Leland+ Content Library

Networking Commandments: A 10-Step Guide for 2025

A 10-step guide for modern networking. A strategic framework for building an authentic network that helps you build your career.

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.

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.

PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro

Networking is one of the most powerful ways to break into product management, but most people approach coffee chats without a clear strategy. This session is for aspiring PMs who want to build meaningful connections, stand out in conversations, and turn networking into real opportunities. You’ll learn how to reach out effectively, ask thoughtful questions, and make lasting impressions that can open doors in the PM world.

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.

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.

The Fatal Mistakes That Cost Students Ivy+ League Admissions [9/3/2026] (Recording)

Every year, exceptional students with outstanding grades, rigorous coursework, leadership positions, and impressive résumés are denied admission to Ivy League and other highly selective universities. The problem is not always a lack of achievement. Often, it is a series of strategic mistakes that prevent admissions officers from understanding what makes the student distinctive, compelling, and valuable to a college community. In this candid and practical session, we will examine the most damaging mistakes families make before and during the college application process. You will learn why simply collecting advanced classes, prestigious activities, leadership titles, and volunteer hours is rarely enough. Selective admissions committees are not searching for the student with the longest list of accomplishments. They are building a class and looking for applicants whose academic choices, activities, values, and personal stories fit together with clarity and purpose. During this webinar, you will learn how to: * Recognize when a student’s profile appears accomplished but unfocused * Build meaningful depth in activities instead of chasing résumé fillers * Select courses that demonstrate appropriate academic ambition * Avoid college-list strategies that create unnecessary risk * Identify why polished essays can still feel generic or forgettable * Develop a coherent application narrative without manufacturing a “brand” * Support your student without taking ownership of the process away from them We will also discuss when these mistakes typically begin, which ones can still be corrected during senior year, and how families can prioritize their limited time and energy. This session is designed for parents of students in grades 9 through 12 who are considering Ivy League universities, Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, highly selective liberal arts colleges, and other competitive institutions. You will leave with a clearer understanding of what selective colleges evaluate and a practical framework for identifying gaps in your student’s current strategy. The session will be led by a Harvard graduate, Kellogg MBA, former teacher, nonprofit education leader, and Harvard alumni interviewer who has helped guide more than 1,000 students. Families interested in more personalized guidance will also learn how individualized admissions coaching can help translate these principles into a focused strategy for their student. Register to replace anxiety and guesswork with a more thoughtful, informed approach to selective college admissions. Have a specific question about the college admissions process? DM me before the session - everyone who does is entered to win a free 1-hour strategy session.

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.

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.

Breaking into VC from a non-traditional background

There’s no single path into venture capital—and you don’t need the “perfect” pedigree to break in. What you do need is strategy, positioning, and a clear understanding of how funds actually think about talent. In this session, we’ll unpack how to translate non-traditional experiences into investor-ready strengths, build credibility in startup ecosystems, and network in ways that lead to real opportunities. If you’re ready to turn an unconventional background into a competitive advantage, this is where your VC journey begins.

F1 to Consulting

Transitioning from an F-1 visa to a consulting career can feel complex—but with the right strategy, it’s achievable. This session is designed to help international students understand the consulting recruiting landscape and how to navigate it successfully. In this event, you’ll learn how consulting firms approach sponsorship, how to position your background effectively, and what steps to take throughout the recruiting process. Whether you’re early in your planning or actively recruiting, you’ll leave with clearer expectations and practical guidance.

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.

Study Smart for GMAT Quant

​Preparing for the GMAT Quant section isn’t just about doing hundreds of problems—it’s about mastering strategy, review, and time management. In this hands-on workshop, expert GMAT coach Sage P. will guide you through a curated set of Quant problems to illustrate how top scorers think, study, and review effectively. ​This isn’t a lecture—it’s an interactive session where you’ll solve, discuss, and refine your approach in real time. Come ready to participate and leave with a clear game plan for boosting your GMAT Quant score.

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.

Building a Case Prep Game Plan: How to Structure You're Prep to Land an Interview. [8/21/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you will walk away with a clear, week-by-week framework for structuring your consulting case prep from first exposure through final-round readiness. You will learn how to prioritize case types based on your target firms, how to self-diagnose the gaps that most commonly stall candidates in the screening stage, and how to build a practice rhythm that compounds over time rather than plateauing. Attending live means you can describe your actual timeline and target list and hear a direct response to your specific situation, not a generic answer a recording cannot adapt to. The coach works with consulting candidates daily and will share the patterns that consistently separate structured, hirable thinkers from candidates who prepare hard but still fall short.

AMA: Prepare NOW for Admissions This Fall - MFE & STEM Master's [6/5/2026] (Recording)

Thinking about an MFE, MSCS, Data Science, Analytics, or other STEM master’s program? Join this AMA for honest advice on admissions, competitiveness, recruiting, career outcomes, and whether a program is actually worth it. We’ll cover: - School selection - Resume & profile positioning - Career changer applications - Essays & materials - Networking as part of your strategy Bring your questions — especially if you’re targeting Financial Engineering, quant finance, AI/ML, or technical career pivots.

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.

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.