Leland+ for College

College List: Example Walkthrough

Learn how to build a strategic college list with a real-world example walkthrough, complete with safety schools, target schools, and reach schools.

Early Application Options: What to Know

A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for you.

College List: What Not To Do

Avoid the most common mistakes students make when building their college list and learn how to create a strategic list that sets you up for success.

Early Applications: What Not To Do

Avoid the most common mistakes students make with Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action to maximize your success.

Time Management 101

A beginner's guide to mastering time management, with proven strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and avoiding procrastination to boost your productivity and reduce stress.

Steps to Landing Academic Research Through Faculty Outreach

Build rapport with professors and land the research opportunities you want. This is the complete outreach checklist.

Creating a College List: Strategies & Tips

Learn how to create a strategic college list with a balanced mix of safety, target, and reach schools to maximize your chances of success.

Common Mistakes on Application Essays

Avoid the most common mistakes on your application essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that stands out from the crowd.

Make the Most of Your Time in College

Go beyond classes and learn how to make your college years a powerful launchpad for your career and life. We'll cover everything from academics to networking and personal growth.

How to Choose an Essay Topic

A step-by-step guide to choosing a compelling and unique essay topic that highlights your strengths and personal story for college applications.

How to Choose an Early Application

A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for your goals.

Essay Writing Best Practices

Learn the best practices for writing a compelling application essay, from brainstorming to drafting to polishing your final submission.

Essay Analysis: What a Bad Essay Looks Like

Avoid common mistakes! This guide breaks down a cringe-worthy essay to teach you what not to do when writing your college applications.

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.

Example Personal Statement for PhD Applications

Successful personal statement for PhD applications in environmental science & geography

Specialists vs. Well-Rounded: What Colleges Want

Should students focus deeply on one interest or try many different activities? This guide explains how admissions committees think about specialization, exploration, and how strong applicants strike the right balance.

What a Strong Extracurricular Profile Actually Looks Like

This simple visual model explains how strong applicants balance deep interests, supporting activities, and broader exploration to create a compelling extracurricular profile.

Your Senior Summer Blueprint: What Top College Admits Do Differently

Are you ready to make the most of your senior summer and set yourself apart in the college admissions process? Join me for a practical session on crafting your Senior Summer Blueprint. As someone who has guided students to some of the most prestigious institutions in the country, including all eight Ivy League schools and Stanford, I know what it takes to stand out. And I know that the summer months before senior year can make all the difference. In this session, I'll share my recommendations for how to structure your summer—what to do and when—so you can head into fall feeling organized, confident, and ahead of the curve. In other words: less overwhelm, stronger applications.