Leland+ Content Library

Stanford & MIT Essay: Learning Through Teaching

A National Honor Society student finds purpose and passion while teaching English—discovering the power of creativity, connection, and education.

MBB & More - A Behavioral Interview Guide

Master the unique behavioral interview style of top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain with proven frameworks and examples.

Private Equity Recruiting & Preparation Timeline

See a typical investment banking to private equity recruiting timeline and ensure you're prepared for networking, headhunter meetings, and interviews.

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1

Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Gestalt Principles

Master the Gestalt Principles of perception to create powerful, intuitive, and visually harmonious designs that captivate and guide your users.

Intro to Design Systems

A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.

Review Hard Algebra & Geometry

Here we will review general algebraic principles, work and rates, coordinate geometry, 2D geometry and 3D geometry with additional examples.

Review Hard Data Analysis & Arithmetic

In this review we will cover counting, probability, and statistics as well as additional examples for data analysis and arithmetic.

Mapping Your Strengths to Kellogg’s Values

Assess your personal alignment with Kellogg’s environment and define how your experiences, strengths, and leadership style connect to its values.

Reaching Your Network - Deck

This guide details a 3-step system for effective outreach and explains exactly how and when to request a referral.

Here’s what really works in networking

Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.

Resume — Hospitality: Elevating Guest Experiences

A professional resume for a hospitality role, highlighting a candidate's passion and experience in creating exceptional customer and guest experiences.

M7 Interview Series: Stanford

Stanford interviews are a pivotal step in the M7 admissions process, and thoughtful preparation can set you apart. This interview series is designed to help you approach your Stanford interview with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to structure strong answers, communicate your goals and values effectively, and handle common behavioral and fit questions. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to stand out.

Get Your Master’s in the EU

Earning a master’s degree in the EU can unlock world-class academics, lower tuition costs, and strong post-graduate career opportunities across global markets. This session breaks down how European master’s programs work, key differences from US applications, timelines and requirements, and how to choose the right country and program based on your goals. You’ll leave with a clear framework for evaluating options and taking next steps toward a competitive EU master’s application.

Breaking into Social Impact Consulting: Ask Me Anything

Curious about careers in social impact consulting? In this AMA-style session, expert Leland coach and experienced consultant Matthew M. will answer your questions about breaking into the field, building relevant skills, and navigating the recruiting process. You’ll learn what firms look for, how to position your background, and strategies to stand out in applications and interviews. Bring your questions and leave with actionable insights to jumpstart your path in social impact consulting.

Other Careers in Finance - Venture Capital, Equity Research, Capital Markets & Trading

Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond investment banking in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from Fiona T.(Capital Markets and Trading), Greg H. (Equity Analyst), and Nicoletta N. (Search Fund) as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills that firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem.

Communication Toolkit for Korean Professionals

This toolkit gives you a simple 3‑layer framework to understand what is happening, concrete phrases and templates you can copy and adapt, and a 30‑day practice plan so you build new habits, not just new insights.

Three Types of AI Memory

There are three types of AI memory: in-context memory, file-based memory, and retrieved memory. This reference card outlines examples of each and tips for how to prioritize how you save and transfer data to AI Agents.

The 2025 Video Interview Guide Yale & Kellogg

This comprehensive guide covers the essentials for your video interview components for Yale School of Management (SOM) and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. It includes format, timing, evaluation criteria, common questions, and expert strategies for preparation and delivery.