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Working Effectively With ChatGPT
After reading this guide, you will learn how ChatGPT typically behaves, why its answers sometimes feel inconsistent, and how to respond best to it.
Customizable Resume Template
With all the formatting done for you, just fill in your chosen experiences into this easy-to-use resume template!
Storytelling 101: Crafting an Effective Experience Story
One of the most common mistakes in the Behavioral Interview is in telling poor experience stories. These glimpses into your past not only need to highlight your impact, teamwork, coachability, and resiliency, but also be compelling enough to capture the attention of your interviewer (and someday, your clients). We will break down the components of a great experience story, and demonstrate how it goes so much further than a mere STAR approach
How to Master GRE Vocabulary
Are you gearing up for the GRE and looking to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively? Join me, Matt, for an engaging session where we'll cover 60 common GRE words in just 60 minutes! As the sole GRE course author for Achievable and a former Kaplan instructor, I've dedicated over 1,000 hours to helping students like you achieve their target scores. With my experience in crafting personalized study plans and teaching GRE prep, I’m here to guide you through the verbal reasoning section with proven test-taking strategies.
Example Personal Statement for PhD Applications
Successful personal statement for PhD applications in environmental science & geography
Accounting Concepts That Get Tested in IB Interviews
Investment banking interviews move fast, and a strong grasp of core accounting concepts is essential. Join Accounting Concepts That Get Tested in IB Interviews, a focused session designed to help you master the accounting fundamentals interviewers expect you to know cold. In this event, we’ll cover the most commonly tested topics, including the three financial statements, how they connect, and how accounting decisions impact valuation. You’ll also learn how to structure clear, confident answers and avoid common interview pitfalls. Whether you’re preparing for your first IB interview or sharpening your technical edge, you’ll leave with greater clarity and confidence.
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How and When to Start a Company
Mapping out my founder journey--this is a guide to how I approached starting my own company!
M7 Interview Series: Stanford
Stanford interviews are a pivotal step in the M7 admissions process, and thoughtful preparation can set you apart. This interview series is designed to help you approach your Stanford interview with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to structure strong answers, communicate your goals and values effectively, and handle common behavioral and fit questions. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to stand out.
How to Have a Difficult Performance Conversation
Most managers know when a performance problem exists months before they address it. This guide gives you a structured approach to the conversation you’ve been avoiding: how to prepare, a five-part conversation framework, what to say at each stage, how to handle resistance, and what to do in the 24 hours after — including when to involve HR.
Deep Dive into Dental School Personal Statements
Your dental school personal statement can be the difference between an interview and a rejection—it’s where admissions committees assess your motivation, maturity, and fit for the profession. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a compelling narrative, highlight meaningful clinical and service experiences, and avoid the common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Whether you’re drafting your first version or refining a final draft, you’ll leave with a clear framework to communicate your story with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
What Sets Successful Private Equity Candidates Apart
Private equity recruiting is highly competitive, and the candidates who win offers distinguish themselves in ways that go far beyond technical competence. In this session, you’ll learn what top PE firms actually look for, how interviewers evaluate judgment, ownership, and investment thinking, and how to position your background to signal long-term potential.
Resume from a HBS + GSB Deferred Admit - Entrepreneurship/Tech
View the resume from somebody who worked across consulting, entrepreneurship, and tech in their undergrad and was accepted into Harvard and Stanford's deferred programs.
Common GRE Synonym Pairs
This document covers 18 unique GRE vocabulary words that are neatly paired with another vocabulary word that sounds similar and has the same meaning. How serendipitous! It also includes a two answer text completion practice problem for you to try.
M7 MBA Interview Bank: 150+ Questions by School (2024–25)
A comprehensive reference guide to documented M7 MBA interview questions — organized by school. Covers all seven programs (HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan, and Columbia) with school-specific format breakdowns, 150+ questions categorized by theme, insider tips on what each school’s interviewers are actually evaluating, and a universal question bank that applies across all programs. Questions compiled from self-reported applicant accounts across the 2024 and 2025 admissions cycles.
Rounding Out Your Activities Section
Dental schools look closely at how your experiences show real commitment to dentistry—not just what you’ve done, but how you’ve grown. In this session, you’ll learn how to choose and describe your shadowing, clinical work, service, and extracurriculars so they tell a clear, cohesive story. We’ll cover common mistakes and simple ways to highlight impact and readiness. Whether you’re polishing your application or still building experiences, you’ll leave with a practical framework to strengthen your activities section with confidence.
What MBBs Are Looking For
Breaking into MBB is highly competitive—and understanding what firms truly look for can give you a major edge. This session is designed to unpack the skills, traits, and experiences that McKinsey, Bain, and BCG value most in candidates. In this event, you’ll learn how top firms evaluate resumes, interviews, and case performance, what differentiates strong candidates from standout ones, and how to position your background strategically. We’ll also cover common misconceptions and mistakes that can hold applicants back. Whether you’re early in your consulting journey or preparing for interviews, you’ll leave with clear insights and a stronger strategy.
New People Manager: First 90-Day Checklist
A phase-by-phase checklist for your first 90 days as a people manager: diagnose before you prescribe, provide clarity on direction, then raise the bar on performance, Includes the five most common new manager traps and a clear definition of what good looks like at 90 days.
Let's Connect: How Networking Uncovers Opportunities
Career growth often comes from the conversations you have before an opportunity is ever posted. In this session, you’ll learn how effective networking actually works, from identifying the right people to reach out to, crafting authentic outreach messages, and turning casual conversations into meaningful professional relationships. We’ll focus on practical strategies to uncover hidden opportunities, build credibility over time, and network in a way that feels natural—not transactional. Whether you’re exploring new roles, industries, or long-term career paths, you’ll leave with a clear framework to network with purpose and confidence.
From Orders to Offers: The 6-Month Plan to Apply with Confidence
Transitioning from the Military to an MBA can feel overwhelming, but with a clear six-month plan, it becomes manageable and strategic. This session breaks down exactly what to focus on each month, from clarifying goals and school selection to test strategy, resume positioning, essays, recommendations, and interview prep. You’ll learn how to sequence your efforts, avoid last-minute stress, and build momentum so you submit polished, confident applications for R1.
The Five Most Important Geometry Equations to Know for the GRE
GRE Quant performance often comes down to quickly recognizing which formulas apply under time pressure. In this session, you’ll learn the five geometry equations that appear most frequently on the GRE, how to spot when each one is being tested, and how to apply them efficiently to avoid common traps. Designed for test-takers looking to boost accuracy and speed, this event focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately on exam day.
