Leland+ for MBA

Wharton TBD Example Pitch 3 - 2024

This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024

Demonstrating Cultural Adaptability

Global perspective + U.S. fit

Wharton 2025-26 Example Essays

Example essays answering the latest Wharton 2025-26 essay prompts. Asian Male candidate with consulting background.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7 - Asian Male - Consulting.

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.

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.

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.

Awards & Activities

A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.

Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI

Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education

Networking with Students & Alumni

Strategies for meaningful outreach to Kellogg students and alumni.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

Visa Strategy

F-1 visa basics, OPT, STEM extension, sponsorship challenges, school support

Telling Your Story

Build Your Own Personal Brand

Successful Admits Panel

Curious what it really takes to get into a top deferred MBA program? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from successful admits who used Leland to gain acceptance to programs like Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Booth, and more. They’ll share their candid experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and how they leveraged coaching, strategy, and storytelling to stand out in an ultra-competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting to explore deferred programs or gearing up to apply this cycle, this session will give you actionable insights, real-world advice, and inspiration from students who’ve been exactly where you are now.

How U.S. MBA Admissions Work

Application components, holistic review, timelines (Round 1 vs Round 2), application portals

Interviews for International Candidates

Mock structures + success strategies

The "American Style" Application

Directness, reflection, vulnerability—all without oversharing

Master the Interview

Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

Storytelling vs Reporting

Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate

Networking Follow-Up Strategies

The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.