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June 13, 2025
How I Used my MBA Degree: Tech at Google
From an engineering undergraduate degree to an MBA at Harvard Business School, here is how I used my MBA to land a job at Google.
June 13, 2025
Not Every MBA Program is Made Equal–An Overview of the Program Structures of Top Business Schools
The program structures of the top 15 business schools, including the number of credits and courses required for graduation, the percentage of electives vs. core classes, the proportion of required classes, and more.
June 13, 2025
What is MBA Application Strategy?
Applying to business school? Start with Application Strategy—by crafting your academic, professional, and leadership background into a single, cohesive narrative. In this compact article, we'll show you how to do it.
June 13, 2025
MBA Application Timeline: What to Do and When to Apply (Month-by-Month Guide)
Get a step-by-step MBA application timeline to help you know when to apply for an MBA and stay on track with deadlines, test prep, essays, and more.
June 13, 2025
An Expert's Ultimate Guide to Building Your MBA Application
Applying to business school is much more than simply answering each question. You need to create a compelling narrative, and then utilize every element of your application to tell that story. In this guide, Coach Jessica B. will show you how to do just that!
June 13, 2025
5 Common Red Flags in MBA Applications (& How to Overcome Them)
The most common weaknesses in MBA applications and tips to mitigate them, written by a Columbia MBA and expert coach.
June 13, 2025
How to Up Your Odds with Secondary Review
Applying to top MBA programs? Increase your odds of success by having a former MBA admissions officer review your application—only on Leland.
June 13, 2025
The Top 50 Coaches on Leland: 2024 Edition
In 2024, more than 100,000 people worked with one of the thousands of Leland coaches to reach their goals. Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the top 50 coaches of the year, chosen for their impact, outcomes, and reach.
June 13, 2025
Top 25 MBA Admissions Coaches for Round 3/Deferred Application Deadlines (2023)
With R3/deferred deadlines right around the corner, now is the time to find a coach to help you finish up those essays, polish your resume, and perform a final review.
June 13, 2025
The Best MBA Essay Editing Coaches of 2023
MBA application essays are challenging and require substantial self-reflection and many iterations. These 10 coaches will help you brainstorm, write, edit, and polish as you find a story that wows the adcom.