Leland+ Content Library

Beginner GMAT Prep: 5 Strategic Decisions To Make

Join this session led by Leland coach Claire N. to learn the 5 critical decisions that will set you up for a focused, efficient prep journey. Whether you’re self-studying or hiring a tutor, these steps will help you avoid common pitfalls and start strong. ​You’ll leave with a customizable weekly plan, key resource recommendations, and clarity on how to tailor your study approach to your goals. Perfect for beginners who feel lost in the sea of GMAT advice. ​What you will get out of this event: ​5 key considerations to take into account to study for GMAT effectively (goal-setting, resource selection, and study tactics) ​Adaptable templates for weekly sprints that you can tailor as you go ​The chance to ask Claire any questions you have at the end ​This event is great for those looking to jumpstart their GMAT Prep journey and unsure where to start!

JP Morgan Wealth Management Summer Analyst Resume

Resume example from a college student who interned at JP Morgan and studied business.

Bootstrapping Versus Fundraising for Startup Founders

One of the biggest decisions every founder faces is how to fund their startup—should you bootstrap or raise capital? In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford entrepreneurship instructor and founder of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub—will walk you through the pros and cons of each approach and how to determine what’s right for your business. ​Having bootstrapped her own SaaS startup to users in 80+ countries and coached hundreds of first-time founders, Angela will share frameworks for evaluating funding strategies, building sustainable business models, and pitching effectively when you’re ready to raise. Whether you’re launching your first MVP or scaling toward growth, this session will help you make smarter, more strategic funding decisions.

Med School Application Strategy AMA: Stop Guessing & Secure Your Acceptance [6/7/2026] (Recording)

When you're building a medical school application, generic advice doesn’t cut it. Your path is unique, and so are your hurdles. You’ve likely spent hours agonizing over conflicting opinions online: Is my MCAT score balanced? Does this clinical experience sound meaningful? How do I address that one bad semester without sounding defensive? The truth? Every minute you spend guessing is a minute you could spend strategically strengthening your application. This live, unfiltered Ask Me Anything (AMA) session is your direct line to an expert medical school admissions strategist. We'll discuss strategies tailored to your situation in real-time and answer your burning questions about what admissions committees actually care about when deciding between applicants.

Stanford GSB Professional Experiences and Activities From a Nonprofit and Social Impact Lens

This document outlines the applicant's professional aspirations post-Stanford GSB (catalyzing social impact in nonprofit management consulting) and provides a detailed history of her employment, including roles at Commonwealth Care Alliance, Gerson Lehrman Group, and the Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group. It also includes information on gaps in employment history and various activities.

World of Frameworks Walkthrough

A comprehensive walkthrough of the most important frameworks for case interviews. Learn how to structure your thinking and solve any business problem!

Translating Military Leadership into a Chief of Staff Role

Military leaders bring exactly the kind of operational rigor, decision-making under pressure, and cross-functional leadership that Chief of Staff roles demand, but translating that experience for civilian employers can be tricky. In this session, you’ll learn how to reframe military responsibilities into executive-ready language, position your leadership experience for strategic Chief of Staff roles, and avoid common pitfalls that can undersell your impact. Whether you’re transitioning now or planning ahead, you’ll walk away with a clearer playbook for turning military leadership into a compelling Chief of Staff candidacy.

Technical Interview Guide (40 Questions)

This guide provides 40 questions from topics such as LBO modeling and returns, valuations, accounting, and fundamental business and diligence.

Vibe Coding 101: Build a Real Product with Just an Idea and AI

Have an idea for a product but no clear roadmap for turning it into something real? This session is designed for founders, builders, and curious creators who want to understand how AI can help take a concept from rough idea to working product faster than traditional workflows allow. You’ll learn how to turn ideas into actionable prompts, structure an AI-assisted building process, and avoid common mistakes that slow projects down or create messy outputs.

MBA Essays That Get You Admitted: Do’s and Don’ts from an M7 Expert

MBA essays are where strong candidates separate themselves, but many applicants struggle to turn their experiences into a clear and compelling story. This session is for MBA applicants who want to approach their essays with more strategy and confidence. You’ll learn what makes an essay memorable to admissions readers, common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong profiles, and how to structure your story so it aligns with what top programs are looking for.

Successful Admits Panel

Curious what it really takes to get into a top deferred MBA program? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from successful admits who used Leland to gain acceptance to programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Booth, and more. They’ll share their candid experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and how they leveraged coaching, strategy, and storytelling to stand out in an ultra-competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting to explore deferred programs or gearing up to apply this cycle, this session will give you actionable insights, real-world advice, and inspiration from students who’ve been exactly where you are now.

Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research

How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.

Translating Work Experience

Clarifying roles, context, business scale, quantifying impact

Experienced Applicant Resume Guide and Template

A sample generic resume format and guide for those with existing work experience targeting business related roles.

HBS: Post-Interview Reflection Example

Review an example of a successful Harvard Business School post-interview reflection, detailing insights, clarifying points, and reiterating commitment to the community.

MBA Resume – Human Capital & Analytics Experience

Resume highlighting experience in organizational strategy, people analytics, and leadership development across consulting and nonprofit roles.

Public Sector and Non-Profit Cases

A guide to handling public sector cases, which can be any case type. It covers key considerations, constraints, and how to apply business frameworks.

Intro to Real Estate Private Equity and Headwinds

Real estate private equity offers a unique blend of investing, operations, and market analysis, but today’s environment presents new challenges and opportunities. This session provides an overview of how real estate PE works, including deal structures, value creation levers, and career paths, while also unpacking current headwinds such as interest rates, financing constraints, and shifting demand across asset classes. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how firms are adapting and what this means for investors and candidates alike.

From Enlisted Green Beret to Stanford MBA and Deep Tech VC: AMA with Ian Kennedy [6/9/2026] (Recording)

This is an informal, no-agenda open AMA on my path from the Army Special Forces to business school at Stanford and a career in venture capital. Bring your questions about the transition out of the military, applying to business school while still serving, breaking into VC and tech, or anything else! I served as an enlisted Green Beret (18E) in 1st SFG and applied to business school while on deployment, with admittance to Stanford, MIT, and Berkeley. I chose to go to Stanford, where did a joint MBA/MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on AI and quantum computing. After business school, I was Chief of Staff at Khosla Ventures, where I helped invest in and manage a large portfolio of deep tech companies. I'm now a full-time coach helping military and veteran applicants through the MBA admissions process.