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Wharton Deferred Essays – Food Systems, Health Equity, and Community

Two essays outlining a bold vision for leading innovation in the plant-based space and a deep commitment to equity-driven impact through food, health, and student engagement.

Tips for Your Virtual MBA Interviews

Nail the format with tips on setup, presence, and delivery to stand out on screen.

Preparing Your MBA Recommender Prep Packets

Learn how to create comprehensive packets that empower your recommenders to write powerful, impactful letters for your application.

Example IB Cover Letter — Morgan Stanley Summer Analyst

This cover letter is from a UPenn Math and Women's Studies student who landed a role at Morgan Stanley as a summer analyst.

Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For

A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.

The Key Valuation Methodologies in Investment Banking

Unlock the core valuation methodologies used in investment banking to analyze companies and make informed financial decisions.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

Secondary Story Example

See a successful secondary story example and learn how to create your own standout response.

Ride-Hailing App: An Organic Growth Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a ride-hailing app focused on organic growth. This case challenges you to identify new growth opportunities, improve user retention, and leverage existing resources without a large marketing budget.

Private Equity Networking Tracker

Master your networking game. Use this tracker to manage relationships and conversations for investment banking and private equity recruiting.

How to Prepare for Case Interviews

Build the skills to crack any case—structure, analyze, and communicate like a top-tier consultant.

McKinsey Imbellus Examples: A Guide to the Problem Solving Game

An overview of the different scenarios in the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (Imbellus), with key strategies and tips to succeed. Learn how to approach the ecosystem, Redrock, and Seawolf mini-games.

Private Equity Firms: What You Need to Know

This guide provides an overview of the private equity industry, including key players, different firm types, and the basics of how they operate.

Proudest Moment: A Behavioral Interview Guide

A sample story for a behavioral interview, detailing how to showcase your accomplishments and skills in a compelling narrative that leaves a lasting impression.

Persuasion Story Example: Behavioral Interview Guide

A sample persuasion story for a behavioral interview, detailing how to use data and a clear business case to get buy-in from a skeptical boss.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.

Walkthrough of a Good MBA Resume

Listen to an expert coach explain what makes a strong MBA resume with tangible examples.

Deferred MBA Example Resume – Consulting, Tech, and Leadership

Resume featuring top-tier consulting experience, strong academic performance, and leadership in pro bono and competitive extracurriculars, tailored for deferred MBA programs.

Stanford GSB Interview Prep Template

This spreadsheet is a structured template designed to help candidates prepare for the Stanford GSB interview by outlining key attributes and corresponding stories.