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Resume — Education Consulting: A Career in Guiding Students
A professional resume for an education consultant, highlighting experience at Kaplan Inc. and Intelligentsia.
How to Ask the Interviewer the Right Questions
Learn how to ask strategic, insightful questions during your interview that demonstrate your interest and help you determine if the company is the right fit for you.
How to Write a Unique Dental School Personal Statement
A detailed breakdown of a compelling personal statement that got an applicant into dental school, with key strategies for making your own application stand out.
Longer Essay: Harvard Examples Walkthrough
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "longer essays" for Harvard, with strategies for crafting your own and showcasing your intellectual curiosity.
How to Set Yourself up for Success on the MCAT
A top MCAT scorer reveals the resources, strategies, and biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to get your best score.
Why is the Additional Info Essay Important?
An overview of why the optional "additional information" essay is a critical part of your application, with a focus on how to use it to provide context, explain special circumstances, and showcase your achievements.
Awards & Honors: An Overview
Learn how to effectively showcase your achievements on your application, with tips for formatting, context, and standing out.
Key Interview Question Styles
An in-depth guide to the different styles of interview questions, with tips on how to identify them and craft effective, tailored responses for each.
Beginner GMAT Prep: 5 Strategic Decisions To Make
Join this session led by Leland coach Claire N. to learn the 5 critical decisions that will set you up for a focused, efficient prep journey. Whether you’re self-studying or hiring a tutor, these steps will help you avoid common pitfalls and start strong. You’ll leave with a customizable weekly plan, key resource recommendations, and clarity on how to tailor your study approach to your goals. Perfect for beginners who feel lost in the sea of GMAT advice. What you will get out of this event: 5 key considerations to take into account to study for GMAT effectively (goal-setting, resource selection, and study tactics) Adaptable templates for weekly sprints that you can tailor as you go The chance to ask Claire any questions you have at the end This event is great for those looking to jumpstart their GMAT Prep journey and unsure where to start!
Additional Info Essay 2: Example & Analysis
An in-depth analysis of an "additional information" essay.
This Paul Weiss Cover Letter - ESG & M&A Focus
See how to align your unique background in sustainability and finance with a firm’s specific strengths, like Paul, Weiss's award-winning ESG practice.
Two Powerful Frameworks to Unlock the Hardest Data Sufficiency Questions on the GMAT
If you struggle with advanced data sufficiency questions (and who doesn't), there are two frameworks that will allow you to nail many of the hardest data sufficiency questions easily and quickly. The good news is that you can learn the techniques for FREE in this seminar. So if you need a little help raising your DA score on the GMAT - this is for you! This workshop will be hosted by Bruce H - Wharton MBA and professional GMAT/GRE tutor. Bruce has helped over 300 students achieve their target test scores, and developed the rigorous GMAT/GRE curriculum at UCLA!
Additional Info Essay 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown of a compelling additional information essay.
Baidu Product Management Intern Take-Home
Practice working through a real take-home project using the strategies and insights you need to land the offer.
How to Prioritize Content for the Additional Info Essay
Learn how to strategically use the optional "additional information" essay to address weaknesses, provide context for unique circumstances, and strengthen your overall application.
Personal Statement 3: Example & Analysis
A detailed breakdown and analysis of a third successful personal statement, with a focus on its compelling narrative structure and powerful conclusion.
UIUC Statement of Purpose: Controls for Sustainable Energy
A mechanical engineering student's compelling statement of purpose for UIUC, detailing her passion for controls and sustainable energy research.
Personal Statement Example that Worked
From patient to practitioner: See how one student's personal health challenges and research background helped them craft a successful dental school application.
Networking for Venture Capital
Learn best practices for networking from a principal at Menlo Ventures.
Ask a Former Adcom: How to Get Into BYU
A former BYU admissions officer breaks down the holistic review process and shares what they're really looking for in applications.
