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Tech to MBA Panel Pt 1

Are you working in the tech industry and thinking about applying to an elite business school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event specifically designed for tech professionals aspiring to get into top MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, The Wharton School, and more. ​During this event, our expert panelists will answer the most frequently asked questions related to the business school application process for tech professionals and discuss how to: ​⭐️ Transition from a tech career to an MBA program ​⭐️ Think about your application strategy ​⭐️ Get your MBA resume prepared ​⭐️ Write winning essays ​⭐️ Stand out throughout the interview process ​Meet our panelists: ​Maaz K., Ross MBA, former Google, Amazon, and Square, supply chain management professional with 10+ years across diverse industries including tech, CPG, and construction, experience aiding others regarding career advice, MBA and grad school admissions. ​Tory V., Harvard MBA, Google and TikTok, who's passionate about guiding people through their career and academic goals, including resume/LinkedIn reviews, application reviews, and mock interviews. ​Don't miss this unique opportunity to acquire top-tier knowledge and strategies for successfully applying to MBA programs as a tech professional.

Tech to MBA Panel Pt 2

​Are you working in the tech industry and thinking about applying to an elite business school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event specifically designed for tech professionals aspiring to get into top MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, The Wharton School, and more. ​During this event, our expert panelists will answer the most frequently asked questions related to the business school application process for tech professionals and discuss how to: ​⭐️ Transition from a tech career to an MBA program ​⭐️ Think about your application strategy ​⭐️ Get your MBA resume prepared ​⭐️ Write winning essays ​⭐️ Stand out throughout the interview process ​Meet our panelists: ​Maaz K., Ross MBA, former Google, Amazon, and Square, supply chain management professional with 10+ years across diverse industries including tech, CPG, and construction, experience aiding others regarding career advice, MBA and grad school admissions. ​Tory V., Harvard MBA, Google and TikTok, who's passionate about guiding people through their career and academic goals, including resume/LinkedIn reviews, application reviews, and mock interviews. ​Don't miss this unique opportunity to acquire top-tier knowledge and strategies for successfully applying to MBA programs as a tech professional.

8 Steps to a Complete MBA App: 7) School Fit & Application Strategy [6/18/2026] (Recording)

Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This workshop is the seventh of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will map your story directly to each school’s application components and develop a clear strategy for how your application will come together. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you organized and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a cohesive narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. This session moves your MBA application forward by translating your story, goals, and strengths into a clear strategy for each target school: • Map your themes and key stories to each school’s essay prompts. • Determine which experiences and examples will appear in each component of the application. • Integrate insights from your outreach conversations with students and alumni. • Identify any gaps or risks in your profile and plan how to address them. This is the phase where preparation turns into a clear application plan. Instead of staring at essay prompts and wondering where to start, you will have a structured outline of exactly what each part of your application will communicate. The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to translate your story into a clear plan for each school on your list, this is your next step.

Acing the CBS Interview - from an Interviewer & Alumna [10/9/2026] (Recording)

Getting an interview at Columbia Business School is a major step, but the interview is your chance to turn a strong application into a compelling case for admission. Knowing what interviewers are evaluating and how to communicate your goals, experiences, and fit can make all the difference. This session is for MBA applicants preparing for a CBS interview who want to walk in prepared and confident. You’ll learn how to approach common CBS interview questions, tell your story effectively, and avoid the mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong interview. Join live to hear from a Columbia Business School alumna and current admissions committee member who has interviewed CBS applicants. She’ll share firsthand insights into what interviewers look for, how to prepare your answers, and how to make a strong impression in the interview. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer strategy for acing your CBS interview.

From 296 to 339 (Q169, V170): The Exact Strategy Behind My 43 point GRE Jump

The GRE is not just about studying more. It is about identifying the exact mistakes that are holding your score back and fixing them systematically. In this session, Saad Amer will break down the exact strategy he used to improve his own GRE score from 296 (Q158, V138) to 339 (Q169, V170) and the same framework he has used to help 100+ students reach 320+ scores. You will learn: • How to diagnose the specific weaknesses that keep most students stuck in the 300 to 315 range • Which Verbal and Quant question types respond the fastest to targeted improvement • The study structure required to move from mid 150s to high 160s • How to manage time and decision making on test day to avoid costly mistakes • The biggest preparation mistakes that prevent otherwise capable students from improving (exact resources to use for both quant and verbal) This will not be a generic GRE webinar. You will have the opportunity to briefly share your current score, preparation timeline, and biggest struggles, and receive direct, honest feedback on what needs to change in your preparation. Saad also shares many real student score improvements and preparation journeys with his 100k+ GRE community on Instagram (@gre341withsaadamer) where he regularly posts original scorecards and detailed preparation breakdowns. If you are serious about pushing your GRE score higher, this session will give you a clear framework for diagnosing your weaknesses and building a preparation strategy that actually leads to score improvement.

MBA Essay Strategy: The 3 Questions Every Applicant Needs to Answer [7/23/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to answer the three questions that shape every competitive MBA essay: why an MBA, why now, and why this school. You will leave with a framework for building a narrative arc that connects your past experience to a specific post-MBA goal, and a clear sense of what makes a school-specific story feel genuine versus generic. Attending live means you can bring your actual background and get a direct response to how your situation fits the framework, which a recording cannot replicate. This coach works with MBA applicants daily and will share the patterns that consistently separate essays that resonate with admissions committees from those that do not.

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.

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!

Stanford GSB Application Essays - "What Matters Most and Why?" and "Why Stanford?"

This essay details the applicant's experience with a failed goat-distribution project in Nepal through GlobeMed and Himalayan Health Care (HHC), leading to reflections on global health complexities and the importance of humility in pursuing health equity.

Strategic Guessing on GMAT Quant [9/24/2026] (Recording)

You don't need to solve every GMAT Quant question the hard way. Knowing when and how to make a strategic guess can save valuable time, protect your pacing, and help you maximize your score when you're stuck. This session is for GMAT test takers who want to make smarter decisions under time pressure and turn difficult questions into manageable ones. You'll learn when to guess, how to narrow down answer choices, and the strategic thinking that can help you avoid wasting precious time. Join live to hear from a GMAT expert who scored a 780 and has coached more than 1,000 people to successful scores. The speaker will share practical guessing strategies, common traps to avoid, and techniques you can immediately apply to improve your Quant performance on test day.

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.

Story Creation and Organization Template

Learn how I organized my experiences and crafted a compelling personal narrative. Get a copy of my exact template!

Selecting, Preparing and Supporting Recommenders

Learn tools and tactics to set your MBA recommenders up for success.

Networking, Side Letters, and Intangibles

Learn how networking and more can help you maximize your chances of getting accepted to top MBA programs.

Deloitte: Interview and Recruiting Process

Get a step-by-step breakdown of Deloitte’s hiring stages so you can apply, interview, and impress with confidence.

MBA Networking and Events Tracker

A spreadsheet to help applicants organize school events, conversations, and outreach—making it easy to track engagement and tailor applications effectively.

Accenture: Interview and Recruiting Process

Understand Accenture’s application stages and interview format to optimize your prep.