Leland+ Content Library

Wharton Lauder Recommendation Prep

A prep doc shared with the applicant's recommender, outlining key strengths, stories, and values to highlight in the Wharton Lauder letter.

PharmaCorp Case Interview: Diagnosing Decline & Driving Growth

Analyze MedicaPlus’s falling sales, assess profitability, and recommend strategies to regain market share in this pharma-focused case interview.

Case Interview Steps: Land Your Dream Consulting Job

Crack the case interview. Learn the proven steps to structure your approach, conduct analysis, and present a winning recommendation.

Industry Deep Dives: A Case Interview Guide

A comprehensive guide to preparing for case interviews by mastering a variety of industries. Learn key terms, trends, and financial metrics to impress your interviewer.

Frameworking Exercises: Sharpen Your Case Skills

Don't just learn frameworks—master them. This guide provides a set of exercises to help you apply core consulting frameworks and solve complex problems with confidence.

Why UChicago Essay – Economics, Research, and Community Engagement

A focused and well-researched supplemental essay outlining the applicant’s academic goals in development economics, interest in data analytics, and enthusiasm for UChicago’s research culture and civic-minded community.

Successful Bain Applicant Resume – Policy, Data, and Social Enterprise

A pre-MBA resume highlighting academic excellence, nonprofit leadership, policy research, and teaching experience—showcasing the analytical and mission-driven profile that led to a Bain offer.

Wharton TBD Pitch Worksheet – Course Design & Interview Strategy

A structured prep guide for the 2023–2024 Wharton Team-Based Discussion, including prompt breakdown, pitch development tips, and strategies for navigating team roles and post-interview questions.

MIT Sloan Data Visualization Slide – Technician Efficiency and Margin Impact

A pre-interview supplement slide analyzing technician compensation models and operational improvements to drive a projected 13.4% EBITDA margin increase.

Successful Bain Resume – Economics, Research, and Global Leadership

A standout undergraduate resume combining academic excellence in economics and global health with leadership in model government, public policy research, and international education programs.

Example Wharton Unique Contribution Essay

This essay addresses: "Describe an impactful experience or accomplishment that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community?" The author explores how they discovered their passion for youth sports and education.

Wharton Recommendation Letter – Leadership and Analytical Impact

A strong endorsement highlighting the candidate’s people skills, technical depth, and sustained performance in high-stakes consulting environments.

Amazon Interview Workbook – Full STAR Story Tracker

An organized spreadsheet for preparing Amazon interviews, linking behavioral questions to detailed STAR stories and key leadership principles.

Amazon Behavioral Interview Workbook with STAR Stories

A detailed workbook of real STAR-format responses tailored to Amazon’s Leadership Principles, covering a range of consulting, nonprofit, and tech projects.

Credit & Investment: Finance Resume Example

Review a comprehensive resume highlighting expertise in special situations credit, investment analysis, financial modeling, and team leadership for ambitious finance professionals.

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."

Application Power Hour: Standout Resume, Essay, & Recommendation Tips

Applying to college or graduate school can feel overwhelming - but with the right approach, you can make every part of your application shine. In this power-packed hour, you’ll learn how to: - Build a resume that shows who you are and what you’ve accomplished. - Write an essay that’s authentic and memorable. - Secure letters of recommendation that strengthen your story. Whether you’re just getting started or polishing your final draft, this session will give you the tools and confidence to submit your strongest application.

Investment Banking Recruiting: Ask Me Anything

Breaking into investment banking is competitive and often overwhelming—but you don’t have to go through it alone. In this AMA, Max S. (current COO and ex Citi) will answer your questions about every stage of the IB recruiting process. From networking strategies and resume tips to technical prep, behavioral interviews, and navigating accelerated timelines, this is your chance to get unfiltered advice directly from someone who's successfully helped candidates land roles at leading Wall Street firms. Bring your questions and leave with actionable insights to make your recruiting journey more focused, efficient, and successful.

Creating a Defensible Moat

This resource explains how to identify and build a defensible moat for your product, helping you create sustainable competitive advantages that protect long-term success.

Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?

This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.