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2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template
Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!
Build Your Personal Brand: Craft Your Story & Stand
A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide
Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship
Standout Strengths: Crafting Your MBA Story
Crafting a standout MBA application starts with understanding where you truly shine. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify the strengths that drive your contributions and unique leadership style—and how to communicate them with clarity and authenticity.
Career Transition to Tech: What to Know
Learn the basics of transitioning into a tech career post-MBA. We'll cover everything from company culture to key roles.
Stanford GSB Impact Essays | Set of 3 | Healthcare
Wondering what to put for Stanford's "optional" short answer questions? Check out three 1200-character responses from a recent GSB admit
Why Stanford GSB? The "Why MBA" Essay That Got Me In
Deconstruct a successful "Why Stanford" essay. Learn to articulate your career vision and connect it directly to a school's unique offerings!
Forming an MBA Application Strategy + Ask Me Anything
Develop a strong MBA application strategy! Join our session to watch questions answered on standing out and getting accepted.
CBS Example Essay: Impact Investing & Community
Learn how this applicant plans to leverage an MBA for social impact, inspired by personal experiences and a drive for community change.
Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA
Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.
Tips for Success: Navigating MBA Letters of Recommendation
MBA letters of recommendation! Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation? How do I make a successful recommender packet? When is the right time to ask recommenders? How do I ask? How do I ensure my recommender writes a winning recommendation? If any of these questions have crossed your mind and you're applying to top MBA programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton, join this event to learn what it takes to obtain the best letters from your recommenders. Your host for this session is Angela C.! With extensive experience coaching applicants into top MBA and dual-degree MBA/MPP programs (including Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, and MIT Sloan), Angela understands what it takes to stand out. Her clients have successfully pivoted careers, secured scholarships, and been admitted to highly competitive programs.
Pathway to a Joint MBA/MPP: Admissions Insights
Learn how to bridge business and public policy for a powerful career. Three coaches with MBA/MPP experience share their unique perspectives on MBA/MPP admissions.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
2025 DMBA Recommendation Prep Template
A complete guide to preparing your recommenders for the 2025 deferred MBA admissions cycle. Learn how to get powerful LORs that get you accepted.
Recommender Prep Doc: Secure a Powerful LOR
A complete guide to preparing your recommenders. Learn how to provide them with the information they need to write a powerful letter of recommendation.
The Resume That Lands You at Harvard Business School
A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School resume. Learn how to highlight your experience and skills to get noticed by admissions committees.
How I Got Into GSB and HBS Deferred
Curious what it takes to get into the most competitive deferred MBA programs in the world? In this workshop, join Kristen H., who was admitted as a deferred applicant into both Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School, as she shares the real story behind her journey and how you can craft a winning application of your own. From building a compelling narrative to navigating the unique challenges of applying while still in undergrad, Kristen will teach you through what worked, what she wishes she’d done differently, and what top programs are really looking for in deferred applicants. She'll also walk you through the key elements of a strong application, showing real examples of successful M7 admit essays. Whether you're just starting your research or deep into your essays, this session will leave you inspired and informed.
Booth Essay 1 Example
Booth Essay 1 example of an accepted application.
Kellogg Essay Example
Example of both Kellogg main essays
How to Nail the Columbia Essays with Clarity and Confidence
Whether you're just getting started or deep into drafts, join former Columbia Business School Officer and MBA Coach Kelsey K to dissect what the J-term application is looking for and how to deliver it. We'll break down each prompt, clarity what's really being asked, and walk through real strategies (and mistakes to avoid) for clear, personal, and powerful essays. You'll leave with tangible ideas, stronger structures, and the confidence to move forward with clarity.
