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Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example – Pivot from Fashion to Strategy

A tailored MBA cover letter illustrating a transition from fashion to consulting, highlighting transferable skills in analytics, vendor management, and strategic operations.

3 Keys to Nailing the HBS Essay

Master the HBS essay! Learn 3 actionable writing tips to craft a compelling, authentic, and impactful essay that stands out to the admissions committee.

10-Week GRE Study Plan

A structured week-by-week GRE prep schedule covering verbal, quant, and practice exams to help applicants stay on track and build test-day readiness.

Fuqua Essay Sample: 25 Random Things That Define Me

Discover how to craft a compelling "25 Random Things" essay for your MBA application, showcasing your unique personality and experiences.

How to Write the Fuqua Community Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "community" prompt and showcase your "Team Fuqua" spirit.

Framework: Leland's Ultimate Product Design Framework

Leland's top PMs and designers share a proven framework to create intuitive, user-centric products that solve real problems.

How to Answer "Why an MBA?" for Duke Fuqua

A top admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "Why is pursuing an MBA the right next step for you?" question.

Framework: Hooked (User Acquisition & Retention)

Learn the "Hooked" model to create products users can't live without. A guide for PMs on user retention, triggers, and variable rewards.

Market Sizing Walkthrough: US Fruit Market Guesstimate

This video breaks down a guesstimate problem: estimating the US fruit market. Learn the frameworks and math you need to ace your consulting case.

Non-Business Prompts: Case Interview Exercises

A series of case interview exercises that don't have traditional business prompts. Learn how to apply structured thinking and logical reasoning to unconventional problems.

MIT Sloan Organizational Chart – Team Structure Example

A visual organizational chart submitted as part of the MIT Sloan application, illustrating leadership scope, team dynamics, and professional responsibilities.

Investment Banking Cover Letter Template

Use this fill-in-the-blank template to craft a cover letter that stands out to investment banking recruiters.

Transitioning to PM from Consulting

A step-by-step guide on how to leverage your consulting background to break into a PM role, with examples of how your consulting skills can apply to product management.

Mike’s Mowing Case Interview Practice

Work through the “Mike’s Mowing” consulting case—structure your analysis, estimate market size, and deliver strategic recommendations with confidence.

Dissecting the 3 Parts of an Interview

Ace your next interview! We break down the three key parts of an interview and give you the strategies you need to prepare for, stand out, and land the job.

Harvard Essay: How Curiosity Shaped a Career

See how one student used their experience studying abroad at Oxford to demonstrate curiosity and growth, leading to a new approach to problem-solving.

Interview Prep Mentality

Learn how to approach interviews with the right mindset. We break down the key strategies to prepare for, stand out in, and land your dream job.

Sample Booth Recommendation Letter – Critical Thinking, EQ, and Resilient Leadership

An outstanding recommendation describing a candidate who consistently exceeded expectations through creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership—highlighting her growth, grit, and MBA readiness.

MBA Resume Template – Fillable Format for Customization

A clean, structured Word template designed to help applicants craft an MBA-ready resume, with prompts for quantifiable achievements and leadership highlights.

Wrapping Up Each Section of the Case

Master the art of closing out case sections—summarize insights, transition smoothly, and stay structured under pressure.