Leland+ Content Library

Wells Fargo Investment Banking Resume

See a real-world investment banking resume and learn what it takes to land a top finance job.

Successfully Transitioning to a New Industry Through Your MBA

Use your MBA to pivot with purpose—gain skills, network strategically, and land roles in your target field.

Consortium Example Essays

These essays helped an ally be admitted to Consortium and to UC Berkeley Haas and UCLA Anderson. They stand out due to the clarity in career goals, specific ways the applicant supported unrepresented groups, and multi-faceted plans for involvement and support in the future.

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."

Personal Statement 1: Example & Analysis

A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful personal statement, with an explanation of its key components and a guide to crafting your own.

BYU Activities Example Essay - Leadership through United Sound

An essay responding to the BYU applicatino prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing participation in United Sound and how it developed leadership and communication skills.

Build Your Best Resume: General Resume Example

See a clear, effective general resume example. Learn how to structure your experience and skills for any job application.

Guide to Getting a Job at a Startup

From my first-hand experience and tons of soul-searching, learn how to get a job at a startup.

Example Investment Banking Cover Letter: Summer Associate

Learn how to write a standout cover letter for your investment banking summer associate role and land that interview.

Baidu Product Management Intern Take-Home

Practice working through a real take-home project using the strategies and insights you need to land the offer.

From Good to Unforgettable: College Essays That Get You In [10/5/2026] (Recording)

A strong college essay can check the boxes, but an unforgettable one can make an admissions officer stop and remember you. This session is for students who want to move beyond generic essays and write something that feels genuinely personal, distinctive, and compelling. You’ll learn what colleges are actually looking for, how to find and develop a story worth telling, and what separates an essay that blends in from one that stands out. Join live for a panel of college application experts who know what admissions officers look for in standout essays. They’ll share practical strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and insights into how to make your writing more memorable without trying to sound impressive. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer approach to writing an essay that helps admissions officers see what makes you different.

Stanford GSB What Matters Most Essay

An essay on how this admit's passion for health and nutrition became what matters most to him and how that passion motivates his career ambitions.

Evercore Summer Analyst Cover Letter Example

Read a cover letter for an Evercore Summer Analyst role, highlighting a finance and tech background, passion for financial technology banking, and client advisory skills.

What is a College List?

An overview of the college list, including its purpose in the application process and a breakdown of the three main categories: safety, target, and reach schools.

HBS Essay Example: Health Equity

Read an HBS essay on a commitment to health equity, outlining career goals as a corporate strategist and health foundation CEO, and the role of an HBS MBA. This essay was written in response to a previous prompt.

Deep-Dive Case Study: Use AI to Plan Your Wedding & See Its Full Potential

Planning a wedding—or any complex project—can feel overwhelming, but AI has the potential to streamline every step and unlock new efficiencies. This session is for anyone curious about how AI can be applied to real-world planning and project management. You’ll see how to design workflows, automate tasks, and explore the full potential of AI to save time and reduce manual effort.

Network like a Pro: Your Consulting CRM

Elevate your consulting career by building a powerful network. This CRM helps you track connections, manage outreach, and land interviews.

Breaking into Product Management

Learn the core skills and strategies you need to land your first Product Management job, even with no prior experience.

“Tell Me About Yourself”: The FIT Framework

Master the most common interview question with our FIT Framework. Structure your story, nail the answer, and land the job!

How AI Changed the Way I Work Forever: Build with AI Week Kickoff [8/10/2026] (Recording)

AI is changing how people build, create, and launch ideas faster than ever before. Whether you're an entrepreneur, operator, student, or simply AI-curious, understanding what's possible today can unlock entirely new ways of working. This kickoff session is for anyone looking to explore what it really means to build with AI and where to start. Our lead AI instructor will dive straight into AI tools and you'll leave the session having built a document, a spreadsheet, a deck, an interactive visualization, and an AI image. Along the way, you'll learn concepts that will deepen your understanding of how to work with AI and implement it into your daily life and work.