Leland+ Content Library
Tracking Law School Research and Applications
Master the law school application process. Learn how to research schools, track deadlines, and manage your applications to get into your dream program.
"Why Our School?": Program Question Guide
A comprehensive guide to answering the "Why our school?" question by focusing on specific programs, research opportunities, and academic offerings that align with your unique goals and interests.
Optimizing Your Law School Waitlist Strategy
After this session, you'll know how to write a waitlist letter of continued interest that actually strengthens your candidacy, when to reach out to admissions offices and what to say, and how to honestly assess whether your waitlist position has realistic potential. Most applicants either go quiet or over-communicate, and this session addresses both mistakes directly.
A Successful Harvard Law School Resume
This resume was successfully used in applying to Harvard Law School. It is focused heavily on public interest roles.
The Ideal Dental School Application Timeline
Applying to dental school requires careful planning, but many applicants aren’t sure when each piece of the process should actually happen. This session is for prospective dental students who want a clear, realistic timeline for building and submitting a competitive application. You’ll learn when to prepare for the DAT, how to sequence shadowing and extracurriculars, and how to plan essays, recommendations, and submissions so nothing important gets rushed.
A Roadmap to Graduate School Applications
Applying to graduate school is a multi-step journey, and success depends on having a clear plan from start to finish. This session walks through the full application roadmap, from early preparation and program selection to essays, recommendations, interviews, and final decisions. You’ll learn how to prioritize each stage, avoid common pitfalls, and stay organized throughout the process so you can submit strong, confident applications.
Acing the Harvard Business School Interview
The HBS interview is a high-stakes conversation that tests clarity of thought, self-awareness, leadership potential, and impact under pressure. In this series, you’ll learn how Harvard evaluates candidates, how to prepare for the case-style discussion and follow-up questions, and how to communicate your story with confidence and precision. Whether you’re awaiting an invite or preparing for interview day, this workshop will give you a clear playbook to perform at your best.
CV Guide for Graduate School Admissions
How do graduate admissions committees view CVs? What's most important to include? What type of format should I use? Your answers are in this guide!
Red Flags on Law School Applications
Even strong law school applicants can unintentionally raise red flags that hurt their chances of admission. In this workshop, Conor A.—a Harvard Law graduate with seven years of admissions coaching experience—will break down the most common mistakes applicants make and how to address them effectively. Having helped students gain admission to every T14 law school, Conor will share strategies for handling GPA dips, LSAT retakes, character and fitness disclosures, and other sensitive application issues with professionalism and confidence. Whether you’re just starting your application or polishing your materials, this session will help you anticipate potential concerns and turn weaknesses into strengths.
MIT Sloan: School Overview and Brand
An overview of MIT Sloan and its unique brand.
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: Essay Brainstorming Template
A template to help prospective applicants to Columbia Business School brainstorm essay ideas.
Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank
Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.
Columbia Business School: Brand and Culture
An overview of Columbia Business School's brand and culture.
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 Mock Interview Guide
Mock Interview Guide with Questions and Suggestions
Dental School Applications: Ask Me Anything
Have questions about the dental school application process? Join us for Dental School Applications: Ask Me Anything, an open Q&A session where you can get your questions answered live. Whether you're just getting started or deep in secondaries, this is your chance to get personalized advice in real time. Ellen W., Former Director + Assistant Dean at the Columbia College of Dental Medicine and Fordham University will be leading this session. She's helped hundreds of successful applicants get into dental school. Bring any and all questions! Ellen will cover topics such as: How to approach and write compelling secondaries Strategies for standing out with your personal statement DAT prep timelines and best practices Building a strong activities section Letters of recommendation and how to guide your writers Application timelines and submission strategy What to expect in interviews No question is too small—stop by, get clarity, and feel more confident in your next steps.
Back-to-School PE + IB Networking
Kick off the recruiting season with Max A. (Former Senior Associate @ Vector Capital Management) in this interactive networking-focused session for students interested in private equity and investment banking. Whether you're preparing for fall interviews or just getting started in the process, this workshop will help you build key relationships, ask the right questions, and make a strong impression. Max will share tactical tips on how to connect with professionals and stand out in coffee chats and info sessions—just in time for the start of the school year.
London Business School | MBA Example Essay
MBA Essays for LBS (waitlisted due to GMAT)
London Business School MBA Application Essays
The essays that got me into LBS (and versions of the essays into UCLA Anderson and INSEAD) with uncompetitive GRE test scores
