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Michigan Ross Essays

These essays are from a successful candidate who was admitted to Ross.

Succeeding On the Job - Before You Start

Landed the job—now what? Get the critical steps and secret strategies you need to prepare for success before you even start!

Kellogg MBA Example Essays

See these examples of Kellogg MBA Example Essays.

Why Berkeley Essay

Craft a Berkeley essay that stands out from the crowd and gets you into your dream school.

STAR Assessment Model

The STAR assessment model is a structured method used to answer behavioral interview questions by outlining a specific past experience.

Networking Tips for Management Consulting

Best practices for networking when applying for management consulting roles

3-Month MCAT Self-Study Schedule

Divided into three phases, includes resources used and prices, great for summer study plan!

Columbia Business School Application Essay Example

Career Goals Application Essay for successful admission into program.

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response (successful in 50% scholarship)

Stern Essay - Change It

Successful admit application essay

Stern Essay - Pick 6

Successful admit application essay

BCG Resume

See this example of a compelling resume that landed a spot at a top consulting firm - BCG. This example from a successful applicant shows how to structure your experience and stand out.

Sample Cover Letter - Product Manager

Cover Letter focused on how mission and the particular role align with previous experience. Pulling in how to add value to the organization.

Medical School Reapplicant Strategy Guide

Tips for reapplicants to medical school.

NYU MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example

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

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example for M7 Admitted Applicant

CBS MBA Example Admitted Essays

Here are some examples of CBS MBA Example Admitted Essays.

Roadmap to R1: A Step-by-Step Plan to Apply Without Losing Your Mind

Applying to MBA programs isn't just about checking boxes, it's about telling your story, managing MANY moving parts, and doing it all while keeping your head above water! In this 40-minute presentation, admissions coach and former CBS Admissions Officer Kelsey Kephart will walk through the essential phases of the MBA application journey; what to tackle when, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to build momentum without burning out. The second part will be an Ask Me Anything (AMA) style session where you can ask questions!

The Fit Formula: How to Choose Your Target Schools

Are you an MBA applicant wondering how to choose the right schools for your unique profile and aspirations? Join me, Ellin L., for this session, where we'll dive into the art of school selection and application strategy. Choosing where to apply isn’t just about rankings. It’s about finding the right match for you. In this session, we’ll walk through a simple, diagnostic framework (The Fit Formula) that helps you evaluate programs based on what actually matters: alignment with your goals, competitiveness of your profile, and long-term career potential. With over a decade of experience and a 98.9% success rate, I've guided hundreds of applicants to top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. As the founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, I specialize in helping you stand out by crafting a powerful personal brand and connecting your story to each program. In this session, I'll share my proven methodology to simplify the process and maximize your results. Whether you're considering a traditional full-time MBA, deferred, executive, part-time, or online MBA, this event is designed to help you make informed decisions and build a compelling application.

Your 3 Month Application Prep Plan with ex-GSB Admissions Director

With three months remaining to the first application deadlines in the 2026 cycle, there are several steps and approaches you can take to strengthen your application. Understanding what you can adapt (the content of your application) and what you can't (where you have worked, where you went to school, your GPA, etc.) needs to be evaluated strategically. Having worked in admissions at Stanford for more than a decade, I will offer tips to help you begin your business school learning journey now, using what you incorporate in your essays, recommendations and resume to tie together other aspects of your application and story.