Military to MBA: Application Bootcamp

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7 LIVE sessions

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MBA Admissions Experts

Leverage your military experience to get admitted to top MBA programs with this hands-on course by Leland and Sitreps2SteerCos. From essays to interviews, craft a standout application with support from expert consultants who specialize in veteran success.

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$599
$1,199
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7 live sessions

Mon & Wed @ 8:00pm ET

Sessions recorded

Starts
April 30
Ends
May 21
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Live Course Outline

Apr
30
What Do You Want to Do?
Evaluate your motivation for pursuing an MBA, get to know M7/T20 schools, explore post-MBA career options, and learn how to effectively answer “why an MBA?”
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
5
Military to MBA: Application Strategy
Build a winning MBA application strategy, select the right schools, craft your narrative, and create a results-driven resume that showcases your military achievements.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
7
MBA Letters of Recommendation
Learn how to select, prepare, and support your recommenders to get the strongest letters possible.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
12
Writing Compelling MBA Essays: Overview
Start tackling one of the hardest parts of the application process: the MBA essay. Review what top schools ask in their admissions essay prompts and learn what they're really looking for.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
14
Writing Compelling MBA Essays: How to “Sell” Your Service
Understand what Admissions Committees want to know about your service and how to frame your military experience in essays.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
19
Nailing Your MBA Interview
Learn to articulate your military experience in a business context, demonstrate your fit for the program, and handle common questions with confidence.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
May
21
M7/T20 Office Hours & Workshop
Get answers from MBA admissions experts with experience advising veteran applicants and collaborate with fellow veterans for peer insights and feedback.
5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
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Course Overview

Military to MBA: Application Bootcamp is the ultimate guide to your transition from the military to an MBA. In seven hands-on sessions, MBA admissions experts will show you exactly how to leverage your unique military experience to build an application that stands out even at the most competitive schools.

You'll make meaningful progress in every element of your MBA applications: preparing an application strategy, building your MBA resume, outlining your essays, preparing for letters of recommendation, practicing interviews, and more. Invest in yourself and unlock your MBA potential.

This Course Includes

10+ hours of live expert instruction · $3,600 value
Peer-to-peer application feedback · $320 value
Custom-built, interactive activities · $200 value
45-minute mock interview with a top coach for interview invitees · $150 value
Exclusive coaching discounts · $100+ value
Access to Leland+ · $119 value
Live Q&A
Network of other veterans and military personnel transitioning out of service
Early Bird Discount - $600 Value
Enroll before the end of March using the discount code EARLYBIRD to receive a 50% discount on your seat
Total value
$4,889
Your price
$4,889
$599
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meet your instructors

Hosted by top Leland coaches
Matt K.
Former Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, MIT MBA & MS
SpaceX
Senior Operations Engineer
MIT Sloan
MBA, MS Engineering
US Navy
Nuclear Submarine Officer
Douglas S.
Former Army Special Forces Officer, Harvard MBA
McKinsey & Company
Associate
Harvard Business School
MBA
US Army
Special Forces Officer
Alex S.
Former Army Aircraft Commander & Operations Officer, Ross MBA
Supernal
Product Manager
Michigan Ross
MBA
US Army
Aircraft Commander, Ops Officer
Ian K.
Former Army Special Forces NCO, Stanford MBA
Khosla Ventures
Chief of Staff
Stanford GSB
MBA, MS Electrical Engineering
US Army
Special Forces NCO
John K.
Leland Founder, Stanford MBA,
GSB/HBS Dual Admit
Leland
Founder, CEO
Stanford GSB
MBA
Timothy F.
Chicago Booth MBA and AdCom,
Kellogg/Yale SOM Admit
Boston Consulting Group
Project Leader
Chicago Booth
MBA, Admissions Fellow

+ More to come

Join the 5,000+ who have gotten into their dream schools with Leland.

Ray M.

I reached out to Matt for help in crafting my military story for my MBA journey. Coming from a state school for my undergrad, I didn't fully understand how to prepare my essays and present myself as a strong candidate for my reach schools. His guidance helped me mold my military experience and personal endeavors into a compelling narrative. Thanks to Matt, I now have the opportunity to earn both my MBA and MSCS!

