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School List Development Guide
A step-by-step guide to developing a balanced and compelling school list for any master’s program. Learn how to categorize, research, and narrow your options strategically.
Columbia Business School: Recommender Guide
A template to ensure you have strong recommendations for your Columbia Business School application.
Mock Interview with an Ex-McKinsey AP
Preparing for consulting interviews can be daunting—but practice with the right guidance can make all the difference. In this session, you’ll get a front-row seat to a live mock interview led by Alberto S., a former Associate Partner at McKinsey. You’ll see how to tackle the interview and hear expert feedback on what went well and where could be improved. Whether you’re gearing up for first-rounds or polishing for finals, this event will help you sharpen your skills, avoid common pitfalls, and approach your interview with confidence.
MBA to Consulting Panel
Still planning to break into consulting before graduation? You're not alone, and it's not too late. This panel is designed for MBA students who are exploring full-time roles in consulting, whether you’re re-recruiting, pivoting, or looking to refine your strategy. Hear from Taylor R., Andrew H., and Rifat M., all of whom successfully landed consulting offers later in the MBA journey as they share practical advice on networking, storytelling, case prep, and how to stand out in a competitive recruiting cycle. If you're hoping to make the jump into MBB or other top firms, this session will help you make the most of the months ahead.
Intro to MBA Essay Writing
Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.
Writing the “Why MBA?” Essay
Learn to clearly articulate why you need an MBA now, why each school fits, and how it connects to your long-term vision.
Checklist: PhD School List Development and Prospective Faculty Search
Stop wasting time: Use this actionable framework to build your PhD school list and find the right faculty mentors. Learn how to target programs that match your research and maximize your admissions odds.
Intro to MBA Essay Writing
Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.
Conclusion of Module 1
Review your progress and refine your brainstorm to prepare for essay drafting.
Overview of the Waitlist Process
• Visual timeline from decision release → movement → final outcomes • Key decision points: R2 admit shifts, summer yield management • Typical volume of waitlisted candidates and admit conversion rates • School-specific examples (generalized, not data-heavy) • Summary: What you can and can’t control at each stage
Crafting Your Throughline
Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.
Communication Timeline & Etiquette Checklist
• When to send your first update (and how often to follow up) • How to structure your email cadence • Rules for event follow-up (e.g., after attending webinars or coffee chats) • Optional updates vs. overcommunication • Template calendar: sample outreach plan over 8 weeks
Writing the STARR Essay
Master the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) framework to highlight your leadership, impact, and growth.
Tailoring Your Story for Different Schools
Adapt your core story for different MBA programs while maintaining consistency and authenticity.
Permutations and Combinations for GMAT and GRE
An overview of permutations and combinations for the GMAT and GRE.
How to Land Your First Job in Product Management (November 2025)
Breaking into product management can feel daunting, especially if you don’t come from a traditional PM background. In this session, expert coaches Vaibhav G. (Microsoft), Zen L. (AWS), and Britton O. (Uber) will walk you through the steps to land your first role—covering how to position your skills, build relevant experience, and navigate the recruiting process with confidence. You’ll learn what hiring managers look for in early-career PMs, how to tailor your resume and LinkedIn to highlight transferable strengths, and practical strategies for standing out in interviews. Whether you’re a student, career switcher, or just curious about PM, this session will equip you with actionable tips to kickstart your product management career.
Exercise: Map AI Opportunities in Your Workflow
Identify repetitive or time-consuming tasks and map where AI could save time or reduce friction.
Real Stories from S&T - Candid Perspectives (Lifestyle, Pressure, Culture)
An experienced trader discusses the high-pressure environment, the true lifestyle, and the unspoken rules of the trading floor culture.
How to Stand Out as a Computer Science Major
Learn why Computer Science has become one of the toughest majors to enter, and get actionable strategies to make your application rise above the crowd
Checklist for Fact-Checking AI Outputs
Simple verification framework to ensure AI responses are accurate, credible, and unbiased.
