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Common Investment Banking Interview Questions

This resource helps candidates prepare for common investment banking interview questions and review foundational technical and behavioral topics.

Columbia MBA: Example Essays for Impact

Explore successful Columbia Business School essays that articulate career goals, demonstrate inclusive leadership, and highlight fit with the program's unique culture and NYC opportunities.

Stanford GSB Letter of Recommendation - Highlighting Curiosity and Energy

This letter of recommendation highlights the applicant's qualities as an action-oriented leader, specifically noting her contributions to virtual care platform rollout, clinical needs assessments, and her efforts to center patient perspectives within healthcare initiatives.

Stanford GSB Professional Experiences and Activities From a Nonprofit and Social Impact Lens

This document outlines the applicant's professional aspirations post-Stanford GSB (catalyzing social impact in nonprofit management consulting) and provides a detailed history of her employment, including roles at Commonwealth Care Alliance, Gerson Lehrman Group, and the Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group. It also includes information on gaps in employment history and various activities.

MIT Sloan Cover Letter

See how you can use your cover letter to elaborate on your work experiences and make your pitch for why a Sloan MBA is the perfect fit for you.

General Interview Tips

Hear 5 tips on how to leave a great impression in your MBA interviews.

Example MIT Sloan Cover Letter - Campus Visit and NFL Leadership

See an impactful cover letter for MIT Sloan, emphasizing entrepreneurial drive, collaborative spirit, and leadership potential.

Bullet Proof Inc. (Growth) Case Study

Crack the growth strategy case for Bullet Proof Inc. Learn to analyze market opportunities, identify key growth levers, and recommend a winning path forward.

Flow of a Case: A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the case interview process from start to finish. This guide breaks down each stage, from the initial prompt to the final recommendation, so you can confidently navigate the interview.

Frameworking Exercises: Sharpen Your Case Skills

Don't just learn frameworks—master them. This guide provides a set of exercises to help you apply core consulting frameworks and solve complex problems with confidence.

MIT LGO/Sloan Cover Letter Example

Here's an example from a veteran client who successfully gained admission to the MIT LGO program. This essay highlights two powerful stories.

The Personal Statement that Got Me into Stanford Law

A unique look at a successful Stanford Law School personal statement, showing how to connect a background in government and public service to your legal ambitions.

Pricing

Master pricing strategies! Learn when to use value-based, benchmarking, or cost-based models to maximize your product's market success.

HBS Essay Ideation Guide : Craft Your Unique Story

Watch this video and use this essay ideation worksheet to explore your goals, identity, and growth, crafting an authentic and compelling personal statement for your application.

Networking, Side Letters, and Intangibles

Learn how networking and more can help you maximize your chances of getting accepted to top MBA programs.

Resume — MBB: A Winning Resume for Top Consulting Firms

A successful resume for a female candidate applying to MBB firms, highlighting experience in strategy and business.

Yale Essay – The Biggest Commitment: Faith and Gender Equity

A deeply personal essay reflecting on an 18-month religious mission as a transformative commitment—reshaping the applicant’s worldview, sparking a gender equity journey, and laying the foundation for her social impact career.

"Tell Me About Yourself" Sample Answer & Debrief

Learn how to ace the most common interview question. We provide a sample answer, break down the key components, and give you a framework to craft your own perfect response.