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Deciding Anecdotes for HBS Essays

With the new HBS essays, many candidates wonder "how do I decide what stories to tell for what essay?". This guide will walk you through the answer.

BCG Resume

See this example of a compelling resume that landed a spot at a top consulting firm - BCG. This example from a successful applicant shows how to structure your experience and stand out.

Darden MBA Example Essay 2: Post-MBA Goals

A successful example of a Darden Essay Prompt 2 response on short and long-term post-MBA goals, which secured the applicant’s acceptance to Darden.

Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant

Basics differences between these similar paths.

Do vs MD - What is the Difference?

A look at osteopathic medicine vs allopathic medicine

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response (successful in 50% scholarship)

Stern Essay - Change It

Successful admit application essay

Stern Essay - Pick 6

Successful admit application essay

Columbia Business School Application Essay Example

Career Goals Application Essay for successful admission into program.

Columbia Sample Essay - PPIL

PPIL essay response for successful admit application.

Columbia Sample Essay - Favorite Book

Favorite book essay for successful admit application to CBS.

3-Month MCAT Self-Study Schedule

Divided into three phases, includes resources used and prices, great for summer study plan!

Columbia Business School Example Essay: Inclusive Leadership

Example of an Inclusive Leadership essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

Networking Tips for Management Consulting

Best practices for networking when applying for management consulting roles

Columbia Business School: Essay 2: Career Goals

Example of a Short & Long Term Career Goals essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

Preparing for a Kira Interview

A KIRA interview is an online, asynchronous video interview used in dental admissions to assess communication, professionalism, etc.

MBA Application Process: Questions to Ask

A list of questions to ask during your interview–or a chat with students/alumni–when going through the MBA application process to help you standout

CASPer Tips for Dental School

The CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is a situational judgment test (SJT) used by many dental schools

STAR Assessment Model

The STAR assessment model is a structured method used to answer behavioral interview questions by outlining a specific past experience.

How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation

How to give your recommenders the tools, context, and strategy they need to advocate for you effectively.