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Awards & Honors Overview

Understand the purpose of the awards and honors section and what you should include in your application.

Wharton Essay 2: Contributing to the Wharton Community

A Wharton deferred MBA Essay 2 on contributing to the community through leadership in student organizations and Academically Based Community Service courses.

Amazon Behavioral Interview Workbook with STAR Stories

A detailed workbook of real STAR-format responses tailored to Amazon’s Leadership Principles, covering a range of consulting, nonprofit, and tech projects.

Concluding a Case Interview: The Final Step

Learn how to create a strong final recommendation that summarizes your findings, provides a clear action plan, and leaves a lasting impression on the interviewer.

McKinsey Bound: A Top-Tier Resume in Business and Finance

A successful resume for a McKinsey Business Analyst offer, highlighting a background in business administration and finance from a top university.

Atlassian APM Intern Challenge Example — Prompt & Response (Quizlet)

A real product case prompt & solution from Atlassian's 2021 APM Intern application. This applicant used Quizlet as the focus of their case.

Stanford GSB Interview Guide

This guide provides essential information and strategies for preparing for the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview, including scheduling, interview format, and leveraging the Stanford Leadership Behavior Grid.

Example Atlassian APM Take-Home Solution

A real product case from Atlassian's 2023 Grad APM application, with an example solution on how to improve Discord's user experience and growth.

What Is (and Isn't) Venture Capital?

Demystify VC. Learn the definition of venture capital, what it entails, and what it's not so you can better navigate the startup funding landscape.

M7 Letter of Rec Example

Secure powerful letters of recommendation that get you noticed. Check out a standout letter of recommendation.

Example Investment Banking Resume: Columbia & Stern Admit

Explore a resume highlighting extensive experience in investment banking, financial modeling, M&A, and wealth management, ideal for aspiring finance professionals.

The Gaming Company Case Interview Practice

Test your case skills with a subscription-based board game startup—cover market sizing, pricing, and profitability.

Stanford GSB Application Essays - "What Matters Most and Why?" and "Why Stanford?"

This essay details the applicant's experience with a failed goat-distribution project in Nepal through GlobeMed and Himalayan Health Care (HHC), leading to reflections on global health complexities and the importance of humility in pursuing health equity.

What is a Consulting Case Interview?

Learn what to expect, why firms use them, and how to approach cases with structure and confidence.

Harvard Business School Interview Guide

This guide provides comprehensive advice for preparing and excelling in the Harvard Business School interview, covering format, preparation strategies, common pitfalls, and post-interview reflection.

Nailing Your Deferred MBA Essay

Learn what MBA programs look for in standout deferred MBA essays.

Stanford GSB Optional Short Answers - Emphasis on Social Impact

Read example short answer responses for the Stanford GSB application, providing examples of the applicant's significant positive impact, including organizing a social impact competition for students in Rwanda and implementing process improvements at the Cambridge Women's Center.

First-Gen BBA Resume: Strategy, DEI, and Social Impact

A standout candidate blending top-tier internships, leadership in equity, and tech skills—driven by purpose and performance.