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Get Off the MBA Waitlist

Learn key strategies to get off the MBA waitlist, including demonstrating continued interest, providing updates, and building relationships with the admissions committee.

Concluding a Case Interview: The Final Step

Learn how to create a strong final recommendation that summarizes your findings, provides a clear action plan, and leaves a lasting impression on the interviewer.

Kellogg Interview Guide

A practical guide to preparing for the Kellogg MBA interview, including an overview of the format, common questions, key traits Kellogg values, and tips for presenting your story with clarity and confidence.

HBS Essay Example: Health Equity

Read an HBS essay on a commitment to health equity, outlining career goals as a corporate strategist and health foundation CEO, and the role of an HBS MBA. This essay was written in response to a previous prompt.

Amazon Behavioral Interview Workbook with STAR Stories

A detailed workbook of real STAR-format responses tailored to Amazon’s Leadership Principles, covering a range of consulting, nonprofit, and tech projects.

Awards & Honors Overview

Understand the purpose of the awards and honors section and what you should include in your application.

Market Sizing: A Qualitative Concept Walkthrough

Learn how to approach market sizing questions in case interviews. We'll walk through the key qualitative concepts and show you how to structure your answer.

M7 Letter of Rec Example

Secure powerful letters of recommendation that get you noticed. Check out a standout letter of recommendation.

Atlassian APM Intern Challenge Example — Prompt & Response (Quizlet)

A real product case prompt & solution from Atlassian's 2021 APM Intern application. This applicant used Quizlet as the focus of their case.

Example Framework for a New Market Entry Case

Walk through the framework portion of a real-world new market entry case. This example is about a company that sells fire resistant goods to governments across the world.

How to Find Your Core Values

Learn how to identify your core values and use them to guide your career and life decisions. We'll provide a simple exercise to help you discover what truly matters to you.

What Is (and Isn't) Venture Capital?

Demystify VC. Learn the definition of venture capital, what it entails, and what it's not so you can better navigate the startup funding landscape.

Example Atlassian APM Take-Home Solution

A real product case from Atlassian's 2023 Grad APM application, with an example solution on how to improve Discord's user experience and growth.

Tips for Preparing a Killer MBA Resume

Highlight impact, leadership, and clarity—build a one-pager that makes adcoms take notice.

Stanford GSB Interview Guide

This guide provides essential information and strategies for preparing for the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview, including scheduling, interview format, and leveraging the Stanford Leadership Behavior Grid.

Harvard Business School Interview Guide

This guide provides comprehensive advice for preparing and excelling in the Harvard Business School interview, covering format, preparation strategies, common pitfalls, and post-interview reflection.

Breaking Down the Bain Evaluation Criteria

Get hired at Bain. This guide breaks down the evaluation criteria for resumes, behavioral interviews, and case interviews to help you prepare.

First-Gen BBA Resume: Strategy, DEI, and Social Impact

A standout candidate blending top-tier internships, leadership in equity, and tech skills—driven by purpose and performance.