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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.

Practice Case Study: BCG Analysis for AeroView

See how BCG helps AeroView choose between two satellite fleet options—balancing cost, flexibility, and market opportunity.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted Client

Admitted Client to Columbia Business School - Asian Female Retail/Social Media

Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews Panel

​Nailing the behavioral portion of your MBB interview is just as important as solving the case. In this session, hear from Diego D. (BCG), David P. (McKinsey) and Kristen H. (Bain) as they break down what top firms are really looking for in behavioral interviews—and how you can prepare effectively. From structuring your stories to highlighting impact and leadership, you’ll leave with practical tips, sample frameworks, and key strategies to help you stand out and show you’re ready for the role.

Public Relations (PR) Resume Template

Stand out in today’s competitive market with this recruiter-created PR Resume Template. Designed to be ATS-friendly and packed with strategic keywords and metrics, this template helps you showcase your PR impact clearly and professionally—boosting your chances of landing more interviews.

From Personal Struggle to Public Interest Law: A Personal Statement Example

Discover how a personal journey of resilience and community sparked a passion for public interest law and a commitment to social justice.

Michigan Ross Essays

These essays are from a successful candidate who was admitted to Ross.

Columbia Sample Essay - PPIL

PPIL essay response for successful admit application.

DIY Your Stand-Out Summer Program or Project that Colleges Notice

Can't afford fancy summer programs? Didn’t get around to applying to summer programs? No problem! Create a summer experience that turns heads in admissions offices ands fuels your personal interests. This workshop reveals how to design and execute impressive self-directed summer projects that both strengthen college applications and deepen your unique interests. Learn how to transform curiosity into meaningful action without expensive programs. Perfect for ambitious high schoolers seeking authentic growth opportunities that naturally translate to applications that shine.

Coffee Chat/Networking Tracker

This simple tracker helps you to stay organized with all your coffee chats.

Georgetown-Specific Essay Example

I selected this from a list of prompts to write this essay.

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.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example for M7 Admitted Applicant

Develop Your Plan of Attack: Breaking 705 on the GMAT

Crushing the GMAT isn’t about memorizing facts—it’s about sharpening logic, mastering time pressure, and building test-day readiness. In this session, we’ll walk through how to practice effectively, which prep resources to trust, how to simulate the real exam environment, and how to craft a weekly study plan that builds stamina and precision. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to cross the 705 threshold with confidence.

Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations

This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.

Decoding the GMAT FE: What You Need to Know Before You Register

Thinking about business school? The new GMAT Focus Edition is here—shorter, smarter, and designed to highlight the skills that matter most in today's data-driven business world. Whether you're transitioning from the classic GMAT or comparing it to the GRE, this session breaks down everything you need to know: from exam structure and section strategies to scoring and test-day logistics. Join us to get insider tips, practice problems, and the confidence to plan your prep—and your future—effectively.

Ask. Me. Anything. AMA with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

Join me for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to get answers to your college admissions questions. I'm Isamar, a former Stanford Admissions Officer, a Harvard grad, proud first-generation college graduate, and an experienced college admissions coach. With years working with students from all backgrounds, including US-based, international, and first-generation applicants, I'm here to help you navigate the college admissions process. My goal is to provide thoughtful, empathetic, and strategic guidance. Whether you're a high school student or parent, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned professional.

McKinsey Full-time Business Analyst Cover Letter

Cover Letter used to successfully secure interview & receive offer for McKinsey Business Analyst interview

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