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Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
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Why International Applicants Get Misread in the U.S. MBA Process
Where AI Can Deliver Value in Organizations
Use this guide to review ten common AI use cases and identify where similar opportunities may exist in your work.
Routing & Process Support (using ChatGPT)
Learn how AI automates tagging, categorization, and workflow routing to reduce manual work.
Leveraging AI for MBA Applications (while also not cheating)
How can you make the most of GenAI tools to leave no stone unturned in your MBA process? What are the right and wrong ways to be leveraging AI as you build out your applications? I'll help you lower your anxiety around this topic, and help you use AI to complement your thinking on other critical questions like: - "How do I know what programs are the best fit for me?" - "How do I even go about researching my target programs?" - "How can I use it to level up my writing? What pitfalls do I need to avoid?” - "How can I map out my timeline for applying to MBAs?" - "How can I use AI to complement my live interview prep? - "How can I be sure my AI-based research is accurate?" The idea behind this session is twofold: 1) lending you tactical tips to raise the quality of your MBA applications in a world of limited time. (2) helping you think in ways that go beyond the specific questions we cover, so that you can generate plenty questions of your own. As someone who advises people on everyday-life-AI and has also worked with a handful of startup CEOs and investors on layered, complex research requiring heavy AI use, I'll help you make the most of our latest tech without compromising the integrity of your applications. I hope you leave feeling this whole MBA project is something doable, with a few AI-powered arrows in your quiver that can simplify your life as you get there. If you’re interested in 1:1 coaching, you can always drop me a line through my Leland profile. See you soon.
How to Structure and Framework
An overview of how to structure and framework for management consulting.
Take Back Base Exercise
An overview of the Take Back Base exercise for management consulting.
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.
Tuition, Cost of Living, and ROI
Real budgets, affordability planning, Deferred Tuition education
Ride-Hailing App: Organic
A walkthrough of the Ride-Hailing App: Organic case for management consulting.
Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify
An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case for management consulting.
AI ROI Case Studies (Quick Wins)
Review short case studies showing how small AI pilots can generate measurable results.
Leadership & Action: Framing AI for Success
See how leadership communication and small pilots build trust and accelerate adoption.
Why Responsible AI Matters
Learn the core principles of responsible AI and why trust is critical for sustainable adoption.
Follow-up to maintain networking relationships
Stay in touch without being pushy. Learn how to thank people genuinely and turn one-time contacts into long-term mentors.
Introduction to Roles in AI — How It Differs from Traditional Tech
This reading introduces you to key roles like research engineer, forward deployed engineers, and different GTM jobs at AI companies. It includes an assignment designed to teach you how to better understand these roles.
Breaking into FP&A: Resume to Offer Letter
Looking to launch a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)? From crafting a standout resume to acing interviews, every step matters in landing your offer. In this session, expert Leland coach Zach T. will guide you through the full process of breaking into FP&A roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap from application to offer letter, plus actionable strategies to stand out in the competitive FP&A landscape.
Forecasting & Decision Support (using ChatGPT)
Discover how AI analyzes patterns and predicts outcomes to improve planning and forecasting.
How Real AI Success Happens
Learn from case studies of organizations that scaled AI responsibly through pilots and trust.
Still no referral? Here’s your final play
Learn when to make your move, how much notice to give, and how to turn a good relationship into an actual referral.
