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Stanford GSB Interview Prep Template

This spreadsheet is a structured template designed to help candidates prepare for the Stanford GSB interview by outlining key attributes and corresponding stories.

Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For

A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.

MBA Round 1 Application Checklist and Timeline

A month-by-month guide covering every step of the Round 1 MBA application process—from goal-setting and test prep to essays, interviews, and final submission.

How to Write Your First Cover Letter

Write a cover letter that gets you hired. This guide breaks down the essential sections, key tips, and common mistakes for recent grads.

SolarCo Case Interview: Profitability & Regulatory Impact

Analyze a solar firm's flat margins, cost structure, and regulatory headwinds—then recommend targeted improvements for long-term profitability.

Conflict Story: Acing Your Behavioral Interview

Learn how to tell a compelling conflict story using the STAR method. Showcase your problem-solving and communication skills to impress interviewers.

Market Sizing Walkthrough: Global Internet Users

Crack the classic market sizing problem of estimating the number of global internet users. Learn the key data points and assumptions you need to make to solve it.

From Fashion to Endodontics: The Dental Residency Sample CV

Go inside the CV that secured a spot in a top endodontics residency, and learn how to leverage a non-traditional background for a competitive dental program.

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

Private Equity Recruiting: Tips & Advice

Learn the tips and strategies you need to know to break into the competitive world of private equity.

IB Networking Tracker Guide + Template

This spreadsheet will help you track your networking conversations with individuals at the banks you are reaching out to. You can export the sheet to a file type that is sharable across devices so that you have constant access to the sheet (ex. Google Sheets).

How to Network into IB

Stand out and get hired. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to networking effectively and landing a job in investment banking.

Ace Your Interview: The QBQ Method

Learn the "Question Behind the Question" (QBQ) interview method to uncover the interviewer's unspoken intent and give answers that get you hired.

Example IB Cover Letter — Morgan Stanley Summer Analyst

This cover letter is from a UPenn Math and Women's Studies student who landed a role at Morgan Stanley as a summer analyst.

Preparing Your MBA Recommender Prep Packets

Learn how to create comprehensive packets that empower your recommenders to write powerful, impactful letters for your application.

Deferred MBA Example Resume – Consulting, Tech, and Leadership

Resume featuring top-tier consulting experience, strong academic performance, and leadership in pro bono and competitive extracurriculars, tailored for deferred MBA programs.

Tips for Your Virtual MBA Interviews

Nail the format with tips on setup, presence, and delivery to stand out on screen.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.