Leland+ for College

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.

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.

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.

Brainstorming Essay Topics

Learn how to brainstorm unique and compelling essay topics that showcase your authentic self and grab the attention of admissions committees.

From Strong to Unforgettable: Crafting Essays That Help You Break into the Ivies

Writing a strong college essay is one thing—writing one that stays with an admissions reader is something else entirely. This session is designed for students who want to elevate their essays beyond polished writing and create a narrative that feels personal, memorable, and distinctly their own. You’ll learn how to identify the stories worth telling, build a compelling narrative structure, and avoid the common mistakes that make essays blend together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Essay Writing Best Practices

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

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.

The Only Tip Sheet You Need for Recommendation Letters

Strong letters of recommendation can quietly make — or weaken — your law school application. This concise guide shows you how to choose the right recommenders, help them write specific and persuasive letters, navigate LSAC logistics, and avoid the common mistakes that lead to generic or ineffective recommendations.

Step-by-Step Guide to Acing the Personal Statement Like No Other

The strategies in this playbook have helped students earn admission to T6 and T14 law schools, as well as merit scholarships. Turn your experiences into a compelling law school personal statement that sounds authentic, shows real growth, and leaves a lasting impression. This practical playbook walks you through choosing the right topic, finding your essay’s core message, structuring a strong narrative, writing an engaging opening, balancing story with reflection, and connecting your experiences to law without sounding forced.

3 Tips to Calm Test Anxiety

A one-page guide with three science-backed nervous system tools to use before and during a test, plus why each one works. For anyone taking the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, or any high-stakes test who wants fast, practical tools to calm anxiety and think clearly when it counts.

Nailing the Activities Section of Your College App

The activities section is one of the most overlooked parts of the college application, yet it can strongly influence how admissions readers understand your impact and priorities. This session is for students who want to present their extracurricular experiences in a more strategic and compelling way. You’ll learn how to describe your involvement with clarity, prioritize activities effectively, and highlight leadership and initiative without sounding generic.

Cracking College Admission Week: Kickoff

The students who stand out in college admissions usually aren’t the ones doing everything, they’re the ones who know how to tell the right story. This kickoff session is designed to help you approach the application process with more clarity, strategy, and confidence from the very beginning. You’ll learn how to think about essays, extracurriculars, and overall positioning, along with the common patterns admissions professionals see across successful applicants.