Leland+ for Deferred MBA

MBA Application Organizer

Keep your entire application process organized and avoid extra stress with this all-in-one tool. Covers essays, employment history, awards, recommendation strategies, and more for top business schools.

School-Specific Advice

Applying to a specific school? Get the inside scoop from our top coaches, with tips and strategies tailored to your target programs.

My Winning Kellogg Deferred MBA Essays

A successful applicant shares the powerful essays that got them into Kellogg and breaks down how to tell a compelling story, even with a non-traditional background.

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.

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.

GSB Admit - Why Stanford Essay Example

Why Stanford essay from international manufacturing candidate pivoting to startups

2023-2024 Essay Prompts for the Top 10 MBA Programs

Get into your dream MBA program! We break down the example essay prompts for the top 10 schools.

Example of a Winning Kellogg Personal Statement - Leadership Amidst Uncertainty

A breakdown of an actual personal statement that got a deferred candidate admitted to the Kellogg School of Management, focusing on how they addressed the prompt to "educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value."

What Parts of the MBA Application Are the Most Important?

MBA admissions are holistic, but some elements carry more weight than others. Learn what to focus on to stand out and get into your dream school.

The GMAT and GRE: A Comprehensive Overview

Deciding between the GMAT and GRE? This comprehensive guide breaks down each exam to help you choose the right test for you.

Columbia MBA Example Essays – Music Education, Innovation, and Leadership

Three essays answering Columbia's prompts on “Why an MBA,” “A favorite class,” and “A leader you admire,” blending a passion for music education with social entrepreneurship, teamwork, and creative leadership.

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays

HBS MBA Example Successful Essays. Asian Male - Consulting.

Annotated Sloan Cover Letter

Sloan cover letter with sentence-by-sentence annotation

Attributes you need in a great DMBA Essay

The things admissions committees look for

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

GSB Admit - Rec Letter - Direct Manager VC

Example Direct Manager Recommendation from GSB Admit

GSB Admit - Recommendation Letter - Board Chair

Example Recommendation from GSB Admit, by Board Chair of the community service organization they founded

GSB & HBS Admit - Resume - Finance / VC - Climate

Resume of American admit to GSB and HBS - GS to VC - Climate Tech