Leland+ for MBA

Why You Should Consider Getting an MD/MBA

Watch an event explaining the benefits of an MD/MBA degree.

Turn a Non-Traditional Background Into a Super Power as an MBA Applicant

Learn how to leverage your unique experiences and stand out in the competitive MBA application process.

Your 90 Day Plan to a Successful MBA Application

Build a winning MBA application in just 90 days! Learn to strategically tackle essays, recommendations, and deadlines for success.

Fuqua Essay Sample: The Community & You

Learn how to articulate your fit with the "Team Fuqua" spirit and community in your MBA application essay.

Powerful HBS Letter of Recommendation

See what makes a powerful letter of recommendation. This example highlights leadership, adaptability, and exceptional performance for MBA admissions.

HBS Example Essay: My Journey to Inclusion

Explore a powerful HBS essay on how personal experiences with identity and inclusion shaped a vision for inclusive business and leadership.

MBA Resume: Private Equity to Healthcare Tech

A compelling MBA resume showcasing expertise in private equity, healthcare M&A, and corporate development.

Michigan Ross MBA Resume: Admitted Student Sample

Review a sample MBA resume from an admitted Michigan Ross student, showcasing professional and leadership experience.

Wharton Essay: MBA for Healthcare Fintech Leadership

See how this Wharton MBA essay highlights a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and healthcare.

Duke Fuqua Example Resume

See a successful MBA resume from an admitted Duke Fuqua student, highlighting key achievements and experiences.

HBS Essay: From Immigration to Healthcare Fintech

Explore a powerful HBS essay detailing a journey from financial insecurity to driving innovation in healthcare fintech.

HBS Example Essay: From Crisis to Leadership

Discover how to craft a powerful HBS essay by transforming personal experiences into leadership lessons.

Example: Chicago Booth Admit Resume

See how to craft a powerful resume combining a career in private banking with unique experience as a professional soccer player.

Fuqua & Anderson Admit Resume - Tech Background

See how to build a powerful resume that showcases strong sales results, leadership in DEI, and unique personal achievements.

Writing Standout MBA Application Essays [6/15/2026] (Recording)

Strong MBA essays do more than tell impressive stories—they help admissions committees understand your judgment, motivations, and future potential. This session is for applicants who want to understand what actually makes essays stand out across top MBA programs. You’ll learn how successful candidates build compelling narratives, connect their experiences to clear career goals, and avoid the common mistakes that make essays feel generic or unfocused. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of experienced MBA admissions coaches who have worked closely with successful applicants across top programs. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and real examples of what makes an MBA essay memorable and effective.

MBA Essay Edit: Watch Me Transform an Underwhelming Draft [6/16/2026] (Recording)

Strong MBA essays are built through strategy and revision, not first drafts. In this live workshop, attendees will watch a real-time transformation of an underwhelming MBA essay into a far stronger and more compelling submission. Along the way, the session will unpack the strategic thinking behind each edit, illustrating how top applicants improve storytelling, structure, reflection, and differentiation throughout the drafting process.

Resume from HBS, GSB, & Kellogg Admit | Technology and Life Sciences Background

A polished resume from an applicant admitted to HBS, GSB, and Kellogg, demonstrating a strong track record in technology and life sciences.

How to Choose the Right International Career Move [6/10/2026] (Recording)

If you're considering a move abroad, a degree in another country, or a pivot into a more international career, the hardest part is often not ambition: it's choosing well. A lot of smart professionals get stuck between several “good” options: stay where you are and keep building, go abroad for a master's, switch markets, accept a less obvious opportunity that may open bigger doors later, or wait for a clearer path. This webinar is designed to help you think through those decisions more strategically. In this session, we'll look at how to evaluate an international move in a way that goes beyond excitement, fear, or generic expat advice. We’ll cover how to weigh career upside against cost, visa realities, employability, timing, and quality of life, and how to identify which option actually fits your long-term goals. In this webinar, you'll learn: - how to evaluate whether an international move is strategically worth it - when a degree abroad makes sense and when it probably doesn’t - how to compare countries, cities, and career markets more realistically - what people often underestimate about visas, employability, and timing - how to choose between a safer path and a more ambitious one - how to make a move that is not just exciting, but coherent By the end of the session, you’ll leave with: - a clearer framework for evaluating your next international career step - better questions to ask before committing time, money, or energy - a more realistic understanding of what makes a move viable - more clarity on whether your best next step is to relocate, study, stay put, or reposition first This webinar is for professionals who are: - considering relocating for work - debating whether to pursue a master’s or MBA abroad - trying to break into a new international market - weighing multiple career paths across countries - looking for a more strategic way to plan a global career move Whether you're early in the process or already deciding between specific options, this session will help you think more clearly and move forward with a stronger strategy.

The Right MBA, Not the Same MBA: Uncovering Program Nuance [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Not all MBA programs are created equal, and treating them interchangeably is one of the most common mistakes applicants make. This session will examine the subtle but important differences across top business schools, from culture and academic philosophy to recruiting strengths and leadership development models. Attendees will learn how to assess fit more thoughtfully and how to leverage program-specific nuance to build stronger school lists and more tailored applications.

Nailing the CBS MBA Essays w/ New 2026 Tips! [6/16/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to tackle the Columbia Business School MBA essays with confidence? Join me, Melanie, for an exclusive session where we'll dive into the latest tips for the 2026 application cycle. With my background as an MBA Admissions Interviewer at CBS and an MBA alum from both Columbia Business School, I have the insights you need to craft compelling essays that stand out. In this session, we'll cover proven, actionable strategies specific to each of Columbia's essays. Whether you're applying for a traditional full-time MBA or a dual degree program, this event is designed to help you succeed. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. I look forward to helping you on your journey to CBS!