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HBS Essay Example: Engineering Innovation & Impact

See how this deferred HBS admit, an engineer and innovator, navigated uncertainty and championed LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Applying to MBA Programs with a Nontraditional Background

A guide to crafting a compelling MBA application that highlights your unique strengths as a nontraditional candidate.

Kellogg Leadership Essay Example - Brave Leaders Create Value

This essay responds to a Kellogg MBA application prompt: "Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn?"

Richard B. Fisher Scholarship - Example Application Essays

A successful essay for the RBF scholarship featuring a stock pitch for Walmart alongside a personal essay on founding and managing an Ivy Insiders branch.

HBS Example Essay: Identity, Impact & Social Enterprise

Discover how one applicant's unique identity drives their ambition to lead social impact and reshape systems through an HBS MBA.

Kellogg Values Essay Example - Discovering Values and Purposeful Work

Explore this essay answering: "Values are what guide you in your life and work. What values are important to you and how have they influenced you?" See how this applicant's journey discovering their personal values shaped their goals.

Planning Your MBA Application

Evaluate deadlines and application components to ensure you give yourself time to create a great application!

Tips for Your Consulting Resume

Learn how to craft a consulting resume that gets past the screeners and lands you an interview. We'll break down what recruiters are looking for.

Personal Statement Template

A comprehensive, template for writing a compelling personal statement, with a focus on structure, storytelling, and impactful conclusions.

Case Math: Mastering Multiplication Examples

Learn key multiplication tricks and shortcuts for case interviews. We'll walk through real examples and show you how to solve complex problems quickly.

Tips and Tricks for Investment Banking Interviews

A former Goldman Sachs associate shares how to prepare for key behavioral and technical questions, from conflict resolution to to valuation approaches.

HBS Joint Degree Example Essay – MPP/MBA for Gender Equity and Global Impact

An essay detailing how a dual MBA/MPP will equip the applicant to scale gender-focused interventions, combining business acumen with public sector insight to drive systemic change.

HBS Post-Interview Reflection Examples

Learn how to write a powerful HBS post-interview reflection. See examples of how to convey new insights and reinforce your candidacy.

Master Your Personal Statement Outline

Use this comprehensive outline to structure your personal statement, highlight your strengths, and clearly articulate your academic and career aspirations.

Behavioral Interview Intro

Learn the purpose of behavioral interviews, how to prepare for them, and the most common types of questions you'll face.

Profitability

A guide to approaching profitability cases in consulting interviews. Learn how to analyze profit drivers, diagnose revenue and cost issues, and identify areas for improvement.

How to Run Effective Networking Calls

A great networking call can lead to an interview. Learn how to prepare, what to say, and how to follow up to turn a coffee chat into a job opportunity.