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March 6, 2025
GMAT Focus Edition: What You Need to Know for 2023 and Beyond
Everything you need to know about the new GMAT Focus Edition, including what changed, an overview of the structure, score reporting, how to ace it, and more.
March 6, 2025
HBS 2+2 Deferred MBA Essay Prompts & Tips (2024)
As of 2024, HBS has changed its deferred MBA essay prompts away from the traditional, "What else should we know about you?" to three smaller essays. Read more and nail your HBS 2+2 application here.
March 6, 2025
10 Essential Tips for a Successful MBA Application
Two professional MBA coaches and alumni of Wharton and Yale SOM provide their top 10 tips for a successful business school application. Learn how to take your application from good to great with this expert advice.
March 6, 2025
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.
March 6, 2025
What to Know About the Chicago Booth Scholars Deferred MBA Program
An overview of the deferred enrollment MBA program at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business including who Booth is looking for, eligibility info, application details, and more.
March 6, 2025
Harvard MBA Application Deadlines (2024-2025)
An overview of HBS' recently announced deadlines, application requirements, and decision deadlines for the 2024-2025 MBA application cycle.
March 6, 2025
Two Proven Techniques to Supercharge Your GMAT & GRE Study Sessions
An expert GMAT/GRE coach with a Wharton MBA and 10+ years helping candidates land 325+ / 730+ scores outlines two of his top techniques to help you nail your study sessions.
March 6, 2025
Giving Reflection the Time It Deserves in MBA Applications
MBA applications frequently ask applicants to talk about their backgrounds, aspirations, and inspirations. In order to submit the most cohesive narrative possible, it's important to take time to reflect on these areas.
March 6, 2025
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.
March 6, 2025
Applying for an MBA in Round 1? Here Are 20+ Coaches Who Can Help (2024)
With R1 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. Here are more than 20 expert business school admissions experts to choose from.