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Final Application Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you review and finalize every component of your Kellogg application.
Considerations for Profitability Frameworks
An overview of considerations for profitability frameworks for management consulting.
Identify 3 AI Opportunities in Your Organization
Practice spotting AI opportunities and outlining your first potential pilot ideas.
Audit an AI Use Case for Risk
Practice identifying potential risks and safeguards for a specific AI use case.
U.S. vs International Admissions Differences
What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity
S&T Application and Networking Tracker
A plug-and-play system for managing applications, tracking networking contacts, and prioritizing your target banks effectively.
Drafting & Content Creation (using Claude)
Learn how AI accelerates writing by generating strong first drafts for reports, blogs, and proposals.
Getting Your Data Ready for AI
Learn how to prepare and structure data for AI by focusing on access, cleanliness, and context.
Responsible AI Frameworks and Laws at a Glance
Review major frameworks and regulations shaping responsible AI practices.
MBA Interview Series: Columbia
The Columbia Business School interview is your chance to move beyond the application and show who you are as a candidate. In this event, Melanie E. (a former CBS Adcomm and interviewer) will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and strategies to stand out in the CBS interview process. You’ll gain insight into the types of questions asked, how to tell your story with confidence, and what Columbia admissions committees value most in applicants. Whether you’re applying this round or preparing for the future, this session will give you the tools to approach your interview with clarity, poise, and authenticity.
Tracking & Documentation (using Notion AI)
See how AI automates meeting notes, summaries, and project documentation for faster reporting.
Why AI Adoption Fails (and What Success Looks Like)
Analyze real-world case studies to understand why AI initiatives stall and how successful ones sustain progress.
Training & Scaling: Turning AI into Habit
Learn how to embed AI into daily routines through consistency, peer learning, and visible wins.
Where Should You Apply? Finding Your Fit in the IB Landscape
Not all investment banks—or banking roles—are created equal. From bulge brackets and elite boutiques to middle-market firms, each has its own recruiting process, culture, and career trajectory. In this session, you’ll learn how to evaluate your options and identify the firms and groups that best align with your goals, background, and interests. In this panel, Jonathan S., Yudhajit D., and Jared B. will break down the different types of investment banks, what each looks for in candidates, and how to strategically target your networking and applications for the best chance of success. Whether you’re just starting to explore investment banking or narrowing down your list for recruiting season, this event will help you confidently map your path into the right firm for you.
How to Ace the Wharton TBD (From an Ex-Admissions Fellow)
The Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) is unlike any other MBA interview—a fast-paced, collaborative exercise designed to test how you think, communicate, and lead in a group setting. In this session, Brian B., a Wharton MBA graduate (with honors) and former Admissions Fellow who helped run Wharton’s TBDs, will share insider insight into what the admissions team is really looking for. Having coached dozens of MBA candidates, Brian will walk you through how to prepare effectively, contribute with confidence, and stand out as both a strong teammate and leader. Whether you’ve received your Wharton invite or are planning ahead, you’ll leave this session with actionable frameworks and strategies to excel in the TBD.
AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption
Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.
PM Recruiting - Top 5 Tips to Stand Out in the Process
Product management has become a highly sought after but competitive field to break into over the last several years. Karthik R. has been in Product for 15+ years now in Director+ roles across multiple Silicon valley companies. His current role is as Director of Product at Linkedin. He has interviewed, mentored and coached 100s of PMs as well as those aspiring to break into the field. Join him in understanding what it takes to break into Product, and walk away with a tangible strategy and roadmap to make it happen.
How to Ace the Wharton TBD (From an Ex-Admissions Fellow)
The Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) is unlike any other MBA interview—a fast-paced, collaborative exercise designed to test how you think, communicate, and lead in a group setting. In this session, Brian B., a Wharton MBA graduate (with honors) and former Admissions Fellow who helped run Wharton’s TBDs, will share insider insight into what the admissions team is really looking for. Having coached dozens of MBA candidates, Brian will walk you through how to prepare effectively, contribute with confidence, and stand out as both a strong teammate and leader.
Two Professional Resume Examples
Two resume examples that demonstrate effective formatting, language, and strategies to help you craft a standout professional resume.
MBA Interviews Series: MIT Sloan
Get ready to shine in your MIT Sloan MBA interview with insider insights from current Sloan MBA and former BCG consultant Justin K. Join Justin for a deep dive into what makes Sloan’s behavioral interview unique—and how to stand out with confidence and authenticity. You’ll learn about the Sloan interview format, what qualities interviewers are looking for, and how to strategically prepare your stories using proven frameworks. Justin will share real-world advice drawn from his own experience at BCG, his acceptance into both MIT and Darden’s deferred MBA programs, and his success coaching candidates into MBB and top business schools. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear game plan for your interviews—from structuring your answers to demonstrating leadership, curiosity, and analytical rigor—the qualities Sloan values most.
