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Chicago Booth Interview Series

Chicago Booth interviews are your chance to bring your application to life—and strong preparation can make all the difference. This interview series is designed to help you approach Booth interviews with confidence, clarity, and a compelling personal narrative. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies and greater confidence.

Simple One-Tab PE Roll-Up LBO Model

This LBO model allows you to model a market consolidation opportunity through add-on deals. It includes deal setup, a mini-model, a sensitivities chart, and a sheet for S&U and yield.

Chief of Staff Interview Prep (With Cases)

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

International Students & US Master's Admissions

Learn what Admissions Committees in the US look for in your graduate application.

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.

Staying Competitive as a Product Manager in the AI Era

AI is reshaping what it means to be a strong product manager. In this session, we’ll explore how PM expectations are changing, which skills are becoming table stakes, and where AI fluency actually matters versus where it’s overhyped. You’ll learn how to position your experience, upskill strategically, and stay competitive for PM roles as AI becomes embedded across product teams and workflows.

Turning Your Journey into a Strong Dental School Personal Statement

A strong dental school personal statement isn’t just about listing achievements—it’s about telling your story with purpose. This session is designed to help you transform your experiences, motivations, and journey into a compelling narrative that resonates with admissions committees. In this event, you’ll learn how to choose the right themes, structure your statement effectively, and communicate your passion for dentistry with clarity and authenticity. We’ll also cover common pitfalls to avoid and strategies for making your essay memorable without sounding generic. Whether you’re starting from a blank page or refining a draft, you’ll leave with clear guidance and greater confidence in your personal statement.

How to Network Effectively for Competitive Finance Roles

Networking is a critical differentiator in competitive finance recruiting, but most candidates approach it inefficiently or inconsistently. This session breaks down how to build genuine relationships, conduct high-impact outreach, and turn conversations into real opportunities across investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, and related roles. You’ll learn how to prepare for networking conversations, follow up strategically, and avoid common mistakes that quietly hurt your chances.

Crafting a Winning Narrative: A Former Admissions Officer and Stanford Graduate Break Down Elite College Admissions

Elite college admissions are driven by story, not just stats, and knowing how admissions officers read applications can transform how you present yourself. In this session, a former admissions officer and Stanford graduate will break down how top schools evaluate candidates, what makes a narrative feel authentic and compelling, and how to connect your experiences, values, and goals into a cohesive story across essays, activities, and recommendations. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, highlight impact and growth, and position yourself in a way that resonates with highly selective admissions committees.

Intro to Real Estate Private Equity and Headwinds

Real estate private equity offers a unique blend of investing, operations, and market analysis, but today’s environment presents new challenges and opportunities. This session provides an overview of how real estate PE works, including deal structures, value creation levers, and career paths, while also unpacking current headwinds such as interest rates, financing constraints, and shifting demand across asset classes. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how firms are adapting and what this means for investors and candidates alike.

Earning Early Career Internships and Full-Time Offers

Are you an early career professional eager to land internships and full-time offers at top companies? Join me, Ryan, for an insightful session on building the skills and strategies you need to succeed in today's competitive job market. With a rich background in data science, supply chain management, and business development at industry giants like SpaceX, Boeing, and Accenture, I've guided over 100 individuals to secure positions at leading organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Boston Consulting Group, and the U.S. Department of Defense. During this event, we'll cover essential topics around the recruiting process like resumes, personal branding, job search strategies, and interview preparation. Whether you're exploring career paths or honing your professional networking skills, this session is designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve your career aspirations. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot, and take the first step towards your dream career!

LSAT Reading Comprehension: Roadmaps to Success

LSAT Reading Comprehension rewards strategy just as much as understanding. This session is designed to help you navigate dense passages with a clear roadmap and a more controlled approach. In this event, you’ll learn how to identify passage structure, track author viewpoints, and anticipate question types before they’re asked. We’ll also cover strategies for managing time and avoiding common traps that cost points. Whether you’re struggling with consistency or aiming to push your score higher, you’ll leave with practical tools and a clearer strategy for LSAT Reading Comprehension.

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.

Quantitative Comparison for the GRE

Quantitative Comparison questions can be tricky, but with the right approach they become one of the most efficient ways to earn points on the GRE. In this session, Audra Z., an experienced GRE tutor with eight years of teaching and a 99th-percentile GRE score (335), will break down how to recognize common patterns, avoid traps, and decide quickly and confidently between answer choices. Drawing on her experience tutoring hundreds of students admitted to top graduate programs, Audra will focus on practical strategies that improve accuracy and speed without overcomplicating the math. Whether Quantitative Comparison is a weakness or an opportunity for easy gains, this workshop will help you approach these questions with clarity and control.

Securing Excellent Recommendations for Your Law School Application

Strong letters of recommendation can significantly strengthen your law school application—but only if they’re done right. This session is designed to help you secure thoughtful, compelling recommendations that support your candidacy. In this event, you’ll learn who to ask for recommendations, how to approach potential recommenders, and how to provide them with the right materials and guidance. We’ll also cover timing, common mistakes to avoid, and how admissions committees evaluate recommendation letters. Whether you’re early in the process or finalizing your application, you’ll leave with clear next steps and greater confidence in your recommendations.

Google Data Scientist Resume Example

Getting into Google isn't easy and takes significant impact to demonstrate that you are the right fit for the role. Check out this successful example!

Financial Services Data Scientist Resume

Breaking into financial services isn't easy, but when you put effort in like this candidate, you'll earn that job offer.

Microsoft Software Engineer Resume

This is a resume that was used to apply to earn an internship & full-time offer at Microsoft.

Frequently Asked Questions About Resume Writing

Many people have asked me a set of questions frequently. These questions will answer some of your questions quickly!

AI Monthly News Update - January 2026

This is the first of a series of monthly news updates related to advancements in AI. This update covers AI tools and LLMs, global AI and infrastructure, robotics and gadgets, and the impact of these advancements on daily life and business. Work with Solomon or join his upcoming bootcamp (AI Mastery - March 2026) at this link: https://www.joinleland.com/bootcamps/ai-mastery-bootcamp