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June 13, 2025
M7 MBA Programs – What They Are & How to Get In
An expert admissions coach details how to get into an elite M7 business school with ways to stand out in your application, with deep-dives into all the M7 MBA programs.
June 13, 2025
Improving Your Programming Mechanics
A Microsoft Machine Learning Engineer outlines his tips for building your programming skills to succeed in your dream computer science career.
June 13, 2025
Chief of Staff: What It Is, Responsibilities, and Career Path Overview
Chief of Staff roles have gotten increasingly popular. Here's what it is and what you should expect, from a former Chief of Staff to the CEO of a unicorn.
June 13, 2025
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.
June 13, 2025
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.
June 13, 2025
UC Berkeley vs. Stanford: Application, Acceptance Rates, & Programs
Compare UC Berkeley vs. Stanford on application, acceptance rates, programs, tuition, and outcomes. Find out which school fits your goals in this in-depth guide.
June 13, 2025
Technical Product Manager: Role, Types, & Recruiting
What is a Technical Product Manager? Learn more about its types, responsibilities, job description, and its key differences to the traditional product management roles in this comprehensive guide.
June 13, 2025
Berkeley Haas MBA: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, & Requirements (2025-2026)
Applying to Haas? Read this guide for the most practical strategies and tips curated by the best MBA admissions coaches in the world and Haas alumni to get you that much closer to your dream school.
June 13, 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.
June 13, 2025
From Biochemistry to Wharton Business School
A Leland customer shares how she went from an undergrad at UPenn studying Biochemistry to Boston Consulting Group and Wharton.