Leland+ Content Library

How to Network for Success During Your MBA

Build meaningful connections that lead to job offers, insights, and long-term career growth.

Making the Most of Alumni Networks

Tap into alumni communities for mentorship, referrals, and real-world insights that boost your career.

MBA Overview: Strategy, Timeline & Tips for Success

Get a bird’s-eye view of the MBA application process—what to do, when to do it, and how to stand out.

10 Essentials to Get Multiple M7 Acceptance Letters

Unlock the key moves top applicants make to land spots at several elite business schools.

5 Essential Things To Get Right in Consulting Cases

Master the core elements firms look for and boost your chances of cracking every case.

Women in MBA

Explore the MBA journey through a female lens—challenges, wins, and strategies for success.

Landing an M7 MBA Acceptance with a Non-Traditional Background

See how applicants from unconventional paths break into top programs—and how you can too.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Recommendations

Don’t let weak recs sink your app—avoid these common pitfalls and set your recommenders up for success.

How to Prepare Your Recommenders

Equip your recommenders with the right info to write standout letters that strengthen your application.

Tips for Making the Most of Career Fairs

Make strong impressions, ask smart questions, and turn quick chats into real opportunities.

MBA Application Office Hours and Ask Me Anything

An open-format session for real-time Q&A on any part of the MBA application—essays, school selection, interviews, timelines, or strategy—led by admissions experts.

Consulting Case Frameworks and Structuring

A tactical session on breaking down case interview problems using clear, MECE-aligned frameworks—covering profitability, market entry, M&A, and more.

(Jul. 2024) How an AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

A behind-the-scenes look at the MBA admissions process, breaking down how AdComs assess your resume, essays, recommendations, and overall story to make admit decisions.

Finance to MBA Panel

A candid panel discussion featuring applicants and admits from finance backgrounds sharing insights on their MBA journeys, career pivots, and tips for standing out in the application process.

Common App Submission Example– Leadership, Research, and Social Impact Profile

A comprehensive Common App submission featuring high academic achievement, extensive leadership, entrepreneurial initiatives, and a personal essay on resilience and teamwork through organizing India’s largest student-led fest.

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.

Strategy & BizOps Resume – Growth, GTM, and Team Leadership

Resume featuring 15+ years of experience across startups, Big Tech, and consulting, with a focus on go-to-market strategy, operational design, and cross-functional team leadership.

Columbia Business School Essay Examples– Fashion, Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership

A set of CBS essays from an admitted applicant, weaving together a passion for heritage fashion, operational sustainability, and community building through DEI initiatives.

Navigating M7 MBA Admissions with Average GPA and Test Scores

Learn what you can to stand out in M7 MBA admissions, even with average GPA and test scores.

Beyond the Case: Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews

Don't underestimate the power of the behavioral interview in your journey to an MBA offer. Learn from Leland coach Manali on how to stand out in the behavioral interview.