Leland+ Content Library

Six Pillars MBA Application Strategy Template

A structured worksheet for mapping your experiences to the Six Pillars MBA programs use to evaluate candidates.

Georgetown McDonough Essays

Application essays for two short answer questions and one long form question for dual-degree applicants

Nontraditional Pre-MBA Resume Template

Pre‑MBA resume template for nontraditional “alphabet soup” public‑sector folks, turning govt and advocacy experience into crisp, admit‑ready impact.

Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews

Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.

Efficient Study for Quant: The Art of Exploring Problem

Studying more doesn’t always mean studying better—especially in quant-heavy exams. This session focuses on how to think through problems efficiently, uncover patterns, and learn more from every question you attempt. You’ll learn how to explore problems strategically, diagnose mistakes, and build flexible intuition instead of relying on rote memorization. Whether you’re preparing for the GMAT, GRE, or another quant-focused test, this workshop will help you study smarter, retain more, and improve your accuracy and speed. Space is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot. We’re excited to be on the quant journey with you!

Breaking into Private Equity Operations

Private equity operations roles offer a unique opportunity to drive value creation from inside portfolio companies—but the path in isn’t always clear. In this workshop, top Leland coach and Ops Team at Accel-KKR Naman S. will break down what PE operations teams actually do, the backgrounds they look for, and how recruiting differs from traditional investing roles. You’ll learn how to position your experience, build the right skill set, and pursue PE ops opportunities with a clear, actionable strategy.

Networking Log

Keep track of all your coffee chats in one place! This tool allows you to record conversation notes, follow-ups, and next steps so you can maintain organized and professional outreach.

Managing Your Online Presence for MBA Apps

Social Media and Online Presence: 10 Tips for MBA Applicants

Recommendation Development Requirements

A clear framework for selecting strong MBA recommenders and guiding them to deliver compelling, criteria-aligned recommendations.

Strategy Consultants’ Presentation Toolkit

Selling Complex Business Ideas with Better, More Powerful Charting

MBA Application Strategy: The Six Pillars

A clear definition of the Six Pillars MBA admissions use to evaluate candidates, with guidance on how to demonstrate each through your experiences.

Personal Efficiency Playbook

Getting to Inbox Zero, Time Management, and AI

MBA Goals Worksheet

A concise worksheet to clarify your MBA career goals and articulate the “why MBA, why now, and why this school” with precision.

MBA Essay Development Requirements

A structured framework for developing compelling MBA essays that align your stories to admissions criteria and post-MBA goals.

Job Evaluation Tool

Practical template to help you rationally evaluate different job opportunities.

Strategy Consultant Charting Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet for choosing the right consulting chart to clearly communicate strategy insights and data-driven stories.

BSchool blogs and newspapers

A curated list of top business school blogs and student newspapers to help candidates stay informed on programs, culture, and admissions insights.

Stanford GSB career handbook

Stanford GSB career handbook for experienced professionals

The University of Chicago GSB Case Prep Book

The Student’s Reference Guide to Practicing Consulting Case Interviews

MBA Interview Prep Guidelines

A concise MBA interview prep guide focused on storytelling, school fit, and nailing the questions that drive admissions decisions.