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NYU Stern "Change" Essay: The Story of a Consultant

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern "Change" essay. Learn how an organizational transformation consultant crafted a compelling narrative around their professional experience to secure a spot at the school.

Example Resume: Background in Investment, VC, and BizOps

Get a look at a resume that got into an M7 school.

Mock Fuqua Admissions Interview

Prepare for your Fuqua interview with this mock session. Get expert feedback and learn the strategies you need to impress the admissions committee.

Stanford Accepted Personal Statement: Crafting a Story of Identity

A deep dive into a powerful personal statement. Learn to craft a unique, compelling narrative from your own life experiences to stand out to admissions.

The Columbia Business School LOR That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into a powerful letter of recommendation for Columbia Business School. Learn how to get your recommenders to write compelling letters that get you accepted.

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.

The Amy Approach: Understanding Financial Aid

A financial aid guide for graduate students.

NYU Stern Short Answer: Consulting & Energy

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern short answer essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your experience in consulting and energy.

Stanford GSB Essay: What Matters Most (Deferred)

An in-depth look at a compelling "What matters most to you, and why?" essay that helped a deferred candidate get into Stanford GSB.

Columbia Business School: Sample Essay 3: Why CBS?

Example of a "Why CBS?" essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

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.

UC Essay Examples

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at a top UC school. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

A Successful Wharton Essay on an Impactful Experience

A breakdown of a strong MBA essay example for Wharton, focusing on how to answer the prompt about a significant experience or accomplishment.

The Stanford Essays That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at Stanford. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

Oxford Personal Statement Example

A deep dive into an impactful Oxford personal statement. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your personal experiences and analytical skills.

Additional Info Application Example: Turning Your Passions into a Resume

Learn how to transform your passions and accomplishments into a powerful 'additional information' document that makes your application unforgettable.

NYU MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example

Check out this NYU Stern MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example.

HBS Personal Statement Example: Crafting a Story of You

A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School personal statement. Learn how to tell a compelling story that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

Brand Marketing Resume Template

Stand out in today’s competitive market with this recruiter-created Brand Marketing Resume Template. Designed to be ATS-friendly and packed with strategic keywords, this template helps you showcase your brand marketing impact clearly and professionally—boosting your chances of landing more interviews.

Grad School Applications Tracker

Applying for grad school, but don't know where to start? Use this Google Sheets to keep track of all your graduate school applications, including tests, recommendation letters, and overall application status!