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Thinking about applying to an elite MBA program? In this 45-minute session, we will be covering the annual MBA application and admissions cycle with an emphasis on covering strategies and best practices for approaching each component of the application based on admissions timelines. Attendees will come away from this session with an understanding of how to plan out their applications and even take away a useful template/tracker to make planning that much easier!

, Darden MBA '22 and Ross & Johnson admit!

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Planning Your MBA Application

Get expert advice from two Stanford GSB Alumni on how to ace each part of the application process, from your resume and recommendations to GSB-specific essays and in-depth interviews.

, both of who are GSB '21 and ex-McKinsey consultants!

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Your Path to Stanford GSB: What Matters Most for Every Piece of the Application Process

, a Leland MBA admissions coach. Prior to earning her MBA from Columbia Business School ('17) and later working at McKinsey, she worked in various roles in retail and e-commerce.

During this event, Melanie will cover tactical tips to perfect your CBS essays, followed by a brief Q&A session.

​Whether you are intending on applying R2 deadlines, or sometime in the near future, and want to receive valuable advice from a successful applicant and graduate - come join!

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Perfecting Your Columbia Business School Essays

Gain key strategies, skills, and networking techniques essential to land a Capital Markets role. This event will be hosted by 

, a recent graduate of Stanford GSB and ex-research at Credit Suisse, Franklin Templeton, and Dodge & Cox. 

​​Interested in additional workshops for investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, S&T, and more? Be sure to 

register for all Finance Week events here

Breaking into Careers in Public Markets

Gain key strategies, skills, and networking techniques essential to land a role in corporate finance. This event will be hosted by Bruce E, who has worked in operations at Brex and FP&A at Microsoft!

Breaking into Corporate Finance and FP&A

Interested in breaking into a role at a top private equity or venture capital? Join the Leland team in this AMA with top coaches whose expertise and advice has helped applicants like you land their dream roles. 

In this event, you can ask any questions around recruiting, culture, work life, and more.

AMA: Landing a Role in PE or VC

If you're interested in breaking into private equity, you know that each firm will issue a modeling test to measure your technical skills. Learn how to crush this portion of you interview in this workshop hosted by

Asha is a top Leland private equity coach who has interviewed at over 50 PE funds and recruited for the fund she previously worked at, and has a deep understanding of how to prepare for interviews. 

Crush the Private Equity Technical Interview

Whether you're breaking into PE from school, or looking to make the switch from IB / consulting, networking is important to get your foot in the door whether it be through firm coffee chats or headhunters. In this workshop, learn key tips and strategies to stand out during the networking stage of recruiting. 

This event will be hosted by a top Leland private equity coach, Max A! Max is a current student at Stanford GSB, worked in IB at Qatalyst and Lazard, and is in private equity at Vector Capital Management.

Networking for a Career in Private Equity

Landing a role in VC is extremely competitive, and our coaches want to help you be successful in the process!

In this workshop, we'll cover networking strategies, interview tips, and other recruiting best practices to help you stand out. This event will be hosted by

 (VP @ Norwest) and Emma C (Investment Team @ Floodgate).

Recruiting for a Venture Capital Role

Behavioral interview questions can make or break your candidacy - this is your time to show your interest in IB + background, and more importantly, your interest in the firm you're interviewing for. Learn how to structure your behaviorals beyond general answers, and learn ways to standout during this interview portion.

This event will be hosted by a coach Max A! Max has worked in investment banking at Lazard SF and Qatalyst SF, and currently attends the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

​Interested in additional workshops for investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, S&T, and more? Be sure to 

Crafting Your Investment Banking Behaviorals

The technical portion of investment banking interviews can be daunting, but with the right preparation, anyone can successfully answer to land a top offer. In this event, get key study tips and resources, and learn ways to structure your answers in order to succeed in your upcoming interviews. 

This event will be hosted by a top Leland investment banking coach, 

. Craig graduated from Middlebury College and worked at Goldman Sachs in investment banking for 3 years, later exiting to private equity at KKR.

