Leland+ Content Library

Application Strategies for Non-Traditional Candidates

Learn how to leverage your distinctive background and stand out in the MBA application process!

Product Recruiting AMA with a PM from LinkedIn, Uber, and a Startup

Hear insights from a Product Manager from LinkedIn, Uber, and a startup! Get your questions answered on product recruiting, career paths, and breaking into top tech roles.

Navigating Multiple Job Offers

Compare roles, negotiate smartly, and choose the offer that best fits your goals and values.

Mastering McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview

Learn how to connect your stories to McKinsey’s core values and ace the PEI with confidence and clarity.

Recruiting for MBA Consulting Internships

Navigate the consulting recruiting cycle with key tips on timelines, networking, and interview prep for MBA interns.

Ace MBA Interviews: Strategies for Walk Me Through Your Resume & TMAY

A tactical session focused on nailing two of the most common MBA interview questions with structured approaches, strong storytelling, and tips for tailoring your narrative to each program.

Getting Into a Top MBA Program: Strategies for Success

An overview session covering key tactics for building a standout MBA application—from defining your story and choosing schools to optimizing each component for maximum impact.

Every Section of a Case Interview Explained

This 1-hour session goes through all parts of a consulting case interview, from frameworks to recommendation. It's a great place to start for someone who is approaching case interviews for the first time!

Leap into the GMAT

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the GMAT exam. It offers strategies for creating a study plan, tackling different question types, and improving your score.

Strategy and Operations Resume

Resume highlighting leadership in strategy, product success, and experience across healthcare, tech, and academic settings.

Investment Memo: Tango Example

Dive into a real-world investment memo for Tango to understand startup valuation, due diligence, and SaaS business analysis.

Leadership & Teamwork Questions

Showcase impact and collaboration with structured answers to these top leadership and teamwork prompts.

Template: How to Guide your Recommenders

A comprehensive guide for recommenders to craft impactful MBA letters, focusing on key attributes and application requirements for top business schools.

How to Create a Timeline to Ace the GMAT

Tips and guidance for building a structured, effective GMAT prep plan.

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.

Biotech Commercialization: A Case Study Practice

Learn how to crack a biotech commercialization case. We'll break down market sizing, competitive landscape, and go-to-market strategies.

Columbia MBA Example Essays – Music Education, Innovation, and Leadership

Three essays answering Columbia's prompts on “Why an MBA,” “A favorite class,” and “A leader you admire,” blending a passion for music education with social entrepreneurship, teamwork, and creative leadership.

Inside McKinsey: Before, During & After with 2 McKinsey Alumni

A candid conversation with two McKinsey alumni exploring their paths to the firm, what life at McKinsey is really like, and how the experience shaped their careers post-consulting.

Audit Manager Resume Example – Deloitte & PwC Experience

Highlights 20+ audits led, deep technical expertise in GAAP/IFRS, and cross-functional stakeholder management in retail and ESG.

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.