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The Gaming Company Case Interview Practice

Test your case skills with a subscription-based board game startup—cover market sizing, pricing, and profitability.

Example Investment Banking Resume: Columbia & Stern Admit

Explore a resume highlighting extensive experience in investment banking, financial modeling, M&A, and wealth management, ideal for aspiring finance professionals.

Stanford GSB Application Essays - "What Matters Most and Why?" and "Why Stanford?"

This essay details the applicant's experience with a failed goat-distribution project in Nepal through GlobeMed and Himalayan Health Care (HHC), leading to reflections on global health complexities and the importance of humility in pursuing health equity.

Stanford GSB Optional Short Answers - Emphasis on Social Impact

Read example short answer responses for the Stanford GSB application, providing examples of the applicant's significant positive impact, including organizing a social impact competition for students in Rwanda and implementing process improvements at the Cambridge Women's Center.

Nailing Your Deferred MBA Essay

Learn what MBA programs look for in standout deferred MBA essays.

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.

An Example of a Deferred Candidate’s “Why Columbia” Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Columbia Business School and breaks down how to answer the "Why this school?" question.

Framework Example for a New Product Development Case

See an example of how to structure the framework for a real-world new product development case. This example is about a biotech firm looking to commercialize a new innovation.

BCG Example Resume – Military Leadership, Resilience, and Public Service

Resume of a Wharton MBA candidate and former Marine officer, highlighting operational excellence, adaptive sports achievements, and a career pivot toward consulting and civic leadership.

Deferred MBA Recommended Application Timeline

Plan your path to a top DMBA program. Learn what the ideal timeline should look like during your last year of school, from GMAT/GRE prep, essays, recommendations, and more.

Wharton MBA Resume – Military Strategy, Recovery, and Leadership

Resume highlighting combat leadership, operations planning, and post-injury resilience, alongside community service, mentoring, and an ambition to transition into civic impact through business.

Harvard Law School Diversity Statement Example - Resilience and Fragility from a Global Perspective

A look into a Black American's experience with resilience and fragility, and how living abroad shaped a unique global perspective.

MBA Resume – Social Impact, Strategy, and Startup Growth

Resume of an admitted applicant to Wharton, Kellogg, and CBS, highlighting experience in consulting, consumer goods, and nonprofit leadership, with a strong focus on education equity and product innovation.

Framework Example for a New Market Entry Case

See a powerful framework example for a new market entry case. We'll walk through how to evaluate market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and your go-to-market strategy.

How to Answer the "Tell Me About a Time When" Questions

Learn a simple, powerful framework for answering behavioral interview questions. We'll show you how to structure your stories and highlight the skills and experiences top firms are looking for.

PMM Case Study Frameworks: A Complete Guide

Master product marketing case studies with this complete guide. We break down the essential frameworks you need to ace your interviews.

Essay Worksheet: Before You Hit Submit

7 key checks and a writing/review checklist to help you craft compelling MBA essays that showcase your impact and tell a coherent story.

MBA Resume Template and Best Practices Guide for M7 Schools

A customizable resume template with detailed formatting tips, writing guidelines, and MBA-specific strategies to help you create a clear, high-impact one-page resume.

What NOT to Do When Writing an MBA Resume

Don’t let easy mistakes tank your app—avoid weak bullets, poor structure, and vague accomplishments.