Leland+ Content Library

Prepping for Med School Secondaries [6/23/2026] (Recording)

With the med school application season underway, secondaries are just around the corner for many applicants. This event will help applicants begin to plan for the secondary process with tips about timelines, developing content, and making the most of the space you have to share new skills with your schools.

Narrate With Nuance: Preparing for Med School Interview Day [10/14/2026] (Recording)

Med school interviews reward specificity, not polish: adcoms have heard the generic "I want to help people" answer hundreds of times, and what actually lands is a clear, honest narrative about why your particular path makes sense. This session looks at how to structure those answers so they hold up under follow-up questions, particularly for applicants whose background doesn't fit a standard premed script. Elijah has moved between clinical research, nonprofit leadership, and now medical school himself, so he's had to explain his own nontraditional path more than once. His read on what interviewers are actually listening for, beyond the rehearsed answer, is the kind of perspective that's hard to get from a prep book.

The Hardest Med School Interview Questions—And How to Tackle Them [4/30/2026] (Recording)

Medical school interviews often hinge on how well you handle the toughest, most unexpected questions under pressure. This session is for applicants who want to strengthen their interview skills and feel more confident tackling challenging prompts. You’ll learn how to approach difficult ethical scenarios, think through curveball questions in real time, and structure responses that demonstrate maturity, judgment, and self-awareness. Join live to ask questions about your own interview prep and get guidance on how to refine your answers. The speaker is a Tufts University School of Medicine graduate and experienced coach who has helped many applicants navigate the interview process. They’ll share the patterns they see across strong performances and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Your Next Moves: How to Improve Your Odds Late in the Med School Cycle

If you’re applying late in the medical school cycle—or wondering how to strengthen your chances as the season unfolds—this workshop will show you how to make every move count. Led by Jessica A., a recent matriculant at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine who earned interviews from 18+ top programs and acceptances from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Penn, this session breaks down how late-cycle decisions actually work and what applicants can still do to stand out. Drawing on her experience as both an admissions interviewer and mentor to students who’ve landed interviews at top-tier institutions, Jessica will cover high-impact improvements you can make now across secondaries, updates, letters, school lists, and communication strategy. Whether you're a strong candidate fine-tuning your odds or a reapplicant navigating gaps in your profile, you’ll leave with a focused plan for elevating your application.

The 5-Step Guide to a Med School Personal Statement

A simple guide to writing a powerful personal statement that avoids clichés, connects your experiences, and tells a compelling story.

Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School

An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.

From Draft to Distinction: Crafting Med School Essays That Impress

Your essays are more than just words - they are your chance to show who you are to the Admissions Committee. This session will give you actual tools to transform your experiences into compelling outcome driven narratives.

How to Write About Your Activities in Med School Applications

A guide to the AMCAS and AACOMAS activities sections. Learn how to highlight the competencies that get you accepted.

Get Ahead of the Curve: How to Prep Early for Med School Applications

The medical school admissions process is one of the most competitive and complex—but with early preparation, you can set yourself apart long before you hit “submit.” In this workshop, Krysta F.—a pre-med advisor and equity-focused higher education professional who has completed thousands of advising sessions with aspiring physicians—will share how to build a strong foundation for your med school journey. With years of experience guiding science students and young alumni through every stage of the process, Krysta will walk you through how to identify your story, develop key competencies, and plan strategically for experiences that strengthen your application. Whether you’re a freshman just starting to explore pre-med or a junior getting ready for the cycle, this session will help you stay organized, confident, and ahead of the curve.

Your Med School Personal Statement: What to Say, What to Avoid

Learn how to craft a powerful personal statement that showcases your passion for medicine and gets you accepted.

Solidifying Your Secondaries [7/31/2026] (Recording)

If you're in the medical school admissions cycle, chances are you are staring down the secondary essays. You might be almost done, have not yet started, or somewhere in between. No matter where you are at, this session is here to help you craft stand out responses! We will spend the first part of this session going through the major essay archetypes that most institutions ask in some form (e.g., why us, diversity, challenge) and talk about how to make yourself stand out while keeping your secondaries congruent with your larger narrative. Then we will move to an open Q&A, so bring your prompts, drafts, or any other questions you have as you navigate the process!

College or Med School Admissions: Ask Me Anything 👀 [9/12/2026] (Recording)

Confused about what actually matters in the admissions process? Join me for an interactive, no-fluff conversation about college and medical school admissions — and bring your questions! We’ll break down what makes an application stand out, how to approach essays and personal statements, what admissions committees are really looking for, and common mistakes that can hold applicants back. By the end of the livestream, you’ll have: A clearer understanding of what makes a competitive application Practical strategies for strengthening your profile Guidance on essays, activities, interviews, and overall application strategy A better sense of how to approach the admissions process with confidence Answers to your specific admissions questions Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into the application process, come ready to ask questions and get honest, actionable advice. Bring your questions — nothing is too basic, too specific, or too “is this going to hurt my application?” 👀

Step-by-Step Guide to Acing the Personal Statement Like No Other

The strategies in this playbook have helped students earn admission to T6 and T14 law schools, as well as merit scholarships. Turn your experiences into a compelling law school personal statement that sounds authentic, shows real growth, and leaves a lasting impression. This practical playbook walks you through choosing the right topic, finding your essay’s core message, structuring a strong narrative, writing an engaging opening, balancing story with reflection, and connecting your experiences to law without sounding forced.