Leland+ Content Library

An Example of a Latham & Watkins Cover Letter for Emerging Companies Practice

This cover letter connects a background in entrepreneurship and clean energy to a firm's forward-looking practice in emerging companies.

Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant

Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.

(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.

L.E.K. Cover Letter Example – From Urban Education to Private Equity Consulting

A first-year MBA’s cover letter emphasizing leadership in large-scale school reform, interest in L.E.K.’s fast-paced PE work, and a desire to contribute strategic thinking and team management skills to client engagements.

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.

Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research

How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.

Demystifying the VC Interview Process

Navigate the challenging VC interview process with confidence. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and impress top firms.

Thinking Fast & Slow: Mastering Critical Reasoning with a Stanford MBA

Approach critical reasoning questions with confidence after practicing these techniques from a GMAT/GRE expert.

HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity

A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.

Is Now the Right Time for a Transition?

A reflective guide to evaluating personal, professional, and market factors when considering a career pivot.

Darden MBA Application Guide

Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.

Deferred MBA Planning - Preparing for a Successful Application

Watch an event with Leland CEO, John K., where he walks through the components of and timeline for deferred MBA applications.

Amazon Interview Workbook – Full STAR Story Tracker

An organized spreadsheet for preparing Amazon interviews, linking behavioral questions to detailed STAR stories and key leadership principles.

Craft Your Career Transition Story

A video to help you articulate a compelling narrative around your career shift, connecting past experiences with future goals for resumes, interviews, and MBA essays.

Strategies to Upskill in Your Career

Learn why upskilling matters and how you can build a plan to learn new skills in a way that works for you.

Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide

A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.

5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director

Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.

How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews

Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start with this insider session featuring Angela C. and Samantha G., two experienced consultants who have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting process. They’ll walk you through what McKinsey looks for in candidates, how to strategically position yourself before applications open, and the best ways to prepare for both the personal experience and case interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, practical resources, and proven tips to maximize your chances of landing an offer.

How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews Slides

Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start by checking out these slides by Samantha G. and Angela C.

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."