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Your Guide to the Columbia MBA Interview [5/7/2026] (Recording)

Strong candidates still get tripped up in the Columbia MBA interview because they underestimate how much clarity and fit matter in a short conversation. This session is for applicants who want a clearer understanding of how to navigate Columbia’s interview process with confidence. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, communicate your goals and fit for the program, and handle the types of questions that commonly come up. Join live to ask questions about your own interview preparation and get guidance tailored to your background. The speaker is an expert in the Columbia MBA interview process and regularly works with candidates preparing for this stage. They’ll share the patterns they see across successful applicants and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep.

What to Know About the Kellogg Interview [5/5/2026] (Recording)

The Kellogg interview is a critical part of your application and evaluates far more than your resume. This session is for applicants preparing for Kellogg who want to understand how to stand out in a behavioral, resume-driven interview format. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, highlight leadership and collaboration effectively, and prepare for the specific questions and traits Kellogg interviewers focus on. Join live to hear how an experienced MBA admissions coach prepares candidates for the Kellogg interview and the patterns they see across successful applicants. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about your own preparation and get real-time guidance typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

What Top Candidates do Well in the Booth MBA Interview [5/5/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to structure your responses to stand out in the Booth MBA deferred enrollment interview. We will cover the behavioral frameworks that successful candidates use to demonstrate self-awareness, how to articulate long-term goals convincingly at an early career stage, and the specific signals Booth interviewers look for when evaluating fit with the school's entrepreneurial culture. Attending live means you can ask how to handle the parts of your background that feel like liabilities, and hear real-time guidance shaped around your actual situation rather than a generic script. The coach works with deferred MBA candidates regularly and is sharing the patterns that consistently show up in strong Booth interview performances.

Tips and Tricks for the Most Common and Difficult Case Questions [5/6/2026] (Recording)

FREE BOOTCAMP SEAT GIVEAWAY ($899 VALUE). Even strong candidates get stuck on the most common case questions because they underestimate the nuance behind them. This session is for candidates preparing for consulting interviews who want to handle difficult cases with more structure and confidence. You’ll learn how to approach high-frequency case types, navigate tricky turns in a case, and communicate your thinking in a way that keeps you on track under pressure. Join live to hear from a panel of expert consultants and ask your questions about specific case challenges. The panelists regularly coach candidates and will share the patterns they see across strong performances and where candidates tend to struggle. Expect practical strategies and insights similar to what’s covered in 1:1 case prep.

Networking: Get the Interview [5/5/2026] (Recording)

$50 COACHING CREDIT GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. In this session, you will learn how to build a consulting network that actually leads to interviews, not just connections. That means identifying which people to reach out to at target firms, writing cold outreach that gets responses, and converting informational calls into referrals that move your application forward. Attending live gives you the chance to bring your specific situation, whether you are career switching, targeting a particular firm, or struggling to get responses, and hear how the coach thinks through it in real time. This coach works with consulting candidates regularly and will share the patterns that separate candidates who land interviews through networking from those who do not.

3 AI Skills to Land your Job in ... The Automation Industry

Some people assume automation is about software: algorithms, digital twins, remote monitoring dashboards. In practice, the industry is deeply physical. A robotic arm on a production line that welds the same joint ten thousand times a day with sub-millimeter repeatability. A programmable logic controller that keeps a bottling plant running in sequence, every second, without deviation. A motion control system precise enough to place a component on a circuit board at speeds a human hand could never match. These are tangible products; the factory floor does not forgive imprecision. I spent more than 10 years working with the automation industry as a supplier, with companies like Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Kuka among my key accounts. I understand what automation companies require from their partners and their people; I also know which skills are shifting fast right now because of AI. This Tuesday session covers the automation industry: one of the most technically rigorous, capital-intensive, and rapidly evolving sectors in industrial manufacturing. We will discuss three specific AI skills that are changing what hiring managers expect, and how you can demonstrate them before you walk into an interview. If you want a career where the tangible product you sell or develop keeps the modern world running, this session is for you.

How to Solve GRE Math Questions in Half the Time [5/5/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you'll learn how to identify question types faster and apply targeted shortcuts that cut time without sacrificing accuracy. The focus will be on three high-frequency GRE math areas where most test-takers lose unnecessary time: quantitative comparison traps, data interpretation setups, and plugging-in strategies for algebra problems. Attending live means you can describe the specific question types giving you trouble and get a direct answer calibrated to where you are in your prep, not a general response. The coach works with GRE students regularly and will be sharing the patterns that consistently separate efficient scorers from those who run out of time.

Land a Consulting Offer Week: Kickoff Panel [5/4/2026] (Recording)

Breaking into consulting isn’t just about working harder—it’s about knowing where to focus your effort. This kickoff session is for candidates looking to land consulting offers with a clearer, more strategic approach. You’ll learn how successful applicants prepare across resumes, networking, and case interviews, what timelines to expect, and where to focus to maximize your chances. Join live to hear directly from experienced consulting coaches and ask your questions about breaking into consulting. The panelists regularly work with candidates through recruiting and will share the patterns they see across successful applicants and what stands out from the hiring side. It’s a strong way to start with the right plan and perspective.

Acing the Behavioral Interview with One Template

This resource shows how a software engineer structures his stories before a behavioral interview. It is meant to exhaustively list a job seeker's key experiences and link them to the most common interview questions.

