Leland+ for MBA

LinkedIn & Online Presence

Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment

From College to Stanford GSB: The Deferred MBA Strategy Session (Feb 5)

Getting into Stanford GSB’s Deferred MBA program is not about checking boxes: it’s about building a strategy years before most candidates even think about business school. In this exclusive session, Dr. Loubna Bouamane, former MBA Admissions Director and founder of Admission Concierge, will walk you through exactly how top students position themselves for Stanford straight from college. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling early-career narrative, select the right internships and leadership experiences, stand out academically, and avoid the most common mistakes that derail otherwise strong candidates. Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, junior, or recent graduate, this session will give you a clear roadmap to Stanford’s deferred MBA pathway with real-world insights from inside the admissions process.

From College to Stanford GSB: The Deferred MBA Strategy Session (Dec 11)

Getting into Stanford GSB’s Deferred MBA program is not about checking boxes: it’s about building a strategy years before most candidates even think about business school. In this exclusive session, Dr. Loubna Bouamane, former MBA Admissions Director and founder of Admission Concierge, will walk you through exactly how top students position themselves for Stanford straight from college. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling early-career narrative, select the right internships and leadership experiences, stand out academically, and avoid the most common mistakes that derail otherwise strong candidates. Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, junior, or recent graduate, this session will give you a clear roadmap to Stanford’s deferred MBA pathway with real-world insights from inside the admissions process.

Application Packaging

Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews

Course Conclusion

What You've Learn and What's Next

Building the Foundations

Understanding The Process Before You Launch Your Journey

Leadership in Global Contexts

Influence vs title, cross-cultural teamwork, initiative

Visa Strategy

F-1 visa basics, OPT, STEM extension, sponsorship challenges, school support

Translating Work Experience

Clarifying roles, context, business scale, quantifying impact

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity

How U.S. MBA Admissions Work

Application components, holistic review, timelines (Round 1 vs Round 2), application portals

Communication Coaching

Accent confidence, tone, pacing

Demonstrating Cultural Adaptability

Global perspective + U.S. fit

Build a Cohesive Narrative

Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application

Behavioral Interview

STAR strategy + international context examples

Common Communication Mistakes

Over-formality, vague leadership claims, jargon

Essay Strategy

“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays

Mock Interview Practice

Real simulation exercises

Finish Strong

What Happens After You Submit?