Leland+ Content Library

How to Case and What to Expect

New to case interviews? We'll break down the format, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first consulting case.

Tips and Tricks for Investment Banking Interviews

A former Goldman Sachs associate shares how to prepare for key behavioral and technical questions, from conflict resolution to to valuation approaches.

MBA Round 1 Application Checklist and Timeline

A month-by-month guide covering every step of the Round 1 MBA application process—from goal-setting and test prep to essays, interviews, and final submission.

Wharton Essay – Resilience, Mentorship, and Giving Back

A thoughtful contribution essay reflecting on how the applicant turned early career setbacks into leadership growth—and how he plans to pay it forward at Wharton through mentorship, service, and peer coaching.

Dark Sky Mock Case Interview and Feedback

A full walkthrough of the Dark Sky case study, including an analysis of the problem, the solution, and specific feedback to help you improve.

Northwestern Personal Statement – Dualities, Debate, and Discovery

A vivid reflection on navigating identity, politics, and academics through the lens of contradiction—where a mixed cultural background, love for both precision and ambiguity, and intellectual curiosity shape a unique worldview.

How to Prepare and Guide Your Recommenders

Don't just ask for a recommendation—guide your recommenders to write a powerful letter. Learn how to prepare them to help you get accepted.

Real World — AV and EV Market Entry

A real-world case study on the market entry strategy for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Analyze the market landscape, competitive dynamics, and key challenges and opportunities for new entrants.

How Are the GMAT and GRE Scored?

Demystify GMAT and GRE scoring systems! Learn how each test is graded and what your scores really mean for your grad school applications.

(May 2024) Advanced Averages, Mixtures, and Solutions

Master the most challenging averages, mixtures, and solutions problems with advanced strategies for the GMAT, GRE, and other standardized tests.

NYU Stern Example – Activities and Achievements List

A sample of curated extracurriculars and accomplishments designed to strengthen an MBA application by showcasing leadership, initiative, and impact.

The GMAT and GRE: A Comprehensive Overview

Deciding between the GMAT and GRE? This comprehensive guide breaks down each exam to help you choose the right test for you.

Understanding Job Offers (Including Compensation and Benefits)

A practical guide to understanding the full value of a job offer—from salary to stock options to hidden perks.

How and When to Start a Company

Mapping out my founder journey--this is a guide to how I approached starting my own company!

Fixed-Income Curve, Carry, and Hedging Lab

Build a synthetic zero curve, price a bond, estimate duration, convexity, DV01 and key-rate risk, examine carry and roll, size a three-node hedge, and compare first-order curve scenarios in one transparent Excel model.

Software Engineering Pull Request and Incident Lab

Review a realistic pull request, interpret production logs, repair failing tests, resolve an incident, and write a concise postmortem. The package includes starter code, a worked solution, ten tests, and a scoring rubric.

Execution, Market Microstructure, and Transaction Costs Primer

Learn how order books, spreads, liquidity, execution benchmarks, implementation shortfall, and opportunity cost connect in real trading decisions. Includes synthetic examples and eight interview-style practice prompts.

Portfolio Construction and Risk Management Interview Guide

Build interview-ready intuition for portfolio objectives, covariance, diversification, optimization, constraints, turnover, and stress testing. Includes calculation drills, diagnosis prompts, answer checks, and a final readiness list.