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Mastering Your MBA Internship
Turn your internship into a full-time offer with strategies for impact, visibility, and relationship-building.
The Amy Approach: What Parents Need to Know About the College Search Process
A guide to help parents help with the college-search process
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.
Why Berkeley Essay
Craft a Berkeley essay that stands out from the crowd and gets you into your dream school.
Mastering the Bain Interview
Get an insider’s edge on the Bain interview process in this tactical, high-impact workshop led by Erik Z., a former Bain manager and recruiter. Erik will walk you through what makes Bain’s interview process unique, how to approach both the case and behavioral components, and what top candidates do to stand out. Whether you’re prepping for a first round or gearing up for final interviews, this session will give you practical strategies to boost your confidence and performance.
How to Evaluate a PM Offer
Don't get stuck on salary alone. Learn the key factors to consider when evaluating a PM job offer, from leveling to equity to company culture.
Stanford-specific Essays
Stanford Law is known in part for having a unique set of essay questions. These answers resulted in an acceptance.
Columbia Business School Example Essay: Inclusive Leadership
Example of an Inclusive Leadership essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.
SAT Reading/Writing: Student Notes
Learn note-taking techniques that help you track ideas, evidence, and arguments while tackling SAT passages.
Georgetown-Specific Essay Example
I selected this from a list of prompts to write this essay.
How to Write a Personal Statement They’ll Remember
This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to craft a compelling, memorable personal statement for law school admissions.
How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation
How to give your recommenders the tools, context, and strategy they need to advocate for you effectively.
Preparing for a Kira Interview
A KIRA interview is an online, asynchronous video interview used in dental admissions to assess communication, professionalism, etc.
Columbia Business School: Essay 2: Career Goals
Example of a Short & Long Term Career Goals essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.
STAR Assessment Model
The STAR assessment model is a structured method used to answer behavioral interview questions by outlining a specific past experience.
Real-World ROI for MBAs
For many applicants who are considering getting an MBA today, a key question is whether doing so is worth it and, if so, what the anticipated return on investment (ROI) will be. During this free event, four Leland coaches who have their MBAs from M7 programs share their perspectives on the ROI they've seen so far from their MBA experiences. Meet our hosts: - Alex M. - current MBA candidate at Kellogg, current Forte Fellow - Elizabeth J. - current Citi SVP, Dartmouth (Tuck) MBA, former Forte Fellow, former BLCK VC Fellow - Patricia M. - current Zillow PM, former Product Ops at LinkedIn, Duke MBA, former Forte Fellow - Sowa I. - Stanford MBA, former Accenture/BCG consultant
10 Must Haves to Land Multiple M7 Admission Calls
Maximize your chances of M7 acceptance! In this powerful session, expert coach Timothy F., a Chicago Booth alum who has guided over 100 MBA applicants into every M7 school, will use his years of MBA admissions experience to unveil the 10 key ingredients for a standout application. Timothy's expertise includes extensive admissions committee experience and a unique ability to coach applicants from non-traditional backgrounds. Increase your odds of landing multiple acceptance letters and securing your future at a top business school like HBS, GSB, Booth, or CBS.
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
College Workshop: Three-Month Application Plan to Land Your Early Decision School
Are you a high school student aiming to apply Early Decision (ED) to your top-choice U.S. university? Join Kevin P. for an interactive session that lays out a focused three‑month plan—from now to the Nov 1–15 deadlines—so you can craft a standout ED application on time and with confidence.With over a decade of experience supporting students across the world, he will guide you through the essentials—from weekly milestones and essay drafting to coordinating recommendations, understanding ED’s binding and financial implications, polishing your activities list, and building a smart backup plan for EA/RD. Topics include: 90‑day ED timeline and task checklist (mid‑Aug → Nov 1–15): essays, supplements, testing, recommenders, and school documents Standing out fast: personal statement and “Why Us?” strategy, activities impact, and recommendation packets Readiness and backup: score strategy, financial/aid planning for ED, portal tracking, and an EA/RD contingency if ED doesn’t land
