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Advice from a Senior PE Investor – Ask Me Anything
Curious about what it’s really like to work in private equity—and how to break in? In this open-format AMA, hear directly from Michael P., a senior PE investor as he shares candid insights on career paths, recruiting timelines, interview preparation, and the day-to-day realities of the job. Whether you're actively recruiting or just starting to explore the industry, bring your questions and get actionable advice from someone who's been on both sides of the table.
The Amy Approach: Understanding Financial Aid
A financial aid guide for graduate students.
Amazon Leadership Principles Interview Prep Guide
A structured worksheet to guide you in writing stories aligned with Amazon’s LPs, with tips from an ex-Amazon Sr. PM to help you excel.
Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations
This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.
Your LinkedIn Launchpad: Profile to Profit
LinkedIn Launchpad provides a comprehensive, actionable guide for professionals to optimize their LinkedIn profile and presence for career advance
The Amy Approach: Grad Student Budget Worksheet
A fillable worksheet to help track your expenses for grad school.
Stanford MBA Essay - "What Matters Most to You and Why?"
Read an example essay for the Stanford Graduate School of Business focused on helping emerging markets grow.
How to Get Into a Top Law School Panel
Dreaming about getting into a top law school? Join the Leland team for this FREE event to learn admissions process best practices and exclusive insights from Indrani S. (Former Admissions at Stanford Law), Teddy U. (University of Michigan Law School, and Liz C. (Former Admissions at University of Houston Law). Our coaches will share key tips and tactical strategies to help you shine in your applications. If you are interested in applying to law schools, have questions about the process, or just want to receive valuable insight, join us.
Example INSEAD MBA Essay
Essay for INSEAD (waitlisted based on GMAT)
Finance Recruiting Guideline: Class of 2028
This guide includes a function glossary, recruiting timeline by industry, and networking toolkit for the Class of 2028 (Summer 2027 internships).
The Amy Approach: Grad School Starter Kit
Checklist and prompts to get you started on your grad school search!
London Business School | MBA Example Essay
MBA Essays for LBS (waitlisted due to GMAT)
Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews Panel
Nailing the behavioral portion of your MBB interview is just as important as solving the case. In this session, hear from Diego D. (BCG), David P. (McKinsey) and Kristen H. (Bain) as they break down what top firms are really looking for in behavioral interviews—and how you can prepare effectively. From structuring your stories to highlighting impact and leadership, you’ll leave with practical tips, sample frameworks, and key strategies to help you stand out and show you’re ready for the role.
Bain Cover Letter Sample – Social Impact, Leadership, and Mission-Driven Consulting
A thoughtful and values-driven cover letter illustrating a transition from nonprofit leadership and policy research into consulting, with a strong alignment to Bain’s collaborative culture and commitment to women’s advancement.
Wharton 2025 Admit - Essay Set - Finance
Read a set of essays from a Wharton admit and see how you can apply these example essays to the new Wharton essay prompts.
Ask Me Anything: Excelling in PE Interviews
Join us for an interactive AMA with a John C., a seasoned private equity professional who has successfully navigated the industry’s most competitive recruiting processes. In this session, you’ll get insider insights on how to stand out in both technical and behavioral interviews, master case studies and modeling tests, and convey your fit for a PE role with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or looking to refine your approach, this is your chance to get your most pressing questions answered directly by an expert.
Ask Me Anything: Entrepreneurship and Startups
Join us for an open Q&A with Rohit A., an experienced founder, startup advisor, and investor. Rohit will share candid insights from his journey building and scaling ventures, navigating fundraising, and working with early-stage teams. Whether you’re just exploring entrepreneurship or already building your own company, this is your chance to get personalized advice on topics like ideation, product-market fit, fundraising, hiring, and more. Bring your questions — no topic is off-limits.
Breaking Into Top Hedge Funds - Top 5 Tips
Curious how to break into the highly competitive world of Hedge Funds? Whether you’re coming from a technical background, transitioning from another industry, or currently pursuing a degree in finance, data science, computer science, or mathematics, this session is your insider guide. Learn from Fiona T., former Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Haas MFE program. Fiona will share with you tips on breaking into Hedge Funds and strategies on your resume, LinkedIn profile, Networking and more! In this focused workshop, you'll uncover the Top 5 proven strategies to position yourself for roles on the buy-side at Hedge Funds. Learn what recruiters really look for, how to showcase your technical strengths, and how to avoid the most common mistakes applicants make when targeting top-tier Hedge Funds!
Stanford & MIT Essay: Engineering for Global Impact
A powerful story of building a biodigester in Costa Rica and discovering a lifelong passion for sustainable engineering and social equity.
Michigan Ross MBA Resume: Admitted Student Sample
Review a sample MBA resume from an admitted Michigan Ross student, showcasing professional and leadership experience.
