Stories
Everyone has a story. Here at Leland, we want to celebrate yours.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Wharton – An Interview with Trevor Higginson
A recent admit to Wharton's MBA program talks about his application, including how to tackle the Wharton essays, the Wharton TBD, the GMAT vs. GRE decision, the letters of recommendation, and more.
August 27, 2024
Defining a Narrative of Capability: To Harvard Business School and Beyond
From early on, Kevin Truong’s story seemed to have been written for him. He is the son of immigrants from a disadvantaged area. He shouldn’t have gotten out. And yet, he is headed to HBS in a few years as a 2+2 admit.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Chicago Booth Scholars (Deferred MBA) – An Interview With Bruce Erickson
A recent admit to Chicago Booth's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Stanford GSB as a Deferred Applicant – An Interview with DJ Fernandez
An admit to Stanford GSB's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, whether to take the GMAT or GRE, and more.
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November 13, 2024
Announcing our $12M Series A Led by Forerunner Ventures
Today, we are thrilled to announce Leland's $12M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures, with participation from GSV, inVest Ventures, FJ Labs, Contrary, Peterson Ventures, and GSB Backers.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Wharton – An Interview with Trevor Higginson
A recent admit to Wharton's MBA program talks about his application, including how to tackle the Wharton essays, the Wharton TBD, the GMAT vs. GRE decision, the letters of recommendation, and more.
August 27, 2024
Defining a Narrative of Capability: To Harvard Business School and Beyond
From early on, Kevin Truong’s story seemed to have been written for him. He is the son of immigrants from a disadvantaged area. He shouldn’t have gotten out. And yet, he is headed to HBS in a few years as a 2+2 admit.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Chicago Booth Scholars (Deferred MBA) – An Interview With Bruce Erickson
A recent admit to Chicago Booth's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Stanford GSB as a Deferred Applicant – An Interview with DJ Fernandez
An admit to Stanford GSB's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, whether to take the GMAT or GRE, and more.
August 27, 2024
How I Got Into Wharton - An Interview With Darrell Hanks
How one applicant who attended a non-target school ended up at one of the best business schools in the world, including an overview of his application process and advice for future MBA candidates.
April 16, 2024
Stanford GSB Welcomes Erin Nixon — New Assistant Dean of Admissions
Erin Nixon joins Stanford GSB as the new Assistant Dean of Admissions, bringing a wealth of experience at LinkedIn, BCG, and other top organizations back to the Farm.
April 11, 2024
Leland Expands to Early Education for the Top Preschools in the United States
The race to elite higher education has only gotten more competitive. To stand out, students have to start diversifying themselves early. The best way to build a strong foundation is to enroll in a top preschool.
March 31, 2024
50 Ways to Have More Rizz in Your Career, Education, and Life — The Expert Guide
Announcing Lerizzy: expert coaching for charisma. Plus 50+ practical ways to build more rizz so you can reach your most ambitious goals across your career, education, and life.
March 22, 2024
The Leland Intern Class of 2024
Introducing Leland's class of 2024 interns, with experience at companies like Capital One, BCG, and Accenture and working on projects for growth, sales, content, and more!