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Office Hours: Get Into a Top APM Program
Learn key strategies and tips to land an offer in a top Associate Product Manager (APM) program.
How Are the GMAT and GRE Scored?
Demystify GMAT and GRE scoring systems! Learn how each test is graded and what your scores really mean for your grad school applications.
MBA Resume: Community Service & Leadership
Learn how to showcase your community service and leadership experience on your MBA resume to make a lasting impression on the admissions committee.
MBA Resume: 3 Tips for Success
Craft an MBA resume that gets noticed. We break down three essential tips to help you highlight your experience and land an interview.
MBA Resume: Work Experience
Your work experience is key to getting in. Learn how to highlight your professional accomplishments and impress the admissions committee.
Getting Started with Search Funds and ETA (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition)
Explore entrepreneurship through acquisition as a path to business ownership. In this event, join Daniel R. as he covers: - Search fund models and which fits your situation - Basic search fund economics and deal structures - Practical first steps to launch your search - Core search strategy and planning fundamentals Leave with clarity on whether ETA aligns with your goals and how to begin.
Strategies to Upskill in Your Career
Learn why upskilling matters and how you can build a plan to learn new skills in a way that works for you.
HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity
A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.
5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director
Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.
Strategizing MBA Options for Experienced Candidates (EMBA Focus)
A resource for mid-career professionals exploring Executive MBA programs, with guidance on timing, program fit, and aligning your MBA choice with long-term leadership goals.
Craft Your Career Transition Story
A video to help you articulate a compelling narrative around your career shift, connecting past experiences with future goals for resumes, interviews, and MBA essays.
Maximizing Your Compensation at Top Firms
Learn how to negotiate offers, understand total comp, and unlock hidden perks at elite companies.
Ace Your Interview!
A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.
NYU Stern Example – Activities and Achievements List
A sample of curated extracurriculars and accomplishments designed to strengthen an MBA application by showcasing leadership, initiative, and impact.
Darden MBA Application Guide
Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.
L.E.K. Cover Letter Example – From Urban Education to Private Equity Consulting
A first-year MBA’s cover letter emphasizing leadership in large-scale school reform, interest in L.E.K.’s fast-paced PE work, and a desire to contribute strategic thinking and team management skills to client engagements.
Guide to the McKinsey Interviewer-Led Case
Master the McKinsey case interview format. This guide covers what interviewers look for in problem-solving, personal impact, and leadership skills.
Offer Selection: Making Your Decision
Learn how to evaluate your consulting offers, including factors beyond compensation like firm culture, career development, and work-life balance, to make the best decision for your future.
Example of an Equipment Manufacturer Acquisition Case
See an example of an acquisition case for an equipment manufacturer. Learn how to evaluate the target company, identify potential synergies, and structure a clear recommendation.
Thriving in Consulting: Key Tips
Learn the most important strategies to succeed in the consulting industry.
