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Company Research to Ace Your Interview

Learn how to research companies to master your next interview. We'll show you how to find the right information, structure your answers, and stand out from the competition.

IB Networking Tracker Guide + Template

This spreadsheet will help you track your networking conversations with individuals at the banks you are reaching out to. You can export the sheet to a file type that is sharable across devices so that you have constant access to the sheet (ex. Google Sheets).

How to Network into IB

Stand out and get hired. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to networking effectively and landing a job in investment banking.

IB Application Tracker with Email Formats

This downloadable spreadsheet is an Investment Banking application tracker that includes pre-formatted email templates to streamline the application process.

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

The Key Valuation Methodologies in Investment Banking

Unlock the core valuation methodologies used in investment banking to analyze companies and make informed financial decisions.

Ride-Hailing App: An Organic Growth Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a ride-hailing app focused on organic growth. This case challenges you to identify new growth opportunities, improve user retention, and leverage existing resources without a large marketing budget.

Best-in-Class MBA Resume Template

Use this template to create your own killer resume using best practices that MBA admissions committees will want to see.

Proudest Moment: A Behavioral Interview Guide

A sample story for a behavioral interview, detailing how to showcase your accomplishments and skills in a compelling narrative that leaves a lasting impression.

Example IB Cover Letter — Morgan Stanley Summer Analyst

This cover letter is from a UPenn Math and Women's Studies student who landed a role at Morgan Stanley as a summer analyst.

Preparing Your MBA Recommender Prep Packets

Learn how to create comprehensive packets that empower your recommenders to write powerful, impactful letters for your application.

Wharton Deferred Essays – Food Systems, Health Equity, and Community

Two essays outlining a bold vision for leading innovation in the plant-based space and a deep commitment to equity-driven impact through food, health, and student engagement.

Walkthrough of a Good MBA Resume

Listen to an expert coach explain what makes a strong MBA resume with tangible examples.

Deferred MBA Example Resume – Consulting, Tech, and Leadership

Resume featuring top-tier consulting experience, strong academic performance, and leadership in pro bono and competitive extracurriculars, tailored for deferred MBA programs.

INSEAD Example Essays – Product Leadership, Global Agility, and Restless Curiosity

A complete INSEAD essay set featuring career goals in product management, reflections on cultural agility and personal growth, and stories of building cross-border relationships and learning through service, improv, and exploration.

MBA Interviews: What NOT to Do

Avoid the common pitfalls that sink strong applicants—learn what to skip and how to stay on track.

Tips for Your Virtual MBA Interviews

Nail the format with tips on setup, presence, and delivery to stand out on screen.

Mastering LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Handshake & More

Use top platforms strategically to research roles, build your brand, and land your next opportunity.

Private Equity Firms: What You Need to Know

This guide provides an overview of the private equity industry, including key players, different firm types, and the basics of how they operate.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.