Accepted to Chicago Booth
Coached by Matt K.
Anonymous

For any veterans looking to apply to business school, Jacob is absolutely your best tool to creating an application that will resonate with any admissions committee. He helped me find exactly how to express my unique background for top business schools and now my resume, essay, interview skills, and overall application theme are worth their weight in gold.

Accepted to Harvard Business School
Coached by Jacob A.
Alex W.

Working with Ben has fundamentally re-shaped my worldview and has been the greatest thing to happen to me during the MBA journey. Ben's guidance, patience, wisdom, and overall mentorship has been crucial to ensuring that I not only turned in my best applications, but I felt empowered to chase after my dreams and live a career that I'm truly passionate about.

Admitted to MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School
Coached by Ben L.
Carter L.

As a military applicant, Brennen provided an amazing litmus test for me to gauge whether I was effectively translating/communicating my military experience in a way AdComs would understand. He was extremely reliable and consistently provided insightful feedback and suggestions in everything from resume to essay drafts. An incredible coach at unbeatable value!

Accepted to HBS, Darden, and Haas
Coached by Brennen F.
Pablo R.

Leaving the military and pursuing graduate school can be a daunting and emotional journey. Emily’s strategic, deliberate, and informed approach greatly helped me manage the stressfulness of the process.

She not only helped me navigate my application but also the greater journey of rediscovering my “why.” I feel so much more aligned with my sense of self after going through this processes and getting into my top school!

Accepted to Owen (Vanderbilt)
Coached by Emily L.
Daniel L.

Big thanks to Avi for helping me get into my number one choice, Stanford GSB--with a scholarship! I started working with Avi during the summer, working first on the main narrative, taking his sharp edits and using them to craft my personal story. He is effective in understanding your strengths and presenting them effectively. Highly recommend it!

Admitted to Stanford GSB
Coached by Avi L.
John D.

I cannot express how thankful I am to have worked with a consultant as talented and attentive as Amy. She excels in her capability to revise and polish one’s work, coach and explain exactly what the school is looking for, and in giving feedback in a timely and efficient manner, making her a true triple threat.

Admitted to The Wharton School
Coached by Amy H.
Anonymous
Jul 2023

Kerry is an absolutely amazing coach and person. She was invaluable in building out a narrative that was uniquely mine, and truly was there for me every step of the way. I cannot recommend her enough!

Admitted to Columbia Business School
Coached by Kerry P.
Anonymous
May 2023

Truly has your best interests in mind. I got into GSB with a non-traditional background and it would not have been possible without Ben.

Accepted to Stanford GSB
Coached by Ben L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should sign up for the bootcamp?

Any active service member or veteran serious about getting into their top business school. We do everything we can to get you as prepared as possible to navigate this competitive application process.

What if I’m not applying this year? 

The earlier you are, the more time you have to prepare. The number one mistake that applicants make is not giving themselves enough time to strengthen their application. This bootcamp is a great way to avoid that and make sure you're starting off on the right foot.

What will I learn?

This bootcamp is designed to fully equip you for acceptance to a top MBA program. By the end of the sessions, you will:
- develop a complete military-to-MBA roadmap.
- have a clear idea of the best narrative and application strategy for your background and goals.
- know how to communicate your military experience in a way that sets you apart from other applicants.
- know who to select for your recommenders and have completed a polished recommender prep doc.
- have an outline for your MBA essays and have started drafting them for multiple schools.
- understand how to ace your MBA interviews with live prep sessions and custom feedback.
- feel comfortable navigating your target schools' specific applications.
- ... and more! 
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The curriculum also includes custom assignments and personalized interactive activities for maximum impact. Business schools are competitive, but your military experience can be a huge asset, and this bootcamp will give you all the tools you need to stand out.

How does this bootcamp work with coaching?

The bootcamp is beneficial for both people with and without an MBA coach.
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If you don’t have a coach, this course will give you a strong foundation that you can build on with a coach after the bootcamp or on your own. You’ll hear from 8+ expert coaches and make meaningful progress on every part of the application.

If you do have a coach, this course will give you a structured learning experience and diverse suite of perspectives, as well as custom activities that you can then take to the next level with your coach.

If you'd like coaching but aren't sure where to start, get a custom coach match. Many of our expert admissions coaches on Leland are veterans, or have experience working with military applicants, and are familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities that come with applying from a military background.

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