Leland vs MBA Launchpad by SBC

Leland is a platform where the world's most ambitious people gather together to learn, grow, and reach their goals. Connect with your peers and join thousands of experts across hundreds of categories in conversation, across free livestreams, or in specialized 1:1 sessions.

Stop guessing your way into a top-tier MBA program. Begin your journey equipped with SBC AI—the world’s first 24/7 admissions coach powered by the decades of expertise at Stacy Blackman Consulting, including more than 25 years of real de-identified client data refined into a predictive engine. Whether you are aiming for the M7 or a specialized regional program, the MBA Launchpad gives you the elite tools you need to stand out. SPECIAL OPEN BETA ACCESS: To support the Class of 2029 through the critical Round 1 season, all premium features are 100% FREE through 2026. No paywalls. No subscriptions. Just a clear path to your dream school. - YOUR PERSONAL LAUNCHPAD: Get a data-backed read on your profile. Compare your stats against our historical medians and identify your strategic gaps before you apply. - SCHOOL DASHBOARD: Let SBC AI generate a balanced school list or manually create your own. Our engine grades your list based on real SBC outcomes. Track your targets with "Likely," "Target," or "Reach," probability ratings. Drill down to view school essays, deadlines and insider tips. - APPLICATION CALENDAR: Never miss a deadline with a built-in timeline tailored to your personal schedule for the 2026-2027 MBA cycle, sync to your personal calendar. - SBC AI: Ask anything via text or voice chat. From "How do I explain a gap in my resume in my HBS interview?" to "What is the vibe at Stanford GSB?"— get expert answers in seconds. - MOCK INTERVIEWS: Realistic, school-specific practice interviews. Detailed feedback including overall grade and assessment of categories such as Structure, Specificity and Confidence. Evaluation of each response, list of key improvements, and ability to download full interview transcript. - EXPLORE: Access thousands of articles, podcasts, sample essays and interview transcripts. Search by keyword and save favorites for future reference. Stacy Blackman Consulting is the definitive source of MBA admissions intelligence. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of ambitious candidates earn admission to the world’s top business schools—by building institutional knowledge that no short-term experience can replicate. Our platform combines a 200,000+ essay archive tied to real outcomes, the industry’s most extensive interview question database, and former MBA admissions officers from every top U.S. and European program (including Wharton, Kellogg, HBS, Stanford GSB, INSEAD and more.) The result is guidance grounded in history, data, and firsthand insight into how decisions are actually made—so clients can act with clarity and confidence. Now, you can fit SBC's 25+ years of intelligence into your pocket. The road to business school starts here. Download the MBA Launchpad today and get the admissions advantage you deserve.