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Essay Writing Best Practices
Learn the best practices for writing a compelling application essay, from brainstorming to drafting to polishing your final submission.
An Example of a Kirkland & Ellis Cover Letter for their Energy Practice
Learn how to translate sustainable entrepreneurship and renewable energy experience into a compelling narrative for a top law firm's corporate practice.
Product Manager Take-Home: Pocket Gems (Gaming Company)
Get a Product Manager role at Pocket Gems! We break down a real take-home project to show you how to analyze and succeed in mobile game design.
Negotiating the Offer: Negotiate the Offer & Close
Learn how to close a job offer negotiation with confidence. This guide gives you the language, strategies, and mindset you need to navigate the final steps and get the offer you deserve.
Time Management 101
A beginner's guide to mastering time management, with proven strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and avoiding procrastination to boost your productivity and reduce stress.
Enhance Your Visibility & Build Relationships
Learn to boost your professional visibility and build meaningful relationships. We share networking strategies that will help you stand out and get ahead in your career.
(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success
Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.
Private Equity Resume Example - IB Background
See a resume that landed an offer at Onex Partners. Learn to craft a resume that gets you noticed for top private equity roles.
GRE Geometry: Master the Essential Concepts
Conquer the geometry section of the GRE! Learn the key formulas and strategies you need to solve every problem with confidence.
Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School
An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.
How to Negotiate a Higher Salary
Learn the proven strategies to negotiate your salary, from the initial conversation to closing the deal with a higher offer.
Adapting your Leadership Style
Learn how to tailor your leadership approach to any situation. We cover different leadership styles and provide actionable tips for becoming a more effective leader.
Veterans MBA Admissions Fireside Chat + Panel Discussion
This exclusive event is designed specifically for veterans or those currently in the military interested in pursuing MBA programs. Led by a distinguished panel of veterans who have successfully navigated their own MBA application journeys, this fireside chat offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, learn proven strategies, and gain insider knowledge on how to showcase your military background and skills effectively. From translating your military service into a compelling story to leveraging your leadership experience, paying for your MBA, and more, the panelists will share actionable advice to help you stand out amongst fellow applicants. Leland is cohosting this event with Sitreps2Steercos, an incredible organization that was founded to help those in the military transition into top graduate programs and competitive career paths. Meet our panelists: Wyatt F, United States Military Academy, Warton MBA, US Army, helps clients write their "hero's journey" story for admissions committees, craft their resumes to make sure civilians understand their roles and impact, and nail the GMAT. Kelsey K, former M7 Admissions Director, partners with applicants to help them clarify who they are, what they want, and why they belong at the world’s best business schools. Alex S., Marine Academy, Ross MBA, US Army, alumni interviewer for Ross, expert MBA admissions coach for veterans and non-traditional backgrounds, has coached and prepped over 100+ people on MBA applications with a high rate of success.
Negotiating the Offer: Compensation Research
Learn how to research and negotiate compensation. We'll show you how to find salary data, understand market rates, and use this information to get the offer you deserve.
PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro
Whether you're breaking into product or leveling up, networking can open doors that resumes alone can't. But not all coffee chats are created equal. In this practical session, join Julia P. (PM at MongoDB) to learn how to approach PM networking with intention, so you’re not just asking for advice, but building real relationships. She will walk through how to reach out cold, structure a conversation, and leave a lasting impression - plus how to follow up without it feeling awkward or transactional. If you want to make the most of PM networking and turn chats into opportunities, this session is for you.
MBA Application Fundamentals for Non-Traditional Candidates
Are you applying to business school with a non-traditional or non-business background? Are you intimidated by the application process, unsure on where to start, or just a little stuck on ways to communicate your experience? If so, this session is for you! During this event, we'll discuss some of the commonly-held assumptions among MBA class profiles, cover the ways non-traditional candidates can manage the expectations of admissions committees, and describe how differentiated experience can help your application shine! This course is taught by Laura N., a former MBA admissions committee member, pro admissions coach, and accredited member of AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants). Laura has been an MBA admissions consultant for 16 years and has guided more than 500 clients towards admission to elite MBA programs, including HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and more.
Internship Application Strategies
Ready to land your dream internship? Learn proven strategies to craft a standout application that gets noticed by top companies.
Understanding Job Offers (Including Compensation and Benefits)
A practical guide to understanding the full value of a job offer—from salary to stock options to hidden perks.
(May 2024) Efficient Study for Quant
Master quantitative subjects with less effort. Learn proven study techniques to ace your exams in math, finance, and other quant-heavy classes.
Medical School Decider Tool
Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.
