Leland+ Content Library

AMA with a Former Dental School Admissions Committee Member

Curious what really happens behind the scenes in dental school admissions? In this open AMA session, hear directly from a former dental school admissions committee member about how applications are evaluated, what makes candidates stand out, and the common mistakes that raise red flags. Bring your questions about personal statements, DAT scores, interviews, school selection, and more, and leave with insider insights to strengthen your dental school strategy.

Start Now: Creating a Strong MBA Application Early

Starting your MBA application early gives you a major advantage. In this session, we’ll break down what strong applicants do months ahead of deadlines, from shaping a clear career narrative and school strategy to building relationships, test plans, and experience gaps. You’ll leave with a practical roadmap for how to use the early months intentionally, avoid last-minute stress, and position yourself as a compelling, well-prepared candidate when applications open.

Breaking Into Investment Banking: How to Land the Offer

Landing an investment banking offer is no easy feat—but with the right strategy, preparation, and insider insights, it’s absolutely achievable. In this session, expert Leland coaches and former bankers Yudhajit D. (Rock International), Evan R. (Deutsche Bank), Ian A. (Morgan Stanley) will break down exactly what it takes to stand out in one of the most competitive recruiting processes out there. ​​Whether you’re a freshman starting early or a career switcher making the leap, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to break into investment banking and land the offer.

INSEAD Managing High-Stakes Complexity Essay

A reflection on navigating a high-pressure, unprecedented project, balancing strategic vision with expert risk management.

Break into Investment Banking + Private Equity

Join this discussion moderated by @YourAverageFinanceBro, a leading finance comedy creator on Instagram and LinkedIn! A panel of expert Leland coaches who help candidates land roles in investment banking and private equity will break down these industries' complex recruiting processes into clear, actionable advice. This session will cover what it really takes to break into highly competitive finance careers through practical guidance on recruiting strategy, preparation, and common pitfalls, providing insights you can apply immediately to stand out and secure interviews at the top firms.

Build Your Medical School Application Plan

Medical school applications are a marathon, not a sprint—and the right plan can change everything. This session helps you step back, see the full picture, and build an application strategy that actually works. You’ll learn how to map out your timeline, focus on the experiences and metrics that matter most, and avoid common missteps that derail strong applicants. If you want to approach the med school process with confidence and control (instead of stress), this session will give you the framework to do it.

Traditional MBA Candidates: Differentiating Yourself

A strategic session for applicants from common pre-MBA backgrounds—like consulting or finance—focused on how to craft a distinctive narrative, highlight unique experiences, and stand out in a competitive pool.

Practice a Last Mile Delivery Case Interview (Bain)

Crack the Bain case interview on a startup specializing in last-mile delivery with drones. This case challenges you to evaluate the profitability, revenue potential, and strategic implications of a pilot program in both urban and suburban environments.

Choosing Your Target Law Schools

Selecting the right law schools is one of the most important steps in shaping a successful application strategy. In this session, UCLA Law Alum and Law Review Editor Michael S. will guide you through factors to consider, including program strengths, culture, location, and career outcomes. You’ll learn how to match your profile to schools where you’ll be both competitive and fulfilled, and how to prioritize applications to maximize your chances of admission. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for identifying and targeting the schools that align best with your goals.

GRE Sprint Kickoff: What the GRE Tests and What You Need for a Top Score

After this session, you will know exactly which GRE skills separate high scorers from the rest and which study habits waste time. We will break down what the Verbal and Quant sections are actually measuring, why most test-takers misread the test's logic, and how to build a study plan around the patterns that consistently produce top scores.

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.

Why You Didn’t Get Into a PhD Program (And How to Fix It Before December)

Not getting into a PhD program can be frustrating—especially when it’s unclear what held your application back. This session is designed for reapplicants and first-time applicants who want to understand how admissions committees actually evaluate candidates and where strong profiles fall short. You’ll learn how to diagnose weaknesses in your application, strengthen your research narrative, and make targeted improvements before the next round of deadlines.

Your Complete Law School Application Roadmap: From LSAT to Deposit

Applying to law school is a long, multi-step process, and success depends on having a clear plan from the very beginning. This session walks through the full roadmap, from LSAT strategy and timing to building a strong school list, crafting standout essays, securing recommendations, navigating interviews, managing waitlists, and making final deposit decisions. You’ll learn how each piece fits together, how to avoid costly missteps, and how to stay organized and confident throughout the cycle.

On-Campus-Recruiting Guide for Management Consulting

This on campus recruiting guide was created by a McKinsey BA who received a BCG offer and interviews at Bain, EY Parthenon, Deloitte, Strategy&, and more! This guide has sections on internship experience, resume, networking (informal and formal), office locations, interview logistics, case prep (timeline, who to case with, casing by yourself, resources, general strategies for casing), and behavioral prep. It is in depth and will help answer your most pressing questions about on campus recruiting.

How to Stand Out to PE Firms

Private equity recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance—and standing out requires more than strong technical skills. In this session, you’ll learn how top firms evaluate candidates, how to position your deal experience (or transferable experience) effectively, and how to craft a compelling story that signals judgment, ownership, and investing potential. We’ll cover resume refinement, outreach strategy, interview preparation, and the mindset shifts that distinguish top performers in on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting.

What Top Consulting Candidates Do Differently in Case Interviews

Many consulting candidates prepare extensively for case interviews but still struggle to understand what actually separates top performers from the rest. This session is designed for candidates targeting consulting roles who want to move beyond basic case prep and learn how strong candidates structure problems, communicate their thinking, and adapt in real time. You’ll learn the specific behaviors interviewers look for, how top candidates build clear frameworks, and how they synthesize insights in a way that demonstrates strong business judgment.

Creating a DMBA Application Timeline

Stay ahead of deadlines with a clear, strategic plan to tackle every part of your DMBA application.

Breaking Into VC: What It Takes to Launch Your Career

In this panel, Suzie M. and Katya E. will share what it really takes to land a role in one of the most competitive fields in business. You’ll learn how candidates stand out in the recruiting process, what firms look for beyond the resume, and the skills that set future investors apart. ​From sourcing and evaluating deals to building networks and demonstrating investment judgment, the discussion will cover the core qualities that matter most. Whether you’re coming from banking, consulting, tech, or just starting your career exploration, this session will give you actionable insights into how to position yourself for success in VC.

Build an AI-Powered Lead Gen System in 45 Minutes (No Code) [5/30/2026] (Recording)

A practical build-along where you design a simple, end-to-end AI-assisted outbound workflow — from prospecting and enrichment to first-touch drafting — tailored for lean service businesses. Leave with a concrete, working outbound system you can implement immediately. Agenda: • 10 min: Overview of the agentic approach (browser agents + human-in-the-loop) and why it beats hiring another SDR • 25 min: Structured build steps — you demo, they follow along with a provided checklist template • 10 min: Qualify who should get DFY support vs. continue DIY Who this is for: Founders of agencies, consulting firms, and service businesses who want to build a repeatable AI-powered outbound engine without writing code. CTA: If you want this system fully built and wired into your tools in 2 weeks, book a System Builder call.

Case Math: Setting up ANY Math Problem

Learn a simple, universal framework for setting up and solving any quantitative problem you'll encounter in a case interview, and handle big numbers with ease!