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February 3, 2023
The 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions for Graduate School Admissions
A former Director of Graduate Admissions at Stanford University outlines the three questions she gets asked the most, and how she'd answer them to guide your application process.
February 3, 2023
How I Nailed My MBA Interview and Gained Admission to Top 10 Business Schools–An MBA Interview Checklist for Success
A list of things to do before your MBA interview to help you prepare answers to the most common questions and gain admission to a top program, written by an expert Leland coach and Kellogg MBA.
February 3, 2023
Networking & Glamour: Pre- and Post-MBA Advice
A Darden MBA and Leland application expert gives post-MBA transition advice, tips for those considering an MBA, and her business school story.
February 3, 2023
Improving Your Programming Mechanics
A Microsoft Machine Learning Engineer outlines his tips for building your programming skills to succeed in your dream computer science career.
February 3, 2023
What is Private Equity and How Does It Work?
Our guide to an often mentioned but seldom understood industry, complete with top MBA programs for PE and careers in PE.
February 3, 2023
40 Reasons to Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant
A list of benefits that admissions coaches can bring to MBA applications, from identifying skills, to helping you choose the right goals, and providing a network, and more.
February 3, 2023
The Best Professors at Stanford GSB
Though Stanford is known for its beyond-the-classroom scene, its academic environment is unparalleled. Ben L., Stanford GSB MBA, provides profiles of two professors in the business school: Alyssa and Glenn.
February 3, 2023
How I Got Into Wharton as an International Applicant
How one Leland client got into a top business school as an international applicant from an overrepresented group, plus his advice for others going through the application process.
February 3, 2023
Why I Coach–Nina C.
Nina C., an expert Leland MBA and Management Consulting coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.
February 3, 2023
An Overview of Different Jobs in Consulting
Consulting is a varied industry with experts in many different fields. Here is a guide to some of the different positions within the field.