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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.

Landing Your Tech Internship: A Recruiting Panel

Learn about landing top tech internships from expert coaches who've worked at LinkedIn, Google, Visa, Tesla, and more.

Essay Writing Best Practices

Learn the best practices for writing a compelling application essay, from brainstorming to drafting to polishing your final submission.

How to Pivot Your Career and Get Hired

A step-by-step guide on how to talk about a career change in your resume, interviews, and professional network.

How to Choose an Early Application

A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for your goals.

Time Management 101

A beginner's guide to mastering time management, with proven strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and avoiding procrastination to boost your productivity and reduce stress.

An Example of a Kirkland & Ellis Cover Letter for their Energy Practice

Learn how to translate sustainable entrepreneurship and renewable energy experience into a compelling narrative for a top law firm's corporate practice.

Crushing Vocab in the GRE

Tired of flashcards? Learn a proven system to master high-frequency GRE vocabulary, boost your verbal score, and get into your target program.

(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success

​Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.

PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro

​Whether you're breaking into product or leveling up, networking can open doors that resumes alone can't. But not all coffee chats are created equal. In this practical session, join Julia P. (PM at MongoDB) to learn how to approach PM networking with intention, so you’re not just asking for advice, but building real relationships. ​She will walk through how to reach out cold, structure a conversation, and leave a lasting impression - plus how to follow up without it feeling awkward or transactional. If you want to make the most of PM networking and turn chats into opportunities, this session is for you.

Negotiating the Offer: Compensation Research

Learn how to research and negotiate compensation. We'll show you how to find salary data, understand market rates, and use this information to get the offer you deserve.

Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School

An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.

Figjam

Learn how to use FigJam for brainstorming, collaboration, and planning. Take your team's creative process to the next level.

Digital Accessibility Slides

Learn the key principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people.

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.

GMAT Official Practice Test 1 Walkthrough - Data Insights Section

A complete walkthrough of the Data Insights section from GMAT Focus Official Practice Test 1. Learn the strategies and mental shortcuts to ace every question type.

Chicago Booth: Interview Tips

Prepare for your Chicago Booth interview with key insights and proven strategies to impress the admissions committee and secure your spot.

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.

Example of a Winning Kellogg Personal Statement - Leadership Amidst Uncertainty

A breakdown of an actual personal statement that got a deferred candidate admitted to the Kellogg School of Management, focusing on how they addressed the prompt to "educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value."

Portfolio Personal Branding

Learn how to build a powerful personal brand and create a portfolio that gets you noticed. Stand out from the competition and land your dream job.