How to Crush Your Investment Banking Technicals

Networking is extremely important to get your foot in the door for a coveted investment banking interview - in this workshop, learn key tips and tricks to succeed in this process, including how to send out coffee chat emails + follow ups, how to conduct yourself during info sessions, and how to brush up your LinkedIn.

! Sampson graduated from Georgetown University and went on to land offers at Deutsche Bank and Jefferies (where he worked as an Analyst for 2 years).

Networking Your Way Into Investment Banking

In this workshop, gain insight and inspiration from women in investment banking, venture capital, and private equity as they share their experiences and strategies for success. We will also be covering an overview of IB diversity programs and recruiting initiatives, and how to succeed in application and interview processes.

This event will be hosted by a panel of incredible female finance professionals: 

Women in Finance: Panel & Diversity Programs

Join us for Leland's FREE Finance Week, designed to help you be prepared for recruiting in various finance tracks including investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and more. 

​This week will be a series of 14 online sessions hosted by some of our top Leland finance coaches who will give you tactical advice from networking to interviews. You can read more 

In this workshop, "Breaking Into Private Equity", we will cover an overview of how to begin networking and interview preparation, featuring coaches 

​Make sure to sign up for each individual session you’re interested in to receive the calendar hold! Here is the full schedule of events:

Thursday (November 16) - Hedge Fund, S&T, CorpFin and FP&A, Wealth and Asset Management

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Breaking into Private Equity + Meet the Firms

In this workshop, "Breaking Into Investment Banking", we will cover an overview of how to begin networking and interview preparation, featuring a coach Cate V (Lazard NY), Jacob B (ex-Qatalyst SF), and David V (ex-BAML).

Thursday (November 16) - S&T, CorpFin and FP&A, Wealth and Asset Management

Breaking Into Investment Banking + Meet the Firms

Leland Finance Week Nov 13-16

Do you know how to manipulate basic fractions but get stuck on trickier problems? Join coach 

in this workshop, where she will cover tactical tips to get comfortable with fractional expressions that contain elements like square roots or pi!

 is a 15+ year experienced GMAT tutor, and scored a 780 on the test herself! She hails from Stanford University (BA, MA) and UC Davis (Phd), and she's excited to share her tips and tricks to succeed in the quant section of the GMAT.

​​​​Interested in additional topics, such as quant, verbal, and study tips? Be sure to 

register for all GMAT + GRE Week Sessions here

Tricky Fractions: Fractional Expressions

, a former Kaplan Test Prep Tutor and math teacher with 20+ years of experience, as she teaches you how to crush a key skill of the quantitative sections - Integer Properties! If you are just starting your test prep, or plan to take either exam in the next few years, this free event is for you.

​Marie has helped over 200 students achieve their target GMAT/GRE scores and wants to help you succeed as well!

​​​Interested in additional topics, such as quant, verbal, and study tips? Be sure to 

Foundations for GMAT/GRE Quant: A Lesson on Integer Properties

Learn clear, effective strategies for nailing the GMAT’s hardest critical reasoning questions. Work through practice problems from real GMAT exams with someone who aced GMAT Verbal to unlock techniques for the long-term, maximize your score, and land at your top-choice MBA program.

 - Stanford MBA & ex-McKinsey, and scored a 780 GMAT himself.

Thinking Fast & Slow: Mastering Critical Reasoning w/ a Stanford MBA

The GMAT Classic exam will be gone in less than a year. Verbal expert 

 has a hot take: he thinks you should take the GMAT Classic before it's gone... Why? So you can take advantage of the Sentence Correction hacks he'll teach in this session! 

Come and learn the Sentence Correction strategy that took one of Nick's clients from a Verbal 29 to a 42 in just two months.

Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the GMAT. 

​Interested in additional topics, such as quant, verbal, and study tips? Be sure to 

Sentence Correction: The Soon to Be Extinct GMAT Verbal Goldmine

GRE Text Completion questions are more than just memorizing vocabulary. Join coach 

 in this workshop and learn tactical tips and strategies for tackling Text Completion questions. 

Ryna is a professional GRE coach (prev. Kaplan) and has helped 20+ students achieve their target scores - she herself scored a 336. 

