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STAR Response Worksheet
A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.
Common Kellogg Interview Questions
A bank of common Kellogg-specific behavioral interview questions designed to help you practice articulating your experiences and demonstrate leadership.
No Ivy, No Problem: How My Startup Got into Y Combinator
Think you need an Ivy League degree to make it into Y Combinator? Think again. In this workshop, Chanhyung K.—a Georgia Tech graduate, McKinsey alum, and Y Combinator founder—shares how he built and pitched a successful startup without the traditional pedigree. Drawing from his experience landing offers at McKinsey, JPMorgan, and FAANG while coming from a non-target school, Chan will reveal how to craft your founder story, stand out in competitive application pools, and navigate the YC process with authenticity and confidence. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or already building your startup, this session will show you how to turn unconventional beginnings into startup success.
Sample Resume | Ex-McKinsey, Private Equity
This is an action-oriented resume template designed to help you stand out in competitive roles such as consulting, strategy, and finance.
Common Questions & Response Frameworks
Common Questions & Response Frameworks
Resume Template
An editable template designed to help you showcase impact, leadership, and clarity across every bullet point.
Resume Example
A proven Kellogg-ready resume example.
Power Verbs for MBA Applications
A curated list of impactful action verbs to help you write stronger, results-driven essays and resumes that convey leadership, initiative, and impact.
Understanding the Kellogg Interview Format
Overview of Kellogg’s behavioral interview and how it reflects the school’s culture and values.
Awards & Activities
A tactical guide to highlighting your leadership, impact, and global experiences in Kellogg’s awards and activities sections.
Final Application Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you review and finalize every component of your Kellogg application.
Selecting and Guiding Recommenders
Learn how to choose the right recommender and equip them with stories that align with Kellogg’s leadership criteria.
Essay 2 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet
A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 2 with clarity and purpose.
Video Essay Guidance
Unique to Kellogg, the video essay is your chance to show personality, presence, and energy. Learn what makes a great response and how to prepare naturally.
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
Building a Kellogg-Ready Resume
Transform your resume from a job summary into a leadership showcase that highlights collaboration, impact, and growth potential.
Kellogg Essay Walkthroughs
Detailed breakdown of Kellogg's core essays, how to structure your responses, and what they’re truly assessing.
Essay 1 Brainstorm & Structure Worksheet
A guided worksheet designed to help you brainstorm impactful stories, identify key themes, and structure your Kellogg essay 1 with clarity and purpose.
IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool
This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.
CBS MBA Example Essays
CBS MBA successful example essays. Asian Male - Consulting.
