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June 13, 2025
How to Nail Your Kellogg MBA Application Essays
Tips and tricks that will help you craft the best application essays possible and get admitted into Kellogg.
June 13, 2025
MBA Essay Too Long? Here's How to Fix It
The word count of most MBA application essays is very limited. This article by an expert Leland MBA coach will give you 8 tips to help you keep your essays under the limit while still maintaining a compelling story.
June 13, 2025
6 Expert Tips for Nailing Your Virtual MBA Interview
Interviewing at HBS? GSB? Wharton? Nail that virtual interview with these helpful tips and tricks—only on Leland.
June 13, 2025
MBA Interviews: Six Admission Consultants’ Best Advice
The top tips from six MBA application experts on the interview process to help you as you prepare.
June 13, 2025
How to Ace Your MBA Interview: With Prep Questions & Answers
Applying to top business schools? Here's how to ace your MBA interview, with expert tips & tricks, as well as real-life interview questions (and answers).
June 13, 2025
Why ChatGPT Can’t Write Your Personal Statement
While ChatGPT is multifaceted, there is a compelling argument against using AI for your personal statements. Here is one expert's take on the revolutionary technology and application essays.
June 13, 2025
A Word of Caution on Application Essays and AI
A former Director of Graduate Admissions at Stanford addresses the advantages and dangers of using ChatGPT and other AI software for graduate school application essays.
June 13, 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.
June 13, 2025
7 MBA Essay Tips to Make You Stand Out in 2024
Curated tips from a Chicago Booth MBA about how to write the best essay possible for your application.
June 13, 2025
The Power of ‘I’ Statements in Admissions Storytelling
Learn how to use ‘I’ and 'We' statements effectively in your admissions essays and interviews. Understand how these pronouns can emphasize your individual contributions and team achievements and when to highlight collaboration vs. personal initiative in your business school applications.