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Applying to Medical School: Ask Me Anything

See a live Q&A with an admissions expert! Get direct answers to your biggest questions about the medical school application process.

BYU Activities Example Essay - Piano

An essay responding to BYU application prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing a long-term commitment to piano and the lessons it taught about perseverance.

BYU "Losing Track of Time" Example Essay - Avatar

An essay responding to the prompt about a topic so engaging it makes you lose track of time, focusing on the show "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

BYU "Significant Needs in the Community" Example Essay - Coaching

An essay responding to the BYU application prompt about significant needs in the community, detailing how the student coached a youth basketball team to help improve local sports.

Example Resume - Deferred Acceptance

Get a look at a resume that secured a deferred MBA acceptance. Discover how to build a profile that impresses top business school admissions committees.

Pivoting to Product Management

Thinking about making the move into product management but not sure where to start? Join Nina S. as she leads this workshop designed for career switchers looking to break into PM roles, whether you’re coming from consulting, engineering, design, operations, or something else entirely. ​She'll cover topics such as what hiring managers look for, how to translate your past experience into product-ready language, and smart ways to build relevant skills before you apply. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what it takes to pivot—and how to position yourself for success in the PM job market.

UX Design Internship Interviews

Learn how to prepare for UX design internship interviews. This guide covers common questions, portfolio tips, and how to stand out.

What is Freelance Design?

Get a complete overview of freelance design. Learn how to build a business, find clients, and manage your projects to succeed on your own terms.

What is Usability?

Learn the core principles of usability and why it's essential for creating user-friendly products. This guide covers the 5 key components of great design.

Whiteboarding Interviews for UX Designer

Master the art of whiteboarding interviews. This guide helps you prepare, structure your approach, and confidently solve design problems on the spot.

Wireframing

Learn the fundamentals of wireframing. This guide covers how to create low-fidelity layouts to quickly test ideas and build the foundation of great design.

BYU Activities Example Essay - Leadership through United Sound

An essay responding to the BYU applicatino prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing participation in United Sound and how it developed leadership and communication skills.

BYU "Tell Us Your Story" Example Essay: Physical Difference

An essay responding to the BYU application prompt to "tell us your story," sharing a personal experience of growing up with a physical difference and what it taught about self-acceptance.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7

Explore this MBA Resume Example from an Admitted M7 student

Kellogg MBA Example Essays

See these examples of Kellogg MBA Example Essays.

Your PM Career Starts Now - Powered by Leland

If you’re serious about breaking into product management, this session is your launchpad. Join expert product manager Mike M. as he dives into what it really takes to land a PM role, covering everything from the skills top companies look for to how to strategically navigate the recruiting process. ​You’ll get insights into the realities of the PM role, tips on standing out as a candidate, and guidance on building a path that aligns with your background and goals. Whether you're pivoting careers or starting from scratch, this is your moment to take the first step with clarity and confidence.

How to Tackle Technical Interview Questions Panel

Technical interviews often feel like the most unpredictable part of the product hiring process, but there are clear ways to prepare and stand out. In this panel, Leland coaches Zen L. (PM at AWS, former SWE at Amazon and Microsoft) and John K. (AI Product Leader at Microsoft, ex-BCG and Bank of America) will break down how to approach technical questions with structure, confidence, and clarity. ​You’ll hear firsthand how candidates are evaluated, what strong answers actually sound like, and how to stay calm under pressure when faced with unfamiliar problems. If you want to sharpen your thinking and improve your technical communication, this session is a must.

Stanford GSB Essay: What Matters Most (Deferred)

An in-depth look at a compelling "What matters most to you, and why?" essay that helped a deferred candidate get into Stanford GSB.

The Fit Formula: How to Choose Your Target Schools

Are you an MBA applicant wondering how to choose the right schools for your unique profile and aspirations? Join me, Ellin L., for this session, where we'll dive into the art of school selection and application strategy. Choosing where to apply isn’t just about rankings. It’s about finding the right match for you. In this session, we’ll walk through a simple, diagnostic framework (The Fit Formula) that helps you evaluate programs based on what actually matters: alignment with your goals, competitiveness of your profile, and long-term career potential. With over a decade of experience and a 98.9% success rate, I've guided hundreds of applicants to top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. As the founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, I specialize in helping you stand out by crafting a powerful personal brand and connecting your story to each program. In this session, I'll share my proven methodology to simplify the process and maximize your results. Whether you're considering a traditional full-time MBA, deferred, executive, part-time, or online MBA, this event is designed to help you make informed decisions and build a compelling application.

A Successful Wharton Essay on an Impactful Experience

A breakdown of a strong MBA essay example for Wharton, focusing on how to answer the prompt about a significant experience or accomplishment.