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Stanford GSB Application Essays - "What Matters Most and Why?" and "Why Stanford?"

This essay details the applicant's experience with a failed goat-distribution project in Nepal through GlobeMed and Himalayan Health Care (HHC), leading to reflections on global health complexities and the importance of humility in pursuing health equity.

Grace L.

HBS Resume Sample – Consulting, Social Impact, and Policy Leadership

A standout MBA resume combining Bain consulting experience, Gates Foundation policy work, and entrepreneurial leadership with a strong focus on gender equity, public service, and global development.

Reagan C.

HBS Essay Example: The Business-Minded Leader

A deep dive into a successful HBS essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your career aspirations and the impact you'll have on the world.

Abigail H.

Booth MBA Essay Examples – Product Vision, Adaptability, and Global Curiosity

A comprehensive essay set covering Booth’s career goals, values, and short responses, featuring a transition into product management, a global mindset shaped by diverse experiences, and a lifelong commitment to learning and adaptability.

Priyanka R.

From Penn Engineering to McKinsey and Amazon

See how this UPenn engineering grad crafted a winning resume for a Business Analyst Digital Practice role at McKinsey and Software Development Engineer offer from Amazon.

Samantha G.

The Resume That Lands You at Harvard Business School

A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School resume. Learn how to highlight your experience and skills to get noticed by admissions committees.

Katherine M.

Soft Skills as Designers

Master the essential soft skills—from communication to collaboration—that will help you become a more effective designer and a stronger team player.

Shannon L.

Where to Apply to Med School

Learn how to find the schools that are the best fit for you and build a smart school list that maximizes your chances of admission.

Matthew W.

Meta RPM Resume: A Masterclass in Product Management

See a real resume that landed a coveted Meta RPM (Rotational Product Manager) role. Learn how to highlight product and technical skills to get hired.

Spencer B.

Technical Interview Questions List

Prepare for your technical interviews with this comprehensive guide. We break down common questions and provide short answers to point you in the right direction.

Luke S.

Case Interview Template: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough and Download

Master the core case interview templates with this step-by-step walkthrough. Learn how to structure your thoughts, ask the right questions, and guide the interview to a successful conclusion.

Ian G.

Stanford GSB Essays: First-Gen Immigrant Profile

Explore a powerful Stanford GSB essay from a first-generation undocumented immigrant, highlighting resilience and a vision for social impact.

Angela C.

Why Booth Essay: EdTech Goals & Booth's Impact

Booth deferred admit's essay on how the Chicago Booth Scholars Program and MBA will support their short-term goals during deferment and long-term aspirations in edtech leadership.

Amanda T.

Ask Me Anything with Former Ivy League Admissions Reader + Journalist

What does it really take to get into an Ivy League? Watch questions being answered by a former admissions reader and journalist in this exclusive AMA!

Kirsten S.

Real-World ROI for MBAs

For many applicants who are considering getting an MBA today, a key question is whether doing so is worth it and, if so, what the anticipated return on investment (ROI) will be. During this free event, four Leland coaches who have their MBAs from M7 programs share their perspectives on the ROI they've seen so far from their MBA experiences. Meet our hosts: - Alex M. - current MBA candidate at Kellogg, current Forte Fellow - Elizabeth J. - current Citi SVP, Dartmouth (Tuck) MBA, former Forte Fellow, former BLCK VC Fellow - Patricia M. - current Zillow PM, former Product Ops at LinkedIn, Duke MBA, former Forte Fellow - Sowa I. - Stanford MBA, former Accenture/BCG consultant

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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!

Fiona T.

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.

Leland

Mock McKinsey Behavioral Interview (PEI)

Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.