Leland+ Content Library

Round 2 MBA Roadmap: Master Your 4-Month Strategy for Top Programs [9/19/2026] (Recording)

With Round 1 applications wrapped up, September marks the official launch of the Round 2 cycle. With January deadlines fast approaching, candidates targeting M7 and top programs have roughly 15 weeks to build a standout application. As a recent Harvard Business School graduate, I'd like to offer a tactical, step-by-step masterclass on navigating the Round 2 timeline. Drawing on my firsthand experience as an applicant, I will break down a realistic week-by-week execution plan. You will learn how to sequence test prep alongside essay drafts, brief recommenders effectively, and build compelling narratives that resonate with elite admissions committees. Leave with a concrete roadmap to carry you through to submission (without the last-minute holiday scramble) followed by a live Q&A - looking forward to meeting you!

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [8/27/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.

Med School Application Strategy AMA: Stop Guessing & Secure Your Acceptance [6/7/2026] (Recording)

When you're building a medical school application, generic advice doesn’t cut it. Your path is unique, and so are your hurdles. You’ve likely spent hours agonizing over conflicting opinions online: Is my MCAT score balanced? Does this clinical experience sound meaningful? How do I address that one bad semester without sounding defensive? The truth? Every minute you spend guessing is a minute you could spend strategically strengthening your application. This live, unfiltered Ask Me Anything (AMA) session is your direct line to an expert medical school admissions strategist. We'll discuss strategies tailored to your situation in real-time and answer your burning questions about what admissions committees actually care about when deciding between applicants.

GMAT Quant: The Most Important Strategies for a 90th-Percentile Score [10/4/2026] (Recording)

In this livestream, I’ll share my recommended GMAT study schedule and teach some of the most important strategies for improving your performance on GMAT Quant. You’ll learn how to structure your preparation, what to prioritize at different stages, and how to use practice questions and full-length exams effectively. We’ll work through representative GMAT-style problems, focusing not just on getting the right answer, but on developing the decision-making skills that lead to better performance. You’ll learn how to recognize common question types, identify efficient solution methods, avoid common traps, and manage your time on difficult questions. By the end of the livestream, you should be able to: * Build a structured GMAT study plan based on your timeline and goals * Identify the Quant topics and skills you should prioritize * Recognize common GMAT Quant question types * Improve your pacing and time-management strategy * Use practice questions and mock exams more effectively * Understand how high-scoring test takers approach GMAT Quant I’ve been tutoring standardized tests for more than 20 years and earned a 760 on the GMAT. I received my MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and earned a master’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University. This session is appropriate for students at a range of score levels, whether you’re just beginning your GMAT preparation or looking to push an already solid Quant score higher.

How to Nail the Consulting Case Interview [6/17/2026] (Recording)

Strong candidates often know the basics of casing, but high-level consulting interviews require a more structured and polished approach under pressure. This session is for candidates who want to strengthen their performance in consulting case interviews and understand what separates good answers from standout ones. You’ll learn how to structure complex problems, communicate your thinking with clarity, and navigate the types of challenges that commonly appear in top consulting interviews. Join live to hear from a panel of experts with MBB backgrounds and ask questions about your own case prep. The panelists have extensive experience both interviewing and coaching candidates and will share the patterns they see across strong performances and common mistakes. Expect practical frameworks and insights similar to what’s covered in 1:1 case coaching

Create a free Marketing Agent with Claude and Apify to Win on Linkedin! [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Unlock the power of LinkedIn with AI! Join me, as we explore how Claude and Apify can revolutionize your LinkedIn strategy. With my experience in AI research and development, and a background in creating tailored automation solutions, I'll guide you through the fundamentals of AI agents and research, and how they can be leveraged for content and creative marketing. Whether you're looking to enhance your growth marketing strategies or streamline organizational processes, this session will provide you with the insights you need to succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your LinkedIn presence with AI. Secure your spot today!

Nailing Your Dental Interviews: Get Your Most Burning Questions Answered [10/9/2026] (Recording)

Dental school interviews can feel like a black box. Join Leland coach Ty Curtis for a live Q&A on what programs actually ask and how to handle MMI and traditional formats. Ty studied at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and is a current Harvard DMD candidate. He was one of 70 dental students nationwide to receive the Army's HPSP scholarship for the class of 2027. He also runs practice interviews and coaches applicants on school lists and applications. Bring your toughest questions and leave with a clearer plan for your interviews.

Is Your MBA Application Actually Ready for Round 1? [8/27/2026] (Recording)

Round 1 deadlines for top MBA programs land are fast approaching . If you're applying this cycle, you're weeks away from submitting, and it's easy to lose perspective on whether your application is actually strong or just feels done because you're tired of looking at it. I'm a former McKinsey consultant and HBS MBA. In this session, I'll walk through what actually separates a strong Round 1 application from one that gets rejected, focusing on the parts most applicants underestimate: story, positioning, and how your essays hold together as a coherent narrative, not just a collection of good individual answers. This isn't a test prep session. It's for people who've done the work and want a clear-eyed check before they hit submit, or who are close to done and want to know what's still missing. What we'll cover: - The difference between an application that's "finished" and one that's actually ready - How to spot a weak or disjointed narrative in your own essays - Common positioning mistakes that even strong candidates make - What admissions readers are actually looking for beyond the resume line items Come with questions. If you have a draft essay or two, even better, we'll use real examples where we can.

