Leland+ for MBA

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

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

Writing a Holistic Set of Kellogg Essays (Deck)

Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. This event will draw from example essays written by successful Northwestern Kellogg admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Kellogg AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world. During this session, we'll analyze these essays alongside you so you have a clear view into how you can apply what you've learned to your own writing, and put your best application forward for Kellogg's top-flight MBA program.

How to Create a Winning DMBA Resume

The resume is one of the most important elements of your Deferred MBA application. Besides being the basis of your entire application, it's also where you get to sell the Admissions Committee on your story, and prove to them why they should take a chance on you. In this event, we'll review the various components of the resume and discuss how to mine your background and experience to make you stand out!

GSB Admit - Recommendation Letter - Board Chair

Example Recommendation from GSB Admit, by Board Chair of the community service organization they founded

GSB Admit - Rec Letter - Direct Manager VC

Example Direct Manager Recommendation from GSB Admit

GSB Admit - Recommendation Letter Example

Example Direct Manager Recommendation from GSB Admit

GSB & HBS Admit - Resume - Finance / VC - Climate

Resume of American admit to GSB and HBS - GS to VC - Climate Tech

GSB Admit - What Matters Most - Finance VC Climate

What Matters Most Essay Example - climate, career, and future ambitions

GSB Admit - Why Stanford Essay - Climate VC

Why Stanford essay from finance > climate VC candidate

GSB Admit - Resume

Resume for an international student GSB admit - woman working in manufacturing

GSB Admit - What Matters Most Essay Example

What Matters Most Essay Example - exploring family history, career, and future ambitions at GSB

M7 MBA Resume Differentiators - School by School Guide

A detailed school-by-school guide on refining your resume for competitive M7 MBA programs

LBS Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

LBS (London Business School) Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

Score Your Shot - M7 MBA Candidate Profile Evaluation

Evaluate your M7 MBA competitiveness with this comprehensive scoring rubric. Discover your true standing across 6 dimensions.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays. Asian Male - Consulting.