Leland+ Content Library

From Strong to Unforgettable: Crafting Essays That Break Into the Ivies

Applying to college can feel overwhelming—but with the right strategy, your application can truly stand out. In this workshop, Abigail L.—a Harvard-educated admissions consultant who has guided 600+ students to top schools including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT—will share what sets successful applicants apart.

Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For

A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.

Response to a Competitor Price Decrease

A case study on responding to a competitor's price decrease. Learn how to analyze the competitor's rationale and develop a strategic response.

Positioning Your Military Experience for an MBA

Military experience can be a powerful differentiator in MBA admissions when it is translated clearly into leadership, impact, and future potential. This session will show you how to reframe service roles into business-ready language, quantify outcomes, and connect your experience to post-MBA goals that resonate with top programs. We’ll cover essays, resumes, recommendations, and interview positioning, along with common pitfalls veterans face and how to avoid them.

5 Tips to Get into Bain From a Former Senior Manager [9/4/2026] (Recording)

Breaking into Bain is competitive, and knowing what to prioritize can make a big difference in how you approach the recruiting process. This session is designed for candidates targeting Bain who want practical advice from someone who has evaluated and worked with candidates from inside the firm. You’ll learn five actionable tips for strengthening your candidacy, approaching networking and recruiting strategically, and preparing for the interview process. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own recruiting strategy and hear how a former Bain Senior Manager would approach the challenges you’re facing. The speaker will share practical lessons from their experience at Bain, including what strong candidates do well and common mistakes to avoid throughout the process. If you’re serious about pursuing Bain and want a clearer strategy for your recruiting, it’s worth joining live.

GSB Supplemental Essay Examples - Impact in Financial Literacy, Solar Energy, and Renewable Energy

These three essays show the applicant's positive impact in financial literacy education, solar energy contract negotiation, and organizing an ideation workshop for women in the energy industry.

Harvard Law School Diversity Statement Example - Resilience and Fragility from a Global Perspective

A look into a Black American's experience with resilience and fragility, and how living abroad shaped a unique global perspective.

What Applicants Often Miss: Resumes and Letters of Recommendation [8/18/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to frame your resume for an MBA application rather than a job application, and how to brief recommenders so their letters actually reinforce your narrative. Most applicants underestimate both: resumes that read like LinkedIn profiles, and recommendation letters that praise effort instead of demonstrating impact. These are two of the most common patterns I see across candidates who stall at the screening stage. Attending live means you can describe your specific background and get a direct answer about what I would flag or fix, which a recording cannot give you. I review MBA applications regularly, and this session reflects how I actually think through these materials when I'm evaluating a real candidate's profile.

All-Encompassing Guide To Admissions And Ask Me Anything [7/12/2026] (Recording)

For the past couple of years, I’ve advised many high school students on their college applications, helping them get accepted to many highly selective colleges and universities; Harvard, Penn, Georgetown, Cornell, and Princeton, just to name a few. I myself applied to a little less than twenty schools, with notable acceptances to: Michigan (Go Blue!), Carnegie Mellon, Lehigh, Richmond, Bucknell, and Tulane. I also earned a four year, full tuition Army ROTC scholarship (worth over $300,000), full room and board scholarships (worth over $80,000), as well as over $6,000 in national and local scholarships paid directly to me. Join me for an all-encompassing guide to college admissions where you can ask me anything! Whether you're curious about crafting compelling essays, strategizing your school selection, or understanding financial aid and scholarships, this session is designed to provide you with the insights you need. We'll cover everything from recommendations and interviews to waitlist strategies and supplementary materials. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable advice and clarity on your college journey. RSVP and secure your spot!

Mixtures and Weighted Averages with the Number Line Trick [8/20/2026] (Recording)

Come join this session to learn a very clearcut method for deciphering the most. complicated Mixture problems. I'll show you all the different variations of Mixture problems and how to tackle each type.

Real AI Use Cases for Ops and Finance Teams [10/28/2026] (Recording)

Most finance teams have already tried AI on something. The harder question is where it holds up once real numbers are involved, like drafting variance commentary or flagging reconciliation breaks before close. This session-length look at real use cases across ops and finance also gets into where a person still has to own the output. Yudhajit spent years on finance transformation work at Deloitte, including intercompany reconciliation for controllership teams, and now trains analysts in financial modeling and Python for finance. That mix of process work and hands-on modeling is a useful lens for telling apart the tasks worth handing to AI from the ones that only look automatable.

