Leland+ Content Library

Seeking & Benefiting From Mentorship in Your Career

Unlock growth and guidance by building meaningful mentor relationships that support your long-term success.

The Wharton Resume for Top Firms

Get an inside look at a successful resume from a Wharton undergrad. Learn how to highlight your consulting experience and stand out!

Writing a Holistic Set of HBS Essays

Your first-draft essays for Harvard Business School probably aren't what you think they are. Listen to two of Leland's top coaches help you see why, and more importantly, know how you can elevate them to a point where you can "go to school in the Boston area".

Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA

Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.

Consulting vs. Product Management: Which is for you?

A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.

Case Math Drills: 9 Questions to Practice

Sharpen your case interview math skills with these drills. Try out easy, medium, and hard problems to get you ready.

A Stanford Admit's Medical School Application Essay

This personal statement explores how a family story and overcoming a learning disability led to a career in medicine.

Make the Most of Your Internships

Go beyond a temporary job and learn how to make your internship a powerful launching pad for your career. We'll show you how to set goals, network effectively, and stand out.

"Why X School" Essay Review: UPenn, Columbia, Yale Examples

A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "Why X School" essays for UPenn, Columbia, and Yale, with strategies for crafting your own.

Additional Info Essay: An Overview

A comprehensive guide to the "additional information" essay, with tips and examples for turning your weaknesses into strengths.

Are You Ready to Submit?

A final checklist to ensure your application is polished, complete, and ready for submission to your dream school or program.

Personal Statement - Medicine as a Catalyst for Growth and Connection

From a family tragedy to a volunteer experience in underserved communities, this personal statement tells the story of pursuing medicine for social good.

How to Elevate Your Writing

Learn proven strategies to elevate your writing from good to great, with tips on style, voice, and editing for a memorable application essay.

Personal Statement 2: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown and analysis of a second successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.

UCLA Law Supplemental Essay - Foreign Policy Background

See how an interest in International & Comparative Law , plus experience in a top foreign policy program, shaped this UCLA supplemental essay.

Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home

Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.

Personal Statement 1: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful personal statement, with an explanation of its key components and a guide to crafting your own.

Why Duke Law? An Essay on Entrepreneurship

This essay connects past entrepreneurial ventures and a passion for interdisciplinary studies to make a powerful case for joining Duke Law's unique program.

Who to Ask & What to Write About

A comprehensive guide on identifying the best people to ask for letters of recommendation and a step-by-step process for choosing a compelling essay topic that highlights your unique story.

Why Are Interviews Important?

An overview of why interviews are a critical part of the admissions process, with a focus on what colleges are looking for and how you can make a memorable impression.