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Boston Consulting Group: Networking and Firm-Specific Elements
An in-depth guide to building authentic connections and navigating BCG’s unique recruiting nuances. This module helps learners understand how to network effectively, engage alumni and recruiters with genuine curiosity, and stand out through thoughtful outreach.
Life as a First Year Analyst
Survive your first year. Learn the essential day-to-day tasks, how to manage expectations, and the best way to prove your value quickly.
MBA Interview Series: Columbia
The Columbia Business School interview is your chance to move beyond the application and show who you are as a candidate. In this event, Melanie E. (a former CBS Adcomm and interviewer) will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and strategies to stand out in the CBS interview process. You’ll gain insight into the types of questions asked, how to tell your story with confidence, and what Columbia admissions committees value most in applicants. Whether you’re applying this round or preparing for the future, this session will give you the tools to approach your interview with clarity, poise, and authenticity.
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
Inside the Grad Admissions Office from ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee Member
An ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee member reveals the unwritten rules of application review. Learn exactly what adcoms discuss and look for in a candidate.
Build Your Voice DNA (For AI That Sounds Like You)
If you want to teach AI to actually write like you — not like ChatGPT, not like a marketer, not like a robot — this is the prompt I use.
How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays
Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. Join Indrani S., former Stanford Law School Admissions Officer, for this session focusing on topics such as different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, and the dreaded 'why' essays.
AI Integration Directory
Directory of common AI integrations (Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Zapier) with ideas for what to automate first.
Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank
Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.
Top 4 Resume Tips from an Ex-Disney Recruiter
When you get overwhelmed, focus on these 4 things when evaluating your resume. Appropriate for all candidate types, undergrad to executive.
How Investment Banking Divisions Are Structured: Coverage vs. Product Groups Explained
Explains the organizational structure of investment banks, distinguishing between coverage groups that manage client relationships and product groups that provide specialized financial services.
Revamp Your Resume Effectively with ChatGPT
This document provides a prompt to help users rewrite their resumes using ChatGPT, tailoring them to specific job descriptions.
HBS Essay Example: The Business-Minded Leader
A deep dive into a successful HBS essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your career aspirations and the impact you'll have on the world.
Brand Voice Workbook
Follow this workbook to develop your brand voice and achieve career success.
Crafting a Cover Letter for BCG
See how this successful cover letter from a student at Ivey Business School helped them land an Associate position at a top firm like BCG.
ATS Resume Format Template
Use this resume template to help you format a winning resume for your job search.
How to Write a Personal Statement They’ll Remember
This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to craft a compelling, memorable personal statement for law school admissions.
Brand Nurturing Plan
To nurture your brand on LinkedIn or other platforms, start simple so you don’t get overwhelmed. It’s better to start simple and small so you’ll follow through.
Interview Prep Workbook
Use this workbook to organize your interview preparation, practice responses, and build confidence for any interview scenario.
Resume that Landed BCG & McKinsey Internships
A top-tier resume deep dive. Discover what it takes to land a summer associate position at BCG, from academics to extracurriculars and skills.
