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Why You’re Still Doing Too Much: Rethinking Delegation as a Leader
Even the most effective leaders struggle with letting go—but true leadership isn’t about doing it all yourself. In this workshop, Stefanie M.—a certified leadership and strengths-based coach with 17+ years of experience as a market executive and team leader in global finance—will help you rethink your approach to delegation and team empowerment. Drawing on her background in corporate banking, private equity, and venture capital, Stefanie will share actionable strategies for identifying what to delegate, developing trust, and building systems that elevate both performance and well-being. Whether you manage a team or lead at the executive level, this session will help you create more space for strategic thinking, growth, and balance—without sacrificing results.
The Trusted AI PM: Build Products That Win Trust & Career Influence
The Trusted AI PM: Build Products That Win User Confidence and Career Influence The final masterclass explores how trust, transparency, and ethics make or break AI products - and careers. Through real-world stories and the 4 Pillars of Responsible AI, discover how PMs balance innovation with integrity to become trusted leaders inside their organizations. Learning Objectives Apply the 4 Pillars of AI Risk to any product. Conduct a mini bias audit for any AI feature. Design feedback loops that reinforce trust and fairness across releases.
Graduate School Application Timeline
Guide to help applicants stay organized and on track to submitting their applications by application deadlines
Mastering Necessary and Sufficient Assumptions on the LSAT
Understanding necessary and sufficient assumptions is one of the biggest keys to unlocking higher Logical Reasoning scores on the LSAT. In this workshop, Elias S.—a 177 scorer (99.5th percentile) who has helped students improve their scores by an average of 15–20 points—will break down how to identify these question types, avoid common traps, and apply the right reasoning strategies every time. With experience helping students achieve jumps of up to 40 points and even reach perfect scores, Elias will guide you through a clear, structured approach to mastering these challenging logic concepts. Whether you’re aiming for a top-tier law school or trying to break into the 170s, this session will give you the tools to approach LSAT arguments with precision and confidence.
Cracking the Common App: A College Admissions Panel
The Common App can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to tackle it alone. Whether you’re just getting started or putting finishing touches on your application, this panel will help you avoid common pitfalls, craft a standout narrative, and submit with confidence. Meet Your Panelists Amanda W. – Former Director of Admissions and Regional Enrollment Director, with 5+ years of coaching experience helping students gain admission to top universities including UCLA, Cornell, UPenn, Duke, and BYU. Alex L. – Stanford MBA and Northwestern alum, former Stanford admissions interviewer, and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience helping candidates differentiate themselves and gain admission to competitive programs. Skyler A. – Former Associate Director of Admissions at UChicago Booth and Assistant Director at Northwestern, with 10+ years of experience reading applications and helping hundreds of students gain admission to Yale, MIT, Berkeley, USC, Northwestern, and more.
2 Real HBS Interview Question Sets (Start-to-Finish Examples)
A detailed look at the questions asked during two real Harvard Business School interviews from beginning to end (anonymized for broad use). The first reflects a professional, experience-driven conversation with questions covering consulting, investing, leadership, and community work. The second is a deferred MBA interview focused on college, early initiatives, startup involvement, AI, goals, and personal interests. Hopefully they help you get a sense for the pacing, depth, tone, and question style you'll experience during an HBS interview.
Product Marketing 101
Learn fundamentals of Product Marketing Career Path
Top 10 Kellogg Facts Every Applicant Should Know
Learn the top 10 facts about Kellogg that applicants should be aware of during the application and interview process.
Sample Outreach Messages
Sample emails and LinkedIn messages to help you confidently connect with Kellogg student and alumni for networking and insights.
Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA
MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.
Mock Interview Practice
Real simulation exercises
Refinement: Design Critiques
Covers how product managers and designers review and provide feedback on designs to improve usability and align with product goals.
Comprehensive Graduate School Selection Guide
The guide features detailed evaluation frameworks to make informed decisions when first considering graduate school.
How to Get Into Medical School Panel
Getting into medical school is one of the most competitive admissions processes out there—and having the right strategy can make all the difference. In this panel, you’ll hear from experts who have successfully navigated the journey and now help aspiring physicians do the same. Our panelists Krysta F., Gloria L., and Floriane K. will cover what makes a strong application, how to stand out in your personal statement, ways to approach letters of recommendation, and tips for excelling in interviews. They’ll also share common pitfalls to avoid and insider advice on navigating the process with confidence. Whether you’re just starting to explore a pre-med path, looking to get ahead on next year's application or are in the middle of interviews, this session will give you practical insights to maximize your chances of acceptance.
Common Questions & Response Frameworks
Common Questions & Response Frameworks
GraphQL
This resource introduces GraphQL, explaining how it differs from REST APIs and how it enables more efficient, flexible data querying for modern products.
Sloan Cover Letter
Example cover letter for successful Sloan applicant
Competency Questions
Leadership, failure, teamwork, ethics
AI, ML, and Agents - A Foundational Guide
A practical and beginner-friendly guide to understanding how modern AI systems work, from data and models to deployment and safety.
McKinsey PEI - Story Development Worksheet
This worksheet helps you develop and structure a strong PEI story in three steps. First, it focuses on the key takeaways you're communicating to the interviewer about how you embody the theme in question. Then, it uses vignettes to showcase how you demonstrate the trait. Finally, it uses the pyramid principle to structure the whole story to lead with the answer.
