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October Series Session 7: Negotiating Confidently
This session teaches you to treat salary negotiation as a normal business conversation about your value.
Unlock your Strategic Finance / FP&A Career
Strategic Finance and FP&A roles sit at the intersection of business strategy, operations, and financial insight—making them some of the most impactful positions within high-growth companies. In this session, you’ll learn what these careers actually look like day-to-day, the skills recruiters are seeking, and the pathways professionals take to break in and accelerate their growth. We’ll cover everything from technical modeling and forecasting to the leadership and communication skills that set top performers apart. The session will be led by Devanshi M., a Leland coach with extensive experience in Strategic Finance and FP&A across both high-growth startups and top firms. Drawing on her background, she’ll share proven strategies to position yourself for these roles, prepare for interviews, and build a long-term career in finance.
Job Value Criteria Decision Guide
A guide to compare job options side by side - rate them against your values and key factors to decide with clarity.
Compelling Law School Perspective Statements
A resource for law school applicants seeking to draft compelling perspective statements.
Elevate Your Common App: Craft a Powerful Activities List
Are you applying to college and nervous about how to talk about your activities? Join Isamar, a former Stanford Admissions Officer, for this live workshop focused on helping you highlight your story through your activities list. This workshop will help you craft a powerful Common App activities list that showcases your unique interests and accomplishments beyond superficial activity descriptions. Learn 3 strategies to ensure that your application makes a compelling impression on admissions committees, captures your essence, and maximizes your chances of standing out in the admissions process. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your application! Who is leading the workshop? As a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford, Isamar personally reviewed over 7,000 applications. As an admissions consultant, she coached students to gain admission to universities like Yale, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, UVA, Pomona, and more. She has supported both US and international students, as well as first-gen students. Isamar’s personalized, empathetic, and strategic approach ensures that your unique strengths and experiences shine through in your application. Her goal is for you to feel that you are applying as your best self, no matter where you’re applying. Isamar is a proud first-generation college graduate with a BA and EdM from Harvard, and an MBA from Oxford.
Kellogg Essay 2 Example
Kellogg Essay 2 example of an female consultant accepted into the class of 2027.
Interviewing Founding AE Candidates
How to interview your first sales reps
How to Get Into Law School Panel
In this panel, law school admissions experts Machmud M. (Stanford), Kevin P. (Duke), and Liz C. (University of Houston) will share what it really takes to stand out in today’s competitive applicant pool. From crafting a compelling personal statement and securing strong letters of recommendation to maximizing your LSAT score and building a well-rounded profile, you’ll gain insider perspectives on every stage of the process. Whether you’re just beginning to explore law school or are preparing to submit your applications, this session will give you practical strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and the confidence to approach your applications with clarity and purpose.
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. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why' essays.
Columbia Business School: Crafting Strong Application Materials
An overview how to uniquely tailor your Columbia Business School application to be school specific.
Columbia Business School: Interview Answer Worksheet
Worksheet designed to help applicants prepare for Columbia Business School interviews by organizing responses to behavioral questions using the STAR framework.
Columbia Business School: Brand and Culture
An overview of Columbia Business School's brand and culture.
AI Tool Glossary
Glossary of leading AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, DeepL, Writer, Canva, Notion, Copilot) with best-fit use cases.
Considerations for Profitability Frameworks
An overview of considerations for profitability frameworks for management consulting.
What Makes a Good Stock Pitch
Whether you’re preparing for investment banking, equity research, or hedge fund interviews, mastering the stock pitch is essential. In this session, industry expert and coach Bepul S. will break down the core elements of a strong stock pitch and share insights from real-world investing experience. By the end, you’ll understand what differentiates a “good” pitch from a great one and leave with actionable steps to sharpen your own stock pitch skills.
Technical interviews: Overview
This module is all about mastering the finance concepts and frameworks tested in PE interviews - but without wasting time memorizing every textbook definition. You’ll learn how to approach technical questions like an investor, communicate with clarity, and avoid over-complication.
Forecasting & Decision Support (using ChatGPT)
Discover how AI analyzes patterns and predicts outcomes to improve planning and forecasting.
BCG Casey Chatbot 6 – Air Cargo Merger (Shipping Merger)
Practice test 6
Checklist for Fact-Checking AI Outputs
Simple verification framework to ensure AI responses are accurate, credible, and unbiased.
Deferred MBA Panel: Getting Started Early
In this panel, expert MBA coaches Geri T. (Harvard Business School), Timothy F. (Chicago Booth), and Claire R. (Stanford Graduate School of Business) will break down what you need to know about applying to deferred MBA programs and how to set yourself up for success early. From understanding what top schools look for to planning your academics, internships, and extracurriculars, you’ll get insider guidance on how to build a competitive profile while you’re still in school. You’ll also hear strategies for writing compelling essays, securing strong recommendations, and avoiding the common mistakes that applicants make. Whether you’re a college junior, senior, or early-career professional exploring deferred programs, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start your MBA journey on the right foot.