​​Interested in additional topics, such as quant, verbal, and study tips? Be sure to 

Strategies for GRE Text Completion Questions

Looking to brush up on vocabulary skills for the GRE? Join 

 as he teaches you key tools and tips to build your GRE vocab, gives recommendations for vocab lists with SRS app (space repetition software), and instructs how to make effective study flashcards. 

Josh is a 15-year Manhattan Prep GRE Coach, and specializes in Analytical Writing. He has helped over 1000 students achieve their target GRE scores, and scored a 340 on the test himself!

Interested in additional topics, such as quant, verbal, and study tips? Be sure to 

Crushing Vocab for the GRE

 as she covers a concise and practical guide to GMAT preparation. Asha has a background in finance (prev. Apax & JPMorgan), and attended Harvard Business School.

In this workshop, she will cover how to create an effective study plan, choose right resources, and plan ahead of application timelines. You will gain insights and strategies for how to adapt the suggested timeline to your personal goals/requirements for succeeding on the GMAT.

Planning Ahead: A Timeline for Maximizing Your Potential and Acing the GMAT

Preparing for the GMAT involves doing and reviewing lots of problems. But how can you make your review process as effective as possible? In this interactive workshop we'll look at how mastering different strategies, looking for clues, and being aware of traps can help accelerate your GMAT preparation as we explore several quant problems together.

. Sage was a former GMAT instructor for Manhattan Prep, and has helped 400+ students achieve their target scores, and has developed creative ways to help students overcome their emotional and intellectual roadblocks. He himself scored a 780 GMAT.

Efficient Study for Quant: The Art of Exploring Problems

In this session, we'll share five essential insights into how successful students achieve their GRE goals, along with concrete suggestions for how to fit GRE prep into a demanding life and how to use your limited time most efficiently. 

This session is suitable for those just starting out and for anyone who has hit a roadblock or plateau in their studies. While content is geared towards GRE, it is applicable to GMAT.

. Over the past eight years, Cat has spent at least 5,000 hours teaching and tutoring the GRE – plus more spent writing GRE books, building an online GRE course, coaching other instructors, and running an annual conference devoted to best practices for teaching GRE, LSAT, and GMAT. During this time, she have observed over 1,000 students as they prepared for this test.

"I have seen remarkable successes, in timelines ranging from two weeks to two years. And I have seen a lot of mistakes. I’ve come to believe that anyone can succeed on the GRE with enough time and effort, and also that the most important factor in predicting student success is how someone studies – both when and how they get themselves to sit down, and what they do once they’re at the desk." -Cat

How to Study for the GRE

 is a seasoned GMAT / GRE coach with 15+ years of experience, and has designed actual questions for both tests. In this workshop, he will give you an inside look into how questions are structured PLUS highly effective strategies for approaching and answering them. 

Avi himself scored a 339 GRE / 780 GMAT, and has coached 500+ applicants achieve top scores. 

GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What Are They Really Testing?

Join us for Leland's FREE GMAT + GRE Week! You’re invited to the ultimate GMAT + GRE prep week, designed to help you surpass your target test scores. 

This week will be a series of 10+ online sessions hosted by some of our top Leland tutors, instructors, and coaches who will give you extremely tactical insight for each part of the exams. ​You can read more 

In this kickoff session, we will be covering the GMAT vs. GRE, upcoming changes to both exams, general study tips, Zoom vs. In-person testing, common mistakes, and more! Our panelists include top Leland coaches 

, who have a combined experience of coaching 800+ students to reach their target GMAT + GRE scores!

Make sure to sign up for each individual session you’re interested in to receive the calendar hold! Here is the full schedule of events:

​Sign up to receive the full list of session times and calendar holds. Spread the word — see you there!

Leland GMAT + GRE Week Nov 6-9 Kickoff

Are you an MBA candidate looking to break into tech? In this workshop, we will discuss how you can leverage your MBA experience and education to pivot or break into a tech career. From exploring the diverse tech roles suited for MBAs to uncovering the ideal schools and resources, this course equips you with the insights and strategies to take this next step.

 is a seasoned MBA admissions consultant with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. Her last two organizations successfully exited through acquisition by larger companies. Laura has collaborated with hundreds of MBA candidates on their applications to top programs, including many who changed careers to tech, and is uniquely positioned to guide you towards a successful pivot to your tech career.