From Overlooked to Indispensable: The Visibility Strategy for High Performers [6/19/2026] (Recording)

You're doing the work. You're getting results. And somehow, the wrong people are getting the credit, the promotions, and the rooms you should be in. In this 45-minute session, we go beyond "speak up more" and into the real psychology of why high performers become invisible — and what actually moves the needle. Drawing on behavioral science, enterprise leadership experience, and hard-won patterns from the field, you'll walk away with a concrete visibility framework and the self-awareness to know exactly where your gap is. This isn't soft. This is strategy.

GMAT Quant Workshop 1 of 4 — Number Properties: Odds, Evens & Remainders [9/1/2026] (Recording)

Number properties is where the GMAT punishes intuition. Odds and evens, factors and multiples, divisibility, remainders — the questions look simple, and that's the trap. Bring paper. You'll attempt real exam-style problems live — including the odd/even logic and remainder patterns this topic is famous for — then we'll solve every one together, step by step, so you leave knowing exactly how to set these up on test day. Part 1 of a 4-part September series — drop into one session or attend all four: Sep 1 — Number Properties Sep 8 — Word Problems & Percents Sep 15 — Algebra & Equations Sep 22 — Rates, Work & Distance All sessions Tuesdays, 8:00 PM ET, 60 minutes.

Mixtures and Weighted Averages with the Number Line Trick [8/20/2026] (Recording)

Come join this session to learn a very clearcut method for deciphering the most. complicated Mixture problems. I'll show you all the different variations of Mixture problems and how to tackle each type.

Fit Is Not a Freebie: How Firms Actually Evaluate Your Behavioral Interviews [8/11/2026] (Recording)

Most candidates spend 90% of their prep time on cases and assume fit will take care of itself. It doesn't. Fit is evaluated with the same rigor as the case at every MBB firm, and the interviewers asking behavioral questions are trained to score them. As a former BCG interviewer, I've sat on both sides of that table, and the gap between what candidates think they're being evaluated on and what's actually happening is significant. This session covers what firms are actually looking for and how to build a fit preparation strategy that works. How Fit Is Actually Scored at MBB: This isn't a casual conversation, it's a structured evaluation with specific criteria. -Why fit isn't just about whether your interviewer likes you, but it's a scored component with defined qualities -The qualities that interviewers are looking for in every fit story, regardless of firm Telling Fit Stories That Actually Work: The format most candidates use produces weak answers. -Why STAR produces flat, unmemorable answers and what to do instead -How to structure a leadership, impact, or conflict story so it actually lands -What makes a fit story memorable vs. one that interviewers forget before the next candidate walks in Building Your Story Bank Before Recruiting Season: Having one good story is not enough. -How many stories you actually need and how to choose which experiences to use -Why most candidates recycle the same stories across question types and how to avoid it -How to adapt a single experience to multiple fit questions without it sounding rehearsed Live Example: A strong fit answer, broken down for what makes it work, and the common version of the same story that doesn't.

AMA: Prepare NOW for Admissions This Fall - MFE & STEM Master's [6/5/2026] (Recording)

Thinking about an MFE, MSCS, Data Science, Analytics, or other STEM master’s program? Join this AMA for honest advice on admissions, competitiveness, recruiting, career outcomes, and whether a program is actually worth it. We’ll cover: - School selection - Resume & profile positioning - Career changer applications - Essays & materials - Networking as part of your strategy Bring your questions — especially if you’re targeting Financial Engineering, quant finance, AI/ML, or technical career pivots.

AI Automations and Agents [6/29/2026] (Recording)

AI can automate far more than simple tasks, but many professionals struggle to identify where it creates the most value and how to implement it effectively. This session is for anyone looking to understand how AI automations and agents can streamline work, eliminate repetitive processes, and unlock new levels of productivity. You’ll learn how modern AI agents work, where they can be applied across real business workflows, and how to identify opportunities for automation in your own work. Join live to ask questions about your specific challenges and hear directly from an AI expert known for connecting cutting-edge AI capabilities with practical business needs. The speaker stays at the forefront of emerging AI trends and regularly helps organizations design solutions that deliver meaningful results. Expect real-world examples, actionable frameworks, and insights into where AI automation is headed next.

Mastering the McKinsey PEI With a Former McKinsey Interviewer [9/8/2026] (Recording)

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview can be challenging when you’re unsure what interviewers are actually looking for in your stories and how they evaluate your responses. This session is designed for candidates preparing for McKinsey interviews who want a practical approach to preparing and delivering strong PEI answers. You’ll learn how to choose the right experiences, structure your stories clearly, and avoid common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong response. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own experiences and get real-time guidance from a former McKinsey interviewer. The speaker will share practical best practices from evaluating candidates firsthand, including what makes a PEI story effective and how to prepare for follow-up questions. If you want to approach the McKinsey PEI with a clearer strategy, it’s worth joining live.

