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Crafting Your Throughline
Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.
AI Marketing: Loyalty
Using AI for the loyalty stage of the marketing funnel.
AI Readiness Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate your organization’s readiness across people, data, and leadership.
Boston Consulting Group: Application Overview
A practical guide to every component of the BCG recruiting process. Learners will gain actionable strategies for crafting strong resumes and cover letters, networking effectively with consultants and alumni, and mastering both case and behavioral interviews.
Lesson 5: No one owes you a referral. Earn it
Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Tailoring Your Story for Different Schools
Adapt your core story for different MBA programs while maintaining consistency and authenticity.
Exercise: AI for Research & Analysis
Use AI to experiment with prompts, analyze varied results, and synthesize multiple perspectives into a unified summary.
Five-Step Motion for Effective PD Chats
Use this simple framework to prepare for performance discussions, articulate your value, and steer the conversation toward your desired outcomes.
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”
Craft a concise, confident pitch that walks through your background, your "why PE" story, and what makes you different - using the 3-part Narrative Arc framework.
How to Land Your First Job in Product Management
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.
AI Marketing: Introduction
Introduction to the AI in Marketing course.
Negotiating Confidently - Deck
This guide provides a 4-step plan and proven scripts for stating your salary target, receiving an offer, and making a counter-offer.
Columbia Business School Application Essay Example
Career Goals Application Essay for successful admission into program.
Navigating International IB Recruiting: US & Beyond
Breaking into Investment Banking as an international MBA isn’t just about technical prep—it’s about strategy. Visa hurdles, shifting timelines, and uncertainty in the US market often force candidates to explore global options. This session is designed for international MBAs who want a structured roadmap to maximize their odds in the US—and build a contingency plan across London, Paris, Zurich, Singapore, and other major hubs. Drawing from firsthand experience and lessons from clients who’ve successfully made the jump, join Yudhajit D. as he covers what works, what doesn’t, and how to de-risk your recruiting journey.
Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews Panel
Nailing the behavioral portion of your MBB interview is just as important as solving the case. In this session, hear from Diego D. (BCG), David P. (McKinsey) and Kristen H. (Bain) as they break down what top firms are really looking for in behavioral interviews—and how you can prepare effectively. From structuring your stories to highlighting impact and leadership, you’ll leave with practical tips, sample frameworks, and key strategies to help you stand out and show you’re ready for the role.
Gaming the GMAT FE: Advanced Strategies to Outsmart the Test
You’re already scoring well—but how do you break into that next percentile tier? This session is for those ready to fine-tune their GMAT Focus performance with advanced, test-savvy strategies. We’ll unpack how the adaptive scoring algorithm really works, how to choose section order strategically, and how to avoid the traps that cost top scorers the most points. You’ll also dive deep into high-efficiency tactics for Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights—plus learn how your mindset on test day can be the difference between a good score and a great one.
The Stanford Essays That Got Me Accepted
A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at Stanford. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.
MBA Hiring Trends & Application Goals
What are the latest trends in MBA recruiting? Are your post-MBA career goals aligned with your past experiences and the current market? This session offers insider insight into recruiting trends at top MBA programs, along with a framework for creating compelling, realistic, and ambitious goals that strengthen your application. Whether you’re pivoting careers or advancing in your current industry, learn current trends and best practices for positioning yourself effectively to gain acceptance to a top MBA program and set yourself up for the internship and job search processes. This course is taught by Laura N., a former MBA admissions committee member, pro admissions coach, and accredited member of AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants). Laura has been an MBA admissions consultant for 16 years and has guided more than 500 clients towards admission to elite MBA programs, including HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and more.
Knight-Hennessy Individual Interview Prep Guide
Sample Questions and Guideline of Knight-Hennessy Finalist Interview
