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Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Mastering the Verbal SAT: Key Techniques for Every Question Type
Struggling with tricky SAT verbal questions? Want to boost your Reading and Writing scores with proven strategies? In this session, expert coach Jessica F. will walk you through the exact techniques top scorers use to approach every question type with confidence. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of practical strategies to tackle the Verbal SAT section with clarity and confidence—no matter your starting score.
Week 1: Thrive Worksheet
This worksheet is a supplement for Discovering Your Neurodivergent Strengths video.
Start Where You Are: Investing in the Arts as a Pathway to Venture Capital
You don’t need a fund, a finance background, or a Silicon Valley network to start investing—you just need vision and the courage to begin. In this inspirational session, Tiana Tukes (she/her) shares her journey of investing in creativity and culture as a foundation for a career in venture capital. Beginning with her first investment in photographer Tyler Mitchell in 2018, Tiana explores how supporting artists teaches powerful lessons about risk, storytelling, and conviction—the same instincts that drive great venture investors. Joined by potential special guest De’Havia Stewart, an investor at Serena Williams’ venture firm and Broadway investor (Othello, Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen), the conversation will highlight the many ways to participate in investing—whether that’s in people, art, or startups. Attendees will leave inspired to see that venture capital isn’t a closed world—it’s a creative one. And every investment, no matter how small, can be the start of your journey.
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Top-Ranked Free Master's in Europe: 5 Key Reasons to Apply
Think ETH Zurich, TU Munich, Sorbonne in Paris, FU Berlin and Delft University. These top-ranked European institutions represent just the tip of the iceberg in what public universities across Europe offer: world-class master's degrees with minimal or zero tuition fees. Behind these prestigious names are remarkable opportunities for bachelor's graduates to pursue advanced degrees that deliver exceptional return on investment while building careers in Europe's thriving job markets. What unites successful international graduates? They discovered how European public universities combine academic excellence with financial accessibility, opening doors to careers at growing companies actively seeking international talent. With European employers increasingly recruiting international master's graduates and offering attractive employment opportunities during and after studies, we are witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious graduates. Beyond the famous institutions everyone recognizes, hundreds of top-ranked public universities across Europe offer programs in English with clear pathways to meaningful careers. What if this high-quality, budget friendly way to advanced education and a European career is exactly your calling?
Wharton TBD Example Pitch 3 - 2024
This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024
AFOQT Math Formulas Sheet
You don’t need to memorize hundreds of formulas — you need to understand when and why to use each one.
How to Ace the Wharton TBD (From an Ex-Admissions Fellow)
The Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) is unlike any other MBA interview—a fast-paced, collaborative exercise designed to test how you think, communicate, and lead in a group setting. In this session, Brian B., a Wharton MBA graduate (with honors) and former Admissions Fellow who helped run Wharton’s TBDs, will share insider insight into what the admissions team is really looking for. Having coached dozens of MBA candidates, Brian will walk you through how to prepare effectively, contribute with confidence, and stand out as both a strong teammate and leader.
Referrals win when resumes look the same
Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.
How to Land an Interview at an MBB Firm
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are among the most competitive employers in the world—so how do you actually land an interview? In this panel, three top Leland consulting coaches will share the insider strategies, application tactics, and networking approaches that helped them break into MBB and that they now use to coach candidates into these firms. Hear from James H., a Columbia MBA, former McKinsey consultant, and ex-McKinsey interviewer; Annika F., a Bain consultant, HEC Paris MBA, and ICF-certified coach; and Sushmitha R., an MIT Sloan alum and former BCG summer consultant. Together, they’ll break down how to craft standout resumes, position nontraditional backgrounds, build meaningful networking connections, and align your story with what MBB teams are truly looking for. Whether you're an undergrad, MBA student, or career-switcher, this session will give you a clear roadmap to landing the interview that changes everything.
Here’s what really works in networking
Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.
Finding Success as a Non-Traditional MBA Applicant
Learn how Coach Melanie E. went from Fashion to McKinsey as a successful non-traditional MBA applicant to M7 programs.
IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool
This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.
Awards & Activities
A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.
MBA Recommender Packets
A step-by-step playbook for setting up recommenders for success and turning your recommenders into your strongest advocates.
CBS MBA Admitted Sample Essays
CBS MBA Admitted Sample Essays. Lower GMAT - White Female - Luxury Background.
STAR Response Worksheet
A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.
Using Al to Job Search - Deck
This guide shows how AI can tailor your resume, generate interview scripts, and draft networking follow-ups.
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7 - Asian Male - Consulting.
Core MBA Story Worksheet
A step-by-step worksheet that helps you articulate your core MBA story to connect your past experiences, goals, and values into a compelling narrative.
