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Six Pillars MBA Application Strategy Template

A structured worksheet for mapping your experiences to the Six Pillars MBA programs use to evaluate candidates.

Sample Answer to a Resume Deep Dive Question

This is an example of a resume deep dive in a consulting interview.

How to Position Yourself for a Global Consulting Career: Two Proven Paths

Building a global consulting career requires intentional positioning, early choices, and a clear understanding of how firms evaluate international readiness. In this session, you’ll explore two proven paths consultants use to build global careers, from education and early roles to mobility, staffing, and long-term trajectory. Whether you’re aiming for MBB or another top firm, this workshop will help you clarify your path and take the right next steps with confidence.

Headhunter Preferred Resume Format for PE/HF

This resume is an example of the preferred resume format from a top PE/HF headhunter. This is a good format to match in making your own resume.

Chief of Staff Interview Prep (With Cases)

This Chief of Staff interview prep content includes formatting, potential questions, and practice cases.

GMAT Quant Workshop: Exponents & Roots

Exponents and roots are foundational GMAT quant topics that show up frequently and can be major score boosters when mastered correctly. This workshop breaks down the core rules, common traps, and efficient problem-solving techniques to help you approach these questions with speed and confidence. You’ll learn how to simplify expressions, recognize patterns, and avoid overcomplicating calculations, all while improving accuracy under time pressure.

Top 5 MBA Application Tips From a Former HBS AdCom

MBA admissions are highly competitive—and small strategic choices can make a big difference. This session shares insider insights from a former Harvard Business School admissions committee member on what truly matters in MBA applications. In this event, you’ll learn the top five factors that strengthen your candidacy, from positioning your story and selecting recommenders to crafting standout essays and avoiding common application mistakes. We’ll also cover how admissions committees evaluate applicants and what sets successful candidates apart. Whether you’re early in the process or polishing final submissions, you’ll leave with clear, actionable guidance.

Columbia Business School Interview Series

Columbia Business School interviews are a critical step in the admissions process—and strong preparation can set you apart. This interview series is designed to help you approach CBS interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling story. In these sessions, you’ll learn how to structure your responses, communicate your career goals effectively, and handle common behavioral and fit questions. We’ll also cover what CBS interviewers look for and how to highlight your strengths in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

Breaking Into VC Without the “Right” Background: What Works, What Doesn’t, What No One Tells You

Breaking into venture capital without an elite pedigree isn’t about luck, it’s about strategy. In this tactical session you’ll learn how VC firms actually evaluate candidates, beyond resumes and brand names, and how to manufacture the signals that matter. We’ll break down: What top firms optimize for (judgment, access, velocity, communication, signal) Why proof-of-work beats credentials, and how to build it How to choose a wedge so people know what you stand for A repeatable networking system that creates opportunity (not “coffee chats”) The hidden rules of VC interviews and internal decision-making A practical 30-day roadmap to become someone who’s already doing the job This isn’t generic career advice. It’s a playbook to build credibility, create leverage, and position yourself as a serious investor, even without the “right” background.

The Product Manager Skillset: Hard, Soft, and How to Show It

Great product managers balance technical fluency and analytical rigor with strong communication, judgment, and leadership, but knowing how to demonstrate those skills in interviews and on the job is just as important as building them. This session breaks down the core hard and soft skills hiring managers look for in PM candidates and shows how to translate your experience into clear, credible signals through resumes, stories, and interview responses. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of how to showcase your full PM skillset in a way that feels authentic and compelling.

From Zero to First Revenue: Bootstrap Growth Strategies That Actually Work

Getting to your first revenue is one of the hardest—and most important—milestones for any startup. This session is designed to share practical, proven strategies for bootstrapping growth and turning an idea into paying customers. Whether you’re launching your first product or trying to break through your initial plateau, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a clearer path to revenue.

Leadership Question Responses Debrief

This video debrief covers the Sample Answers to Leadership Questions, including both the college club and LinkedIn team examples.

Stanford Undergraduate Interview Questions

Comprehensive set of interviewer questions the school requires interviewers to ask.

The University of Chicago GSB Case Prep Book

The Student’s Reference Guide to Practicing Consulting Case Interviews

Essays (3): Duke Fuqua MBA Admitted R1 Class 2028

These are the 3 application essays of an applicant who secured Round 1 admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.

Build Your Consulting Case Prep Plan

Effective case interview prep isn’t about cramming—it’s about structure and consistency. In this session, a top Leland coach and ex-Bain interviewer Jeremy S. will walk you through how to build a focused case prep plan that balances skill-building, practice, and feedback. You’ll learn how to prioritize the right drills at the right time, track your progress, and avoid the common study mistakes that slow candidates down.

Hedge Fund Hiring Part 1: How to Be Competitive in Today's Job Market

Hedge fund recruiting has become more selective than ever, and standing out requires a clear, buy-side-ready profile. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Ash C., a hedge fund coach who has guided 100+ candidates into roles across discretionary, quant, and systematic funds, will break down what it actually takes to be competitive today. Drawing on her experience coaching 90+ MFE students and graduates at Carnegie Mellon into firms like Citadel, Point72, AQR, Squarepoint, and Balyasny, as well as working directly with hiring managers as Associate Director of Career Services, Ash will cover how funds evaluate candidates, common profile gaps, and how to translate strong technical or finance backgrounds into compelling hedge fund narratives. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of where you stand and how to position yourself effectively for today’s market.

The PhD Interview Playbook: Strategy, Preparation, Confidence

PhD interviews can be intense, but the right preparation makes all the difference. This session is designed to help you approach PhD interviews with a clear strategy, strong preparation, and confidence in your research narrative. In this event, you’ll learn how to prepare for common interview formats, articulate your research interests and experiences effectively, and handle challenging academic questions with poise. We’ll also cover how to communicate fit with a program and faculty, and how to stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re interviewing for your first PhD program or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical frameworks and greater confidence.

So You've Been Waitlisted... Now What?

Being waitlisted by a dental school can feel uncertain—but it’s not the end of the road. This workshop is designed to help you respond strategically and maximize your chances of turning a waitlist decision into an acceptance. In this session, you’ll learn how dental school waitlists work, when and how to communicate with admissions offices, and how to craft effective letters of intent or update letters. We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid and how to stay proactive while managing timelines and expectations. Whether you’ve just received a waitlist decision or are navigating multiple outcomes, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a confident plan forward.

5 Month Countdown to AMCAS Submission

With less than 6 months to go until AMCAS opening dates, come hear from a seasoned coach on how to maximize the next few months. We'll cover application strategy, timeline, and tips from someone with multiple school acceptances and 10+ program interviews.