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Best Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

A practical guide to asking smart, strategic questions that impress interviewers and showcase your fit in investment banking interviews.

Annotated Sloan Cover Letter

Sloan cover letter with sentence-by-sentence annotation

How to Master GRE Vocabulary

Are you gearing up for the GRE and looking to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively? Join me, Matt, for an engaging session where we'll cover 60 common GRE words in just 60 minutes! As the sole GRE course author for Achievable and a former Kaplan instructor, I've dedicated over 1,000 hours to helping students like you achieve their target scores. With my experience in crafting personalized study plans and teaching GRE prep, I’m here to guide you through the verbal reasoning section with proven test-taking strategies.

Prepare Now: Acing Your Dental School Interviews

Your dental school interview isn’t just a conversation—it’s your opportunity to bring your application to life. This is where passion, purpose, and personality set you apart. The right preparation can be the difference between a polite interview and a powerful impression. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft memorable answers, tell your story with confidence, and think on your feet when the pressure’s on. We’ll break down what interviewers are really listening for and how to show up as a future clinician they can already envision in their program. If you’re ready to turn interview invites into acceptance calls, this is where it starts.

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Resume 2026 (NYC)

Resume from a college senior who received interview invites from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG in NYC for full-time roles and is an incoming BA at McKinsey

Networking Strategy: Making the Connection

Networking is not one-size-fits-all; your approach must shift based on how you enter the room. In this lesson you’ll learn how to maximize the "home court advantage" of campus events, how to professionally activate your existing network without being awkward, and the precise "low-friction" email scripts needed to turn a total stranger into a cold-lead conversion.

How to Give Feedback That Actually Changes Behavior

Most managers give feedback. Few give feedback that sticks. This guide breaks down the four reasons feedback fails, then gives you a repeatable four-part framework — Situation, Behavior, Impact, Next Step — with side-by-side examples showing ineffective vs. effective delivery. Includes a section on handling the most common reactions: defensiveness, denial, and empty agreement.

Ace Your Chicago Booth MBA Interview (2026 Intake)

This practical guide shows you how Booth interviews work and how to prepare effectively, based on real candidate experiences.

The Structured 1:1 Template for Managers

The 1:1 is the most underused tool in a manager’s kit. This template gives you a repeatable 30-minute structure that keeps 1:1s developmental rather than operational — including a five-section weekly framework, a monthly deep-dive question bank, and the five most common 1:1 mistakes and how to fix them. Designed to be shared with your direct report before each meeting.

Resume from a HBS + GSB Deferred Admit - Entrepreneurship/Tech

View the resume from somebody who worked across consulting, entrepreneurship, and tech in their undergrad and was accepted into Harvard and Stanford's deferred programs.

From Orders to Offers: The 6-Month Plan to Apply with Confidence

Transitioning from the Military to an MBA can feel overwhelming, but with a clear six-month plan, it becomes manageable and strategic. This session breaks down exactly what to focus on each month, from clarifying goals and school selection to test strategy, resume positioning, essays, recommendations, and interview prep. You’ll learn how to sequence your efforts, avoid last-minute stress, and build momentum so you submit polished, confident applications for R1.

How to Sound More Conversational in Interviews

The fastest way to fail the "fit" check is to sound like you’re reading from a script. We teach you how to break the "robotic" habit, treating the interview as a working session with a friend or colleague rather than an oral exam, and projecting the "client-ready" confidence Bain partners expect.

Advanced Chart Analysis

Bain is known for "trick" exhibits that test more than just your ability to read a legend. We deconstruct complex, multi-variable charts and unconventional data visualizations. You’ll learn how to quickly synthesize the "so what" from a messy data set to deliver clear insights and nail your case problem solving.

AMA with a Former Dental School Admissions Committee Member

Curious what really happens behind the scenes in dental school admissions? In this open AMA session, hear directly from a former dental school admissions committee member about how applications are evaluated, what makes candidates stand out, and the common mistakes that raise red flags. Bring your questions about personal statements, DAT scores, interviews, school selection, and more, and leave with insider insights to strengthen your dental school strategy.

Geometry Sample Questions

Set a timer for 8 minutes and attempt these 5 GRE level geometry questions. This will be roughly the same amount of time per question you will have on the real GRE. Explanations are on the second page.

Building a Dental School Personal Statement That Stands Out

A compelling dental school personal statement goes beyond listing shadowing hours and coursework, it clearly conveys your motivation for dentistry, your readiness for clinical training, and the experiences that shaped your commitment to patient care. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a focused narrative, highlight meaningful experiences, and avoid common pitfalls that make essays blend together. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a draft, you’ll leave with practical strategies to craft a personal statement that feels authentic, polished, and memorable.

MBA Resume Template (Top School Format)

Admissions-Optimized Resume Format Used by Successful Applicants (Editable Word Doc Version)

Managing Up: A Field Guide

Managing up isn’t about flattering your boss — it’s about owning the relationship with the person who has the most influence over your career. This guide covers how to diagnose your manager’s style, what to ask them early in any new relationship, the most common managing up mistakes and how to fix them, and how to navigate specific situations when the relationship is strained.

M7 MBA Interview Bank: 150+ Questions by School (2024–25)

A comprehensive reference guide to documented M7 MBA interview questions — organized by school. Covers all seven programs (HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan, and Columbia) with school-specific format breakdowns, 150+ questions categorized by theme, insider tips on what each school’s interviewers are actually evaluating, and a universal question bank that applies across all programs. Questions compiled from self-reported applicant accounts across the 2024 and 2025 admissions cycles.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cracking Cultural Fit: Becoming a Bainie

What does it actually mean to be a "Bainie"? Beyond the resume, we look for that "True North" orientation, and this lesson moves past the buzzwords to examine the specific behaviors that signal cultural alignment. We will discuss how to subtly weave Bain’s core values into your responses and how to handle the "airport test"—the unspoken metric of whether a partner actually wants to spend a six-hour flight with you.