Leland+ Content Library

Successful McKinsey MBA Resume (offers at EY, PWC)

Resume example from an MBA student with a background in media and telecom who got offers at McKinsey, EY, PWC, IQVIA, and others.

What You Need to Know about 2026 Law School Admissions: Insights, Trends, and Q&A [5/28/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll have a clear picture of how the 2026 law school admissions cycle is shaping up, including how score and GPA thresholds are shifting at top programs, what admissions committees are prioritizing in personal statements this cycle, and how to position a application that stands out in an increasingly competitive pool. Attending live means hearing how an experienced coach thinks through it in real time, which a recording simply cannot replicate. The coach works with law school applicants daily and will share the patterns that separate successful applications from ones that fall short, offering a genuine look at how this process actually works from someone inside it.

GMAT, GRE & English Tests

Test options, typical target scores by school tier, TOEFL vs IELTS vs Duolingo

Personal Statement — Harvard/Yale/Stanford/Chicago Admit with STEM Background

This personal statement tells the story of this applicant's journey from STEM undergrad to applying to law school. The applicant was admitted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The Stanford-specific blurb at the end was customized to each school in other applications.

MBA Inteview Guide

How to prepare for IESE, INSEAD, LBS, IE, ESADE and other top European MBA programs A practical two-page preparation guide for MBA admissions interviews. MBA interviews are not just a final checkpoint. They are your chance to show who you are beyond your CV, essays and test scores— and to prove that your goals, values and personality fit the school. A strong interview helps the school understand: Why MBA? · Why this school? · Why now? · Why you?

Timeline & Project Management

Managing multiple schools

MBA Recommendation Packet – Goals, Strategy & Resources

A comprehensive MBA recommendation guide including career goals, school-specific prompts, deadlines, and recommender support materials.

Pursuing Further Education: Pros & Cons

Weigh the real benefits and tradeoffs of grad school, MBAs, and more before making the leap.

LBS MBA Application Essays | Securing that interview!

These are examples of detailed MBA application essays that secured a place at London Business School.

Intro to MBA Essay Writing

Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.

Intro to MBA Essay Writing

Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.

Additional Essays: Case Study

Case study for understanding how to craft a stellar additional essay for your law school application

Don’t Blow Your Law Interview: Ask a Stanford JD Anything

Law school interviews can be intimidating—but they don’t have to be. In this interactive session, Machmud M.—a Stanford JD, Rhodes Scholar, and Knight-Hennessy Scholar—will share candid insights on how to prepare for and excel in your law school interviews. From common pitfalls to powerful storytelling techniques, you’ll learn how to communicate your values, experiences, and goals in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Drawing on his diverse background across public policy, corporate law, and government—including time at the White House and on the Biden 2020 policy team—Machmud will answer your toughest questions about what law schools are really looking for. Whether you’re prepping for T-14 interviews or your first conversation with an alum, this session will help you approach your interview with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

Intuitive Eating for a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and the holidays are often a joyous time of year filled with food and family. However, when all mixed together, they tend to bring out a lot of all-or-nothing attitudes towards eating. There is another option, the middle ground, that incorporates balance, enjoyment, and peace of mind. While some people, including those with diet-related medical conditions such as diabetes, might require more thoughtful planning for the day, everyone can make simple, healthy last-minute choices that enhance the day and align with their health goals.

Writing a Holistic Set of HBS Essays

Your first-draft essays for Harvard Business School probably aren't what you think they are. Listen to two of Leland's top coaches help you see why, and more importantly, know how you can elevate them to a point where you can "go to school in the Boston area".

MBA Application Tracker

A spreadsheet to organize school deadlines, application components, recommender progress, and submission status across multiple MBA programs.

Stanford MBA Essay - "What Matters Most to You and Why?"

Read an example essay for the Stanford Graduate School of Business focused on helping emerging markets grow.

Why Berkeley Essay

Craft a Berkeley essay that stands out from the crowd and gets you into your dream school.

Stanford Learning Design & Technology - Rec Prep

Comprehensive recommender prep guide for aspiring candidates of the Stanford MS Learning, Design & Technology, Graduate School of Education