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How to Network (And Enjoy It!)
What is networking all about? What do I say to make conversation with a stranger? How can I approach new contacts and make progress in my career? Networking is an essential skill to developing your career and searching for a new job, but many people struggle with putting themselves out there authentically and being able to create a genuine connection with people. In this free workshop, Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through the three steps of networking effectively and enjoying yourself at the same time: asking questions, listening actively, and sharing about yourself. Join us, and start feeling more confident, resourceful, and excited about your next networking encounter!
Back to School for Pre-Dentals Panel
In this panel, you’ll hear from dental school experts Rachael K., Ellen W., and Amy L., as they answer key questions on how to prepare and position yourself as a strong pre-dental applicant. The conversation will cover everything from course planning and extracurriculars to application strategy, shadowing, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you’re just starting your pre-dental journey or gearing up to apply soon, this session will give you actionable insights and clear next steps to help you succeed in the classroom, on the DAT, and beyond.
Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career
Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.
Crafting Your Throughline
Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.
Three Tricky GRE Quant Questions
An overview of 3 tricky quant questions for the GRE.
Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career
Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.
Connecting Your Personal and Professional Experiences
Learn how to weave together your personal motivations and professional experiences into a cohesive, authentic story.
Writing the STARR Essay
Master the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) framework to highlight your leadership, impact, and growth.
Work With Me!
Learn about personalized coaching options to refine your essays, story, and overall MBA strategy. Get an overview of the personalized coaching options Joshua can offer to refine your essays, story, and overall MBA strategy.
Personal Statement/Diversity Essay Brainstorm Guide
Your guide to uncovering authentic stories for your PS or Diversity Essay. This guide will help you go deeper with your personal stories and write something that deeply reflects who you are.
Landing Data Science Roles in Times of Change
Are you feeling uncertain about your next move in data science? Whether you’re stepping into your first role, navigating a career pivot, or aiming to level up, the path can feel overwhelming — especially in today’s fast-changing market. Join me, Cong, for a practical and inspiring session on navigating data science careers in times of change. With over 15 years of experience leading high-impact analytics at companies like Apple and DoorDash — and having recently helped candidates land data science roles at Netflix, Stripe, and beyond — I understand the pressure of high-stakes opportunities and what it really takes to break through. In this event, we’ll explore how to: • Navigate interviews with clarity and confidence • Frame your projects and experience for maximum impact • Build resilience to thrive in an uncertain job market Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or experienced data scientist, this session will give you the tools and perspective to strengthen your job search and feel more confident in your next step.
Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming
Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.
AI Marketing: Loyalty
Using AI for the loyalty stage of the marketing funnel.
Checking & Quality Control (using Writer AI)
Learn how AI reviews text for accuracy, tone, and consistency to ensure quality output.
Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
Why use an elevator pitch? What are the key elements to introducing yourself and making a good first impression? How do you use an elevator pitch? Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through creating a self-introduction or elevator pitch which you can use in any social or professional situation to leave a good first impression. We will discuss how to talk about yourself, how to talk about tricky parts of your past employment history, and how to adjust your self-introduction to suit any situation you may find yourself in. Come work with us on your self-introduction, practice with others, and become more confident in representing yourself!
Your Narrative Arc: Current Path vs Dream Career vs Disconnect
Map your current trajectory, envision your dream career, and identify the gap that an MBA can help bridge.
Conclusion of Module 1
Review your progress and refine your brainstorm to prepare for essay drafting.
Connecting Your Personal and Professional Experiences
Learn how to weave together your personal motivations and professional experiences into a cohesive, authentic story.
Waitlist Action Planner Template
• Weekly layout (Weeks 1–6) • Sections for: school engagement, updates, achievements, outreach, mindset goals • Columns for tracking actions, deadlines, and communications sent • Example of a completed plan for inspiration • Summary section for final reflection
Research & Information Gathering (using Perplexity)
Explore how AI compiles and organizes data or articles into concise, trustworthy summaries.