Space is limited - RSVP now to secure your spot!

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Breaking into Tech with Your MBA

​Trying to land a PM/APM role as a student at Georgia Tech? Join the Leland team at this "Crushing Your PM Interviews" workshop where we help you navigate the recruiting process, interviews, and more.

 (Atlassian, Leland), has extensive knowledge of the PM/APM recruiting process, and has helped numerous applicants land their dream roles.

​We’re excited to be on this career journey with you! Let’s get you your dream job!

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Leland x Product@GT: Crushing Your PM Interviews

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Applying to law school this upcoming cycle? Or, thinking about applying in the next few years? Join the Leland team and learn how to get accepted to top law programs like Harvard, Stanford, and SCU.

This free event will be hosted by Leland Coach 

 (ex-McKinsey, HLS '27), where you can ask questions 1-1 from last-minute essay tips to broad tactical strategies to help you stand out as an applicant.

​If you are intending on applying to law school in the near future and want to receive valuable advice from a successful applicant - come join!

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Law School Applications Office Hours

Are you a student at UCI interested in FinTech? In this workshop hosted by Leland, in conjunction with UCI FinTech club, we will cover various career pathways in FinTech including VC, trading, payments, and more.

This event will be hosted by a top Leland coach, who will cover a career overview + tips and tricks to breaking into various FinTech pathways!

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Leland x UCI FinTech Club: Careers in FinTech

Dreamy

Are you an 8th grader, or a HS freshman or sophomore with dreams of going to a top university, but have no idea how to craft a solid application?

Join Leland at our "How to Get Into a Dream University" event hosted by Leland coach 

 (MSU, Harvard). In this workshop, he will share what to do in in high school to establish a solid candidacy, from grades, extracurriculars, awards, volunteering, and more.

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How to Get Into Your Dream University

Are you a senior in high school applying to college this upcoming application cycle? Or a junior who is wanting to stay ahead of the game?

 (MSU, Harvard), where he provides tips + tricks to create a standout college application - from essays, extracurriculars, awards, recommendations, and more.

Crafting a Standout College Application

​Applying to deferred MBA programs or curious about the process? 

 panel event to our community to cover tips to help you get accepted into top MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and more.

During this workshop, we will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you submit a deferred MBA application you are proud of. Our panel includes:

​If you are interested in applying to a top deferred MBA program, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us. It's completely free!

Crushing Your Deferred MBA Applications

Currently in the on-cycle PE recruiting process? Or, looking to recruit off-cycle in the coming months? Join the Leland team and learn how to break into private equity, and learn from top coaches from H.I.G., Carlyle Group, and more.

 (Apax) have extensive knowledge of the PE recruiting process and have helped numerous applicants land their dream roles.

​Space is limited, so RSVP asap to secure your spot! We’re excited to be on this career journey with you! Let’s help you get your dream PE job!

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Breaking Into Private Equity

Overwhelmed by the SAT? Need a strategic, straightforward study plan that gives you actual results? 

 in our free "Mastering the SAT" event. Bryce has more than 6 years of experience and over 100 students coached in test preparation, with many of those students receiving score increases greater than 100 points on the SAT.

If you are looking to take the SAT soon, this workshop is for you - be sure to register ASAP as space is limited!

Mastering the SAT

Applied R1 to MBA programs? Or, thinking about applying in the coming months? Join the Leland team and learn how to get crush your MBA interviews for programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools.

Our panelists have extensive knowledge of the MBA application process and have helped numerous applicants attend their dream programs.

​Space is limited, so RSVP asap to secure your spot! We’re excited to be on this career journey with you! Let’s get you into business school!

Crushing Your MBA Interviews

Thinking about applying to an elite MBA program? Join the Leland team and learn how to get accepted to MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools.

