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Classic vs Unconventional Case Types
An overview of classic vs unconventional case types for management consulting.
Being Objective-Driven: Management Consulting
An overview of being objective-driven for management consulting.
Rare Disease: Grow
A walkthrough of the Rare Disease: Grow case for management consulting.
How to Use Frameworking Exercises
An overview of how to use frameworking exercises for management consulting.
Translation & Accessibility (using DeepL and ChatGPT)
Discover how AI improves clarity and inclusivity through translation and plain-language rewriting.
Integrating AI into Your Daily Tools
Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting AI tools like Google Drive, Slack, and Notion to ChatGPT for seamless automation.
Career Paths Beyond the Desk
Explore the lucrative and rewarding exit opportunities for S&T professionals, including hedge funds, private equity, and fintech.
Ecars: B2B Market Share
A walkthrough of the Ecars: B2B Market Share case for management consulting.
AI & Your MBA Application: Dos and Don'ts for Written Content
Are you thinking about using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve your MBA application essays, but are unsure how to do it ethically and effectively? Join me, M, for a practical and candid session designed to equip MBA applicants with the necessary knowledge and strategies for using AI to assist them in crafting authentic and compelling written content while remaining policy compliant. This session will help you understand how to responsibly integrate AI support into the written components of your application while maintaining your personal voice and authenticity. Learn how to use AI as a supportive tool without violating school guidelines or compromising the integrity of your narrative. I’ll share examples that show the difference between a compelling story that captures your real voice and an AI-produced generic essay.
Brainstorming & Idea Generation (using Canva AI)
Learn how AI supports creative thinking and collaborative ideation sessions.
From Ideas to Action
Learn how to turn identified AI opportunities into a defined pilot plan and actionable next steps.
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
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Why International Applicants Get Misread in the U.S. MBA Process
Where AI Can Deliver Value in Organizations
Use this guide to review ten common AI use cases and identify where similar opportunities may exist in your work.
Routing & Process Support (using ChatGPT)
Learn how AI automates tagging, categorization, and workflow routing to reduce manual work.
Leveraging AI for MBA Applications (while also not cheating)
How can you make the most of GenAI tools to leave no stone unturned in your MBA process? What are the right and wrong ways to be leveraging AI as you build out your applications? I'll help you lower your anxiety around this topic, and help you use AI to complement your thinking on other critical questions like: - "How do I know what programs are the best fit for me?" - "How do I even go about researching my target programs?" - "How can I use it to level up my writing? What pitfalls do I need to avoid?” - "How can I map out my timeline for applying to MBAs?" - "How can I use AI to complement my live interview prep? - "How can I be sure my AI-based research is accurate?" The idea behind this session is twofold: 1) lending you tactical tips to raise the quality of your MBA applications in a world of limited time. (2) helping you think in ways that go beyond the specific questions we cover, so that you can generate plenty questions of your own. As someone who advises people on everyday-life-AI and has also worked with a handful of startup CEOs and investors on layered, complex research requiring heavy AI use, I'll help you make the most of our latest tech without compromising the integrity of your applications. I hope you leave feeling this whole MBA project is something doable, with a few AI-powered arrows in your quiver that can simplify your life as you get there. If you’re interested in 1:1 coaching, you can always drop me a line through my Leland profile. See you soon.
How to Structure and Framework
An overview of how to structure and framework for management consulting.
Take Back Base Exercise
An overview of the Take Back Base exercise for management consulting.
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. Whether you’ve received your Wharton invite or are planning ahead, you’ll leave this session with actionable frameworks and strategies to excel in the TBD.
Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI
Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education
