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May 11, 2024

Craft a Powerful Essay for Stanford GSB: What Matters Most & Why?

A GSB MBA, expert admissions coach, and pro writer, outlines his top advice for nailing the challenging and broad Stanford essay prompt, to help you get into one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world.

May 10, 2024

3 Expert Tips for Applying to College

These 3 insights into the college admissions process will help you feel more confident as you put together your application. Applying to college is stressful, but Leland has the tools and support you need to succeed.

May 10, 2024

What Looks Good on College Applications? 6 Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out

What do colleges look for in applicants? How can you make your college application stand out? Read this article to learn about six ways to strengthen your candidacy and get into your dream school.

May 10, 2024

How to Write a College Application Resume

A step-by-step guide to building your college resume that will wow the admissions committee and help you get into your dream school.

May 10, 2024

What to Major in for Consulting

Whether you're applying for college, deciding on a major to declare, or looking to switch majors, this article is for you. Learn what skills you need to succeed in consulting and the degrees that will teach you them.

May 10, 2024

How to Build the Best Extracurriculars for College

Nowadays, having a good GPA and test score is not enough to get into a great university. Here is our guide to building extracurricular activities to make your college application stand out.

May 10, 2024

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.

May 10, 2024

The Top 40 College Scholarships

A curated list of the 40 best scholarships available this year to help students finance their undergraduate degrees, succeed in studies, and prepare for future careers, including merit-based, essay-based, and more.

May 10, 2024

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.

May 10, 2024

How to Answer the "Why an MBA?" Essay Question

A common essay and interview question of top business schools, admissions committees want to know why you're choosing to get an MBA. Here is one expert coach's insight into crafting a compelling response.