Leland+ Content Library

Applying for an MBA in 2026? 6 Things You Could be Doing Now to Get Ahead

Planning to apply for an MBA in 2026? Join me, Meghna (HBS '28), for a high-impact session to help you get ahead in your MBA application journey. With acceptances and scholarship offers from multiple M7 and T15 programs, I’m excited to share the strategies, lessons learned, and insider insights that helped me navigate the process successfully, and that can help you do the same. In this session, we’ll cover practical, actionable strategies you can start implementing now - from refining your target school list and clarifying your “Why MBA,” to a structured framework for brainstorming essays and building a personalized application timeline. I’ll also share candid advice on where to invest (and where not to invest) your time and money when it comes to test prep, networking, and other application resources. Space is limited, so RSVP today to secure your spot and take the first step toward a standout application. Attendees will also receive an exclusive discount code for 1:1 coaching for the 2026 cycle.

UX Design Resources

Discover the best tools, books, and communities to help you master UX design, build an impressive portfolio, and land your dream job.

UX Design Resources Slides

Discover the best tools, books, and communities to help you master UX design, build an impressive portfolio, and land your dream job.

Is the MBA Still Worth It? The Real ROI in an AI-Disrupted World [5/13/2026] (Recording)

It’s the most common question in admissions right now. With AI disrupting traditional MBA "on-ramps" in consulting, finance, and tech, many applicants are wondering if they are investing in a degree that the future is outgrowing. After this session, you will understand the new "MBA ROI." This will help you calibrate your story and application for an AI-augmented economy where your human-centric leadership is becoming the most valuable commodity in the market. We will save a large portion of this event to answer your questions.

Crack the MBB Consulting Case Workshop

A workshop focused on cracking the consulting case interview at top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Learn the frameworks, tips, and tricks to land an offer!

Office Hours: Get Into a Top APM Program

Learn key strategies and tips to land an offer in a top Associate Product Manager (APM) program.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.

Example Follow Up Questions During Interviews

Impress recruiters and stand out from the competition. Learn what questions to ask at the end of your interview to land the job.

MBA Resume: 3 Tips for Success

Craft an MBA resume that gets noticed. We break down three essential tips to help you highlight your experience and land an interview.

The PM Phone Screen Interview

Crack the PM phone screen. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and what will land you an interview.

Master Resume Framework

Build a single, dynamic resume that you can easily tailor for any job application. Learn to save time and land more interviews with this simple system.

Software Developer Resume Example

Land your dream tech job! See an example of a successful software developer's resume that highlights projects, skills, and experience.

Product Management Panel: Creating a Standout Candidacy

​​Trying to land a PM/APM role? Join us as we bring together an expert coaches Parth S., Raghu R. and Bryan R. to help you navigate the recruiting process and learn about work and culture for various top firms. They'll discuss recruiting processes, the work they do, and firm-specific interview tips.

APM Resume Template

Craft a resume that gets noticed by top tech companies. Use our proven template to highlight your skills and land an Associate Product Manager role.

How to Elevate Your Case Interview From Good to Great

Learn advanced case interview strategies and frameworks to impress interviewers and land your dream job.

GMAT Quant Isn't About Math: The 4 Skills That Decide Your Quant Score [6/16/2026] (Recording)

About this event You've done hundreds of problems. You know the formulas. Your score isn't moving. Here's why: the GMAT isn't actually testing your math. The math on Quant is high school level — it has to be, because there's no calculator. What separates a 600 from a 700+ isn't more content knowledge. It's the four test-taking skills that decide how every problem unfolds: how you choose your path, how you manage time, how you handle stress, and how you maintain focus across 45 minutes. In this 60-minute session, we'll deep-dive each of those four skills using the same framework I use with my 1:1 students on Leland. You'll see live problem walkthroughs showing the difference between a 4-minute "compute the obvious thing" path and a 20-second "make your life easy" path — and you'll learn the single mental move that makes the second one feel natural. By the end, you'll have a personalized diagnostic of your own weakest skill — and a concrete 4-week plan to actually move your score. --------------------------------------- What you'll learn Why "more practice" doesn't fix the plateau — and what does The 4 Test-Taking Abilities behind every top score (Strategy / Methodology, Time Management, Stress Management, Focus) and how each one maps onto specific in-the-moment moves The one mental question to ask before every Quant problem that re-routes you from the long path to the short one The skip decision framework — when to invest, when to bank time, and how to make the call at the 1-minute mark instead of the 2-minute mark An anti-paralysis protocol for the moment you go blank on test day Your personal TTA profile via 3 live polls — including a 4-question diagnostic that tells you exactly where your prep should focus next --------------------------------------- What you'll walk away with A clear picture of your weakest skill out of the four — and why it's almost certainly the lever that will move your score the most A calibrated 4-week prep plan A short list of pattern-recognition moves you can use on your very next practice session --------------------------------------- Who this event is for - Pre-test or mid-prep MBA applicants targeting 700+ - Students who have plateaued despite putting in significant prep hours - Anyone whose mock scores consistently trail their practice scores by 5+ points - Students who have done content review and want to know what to do next This is not a content-review session. We will not cover formulas, definitions, or "how to solve a quadratic." If you're at the foundational-content stage, this event will be most useful after you've done your first content pass. --------------------------------------- Format 60 minutes, live Fully worked problems demonstrating compute-first vs. think-first approaches Open Q&A at the end --------------------------------------- About the host Josh P. is a GMAT coach on Leland who works with students across all three sections — Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. He has developed a structured methodology for diagnosing and addressing the test-taking skills that determine scores — refined across hundreds of 1:1 students over multiple years. The four-skill framework taught in this event applies across the whole test; tonight we focus it on Quant. His students span pre-MBA candidates targeting top-10 programs, professionals returning to the test after a long gap, and applicants who have hit a plateau and need a fresh diagnostic to break through. Book a free 1:1 intro on his Leland profile to discuss your own GMAT prep.

Ace Your Product Cases: Mini Cheatsheet

Master the essential frameworks and strategies to nail your product mini-case interviews and land the job!

Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews

​McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. ​By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.