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Columbia MBA Example Essays – Music Education, Innovation, and Leadership

Three essays answering Columbia's prompts on “Why an MBA,” “A favorite class,” and “A leader you admire,” blending a passion for music education with social entrepreneurship, teamwork, and creative leadership.

Make the Most of Your Time in College

Go beyond classes and learn how to make your college years a powerful launchpad for your career and life. We'll cover everything from academics to networking and personal growth.

Leap into the GMAT

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the GMAT exam. It offers strategies for creating a study plan, tackling different question types, and improving your score.

How to Choose an Essay Topic

A step-by-step guide to choosing a compelling and unique essay topic that highlights your strengths and personal story for college applications.

(Jul. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success

​Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.

How to Study for the GRE

A comprehensive guide with proven strategies and tips for creating a personalized study plan and acing the GRE on test day.

Essay Writing Best Practices

Learn the best practices for writing a compelling application essay, from brainstorming to drafting to polishing your final submission.

How to Choose an Early Application

A comprehensive guide to understanding Early Action, Early Decision, and Restrictive Early Action, and how to choose the best option for your goals.

Common Mistakes on Application Essays

Avoid the most common mistakes on your application essays and learn how to write a compelling narrative that stands out from the crowd.

Creating a College List: Strategies & Tips

Learn how to create a strategic college list with a balanced mix of safety, target, and reach schools to maximize your chances of success.

Networking Strategy for Startups and Tech: Unstructured Outreach

A guide on "unstructured outreach" for startups and tech professionals, focusing on building genuine connections, leveraging online platforms, and finding mentors.

Negotiating the Offer: Negotiate the Offer & Close

Learn how to close a job offer negotiation with confidence. This guide gives you the language, strategies, and mindset you need to navigate the final steps and get the offer you deserve.

Digital Accessibility Slides

Learn the key principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people.

Figjam

Learn how to use FigJam for brainstorming, collaboration, and planning. Take your team's creative process to the next level.

GRE Geometry: Master the Essential Concepts

Conquer the geometry section of the GRE! Learn the key formulas and strategies you need to solve every problem with confidence.

PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro

​Whether you're breaking into product or leveling up, networking can open doors that resumes alone can't. But not all coffee chats are created equal. In this practical session, join Julia P. (PM at MongoDB) to learn how to approach PM networking with intention, so you’re not just asking for advice, but building real relationships. ​She will walk through how to reach out cold, structure a conversation, and leave a lasting impression - plus how to follow up without it feeling awkward or transactional. If you want to make the most of PM networking and turn chats into opportunities, this session is for you.

GRE Text Completion

Boost your GRE score with these Text Completion strategies! Learn how to analyze context clues and pick the perfect words to fill the blanks.

Negotiating the Offer: Compensation Research

Learn how to research and negotiate compensation. We'll show you how to find salary data, understand market rates, and use this information to get the offer you deserve.

An Example of a Kirkland & Ellis Cover Letter for their Energy Practice

Learn how to translate sustainable entrepreneurship and renewable energy experience into a compelling narrative for a top law firm's corporate practice.

Medical School Decider Tool

Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.