How to Make a Big International Career Move Without Wrecking Your Momentum [7/11/2026] (Recording)

Most international moves are planned as logistical exercises of visas, postcodes, and shipping boxes. But for high-performing professionals, the real risk isn't the paperwork; it’s the loss of career momentum. Whether you are choosing between staying where you are, applying for a degree abroad, or making a direct leap into a new market, the stakes are high. In this session, we move beyond the "backpacking expat" advice. We will look at how to evaluate international opportunities through a strategic lens, ensuring your next move compounds your future rather than interrupting it. We’ll discuss the exact frameworks used with mid-career professionals and high-achieving students to choose between cities like Copenhagen, Vienna, or Sydney, and how to know when a degree is a bridge, and when it’s just expensive avoidance. By the end of this livestream, you will be able to: 1. Apply the 4-Part Decision Lens: Evaluate any move based on career upside, visa/work-right reality, ROI/financial runway, and emotional sustainability. 2. Audit Your Path: Determine whether a direct job search, a Master’s/MBA bridge, or a hybrid strategy is the most viable route for your specific career stage. 3. Identify Momentum Killers: Recognize the common mistakes (like over-researching or under-translating experience) that cause high-performers to stall during relocation. 4. Draft a Post-Move Narrative: Begin framing your move so it fits into a coherent professional story that international recruiters actually trust. Outcomes 1. A Clearer Go/No-Go Framework: A structured way to stop second-guessing your choice between staying or going. 2. A Bridge Audit: Clarity on whether that degree you're considering is actually necessary for your target market's visa and hiring rules. 3. The Translation Checklist: A list of what in your current background needs to be pruned or massaged to make sense to an employer in a different system.

Last Minute Office Hours Before R1 Deadlines [9/1/2026] (Recording)

With Round 1 MBA deadlines approaching, it’s easy to wonder whether your application is truly ready or if there are still important details you should address before submitting. These office hours are designed for MBA applicants who want a final opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot specific parts of their application, and make thoughtful last-minute decisions before the deadline. Bring questions about your essays, recommendations, school selection, application strategy, or anything else you’re still working through. Attending live means you can get direct answers to your specific questions and hear how an experienced MBA admissions coach would approach your situation in real time. Rather than covering a set topic, this session gives you the flexibility to focus on the areas where you need the most guidance before submitting. If you have questions you want answered before R1, it’s worth joining live.

How to Write a Law School Personal Statement That Stands Out [9/23/2026] (Recording)

Admissions committees read thousands of personal statements. Most blur together. This workshop is about writing the one that doesn't. Erin Williams will walk through what actually makes a personal statement memorable: a strong opening, a clear narrative arc, and the kind of specific detail that makes an application feel like it belongs to one real person instead of a template. She'll cover common mistakes (vague openers, recycled "why I want to be a lawyer" narratives, telling instead of showing) and how to fix them. You'll leave with a concrete framework for structuring your statement, plus practical edits you can apply to a draft you're already working on. Bring questions, bring a draft if you have one.

The Consulting Interview Playbook: Fit, Case, and Market Sizing: 5 Years of Candidate Mistakes in 45 Minutes [9/23/2026] (Recording)

Fit, case, and market sizing - one session, 45 minutes. I've coached over 1,000 candidates across 95+ countries, and the same mistakes show up over and over. This workshop is built entirely around those mistakes: what actually gets candidates cut, and what to do instead. This session wlllbe useful whether you're just starting prep and want to skip the mistakes that waste countless hours, or you've got an interview tomorrow and need to catch the errors that make or break it. If you're anywhere in the interview prep journey, this is for you.

GMAT Quant: The Most Important Strategies for a 90th-Percentile Score [9/5/2026] (Recording)

In this livestream, I’ll share my recommended GMAT study schedule and teach some of the most important strategies for improving your performance on GMAT Quant. You’ll learn how to structure your preparation, what to prioritize at different stages, and how to use practice questions and full-length exams effectively. We’ll work through representative GMAT-style problems, focusing not just on getting the right answer, but on developing the decision-making skills that lead to better performance. You’ll learn how to recognize common question types, identify efficient solution methods, avoid common traps, and manage your time on difficult questions. By the end of the livestream, you should be able to: * Build a structured GMAT study plan based on your timeline and goals * Identify the Quant topics and skills you should prioritize * Recognize common GMAT Quant question types * Choose more efficient approaches to difficult problems * Improve your pacing and time-management strategy * Use practice questions and mock exams more effectively * Understand how high-scoring test takers approach GMAT Quant I’ve been tutoring standardized tests for more than 20 years and earned a 760 on the GMAT. I received my MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and earned a master’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University. This session is appropriate for students at a range of score levels, whether you’re just beginning your GMAT preparation or looking to push an already solid Quant score higher.