Leland+ Content Library

SAT Reading/Writing: Student Notes

Learn note-taking techniques that help you track ideas, evidence, and arguments while tackling SAT passages.

Additional Info Essay 1: Example & Analysis

Learn how to use the optional "additional information" essay to strengthen your application and address weaknesses.

Oxbridge Degree Application Tracker

Manage your Oxbridge degree application with ease. Stay organized and on track for Oxford & Cambridge admissions!

How To Fund Dental School

Professional school costs can be daunting. Review options including federal loans, scholarships and loan fogiveness programs.

Medical School Funding Guide

Professional school costs can be daunting. Review options including federal loans, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs.

Audit Manager Cover Letter Example– Deloitte & PwC Experience

A seasoned audit leader outlines their impact across technical accounting, cross-functional projects, and executive collaboration.

College Application Timeline Tracker

Stay organized with key deadlines and milestones to manage every part of your college application process.

Mastering Your MBA Internship

Turn your internship into a full-time offer with strategies for impact, visibility, and relationship-building.

Synthesizing Interview Discoveries into Useful Insights

Learn how to consolidate interview data, identify patterns (problem, solution, pain point, language, and buyer patterns), prioritize insights using frequency × urgency framework, validate your JTBD statement with real customer language, and make three critical decisions: Is this worth solving? What's the MVP? Who do we build for first?

How to Conduct Useful Customer Discovery Interviews

Learn the three-act interview structure (Context, Deep Dive, Future State), the golden rule of customer discovery (listen, don't pitch), and powerful JTBD questions that uncover real problems. Get specific guidance on what to ask and the five mistakes to avoid, from leading questions to interviewing only friends.

Sample MBA Waitlist Essays

Nine real waitlist essays that earned admission to Stanford GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Columbia, LBS, NYU Stern, and other top programs. See exactly how successful candidates addressed weak spots, shared meaningful updates, and made the case for fit, giving you concrete models before you write your own waitlist letter.

MBA Optional Essays - Your Complete Guide

The optional essay is one of the easiest places to hurt your MBA application. This guide shows you when to write one and when to skip it, with a real successful example explaining a low GMAT quant score and a clear framework for addressing extenuating circumstances without overexplaining.

Prompt Engineering 101

Prompt engineering is a key skill for working effectively with AI tools—and knowing how to craft the right prompts can unlock better results. This session is designed to introduce strategies for creating clear, effective prompts and understanding how AI interprets instructions. You’ll learn techniques to guide AI outputs, avoid common pitfalls, and get more accurate, useful responses. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or looking to level up your prompts, you’ll leave with practical tips you can use immediately.

The 3.4/150 Resume That Got Me Into UVA Law

The two-page résumé that went into a below-median file, reproduced in full, plus a read of the five things making it work: numbers in nearly every bullet, promotions stacked to show trajectory, campaign work filed as professional experience rather than extracurricular, and one line that carries the whole financial story. Written by a first-generation, low-income splitter with a low LSAT. Only the contact block is removed — the schools, employers, campaigns, dates and thesis are all real and all mine.

The Best Recruiting Companion - Networking Tracker

There is no better way to tackle application cycle stress, than without this simple and fool-proof networking tracker! Navigating recruitment can be overwhelming, but managing your contacts does not have to be. Designed for ultimate efficiency, this foolproof tracker keeps everything you need to know perfectly organized and easy to access. It cuts out the unnecessary data so you can focus strictly on building relationships that matter. Download it now to streamline your process and start growing your professional network.

Reducing Fear of Uncertainty & Change

This practical, 4-step coaching worksheet is designed to help you regain your footing when life feels unpredictable. By guiding you to identify your specific stressors, release the things outside your control, and refocus your energy on what you can influence, this tool interrupts the anxiety spiral. Who it's for: Ideal for professionals navigating career transitions, individuals facing unexpected life shifts, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by the unknown and looking for a simple way to regain their focus and peace of mind.

Preparing now for IB Summer Recruiting

IB summer recruiting moves quickly, and the strongest candidates are the ones who prepare with intention well before applications open. The groundwork you lay now can dramatically shape your outcomes later. In this session, we’ll cover how to sharpen your technical skills, craft a resume that stands out, network strategically, and understand what banks are truly looking for in summer analysts. If you want to enter recruiting season focused, confident, and ready to compete at the highest level, this is where it starts.