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March 6, 2025
The Authenticity Trap—Jon Cheng
Jon C., an expert Leland coach and Haas MBA, outlines how he used the MBA application process to discover and polish his "brand," and what to avoid along the way.
March 6, 2025
Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Officer
Choosing the right college is a significant decision that can shape your future, and the insights you gain from speaking with admissions officers can be game-changing. Discover what to ask about admission criteria, financial aid, campus life, and more.
March 6, 2025
The Best 50+ Free Resources for the MCAT Exam
Studying and taking the MCAT exam is not only a time-intensive ordeal but an expensive one as well. So, we've compiled 50 of the best MCAT study resources out there, from study plans to practice tests, and more.
March 6, 2025
Tier 1, Tier 2, vs. Tier 3 Business Schools
Are you a business school applicant wondering what differentiates Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 business schools? Learn more about the different tiers of business schools below.
March 6, 2025
How a Disneyland Churro Helped Me Land a Job at Bain (and 5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Market Sizing Problems)
How a Disneyland churro led to acing the case interview which led to a job at Bain, from a current MBB consultant. Plus an overview of the five most common market sizing pitfalls to avoid.
March 6, 2025
Coffee Chat – What it Is & How to Make the Most of It
Networking fills 85% of job positions, yet many professionals find traditional networking events overwhelming and ineffective. Discover how every coffee chat improves networking strategies successfully in this guide.
March 6, 2025
Medical School Acceptance Rates, GPA, and MCAT Scores of the Top 15 Programs
Discover the medical school acceptance rates, demographics, class sizes, average GPAs, and MCAT scores of the top 15 medical schools in the U.S. This comprehensive overview will help you determine which program best fits your academic and career goals.
March 6, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Medical School Application
Get a complete understanding of the med school application process– including the admissions requirements, pros and cons of applying, an overview of the timeline, and tips and get a downloadable checklist.
March 6, 2025
How to Ace Your HBS MBA Interview
Interviewing for the deferred program at Harvard Business School? Ace your interview with these helpful tips and tricks, including sample questions from actual interviews—only on Leland.
March 6, 2025
How to Choose an MBA Program: The Discerning Student's Guide
In this comprehensive article, we'll show you how to assess your MBA candidacy, evaluate top MBA programs, and choose which business schools to apply to.