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MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership
Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.
Intangibles
It's all about the hustle. We break down the "intangible" factors that can set your MBA application apart and help you get accepted.
Kellogg Interview Tips
Get into Kellogg! Learn what to expect, common questions, and how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to key strategies and expert tips.
5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director
Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.
Ace Your Interview!
A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.
(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application
An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.
GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What are they really testing?
A deep dive into the purpose behind each section of the GMAT and GRE, uncovering the core skills schools care about—and how to align your prep accordingly.
Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)
A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.
Chicago Booth Interview Guide
Get interview-ready with expert strategies, sample questions, and insights to shine in your Booth interview.
Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide
A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.
NYU Stern Example – Activities and Achievements List
A sample of curated extracurriculars and accomplishments designed to strengthen an MBA application by showcasing leadership, initiative, and impact.
HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity
A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.
Deferred MBA Planning - Preparing for a Successful Application
Watch an event with Leland CEO, John K., where he walks through the components of and timeline for deferred MBA applications.
Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research
How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.
Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant
Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.
Darden MBA Application Guide
Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.
Managing MBA Application Stress (Deck)
Learn from the slides of a past event designed to help you think through the honest realities of the process and buckling down of it all, how to keep your health and life in the foreground even with a lot going on, and how to not think of your health like firewood in service of a work product.
Veterans MBA Admissions Fireside Chat + Panel Discussion
This exclusive event is designed specifically for veterans or those currently in the military interested in pursuing MBA programs. Led by a distinguished panel of veterans who have successfully navigated their own MBA application journeys, this fireside chat offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, learn proven strategies, and gain insider knowledge on how to showcase your military background and skills effectively. From translating your military service into a compelling story to leveraging your leadership experience, paying for your MBA, and more, the panelists will share actionable advice to help you stand out amongst fellow applicants. Leland is cohosting this event with Sitreps2Steercos, an incredible organization that was founded to help those in the military transition into top graduate programs and competitive career paths. Meet our panelists: Wyatt F, United States Military Academy, Warton MBA, US Army, helps clients write their "hero's journey" story for admissions committees, craft their resumes to make sure civilians understand their roles and impact, and nail the GMAT. Kelsey K, former M7 Admissions Director, partners with applicants to help them clarify who they are, what they want, and why they belong at the world’s best business schools. Alex S., Marine Academy, Ross MBA, US Army, alumni interviewer for Ross, expert MBA admissions coach for veterans and non-traditional backgrounds, has coached and prepped over 100+ people on MBA applications with a high rate of success.
(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success
Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.
MBA Application Fundamentals for Non-Traditional Candidates
Are you applying to business school with a non-traditional or non-business background? Are you intimidated by the application process, unsure on where to start, or just a little stuck on ways to communicate your experience? If so, this session is for you! During this event, we'll discuss some of the commonly-held assumptions among MBA class profiles, cover the ways non-traditional candidates can manage the expectations of admissions committees, and describe how differentiated experience can help your application shine! This course is taught by Laura N., a former MBA admissions committee member, pro admissions coach, and accredited member of AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants). Laura has been an MBA admissions consultant for 16 years and has guided more than 500 clients towards admission to elite MBA programs, including HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and more.
