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MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership
Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.
(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application
An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.
Ace Your Interview!
A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.
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HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity
A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.
Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research
How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.
NYU Stern Example – Activities and Achievements List
A sample of curated extracurriculars and accomplishments designed to strengthen an MBA application by showcasing leadership, initiative, and impact.
5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director
Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.
Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)
A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.
Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant
Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.
GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What are they really testing?
A deep dive into the purpose behind each section of the GMAT and GRE, uncovering the core skills schools care about—and how to align your prep accordingly.
Chicago Booth Interview Guide
Get interview-ready with expert strategies, sample questions, and insights to shine in your Booth interview.
Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide
A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.
Deferred MBA Planning - Preparing for a Successful Application
Watch an event with Leland CEO, John K., where he walks through the components of and timeline for deferred MBA applications.
Darden MBA Application Guide
Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.
Why Stanford For You - Mental Health Focus
Check out a top-flight Why GSB essay from a successful 2024 MBA applicant with a vision for mental health
MBA Application Fundamentals for Non-Traditional Candidates
Are you applying to business school with a non-traditional or non-business background? Are you intimidated by the application process, unsure on where to start, or just a little stuck on ways to communicate your experience? If so, this session is for you! During this event, we'll discuss some of the commonly-held assumptions among MBA class profiles, cover the ways non-traditional candidates can manage the expectations of admissions committees, and describe how differentiated experience can help your application shine! 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.
2023-2024 Essay Prompts for the Top 10 MBA Programs
Get into your dream MBA program! We break down the example essay prompts for the top 10 schools.
The GMAT and GRE: A Comprehensive Overview
Deciding between the GMAT and GRE? This comprehensive guide breaks down each exam to help you choose the right test for you.
What Parts of the MBA Application Are the Most Important?
MBA admissions are holistic, but some elements carry more weight than others. Learn what to focus on to stand out and get into your dream school.
