if it's unconventional or you're changing careers) Where to start if you haven't done anything yet What matters most in a strong application What admissions committees actually care about Your story: why this degree, why now Essays, recommendations, résumé, testing, and timelines What to prioritize first and what can wait Come as you are, with whatever is swirling around in your head. No polished application required. No perfect question required. Bring the messy questions, the half-formed ideas, the things you've been Googling at midnight, and the decisions you can't seem to make on your own. The goal is simple: leave feeling less overwhelmed, and much clearer about what to do next.

How I Made My Company AI-First

After this session, you'll know how to audit your existing workflows and identify where AI agents can replace manual processes without breaking what already works. We'll cover how to prioritize which functions to automate first, how to evaluate and connect the right tools, and how to build internal buy-in when your team is skeptical.

How to Network Your Way Into Private Equity

After this session, you will know how to build a PE network that actually generates referrals, not just connections. We will cover how to identify and approach associates and principals at target firms, what to say in outreach emails that get responses, and how to turn informational calls into relationships that move your candidacy forward.

General Application Timeline

A detailed MBA application timeline breaking down key tasks—like test prep, networking, essays, and recommendations—into a structured schedule, with both standard and compressed versions to fit different planning needs.

How to Write the Kellogg Purpose & Leadership Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful Kellogg essay and shares how to answer the prompt, "Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value."

Kellogg Leadership Essay Example - Brave Leaders Create Value

This essay responds to a Kellogg MBA application prompt: "Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn?"

How to Find Your Core Values

Learn how to identify your core values and use them to guide your career and life decisions. We'll provide a simple exercise to help you discover what truly matters to you.

The 2 Key Questions in College Applications

Learn how to effectively answer the two most important questions in your college applications: "Who are you?" and "Why us?" with a deep dive into personal statements, extracurriculars, and supplemental essays.

Make the Most of Your Internships

Go beyond a temporary job and learn how to make your internship a powerful launching pad for your career. We'll show you how to set goals, network effectively, and stand out.

VC Recruiting Workbook

Template to articulate your unique value proposition and background story for VC recruiting; Evaluate your current track record and identify 3 goals to strengthen your candidacy over the next 90 days.