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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.
Seeking and Applying Feedback Effectively
Transform vague critiques into actionable insights and build a clear plan for closing skill gaps that are holding you back.
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
Intro to Sustainability and Career Management
Shift your mindset from short-term survival to building a consulting career that's both high-impact and personally sustainable for years to come.
Personal Capacity and Stretch
Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.
Online Interview Tips and Checklist
Prepare for your online or video conference interview - prepare for technical mishaps, avoid awkward exchanges, and present your best (virtual) self
Craft Winning Cover Letters & Resumes for PE: How to Tell a Deal Story
In private equity recruiting, your deal experience is your story—and how you tell it can make or break your candidacy. In this workshop, James W.—a Wharton MBA with experience as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss, an investment banker at Guggenheim Securities, and a private equity operator at GenNx360—will walk you through how to craft resumes and cover letters that showcase your deal experience with clarity and impact. Having sat on every side of the table, James will share what recruiters and hiring managers actually look for, how to structure your deal descriptions, and how to highlight the strategic thinking behind your work. Whether you’re recruiting for your first on-cycle role or positioning yourself for a post-MBA move, this session will give you the insider perspective and tools to stand out in the competitive PE hiring process.
Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA
MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.
Building a Strong Narrative
Learn a step-by-step framework for identifying your Kellogg “MBA Story”: your cohesive story across essays, resume, and interviews.
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Law School Application Timeline & Plan
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Elevator Pitch Essentials Worksheet
Learn the four essential elements of an elevator pitch and draft your own with examples to help you get started!
Two Professional Resume Examples
Two resume examples that demonstrate effective formatting, language, and strategies to help you craft a standout professional resume.
GRE - Speed Demon Word Problem
In this video a coach will break down a complicated word problem involving speed calculation for the GRE.
New SAT: Angles Question
A review of alternate-interior angles for the SAT.
MBA Interviews Series: MIT Sloan
Get ready to shine in your MIT Sloan MBA interview with insider insights from current Sloan MBA and former BCG consultant Justin K. Join Justin for a deep dive into what makes Sloan’s behavioral interview unique—and how to stand out with confidence and authenticity. You’ll learn about the Sloan interview format, what qualities interviewers are looking for, and how to strategically prepare your stories using proven frameworks. Justin will share real-world advice drawn from his own experience at BCG, his acceptance into both MIT and Darden’s deferred MBA programs, and his success coaching candidates into MBB and top business schools. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear game plan for your interviews—from structuring your answers to demonstrating leadership, curiosity, and analytical rigor—the qualities Sloan values most.
Example Resume from a Stanford Law Student
A real resume from a student attending Stanford Law. See how she highlights her academic achievements and experience in a top law program.
GRE Geometry - Calculating Slope
Watch as a coach breaks down an example of how to calculate slope in a coordinate plane for a GRE geometry question.
The AI PM Superpower: Bridge Product Vision and Technical Reality
The AI PM Superpower: Bridge Product Vision and Technical Reality This flagship masterclass reveals the mindset and tools that make AI Product Managers indispensable - the ability to bridge product, data, and engineering. Through the BRIDGE Framework™, you’ll see how PMs turn business goals into learning systems and collaborate confidently with AI teams. Learning Objectives Apply the BRIDGE Framework™ to move from Product Vision → Data → Delivery. Communicate effectively with engineers and data scientists - even without coding. Recognize the top 3 reasons AI projects fail and how PMs can prevent them.
How to Create a Winning MBA Application
Getting into a top MBA program is more than strong test scores and a polished résumé—it’s about telling your story in a way that resonates. In this session, you’ll learn from Rifat M. (HBS), Ben L. (GSB) and Rob R. (GSB, admitted to all M7 schools) about what schools are really looking for and how to approach each part of the application, from essays to recommendations to interviews. Whether you’re early in the process or gearing up to submit, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to showcase your experiences authentically and put together an application that stands out.
Stripe PM Take-Home Assignment Sample
Prompt: Analyze 8 months of churn data, identify key drivers, and propose a roadmap to improve retention.
