Leland+ for MBA

Résumé for U.S. MBA Applications

One-page rules, U.S. formatting, action verbs, metrics

School-Specific Interviews

HBS, Wharton TBD, MIT behavioral, Kellogg/team-based

AdCom Insider Tip #4

Position Yourself on LinkedIn Like a Future MBA, Not Just Your Current Job Title

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

AdCom Insider Tip #5

What Admitted Applicants All Have in Common

Translating Your Experience

Speak the US MBA Admissions Language

Extracurricular Strategy

Volunteering, professional associations, passion projects

Addressing Weak Spots

GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion

Career Story & Post-MBA Goals

Structuring a compelling international career narrative

Adcom Insider Tip #3

How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)

Competency Questions

Leadership, failure, teamwork, ethics

Master the Interview

Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

Targeted School Essays

Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples

Pre-Departure Preparation

Visa, housing, networking, CPT prep

Letters of Recommendation

Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically

Waitlist Strategy

Updates, new achievements, school engagement

Timeline & Project Management

Managing multiple schools

Telling Your Story

Build Your Own Personal Brand

Storytelling vs Reporting

Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate

Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI

Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education