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Picking the Right MBA Programs - 2025
This interactive workbook will guide you through researching and picking the right schools for your profile
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
10 Common Mistakes Applicants Make in Private Equity Recruiting - And How to Avoid Them
Private Equity (PE) recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance. Whether you're an investment banking analyst, a management consultant, or coming from corporate development, breaking into PE takes more than just technical know-how. It’s about strategy, preparation, and self-awareness.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide
Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template
Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions
This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions
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.
Networking Checklist
A strategic, actionable plan for building and maintaining a professional network through daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks
GMAT/GRE Prep: A Lesson on Number Properties
"This is an interactive, 90-minute content lesson and roundtable to help you understand your blindspots when taking the GMAT and GRE. Come ready to learn and receive advice on how to prepare and where to focus your efforts based on your experience, budget, and desired score."
The Perfect Finance Resume Template
This resume template is designed to help candidates pass initial resume screens and compete for investment banking and private equity roles. It includes structured sections, formatting guidance, and examples that reflect what recruiters typically look for during early-stage recruiting.
Resume Example: Macquarie & Flexstone Partners Offers
Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got offers in Private Equity.
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Stanford Law Optional Essay Example — Music
An example of an optional essay response in a successful Stanford Law School application. This essay was written in response to the prompt: "Music has a way of setting tone and mood for any occasion. With this in mind, pick three songs or musical works to be playing in the background as the Admissions Committee reviews your materials."
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Harvard/Yale/Stanford Admit with STEM Background — Resume
The resume of a law school applicant who was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The applicant had no post-graduation work experience, so the resume highlights legal and STEM internships as well as volunteer and extracurricular involvement.
Live Mock MBA Interview
In this workshop, you’ll experience what it’s really like to be in the MBA hot seat through a mock interview led by top Leland coaches Angela C. and Ben L. With years of experience coaching applicants into programs like Stanford GSB, HBS, and Wharton, they know exactly what admissions committees are looking for. You’ll practice tackling the toughest questions, get real-time feedback on your answers, and learn strategies to communicate with confidence and authenticity. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach for final rounds, this session will help you sharpen your skills and stand out in the competitive MBA admissions process.
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Personal Statement — Harvard/Yale/Stanford/Chicago Admit with STEM Background
This personal statement tells the story of this applicant's journey from STEM undergrad to applying to law school. The applicant was admitted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The Stanford-specific blurb at the end was customized to each school in other applications.
Product Analytics Interview Question Framework
Framework with real example on how to answer product analytics interview questions.
GRE Week (September 2-4) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE GRE Week (September 2-4, 2025)! You’re invited to the ultimate GRE prep week, designed to help you surpass your target test scores. During this Kickoff top coaches Bruce H., Matt R., and Audra Z. will answer questions about best tips and strategies to ace the GRE. This week will feature online sessions hosted by top Leland tutors, instructors, and coaches who will give you extremely tactical insight for each section of the exam. Join them as they cover the GRE outline, recent updates to the exam, general study tips, online vs. in-person testing, common mistakes, and more.
Cracking the Private Equity Associate Interview: Inside Tips from the Other Side of the Table
In this free session, Derek O., incoming Private Equity Investor at Vista Equity Partners (Ex-Audax PE, Ex-Goldman IB) and current MBA Candidate, will break down the skills and strategies needed to stand out in the Associate interview process. Drawing on experience across investment banking, middle-market buyouts, and large-cap software investing, Derek will share both the obvious and less obvious elements that top firms are screening for. We’ll aim to cover (i) the major “buckets” of PE interview evaluation, (ii) common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and (iii) real interview questions from real interview processes. This session will be tailored to the Private Equity Associate role; however, we welcome anyone interested in PE interviews to join (Summer Analyst, Analyst, MBA Associate, etc.).
Myths and Tips About Chief of Staff Roles
What’s a Chief of Staff and why are these roles so popular now? The CoS role isn’t just for government anymore. These days, the important roles are everywhere. Join us to learn the real info about these roles from former 8x Chief of Staff Cherizza L. Cherizza’s been a CoS at Google, Stitch Fix, Intel, on campaigns and in non profits. She’s been in the room and she’s sharing the goods!
Advanced LSAT Techniques: Diagramming Formal Logic
Ready to take your LSAT prep to the next level? Join LSAT expert Adam T. (experienced LSAT tutor with 15+ years experience) for a deep dive into formal logic! This session will cover diagramming techniques to manage complex logical relationships with confidence and accuracy.
