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Example Product Management Resume
Resume in LaTeX that has been refined.
Stripe PM Take-Home Assignment Sample
Prompt: Analyze 8 months of churn data, identify key drivers, and propose a roadmap to improve retention.
Video Essay Guidance
Unique to Kellogg, the video essay is your chance to show personality, presence, and energy. Learn what makes a great response and how to prepare naturally.
Selecting and Guiding Recommenders
Learn how to choose the right recommender and equip them with stories that align with Kellogg’s leadership criteria.
Master List of Investment Banks for Networking
This resource provides a curated list of investment banks that candidates can target for networking outreach. It is designed to support systematic networking efforts and help prioritize firms during recruiting.
Example Resume: Biomedical Engineer to Big Tech PM
Resume that helped me break into Product Management as a Biomedical Engineer. Optimized with keywords for ATS. Made for career switchers and students
MBA Recommender Packets
A step-by-step playbook for setting up recommenders for success and turning your recommenders into your strongest advocates.
Master List of PE Firms for Networking
This Firm Database includes thousands of investment banks, private equity (PE) firms, and hedge funds, organized by region — from large money-center banks to small two-person firms.
Life Review Workbook: Reflect, Reimagine, Realign
Ready for change? This workbook helps you reflect on where you are and uncover the first steps toward the life you want.
How to Answer the "Favorite Product" Question
Guide covers how to choose a product, a clear framework, and sample answer for interview prep.
Number Properties 3
GMAT Number properties 3 of 10
Number Properties 9
GMAT Number properties 9 of 10
Do's and Don'ts of Personal Statements
A quick guide to help law school applicants write compelling personal statements.
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7
MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7 - Asian Male - Consulting.
Company Profile Research Template
Use this template to research and organize key information about target companies, helping you tailor your applications and outreach.
3 Tricky GRE Quant Questions
Example of 3 tricky quantitative GRE questions
Unlock Your Story: Writing a Powerful BYU Essay #4
Essay #4 is one of the most important—and most personal—parts of the BYU application. In this session, you’ll learn how to transform your experiences, values, and aspirations into a compelling narrative that resonates with admissions officers. We’ll cover what BYU is really looking for in this essay, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical strategies to make your writing authentic, memorable, and powerful. The session will be led by Darla T., a Leland coach with extensive experience guiding students through competitive admissions processes. She’ll share frameworks and actionable tips to help you unlock your story and approach Essay #4 with confidence.
Writing a Holistic Set of Booth Essays
Many applicants find a way to write at least one strong essay. But those that really maximize the essay-writing process find a way to make clear how their experiences inform their goals, and develop clear narrative through-lines that make their contributions to the school and program tangible. They have a “brand”. You know what they’re all about. Reference the slides from a past event that draws from example essays written by successful U Chicago Booth admits. These essays were particularly strong in how they spoke to one another—how they created a three-dimensional applicant who top Booth AdComs could envision contributing to their community. Their professional and judiciously placed personal experience offer evidence for why they’re the kind of person who will make their specific kind of difference in the world.
Essay 2 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet
A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 2 with clarity and purpose.
No Ivy, No Problem: How My Startup Got into Y Combinator
Think you need an Ivy League degree to make it into Y Combinator? Think again. In this workshop, Chanhyung K.—a Georgia Tech graduate, McKinsey alum, and Y Combinator founder—shares how he built and pitched a successful startup without the traditional pedigree. Drawing from his experience landing offers at McKinsey, JPMorgan, and FAANG while coming from a non-target school, Chan will reveal how to craft your founder story, stand out in competitive application pools, and navigate the YC process with authenticity and confidence. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or already building your startup, this session will show you how to turn unconventional beginnings into startup success.
