Leland+ for MBA

Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholar Letter of Rec

Sample letter of rec for military vet selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

MBA Recommender Packets

A step-by-step playbook for setting up recommenders for success and turning your recommenders into your strongest advocates.

Kellogg Essay Walkthroughs

Detailed breakdown of Kellogg's core essays, how to structure your responses, and what they’re truly assessing.

Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant

Learn how Coach Melanie E. went from Fashion to McKinsey as a successful non-traditional MBA applicant to M7 programs.

Kellogg Program & Academics

Understand the structure of the MBA program, including majors, pathways, and global learning experiences that define Kellogg’s academic edge.

Leveraging Events & Resources

How to make the most of info sessions, AdCom events, and student panels to build your story.

STAR Response Worksheet

A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.

Mapping Your Strengths to Kellogg’s Values

Assess your personal alignment with Kellogg’s environment and define how your experiences, strengths, and leadership style connect to its values.

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Female candidate with government/defense background.

Full-time or Executive MBA - That is the Question!

One question I hear again and again is, "At my age, and with years of experience, should I be aiming towards a full-time MBA or an Executive MBA?" Some candidates worry that they might be too young for an EMBA. Others fear that they are overqualified for a typical full-time program. Still others wonder if a part-time MBA might not be all that they need, and is it really worth pursuing the other programs instead? Each type of MBA program comes with its particular advantages and disadvantages, and each one has its standard cohort, with the expected outliers. The question is really, what are you looking for? Why do you want or need to attend that program? Which will truly be the best for your particular goals? In this webinar we will start to open up these questions to bring clarity to the issue.

Sample Outreach Messages

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

Essay 1 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet

A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 1 with clarity and purpose.

Final Application Checklist

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

Power Verbs for MBA Applications

A curated list of impactful action verbs to help you write stronger, results-driven essays and resumes that convey leadership, initiative, and impact.

Kellogg’s Core Identity

Explore what “high impact, low ego” really means and how this principle shapes the school’s culture, from classrooms to recruiting.

Networking & Events Tracker

A customizable tracker to help you organize your Kellogg networking efforts and reference in applications and interviews.

Building a Strong Narrative

Learn a step-by-step framework for identifying your Kellogg “MBA Story”: your cohesive story across essays, resume, and interviews.

Understanding the Kellogg Interview Format

Overview of Kellogg’s behavioral interview and how it reflects the school’s culture and values.

Networking with Students & Alumni

Strategies for meaningful outreach to Kellogg students and alumni.

Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA

MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.