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The Deferral Strategy
A step-by-step guide on what to do after being deferred from a college, with strategies for crafting a compelling Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and demonstrating your continued commitment to the school.
How to Prioritize Your Awards & Honors
Learn how to strategically prioritize your awards and honors on your application to make the strongest impression on admissions committees and stand out from the competition.
Personal Statement 1: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a successful personal statement, with an explanation of its key components and a guide to crafting your own.
How to Elevate Your Writing
Learn proven strategies to elevate your writing from good to great, with tips on style, voice, and editing for a memorable application essay.
UCLA Law Supplemental Essay - Foreign Policy Background
See how an interest in International & Comparative Law , plus experience in a top foreign policy program, shaped this UCLA supplemental essay.
Personal Statement 2: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a second successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
Recommender Prep Doc: Secure a Powerful LOR
A complete guide to preparing your recommenders. Learn how to provide them with the information they need to write a powerful letter of recommendation.
Your Dental School Personal Statement: What to Say, What to Avoid
Learn how to craft a powerful personal statement that showcases your passion for dentistry and gets you accepted.
Why Are Interviews Important?
An overview of why interviews are a critical part of the admissions process, with a focus on what colleges are looking for and how you can make a memorable impression.
Direct Outreach Template for Networking
Stop sending cold emails that get ignored. Learn how to write effective outreach templates that get responses and land you opportunities.
GMAT Quant Workshop: Divisibility & Algebra
Ace the GMAT Quant section! We'll cover essential concepts like divisibility, number properties, arithmetic, and algebra to boost your score.
The U-Substitution Strategy for the GMAT and GRE
Simplify complex equations for the GMAT and GRE. Learn the powerful U-substitution technique to solve problems faster and more accurately.
GMAT Quant Workshop: Word Problems & Percents
Word problems got you stuck? This workshop covers GMAT essentials like percents, interest, and mixtures to help you solve problems with speed and accuracy.
Who to Ask & What to Write About
A comprehensive guide on identifying the best people to ask for letters of recommendation and a step-by-step process for choosing a compelling essay topic that highlights your unique story.
Slack Take-Home: A PM's Response Deck
See this example of how a PM cracked the Slack take-home case study interview.
Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.
Intro to Design Systems
A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.
Example Follow Up Questions During Interviews
Impress recruiters and stand out from the competition. Learn what questions to ask at the end of your interview to land the job.
Writing Standout Application Essays
Led by an experienced admissions panel, this session will provide you with valuable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you create impactful essays that reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.
Women in MBA Panel
Join us for an exclusive Office Hours session with former MBA Admissions Committee members and top admissions experts! This is your chance to get insider advice on the MBA application process—directly from those who used to make the decisions. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out in competitive applicant pools. Whether you're just starting your MBA journey or putting the finishing touches on your application, our panelists are here to answer all your questions. Meet our panelists: Faisal K., Chicago Booth MBA, Chicago Booth Admissions Office, coached 100+ M7 admits, 15 years of experience aiding US and international applicants translate their rich global experiences into compelling, relevant, and memorable applications.