This free event will be moderated by a top Leland MBA coach 

, where you can ask questions 1-1 from last-minute essay tips to broad tactical strategies to help you stand out as an applicant.

​Anjali has helped numerous people get into their dream programs and will be there to provide you with the expert tips you need to be successful. If you are interested in applying to an MBA program, have questions about the process, and want to receive valuable insight, come join, it's free!

​Space is limited, so RSVP in the external event link ASAP! We’re excited to be on the MBA application journey with you.

MBA R2 Office Hours

Trying to get into dental school in 2023? Join the Leland team as we host these office hours to answer your questions about the application process, how to crush interviews, or anything else!

 (University of Utah)! Quinn has helped numerous applicants like you attend their dream dental programs.

​Space is limited, so RSVP asap to secure your spot! We’re excited to be on this career journey with you! Let’s get you into dental school.

Dental School Office Hours

Are you from a non-traditional background and looking to apply to business school? Learn from someone who has been in your shoes! 

Whether you are intending on applying R2 deadlines, or sometime in the near future, and want to receive valuable advice from a successful applicant and graduate - come join!

Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant

​​Thinking about applying to an elite business school? Join the Leland team for this 

event to learn how to get accepted into top MBA programs like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, The Wharton School, and more.

This event will be hosted by Top Leland Coaches including:

If you are interested in applying to a top 10 MBA program, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, come join. It's completely free! 

Space is limited, so RSVP asap to secure your spot! 

We’re excited to be on the MBA application journey with you! Let's get you into your dream school.

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How to Get into a T10 MBA Program

​BYU’s application deadlines are approaching quickly! Come learn how to become a competitive applicant from top admissions coaches who have helped hundreds of students get into BYU. During this event, you will receive:

The event will be hosted by Leland’s co-founder, 

. John is an alum of BYU and The Stanford Graduate School of Business. He will be joined by a panel of BYU admissions coaches who have extensive experience helping candidates get accepted to BYU. Here's a bit more about them:

If you are interested in applying to BYU, have questions about the process, and want to receive valuable insight, come join! 

*Please note this event is not hosted by or affiliated with Brigham Young University.

Admissions Panel: Tips and Strategies for BYU Applicants

Writing a strong college essay is one of the most important components of your college application because it's your chance to showcase WHO you really are and why you belong at each respective school.

, as he teaches you his  "Admission Essay Roadmap" and unique "spoken writing" approach. He has helped students get admitted into MIT, Cornell, Rice, Colgate, Wesleyan, and many other prestigious private and public universities. 

Bruce himself is a graduate of Brown (AB History & Classics) and Johns Hopkins (MA Art History), and is an alumni interviewer for Brown. 

If you are applying to college this upcoming fall, or preparing early, this workshop is for you. ​​Secure your spot today — you won't want to miss out!

Get Into Your Dream School: How to Shine Through Your College App Essays

Trying to get into your dream undergrad school? Join the Leland team as we bring together an expert panel of undergrad admissions coaches from a number of top universities. 

 (NYU, UT, Stanford), and Devery (Harvard, NYU), have extensive knowledge of the undergrad application process and have helped numerous people attend their dream schools. In this 1-hr workshop, our panelists will cover:

Create a Standout College Application

Looking to apply to the UC's this upcoming fall? With deadlines approaching quickly on November 30, join the Leland team as we bring together an expert panel of undergrad admissions coaches from all the UC's. 

Our panelists have extensive knowledge of the undergrad application process and have helped numerous people attend their dream UC's. In this 1-hr workshop, our panelists will cover:

If you are applying to the UC's this upcoming fall, or preparing early, this workshop is for you. ​​Secure your spot today — you won't want to miss out!

Admissions Panel: Getting Into Your Dream UC

Trying to get a PM/APM role in 2023? Join these expert coaches to ask questions about the recruiting process, work, or culture at top firms including Meta, LinkedIn, and Zendesk!

 (Atlassian) has extensive knowledge of the PM/APM recruiting process, and have helped numerous people get their dream roles.

​Space is limited, so RSVP asap to secure your spot! We’re excited to be on this career journey with you! 

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