Integer Properties for the GMAT: Factors, Multiples, and Divisibility [9/10/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to recognize and work through the integer property problems that appear most frequently on the GMAT. That means understanding how to identify factors and multiples quickly, applying divisibility rules under timed conditions, and spotting the structural patterns that distinguish trap answers from correct ones. Attending live lets you ask about the specific problem types you are getting wrong and hear how an experienced coach diagnoses the reasoning error in real time, context a recording cannot replicate. The coach works through these concepts with GMAT students regularly and will share the patterns that consistently separate students who struggle with number theory from those who handle it with confidence.

AI-based Customer Research and Insights with Synthetic Customers [7/31/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to build and run synthetic customer personas using AI tools to generate research insights without waiting on live interviews or surveys. You will walk away with a framework for designing synthetic customers that reflect real behavioral patterns, a method for stress-testing product assumptions before launch, and a clear sense of where this approach holds up versus where human validation is still required. Attending live means you can bring your actual use case, whether that is a product, a market segment, or a research question you are already working on, and hear how the coach thinks through it in real time. The coach applies AI-based research methods in active client work, and this session is a direct look at how that thinking operates in practice.

3 Things to Do (and 3 to Avoid) for a Stellar College App

Small decisions in the college application process can have a major impact on how your application is perceived. This session is for students who want clearer guidance on what actually strengthens an application—and what tends to weaken it. You’ll learn three high-impact strategies that help applicants stand out, three common mistakes admissions readers frequently see, and how to present your experiences in a more compelling and authentic way.

Where AI Improves Sales Performance - And Where It Doesn’t [5/26/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know exactly where AI tools accelerate sales performance and where they tend to create a false sense of productivity. Specifically, you will walk away with a clear framework for evaluating AI in your pipeline, an honest look at which sales tasks AI handles well versus where human judgment still wins, and practical guidance on integrating AI into outreach without losing the personal signals that actually close deals. Attending live means you can bring your specific workflow or stack and hear a direct response to your situation, not a generic answer recorded months ago. The coach works inside sales organizations daily and will share the patterns and failure modes they observe firsthand, giving you a slice of how a practitioner actually thinks through these decisions.

Crafting a Winning Narrative: Harvard and Stanford Graduate Break Down Elite College Admissions

Elite college admissions are driven by how clearly and authentically you tell your story, not just by grades and test scores. In this session, graduates of Harvard and Stanford will explain how top schools evaluate applications and what makes a narrative resonate with admissions committees. You’ll learn how to connect your experiences, values, and goals into a cohesive story across essays, activities, and recommendations, while avoiding common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong profiles.

Breaking into Equity Research: What to Expect and How to Prepare (Nov 2025)

​Equity research offers a unique blend of finance, analysis, and storytelling—but breaking in takes preparation and a clear strategy. In this session, expert Leland coach William L. (Ex Associate Analyst at T. Rowe Price) will walk you through what to expect from the recruiting process and how to position yourself as a strong candidate. ​You’ll learn how to build the right technical foundation, craft compelling stock pitches, and stand out in interviews with both insight and clarity. By the end, you’ll have a concrete understanding of what the role involves, how to prepare effectively, and how to launch a successful career in equity research.

Round 2 MBA: What You Need to Do Between Now and the Deadlines

Round 2 MBA deadlines are just around the corner—and what you do in the next few months can make or break your application. In this session, you will learn how to prioritize your time, strengthen your materials, and fill any remaining gaps in your candidacy. ​Faisal K. brings admissions experience from Chicago Booth, Oren M. previously served in Wharton’s admissions office, and Jenny R. is a former Stanford GSB Admissions Officer—together, they’ve helped hundreds of applicants gain admission to top programs. ​You’ll learn exactly where to focus your energy—from refining your essays and securing powerful recommendations to polishing your resume and prepping for potential interviews. Whether you’re just starting your Round 2 applications or putting on the finishing touches, this session will help you create a clear, actionable plan to submit your strongest possible application.

Inside the Admissions Process: Featuring Directors from Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Vanderbilt, and Emory

​In Part 3 of this series, admissions directors from Kellogg, Vanderbilt, and Emory will pull back the curtain on how applications are evaluated, what committees prioritize, and the signals that separate strong applicants from the rest. Panelists include Steve Thompson (Senior Director of MBA Admissions @ Kellogg), Katherine Farrar (Associate Director of Admissions @ MIT Sloan), Bailey McChesney (Director of MBA Admissions @ Vanderbilt), and Melissa Rapp (Associate Dean of MBA Admissions @ Emory). ​​You’ll hear directly from decision-makers about how they assess essays, recommendations, test scores, and interviews—plus the common mistakes they see every year. Whether you’re finalizing your application or just getting started, this panel will give you rare, insider insight into the admissions process at top programs and practical strategies to improve your chances of success.