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Market Sizing Walkthrough: How Many Taxis Are in a City?

Crack the classic market sizing problem of estimating the number of taxis in a city. Learn the frameworks, key assumptions, and math to ace your guesstimate cases.

From Fashion to Endodontics: The Dental Residency Sample CV

Go inside the CV that secured a spot in a top endodontics residency, and learn how to leverage a non-traditional background for a competitive dental program.

Sample Answer: "Why This Company?"

Learn how to answer the question "Why this company?" with confidence. We provide a sample answer and a framework to help you craft your own perfect response.

My Winning Kellogg Deferred MBA Essays

A successful applicant shares the powerful essays that got them into Kellogg and breaks down how to tell a compelling story, even with a non-traditional background.

GRE Sentence Equivalence

Unlock the secrets to Sentence Equivalence on the GRE! In this lesson you will learn to identify key clues and choose the two best words every time.

Ramp Take-Home: A PM's Response Deck

Learn how to ace the Ramp Product Manager take-home case. We break down a winning response deck, showing you how to structure your analysis and presentation.

Answering “Why Private Equity?”

Avoid vague or recycled answers. Use a tested framework to build a compelling, specific answer that ties together your skillset, interest in investing, and long-term goals.

Brand Nurturing Plan

To nurture your brand on LinkedIn or other platforms, start simple so you don’t get overwhelmed. It’s better to start simple and small so you’ll follow through.

Resume Template

This resume template includes a community involvement section for MBA applicants who are highly involved in volunteering and want to visually highlight this in their MBA applications.

Stanford University Admit: Common App Essay Example

Read the Common App essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Microsoft Copilot 101: Supercharge Your Work with AI

Here is the guide to follow along in the session: https://www.lelandcourses.com/ai-builder/copilot-101/ Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to work faster, communicate more clearly, and get more done in less time. In this session, you'll walk away with practical skills to automate repetitive tasks, sharpen your output, and show up as a stronger, more capable contributor at work. The kind of edge that opens doors to new opportunities.

PULSE: A Framework for Crafting Standout Medical School Essays

This resource is for medical school applicants who are seeking to craft a standout personal statement—one that not only gets read but remembered. It introduces the PULSE framework and includes a rubric that can be used as both a brainstorming tool and a revision checklist. As you draft, ask yourself whether each element is present. As you revise, use the rubric to evaluate how effectively each dimension comes through in your writing.

Cracking Cultural Fit: Becoming a Bainie

What does it actually mean to be a "Bainie"? Beyond the resume, we look for that "True North" orientation, and this lesson moves past the buzzwords to examine the specific behaviors that signal cultural alignment. We will discuss how to subtly weave Bain’s core values into your responses and how to handle the "airport test"—the unspoken metric of whether a partner actually wants to spend a six-hour flight with you.

The Five Most Important Geometry Equations to Know for the GRE

GRE Quant performance often comes down to quickly recognizing which formulas apply under time pressure. In this session, you’ll learn the five geometry equations that appear most frequently on the GRE, how to spot when each one is being tested, and how to apply them efficiently to avoid common traps. Designed for test-takers looking to boost accuracy and speed, this event focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately on exam day.

Looking to apply to a MBA program? Join the Live Q+A! [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Choosing between MBA programs can be tough! Is the part time for you? Full time? Executive? Join this live Q+A, where I'll share more about my journey choosing the UCLA MBA Executive program, and how I landed a spot in the Class of 2025. Leave with tips, strategies and insight to make the best decision for yourself. This session is applicable to all looking to choose between MBA programs. Come join! Spots are limited.

Looking to apply to a MBA program? Join the Live Q+A! [8/12/2026] (Recording)

Choosing between MBA programs can be tough! Is the part time for you? Full time? Executive? Join this live Q+A, where I'll share more about my journey choosing the UCLA MBA Executive program, and how I landed a spot in the Class of 2025. Leave with tips, strategies and insight to make the best decision for yourself. This session is applicable to all looking to choose between MBA programs. Come join! Spots are limited.

How to Craft a Resume for MBB

Breaking into McKinsey, Bain, or BCG starts with a resume that signals impact, leadership, and structured thinking within seconds. In this session, you’ll learn how to quantify results, sharpen bullet points, and present your experience in a way that aligns with what MBB recruiters actually look for. Whether you’re coming from consulting, industry, or a non-traditional background, you’ll leave with a clear framework to turn your resume into a powerful interview magnet.

Consulting Networking 101

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to network effectively in the consulting industry. We'll cover everything from building your network to informational interviews and following up.

Wharton Personal Statement — International Healthcare

This essay outlines the admit's goal to build a private hospital in China to address elder care, leveraging Wharton's Healthcare Management, Customer Analytics, Leadership Ventures, and other programs.