Leland+ Content Library

Recommender Prep Document – Strategy, Strengths, and Story Support

A comprehensive recommender briefing with timelines, school-specific context, and tailored talking points across leadership, product development, and mission-driven impact—designed to streamline and strengthen MBA letters.

An Example of an Accepted Personal Statement for UChicago Law

This is an accepted personal statement for UChicago Law School. See how this student used a unique narrative to stand out and get into a top law program.

Full-Time Job Application Strategy

Master the job application process with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to stand out and get hired for a full-time role right out of school.

UC Essay Examples

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at a top UC school. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

The Yale SOM Essays That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at Yale School of Management. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations

This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.

10 Essentials to Get Multiple M7 Acceptance Letters

Unlock the key moves top applicants make to land spots at several elite business schools.

Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points

A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.

How to Answer the HBS "What Else?" Essay

A top MBA admissions expert breaks down a successful essay for Harvard Business School and shares how to answer the "what more would you like us to know?" prompt.

Picking the Right MBA Programs - 2025

This interactive workbook will guide you through researching and picking the right schools for your profile

Deferred MBA Recommended Application Timeline

Plan your path to a top DMBA program. Learn what the ideal timeline should look like during your last year of school, from GMAT/GRE prep, essays, recommendations, and more.

The "Why?" Essay

A guide to mastering the "Why this school?" or "Why this major?" essay, with strategies for showcasing genuine interest, specific research, and a compelling connection between you and the institution.

Harvard, OOS TX, and OOS CA Essay

This personal statement gained admission into top dental schools including Harvard, UCLA (OOS), and UT Houston (OOS.

From the White House to Stanford/Yale Law: My Winning Resume Example

A top law school mentor analyzes a resume that earned an applicant a spot at Stanford and Yale Law, and shares how you can tell a compelling story with your experience.

NYU Stern "Change" Essay: The Story of a Consultant

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern "Change" essay. Learn how an organizational transformation consultant crafted a compelling narrative around their professional experience to secure a spot at the school.

Cool, Calm, and Laser-Focused: Tame GMAT Test Anxiety

Join Leland coach Jennifer P. D. for a session packed with actionable tips and strategies for developing the calm, confident, laser-focused mindset that powers your best performance. ​If you've ever been frustrated at the way you lose your cool when the clock starts ticking, you're not alone! In Jennifer's 12 years of GMAT, GRE, and SAT coaching experience, she's encountered dozens of smart, utterly competent individuals who struggled to demonstrate their capabilities during these high-stakes exams. This fueled her drive to read research in neuroscience and performance psychology, to train in mindfulness meditation techniques, and to speak with candidates directly about what's playing out in their minds. Now she incorporates these concepts into all of her group classes and coaching - and it makes a difference! ​What's going on in your mind? Why is that normal? How can you shape it to work for you? Let's discuss. ​One of Jennifer's recent students wrote, "Working with Jennifer has been nothing but amazing and did wonders not only for my GMAT Focus score but also my general 'mindset' when it comes to high-pressure situations (as you experience during the exam). My GMAT Focus score jumped 110 points."

A High-Achiever's Resume for Law & Consulting

A high-achieving resume that secured both a deferred admit to Harvard Law School and a Business Analyst offer from McKinsey, showcasing a diverse background in public policy, legal research, and business.

Kellogg Essay Example - Leadership and the Habit of Service

A values-driven essay reflecting on how the principle of serving others has shaped the applicant’s leadership—across school, military, and civic life—and continues to guide a future in public service.