What Top MBA Candidates Do Differently [5/4/2026] (Recording)

Top MBA candidates don’t just have strong profiles—they make intentional decisions about how they position their experiences, goals, and story. This session is for applicants who want to understand what actually differentiates successful candidates across top programs. You’ll learn how to frame your impact, articulate clear and credible goals, and avoid the common mistakes that weaken otherwise competitive applications. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of experienced MBA coaches who work closely with applicants and evaluate what stands out. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and examples typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Build an AI Personal Trainer

A good personal trainer costs $100 an hour and sees you twice a week. Yours will live in your pocket, cost nothing, and know exactly what to tell you the morning after you slept four hours. ​Join Jon Metz, Principal AI Product Manager at Nike, for an exclusive AI Builder session where you'll build your own AI personal trainer from scratch. Jon will walk you through every step, and by the end of the hour you'll have a working AI that takes your health information and fitness goals and generates a plan that's actually yours. ​This isn't a demo. You'll be building alongside him in real time, so you'll leave with a finished product, not a to-do list. ​Jon spends his days at Nike figuring out how AI can meet athletes where they are. Now he's bringing that expertise directly to you. ​Open exclusively to AI Builder Program members.

The Growth Blueprint: How to Find, Understand, and Win Customers [5/1/2026] (Recording)

Finding and winning customers is one of the hardest parts of building a startup, and many founders struggle to turn early traction into consistent growth. This session is for founders who want a clearer, more structured approach to understanding their customers and scaling demand. You’ll learn how to identify your most valuable customer segments, uncover the insights that drive conversion, and build repeatable growth loops that actually work. Join live to ask questions about your own product and growth challenges and get direct input from someone who has done it before. The speaker is an experienced startup founder who regularly works with teams on customer acquisition and growth strategy. They’ll share the patterns they see across successful companies and the kinds of frameworks typically discussed in 1:1 working sessions.

Breaking Into Product Management: What It Takes

Breaking into product management can feel confusing when job descriptions ask for experience that many aspiring PMs are still trying to build. This session is for candidates who want to understand what it actually takes to land their first PM role and how to start positioning themselves now. You’ll learn how successful applicants frame their background, what hiring managers look for when evaluating entry-level PM candidates, and practical ways to build product-relevant experience even before landing the role.

Breaking Down Monster GRE Quant Questions

In this session, you will work through a difficult GRE Quantitative Reasoning problem step by step and leave knowing how to apply that same approach to similar questions on your own. We will focus on identifying what the question is actually testing beneath the surface, breaking down the logic before touching the math, and recognizing the structural patterns that appear repeatedly across hard quant problems.

What Top Investment Banks Are Looking For

Many candidates aiming for investment banking roles aren’t sure what actually differentiates applicants in a highly competitive process. This session is designed for students and early-career professionals who want to understand how top banks evaluate candidates beyond GPA and technical skills. You’ll learn what qualities banks prioritize, how to position your experiences effectively, and how successful candidates prepare for both networking and interviews.

Strategic Approach to GRE Verbal Reasoning

GRE Verbal Reasoning can feel unpredictable, especially when strong readers still struggle with timing and tricky answer choices. This session is for test takers who want a more strategic and repeatable approach to the verbal section. You’ll learn how to break down question types, eliminate misleading options with confidence, and improve both accuracy and pacing under timed conditions.

Sample Senior Software Engineer Resume

An example of a Senior Software Engineer's Resume

Turning a Non-Traditional Background Into a PE Offer: Retail Banking to PE [4/30/2026] (Recording)

If your background is non-traditional for PE, this session will show you exactly how to reframe that experience into a compelling PE narrative, how to identify the right funds to target given your profile, and how to position your deal exposure in a way that resonates with PE interviewers. Non-traditional candidates often lose ground in the screening phase, and this session addresses the specific signals that help you clear it. Attending live means you can ask how your particular background maps to this framework and hear a direct response, not a general one. The coach works with candidates navigating this exact transition regularly, and the patterns they share about what separates successful non-traditional hires are worth showing up to hear firsthand.

The Hardest Med School Interview Questions—And How to Tackle Them [4/30/2026] (Recording)

Medical school interviews often hinge on how well you handle the toughest, most unexpected questions under pressure. This session is for applicants who want to strengthen their interview skills and feel more confident tackling challenging prompts. You’ll learn how to approach difficult ethical scenarios, think through curveball questions in real time, and structure responses that demonstrate maturity, judgment, and self-awareness. Join live to ask questions about your own interview prep and get guidance on how to refine your answers. The speaker is a Tufts University School of Medicine graduate and experienced coach who has helped many applicants navigate the interview process. They’ll share the patterns they see across strong performances and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Identifying Key Metrics using AI for Data and Analytics [4/30/2026] (Recording)

Identifying the right metrics is one of the hardest parts of data and analytics, and AI is starting to change how quickly and effectively teams can do it. This session is for professionals who want to use AI to surface, prioritize, and refine the metrics that actually drive decisions. You’ll learn how to leverage AI to identify high-impact KPIs, connect metrics to business outcomes, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to noisy or misleading analysis. Join live to ask questions about your own data challenges and see how an experienced data scientist approaches metric selection in real workflows. The speaker is a current data scientist and engineer at Accenture who regularly works with teams on analytics and AI implementation. They’ll share the patterns they see across strong metric frameworks and the kinds of insights typically discussed in 1:1 working sessions.