Leland+ for MBA

Sample Outreach Messages

Sample emails and LinkedIn messages to help you confidently connect with Kellogg student and alumni for networking and insights.

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

MBA to Consulting Panel

Still planning to break into consulting before graduation? You're not alone, and it's not too late. This panel is designed for MBA students who are exploring full-time roles in consulting, whether you’re re-recruiting, pivoting, or looking to refine your strategy. ​Hear from Taylor R., Andrew H., and Rifat M., all of whom successfully landed consulting offers later in the MBA journey as they share practical advice on networking, storytelling, case prep, and how to stand out in a competitive recruiting cycle. If you're hoping to make the jump into MBB or other top firms, this session will help you make the most of the months ahead.

Leadership in Global Contexts

Influence vs title, cross-cultural teamwork, initiative

Career Story & Post-MBA Goals

Structuring a compelling international career narrative

Extracurricular Strategy

Volunteering, professional associations, passion projects

Addressing Weak Spots

GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion

Résumé for U.S. MBA Applications

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

Three Tricky GRE Quant Questions

An overview of 3 tricky quant questions for the GRE.

MIT Sloan: Overview and Application Breakdown

An overview of MIT Sloan and its application components.

Final Application Checklist

A step-by-step checklist to help you review and finalize every component of your Kellogg application.

Translating Your Experience

Speak the US MBA Admissions Language

Translating Work Experience

Clarifying roles, context, business scale, quantifying impact

Identify Your Missing Piece

• Walk through a real or hypothetical example of identifying gaps • How to differentiate between “substance gaps” and “communication gaps” • Example of turning a weakness (e.g., low quant score) into an update plan • Framework recap: Story – Strength – Fit • Call to action: complete your self-audit and select 1–2 improvement priorities

Waitlist Self-Audit Worksheet

• Section 1: Application summary (GMAT/GRE, GPA, goals, recommenders) • Section 2: Strengths (what resonated or differentiates you) • Section 3: Gaps (academic, professional, narrative, or fit-related) • Section 4: Actionable improvements — list 2–3 moves in next 4–6 weeks • Section 5: Reflection prompt — “What new evidence can I show to close these gaps?”

Top 10 Ways to Strengthen Your Profile While Waitlisted

• Examples of high-impact updates: promotions, certifications, quant coursework, new leadership roles • How to frame achievements for the admissions committee • How to show ongoing engagement with the school (events, conversations, visits) • Building credibility through thoughtful updates, not volume • Quick-reference chart: “Update ideas by category (Academic / Professional / Personal / Fit)"

Communication Timeline & Etiquette Checklist

• When to send your first update (and how often to follow up) • How to structure your email cadence • Rules for event follow-up (e.g., after attending webinars or coffee chats) • Optional updates vs. overcommunication • Template calendar: sample outreach plan over 8 weeks

The "American Style" Application

Directness, reflection, vulnerability—all without oversharing

Columbia Business School: Brand and Culture

An overview of Columbia Business School's brand and culture.

Permutations and Combinations for GMAT and GRE

An overview of permutations and combinations for the GMAT and GRE.