Leland+ Content Library

Planning Your MBA Application

Evaluate deadlines and application components to ensure you give yourself time to create a great application!

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?"

Kellogg Values Essay Example - Discovering Values and Purposeful Work

Explore this essay answering: "Values are what guide you in your life and work. What values are important to you and how have they influenced you?" See how this applicant's journey discovering their personal values shaped their goals.

Activities & Interests: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t let small errors hurt your app—fix these frequent slip-ups in the activities section.

Hot Dog Stand Case Interview Practice

Tackle a practical case—optimize location, pricing, and operations to craft a winning hot dog stand strategy.

How to Case and What to Expect

New to case interviews? We'll break down the format, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first consulting case.

Behavioral Interview Intro

Learn the purpose of behavioral interviews, how to prepare for them, and the most common types of questions you'll face.

Personal Statement Template

A comprehensive, template for writing a compelling personal statement, with a focus on structure, storytelling, and impactful conclusions.

Tips and Tricks for Investment Banking Interviews

A former Goldman Sachs associate shares how to prepare for key behavioral and technical questions, from conflict resolution to to valuation approaches.

Master Your Personal Statement Outline

Use this comprehensive outline to structure your personal statement, highlight your strengths, and clearly articulate your academic and career aspirations.

HBS Post-Interview Reflection Examples

Learn how to write a powerful HBS post-interview reflection. See examples of how to convey new insights and reinforce your candidacy.

HBS Joint Degree Example Essay – MPP/MBA for Gender Equity and Global Impact

An essay detailing how a dual MBA/MPP will equip the applicant to scale gender-focused interventions, combining business acumen with public sector insight to drive systemic change.

Profitability

A guide to approaching profitability cases in consulting interviews. Learn how to analyze profit drivers, diagnose revenue and cost issues, and identify areas for improvement.

Case Math: Mastering Multiplication Examples

Learn key multiplication tricks and shortcuts for case interviews. We'll walk through real examples and show you how to solve complex problems quickly.

Tips for Your Consulting Resume

Learn how to craft a consulting resume that gets past the screeners and lands you an interview. We'll break down what recruiters are looking for.

Case Interview Template: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough and Download

Master the core case interview templates with this step-by-step walkthrough. Learn how to structure your thoughts, ask the right questions, and guide the interview to a successful conclusion.

Silica Sand Case Interview Practice

Analyze market size, competition, and strategy in this mining-focused consulting case. Great for SPAC and due diligence prep.