MBA Admissions Panel: How to Get into your Dream School

MBA Admissions Panel: How to Get into your Dream School

​Breaking into a top MBA program takes more than strong grades and work experience — it requires a compelling application strategy that sets you apart. In this panel, you’ll hear directly from Kelsey K. (Admissions at Columbia), Ben L. (Stanford MBA), and Allie K. (Wharton MBA) who have successfully navigated the admissions process at leading business schools. ​Our panelists will share their best advice on crafting standout essays, building a competitive profile, securing strong recommendations, and preparing for interviews. They’ll also dive into common mistakes to avoid and the strategies that helped them get admitted to their dream schools. Whether you’re just starting to think about an MBA or are in the thick of applications, this session will give you the insider guidance you need to stand out.

Kelsey K.
Ben L.
Allie K.
3 contributors
Go Places Powered by Leland: Nailing the MBA Application Process

Go Places Powered by Leland: Nailing the MBA Application Process

In this session, Leland coach Ben L. sits down with his former client, Greg R., to unpack how Greg built a standout MBA application and navigated the admissions process with confidence. You’ll hear firsthand what worked, what didn’t, and how strategic coaching helped transform his story into an acceptance at a top program. ​Through their conversation, you’ll gain actionable insights on crafting a compelling narrative, approaching essays and interviews, and avoiding the common mistakes that trip up even the strongest candidates. Whether you’re just starting your MBA journey or putting finishing touches on your applications, this event will give you the tools and inspiration to nail the process yourself.

Ben L.
Ben L.
The 2025 Video Interview Guide Yale & Kellogg

The 2025 Video Interview Guide Yale & Kellogg

This comprehensive guide covers the essentials for your video interview components for Yale School of Management (SOM) and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. It includes format, timing, evaluation criteria, common questions, and expert strategies for preparation and delivery.

Ben L.
Ben L.
Managing MBA Application Stress

Managing MBA Application Stress

Learn from the slides of a past event designed to help you think through the honest realities of the process and buckling down of it all, how to keep your health and life in the foreground even with a lot going on, and how to not think of your health like firewood in service of a work product.

Rachel R.
Ben L.
2 contributors
HBS Admit | New 2025 Set of 3 Essay Examples | Redacted

HBS Admit | New 2025 Set of 3 Essay Examples | Redacted

Check out a strong HBS essay from a successful applicant who will be matriculating in 2025.

Ben L.
Ben L.
2025 DMBA Recommendation Prep Template

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.

Ben L.
Ben L.

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