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Writing Standout Application Essays
Led by an experienced admissions panel, this session will provide you with valuable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you create impactful essays that reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.
Leland MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE MBA Week (June 2-6) Kickoff! You’re invited to the ultimate MBA admissions prep week, designed to help you get into your dream program. This week will feature a series of online sessions hosted by some of Leland’s top admissions coaches—former admissions officers and application experts who have helped hundreds of applicants get into schools like GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and more. Throughout the week, you’ll gain extremely tactical insight on school selection, application strategy, essay writing, interviews, and more. Last year, more than 3,000 participants joined us, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you this year! In this kickoff session, we’ll cover essential topics like crafting your personal story, selecting the right schools, and what MBA programs are really looking for. Our expert panelists include Timothy F. (former Chicago Booth Admissions Fellow with 150+ M7 admits), and Geri T. (former Associate Director of Harvard Business School with 75+ M7 admits). With their extensive experience reading applications, conducting interviews, and coaching successful applicants into every M7 school, they’ll provide top insights to help you stand out in a competitive admissions process.
Tips for Success: Navigating MBA Letters of Recommendation
MBA letters of recommendation! Who do I ask for a letter of recommendation? How do I make a successful recommender packet? When is the right time to ask recommenders? How do I ask? How do I ensure my recommender writes a winning recommendation? If any of these questions have crossed your mind and you're applying to top MBA programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton, join this event to learn what it takes to obtain the best letters from your recommenders. Your host for this session is Angela C.! With extensive experience coaching applicants into top MBA and dual-degree MBA/MPP programs (including Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, and MIT Sloan), Angela understands what it takes to stand out. Her clients have successfully pivoted careers, secured scholarships, and been admitted to highly competitive programs.
Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA
Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.
MIT Full Essay Package
This document includes both MIT Sloan essays from an admitted client (cover letter and additional essay).
Why Stanford GSB? The "Why MBA" Essay That Got Me In
Deconstruct a successful "Why Stanford" essay. Learn to articulate your career vision and connect it directly to a school's unique offerings!
Writing a Holistic Set of HBS Essays
Your first-draft essays for Harvard Business School probably aren't what you think they are. Listen to two of Leland's top coaches help you see why, and more importantly, know how you can elevate them to a point where you can "go to school in the Boston area".
What NOT to Do in an MBA Internship
Avoid these common missteps that can cost you the return offer—stay focused, proactive, and professional.
Successfully Transitioning to a New Industry Through Your MBA
Use your MBA to pivot with purpose—gain skills, network strategically, and land roles in your target field.
How to Network for Success During Your MBA
Build meaningful connections that lead to job offers, insights, and long-term career growth.
MBA Overview: Strategy, Timeline & Tips for Success
Get a bird’s-eye view of the MBA application process—what to do, when to do it, and how to stand out.
10 Essentials to Get Multiple M7 Acceptance Letters
Unlock the key moves top applicants make to land spots at several elite business schools.
Landing an M7 MBA Acceptance with a Non-Traditional Background
See how applicants from unconventional paths break into top programs—and how you can too.
Women in MBA
Explore the MBA journey through a female lens—challenges, wins, and strategies for success.
MBA Application Office Hours and Ask Me Anything
An open-format session for real-time Q&A on any part of the MBA application—essays, school selection, interviews, timelines, or strategy—led by admissions experts.
(Jul. 2024) How an AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application
A behind-the-scenes look at the MBA admissions process, breaking down how AdComs assess your resume, essays, recommendations, and overall story to make admit decisions.
Finance to MBA Panel
A candid panel discussion featuring applicants and admits from finance backgrounds sharing insights on their MBA journeys, career pivots, and tips for standing out in the application process.
Columbia Business School Essay Examples– Fashion, Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership
A set of CBS essays from an admitted applicant, weaving together a passion for heritage fashion, operational sustainability, and community building through DEI initiatives.
Veterans MBA Admissions: Fireside Chat + Panel Discussion
Listen to a panel of three MBA experts who also have experience working with and being veteran MBA applicants.
Navigating M7 MBA Admissions with Average GPA and Test Scores
Learn what you can to stand out in M7 MBA admissions, even with average GPA and test scores.
