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Boston Consulting Group: Firm Overview
An introduction to BCG’s identity, mission, and culture. This module explores BCG’s “One BCG” philosophy, its collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, and how its values of integrity, curiosity, and impact shape its global brand and career experience.
Crafting Your Throughline
Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.
Intro to MBA Essay Writing
Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.
Intro to MBA Essay Writing
Translate your narrative into compelling MBA essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, authenticity, and school fit.
Writing the “Why MBA?” Essay
Learn to clearly articulate why you need an MBA now, why each school fits, and how it connects to your long-term vision.
Writing the STARR Essay
Master the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) framework to highlight your leadership, impact, and growth.
How to Network (And Enjoy It!)
What is networking all about? What do I say to make conversation with a stranger? How can I approach new contacts and make progress in my career? Networking is an essential skill to developing your career and searching for a new job, but many people struggle with putting themselves out there authentically and being able to create a genuine connection with people. In this free workshop, Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through the three steps of networking effectively and enjoying yourself at the same time: asking questions, listening actively, and sharing about yourself. Join us, and start feeling more confident, resourceful, and excited about your next networking encounter!
Crafting Your Throughline
Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.
Connecting Your Personal and Professional Experiences
Learn how to weave together your personal motivations and professional experiences into a cohesive, authentic story.
Connecting Your Personal and Professional Experiences
Learn how to weave together your personal motivations and professional experiences into a cohesive, authentic story.
Conclusion of Module 1
Review your progress and refine your brainstorm to prepare for essay drafting.
Your Narrative Arc: Current Path vs Dream Career vs Disconnect
Map your current trajectory, envision your dream career, and identify the gap that an MBA can help bridge.
Your Narrative Arc: Current Path vs Dream Career vs Disconnect
Map your current trajectory, envision your dream career, and identify the gap that an MBA can help bridge.
Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
Why use an elevator pitch? What are the key elements to introducing yourself and making a good first impression? How do you use an elevator pitch? Career Coach Connie Ma will guide you through creating a self-introduction or elevator pitch which you can use in any social or professional situation to leave a good first impression. We will discuss how to talk about yourself, how to talk about tricky parts of your past employment history, and how to adjust your self-introduction to suit any situation you may find yourself in. Come work with us on your self-introduction, practice with others, and become more confident in representing yourself!
Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career
Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.
Your Problem Statement: The Most Significant Issue You Care About Solving In Your Career
Identify the problem or opportunity that most motivates you and articulate how it connects to your long-term goals.
Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming
Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.
Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming
Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.
Personal Statement/Diversity Essay Brainstorm Guide
Your guide to uncovering authentic stories for your PS or Diversity Essay. This guide will help you go deeper with your personal stories and write something that deeply reflects who you are.
Nailing the MBA Interview
In this panel, MBA admissions experts will share strategies to help you prepare for one of the most critical parts of the application process: the interview. From common question types and school-specific approaches to storytelling techniques and pitfalls to avoid, you’ll get insider perspectives from Oren M., Emily L., and Temi O. Whether you’re gearing up for Round 1 interviews or looking ahead to Round 2, this session will give you practical tips, proven frameworks, and the confidence to walk into your MBA interviews fully prepared.
