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AI-Proofing Your Career
Join this session to learn how to manage your career in a world increasingly run by AI. Expert coach Audra Z. will walk through what AI can--and can't--do now and how these trends extrapolate into the future. Then she will dive into what you can do to adapt and stay at the top of your game, including incorporating AI into your workflow, developing/deepening transferable skills, and leaning into the things that we, as humans, do best. This workshop draws on Audra's extensive experience with AI and AI safety communities, including work at xAI, the Center for AI Safety, Cornell Tech, Arkose, and Penn Engineering.
How to Get Into a Top Law School Panel
Dreaming about getting into a top law school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event to learn admissions process best practices and exclusive insights from Indrani S. (Former Admissions at Stanford Law), Teddy U. (University of Michigan Law School, and Liz C. (Former Admissions at University of Houston Law). Our coaches will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you shine in your applications. If you are interested in applying to law schools, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us.
How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays
Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. Join Indrani S., former Stanford Law School Admissions Officer, for this session focusing on topics such as different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, and the dreaded 'why' essays.
How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays
Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why' essays.
Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Application
Join Indrani as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done!
Checklist: PhD School List Development and Prospective Faculty Search
Stop wasting time: Use this actionable framework to build your PhD school list and find the right faculty mentors. Learn how to target programs that match your research and maximize your admissions odds.
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.
MBA Essays with AI the Right Way
AI tools are changing how applicants approach MBA essays—but using them effectively (and ethically) is the real challenge. In this session, expert Leland coach Eric L. will show you how to leverage AI to brainstorm, structure, and refine your essays while keeping your unique voice front and center. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to make AI your ally in the application process and walk away with actionable strategies to craft essays that stand out to admissions committees.
Columbia Business School: Interview Answer Worksheet
Worksheet designed to help applicants prepare for Columbia Business School interviews by organizing responses to behavioral questions using the STAR framework.
Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank
Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.
Columbia Business School: Recommender Guide
A template to ensure you have strong recommendations for your Columbia Business School application.
Columbia Business School: Crafting Strong Application Materials
An overview how to uniquely tailor your Columbia Business School application to be school specific.
Columbia Business School: Resume Checklist
A checklist to ensure your resume meets the bar for Columbia Business School.
Columbia Business School: Essay Brainstorming Template
A template to help prospective applicants to Columbia Business School brainstorm essay ideas.
Columbia Business School: Essay Strategy
An overview of how to best approach Columbia Business School's application essays and how to stand out.
Columbia Business School: Essay Prompt Walkthrough Guide
Guidance on how to approach Columbia Business School's essay prompts.
Columbia Business School: The NYC Advantage
A deep dive into how Columbia Business School's geographic positioning puts it at a unique advantage.
Columbia Business School: Brand and Culture
An overview of Columbia Business School's brand and culture.
Columbia Business School: General Overview
Holistic information about Columbia Business School's admission statistics and program.
How to Break Into YC: Advice from Alumnus
Getting into Y Combinator is a dream for many founders—but the application, pitch, and selection process can feel opaque and daunting. In this session, join Nick V., co-founder & former COO of Relay (a YC-backed startup) and top-rated Leland coach, as he pulls back the curtain on what makes a YC application stand out. Nick will walk you through what YC looks for, how to frame your idea and progress, and what mistakes most founders make (and how to avoid them). You’ll leave this session with sharper clarity and concrete steps to strengthen your candidacy.
