Leland+ Content Library

Example Resume: Background in Investment, VC, and BizOps

Get a look at a resume that got into an M7 school.

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.

GMAT, GRE & English Tests

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

Way Too Early: Top 7 Things to Do as a Deferred MBA Applicant [8/19/2026] (Recording)

Think it's too early to plan for a deferred MBA? It's not, because the students who start now develop an unmistakeable edge. Deferred MBA programs at HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools let college seniors lock in a business school seat before starting their careers, and acceptance rates favor those who prepare early. This session is built for rising college seniors (and their parents!) who want to understand the deferred MBA landscape before the fall semester chaos begins. In 45 minutes, you'll get my "way too early" Top 7 action list: the concrete things to do the summer before senior year to set up a winning deferred application. We'll cover: which schools offer deferred admission and how the programs differ, how to think about GMAT/GRE timing, what makes a compelling early profile, how to use senior year strategically, and the mistakes I see applicants make when they wait too long. We'll close with plenty of time for live Q&A (parents' questions welcome.) Whether you're just starting to wonder about the deferred MBA or already building your school list, you'll leave with a clear, prioritized roadmap for the year ahead.

The 2026 MBA Recommender Prep Packet

Everything your recommenders need to write standout MBA letters — outreach scripts, a school-by-school breakdown of every recommender question, a worked example, and the full 2026–27 Round 1/2/3 deadline table so nothing slips. From the coach behind 300+ M7 admits.

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?

Deferred MBA Deep Dive: What You Need to Know Now

​In this panel, join admissions experts Justin K., Kelsey K., and Siri G. who will break down everything you need to know about deferred MBA programs so that you have a concrete strategy going into application season. You’ll learn how these programs work, what top schools are looking for in college seniors and early-career applicants, and how to start building a strong application now. ​Check out their profiles here: ​Justin K. - Former BCG consultant and MIT Sloan MBA student with a strong record helping candidates land MBB offers and top MBA admits ​Kelsey K. - Former M7 Admissions Director and Columbia Business School Admissions Committee member with a 93% client acceptance rate and $180K average scholarship awards ​Siri G. - Accepted to deferred MBA programs at Harvard and Wharton from a non-target school through authentic, story-driven applications

Cracking College Admissions: Insights from Experts

​College admissions is more competitive and complex than ever. Between building a strong academic profile, highlighting extracurricular impact, and telling your story authentically, students often wonder what really matters most to admissions officers. ​In this session, you’ll hear from experienced coaches Annabella G. (Columbia), Alex T. (Caltech), Lucy G. (Harvard) who will break down the college application process and share what top schools are actually looking for. We’ll cover how to approach essays and supplements, strategies for building a balanced school list, and ways to stand out beyond test scores and GPA.

Your GMAT Edge: Proven Strategies to Build a Strong Application

Get insider guidance straight from GMAC, the makers of the GMAT exam! In this session, we’ll break down how the GMAT fits into the bigger picture of your business school application and how it can help strengthen your overall profile. We’ll walk through what schools are really looking for across your resume, essays, and interview, and how to position each piece to tell a clear, compelling story. You’ll also get practical tips and a realistic timeline to help you stay on track and build a strong, well-rounded application with confidence.

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 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

Telling Your Story: Tips for Crafting Your Perfect Law School Personal Statement from Expert Coach & Stanford Law Grad [5/13/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to build a personal statement that reads as a cohesive narrative rather than a resume in prose. The coach will walk through how to identify the right story to tell, how to open in a way that holds an admissions reader's attention, and how Stanford Law's own approach to evaluating applicants shapes what a strong statement actually needs to do. Attending live means you will learn how these principles apply to your specific background and hear the coach respond to real situations, not hypothetical ones. This coach works with law school applicants every day and brings a clear sense of the patterns that separate personal statements that resonate from those that fall flat.

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.