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June 13, 2025
Tips from an Expert: How to Prepare for Your Product Management Interview
Curated advice from a Facebook product manager on how to succeed in the interview portion of your PM job application.
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
Top 25 APM Programs (2025)
Discover top APM programs for breaking into product management, including Google, LinkedIn, and Uber. Start your career without prior experience.
June 13, 2025
How to Nail the Shopify APM Interview and Application
Associate Product Management Programs are a great way for entry-level PMs to get real product management experience and add top companies to their resume. Here is a guide to the Shopify APM program application process.
June 13, 2025
5 Pro Tips for Writing Successful College Application Essays
In this article, we provide expert tips and tricks to help you craft a compelling and memorable college essay. From brainstorming to proofreading and editing, here are ways to write a winning essay.
June 13, 2025
How to Write an Amazing College Essay: 3 Tips for Success
A former admissions committee member outlines some of his best advice for writing a killer college application essay that will not only impress the AdCom, but also get you admitted into your dream school.
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
Why I Joined Leland—Erika Mahterian
Erika M., the Head of Experience at Leland and former EY Consultant, outlines why she chose to come to Leland.
June 13, 2025
Why I Joined Leland—Andrew Dale
Andrew D., a Deferred Kellogg Admit and former LinkedIn Strategy Analyst, outlines why he chose to join Leland as Head of Growth.