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2023-2024 Essay Prompts for the Top 10 MBA Programs

Get into your dream MBA program! We break down the example essay prompts for the top 10 schools.

Essay Analysis: What a Bad Essay Looks Like

Avoid common mistakes! This guide breaks down a cringe-worthy essay to teach you what not to do when writing your college applications.

(May 2024) Efficient Study for Quant

Master quantitative subjects with less effort. Learn proven study techniques to ace your exams in math, finance, and other quant-heavy classes.

GMAT Official Practice Test 1 Walkthrough - Data Insights Section

A complete walkthrough of the Data Insights section from GMAT Focus Official Practice Test 1. Learn the strategies and mental shortcuts to ace every question type.

Internship Application Strategies

Ready to land your dream internship? Learn proven strategies to craft a standout application that gets noticed by top companies.

Chicago Booth: Interview Tips

Prepare for your Chicago Booth interview with key insights and proven strategies to impress the admissions committee and secure your spot.

Steps to Landing Academic Research Through Faculty Outreach

Build rapport with professors and land the research opportunities you want. This is the complete outreach checklist.

PM Coffee Chats: How to Network Like a Pro

​Whether you're breaking into product or leveling up, networking can open doors that resumes alone can't. But not all coffee chats are created equal. In this practical session, join Julia P. (PM at MongoDB) to learn how to approach PM networking with intention, so you’re not just asking for advice, but building real relationships. ​She will walk through how to reach out cold, structure a conversation, and leave a lasting impression - plus how to follow up without it feeling awkward or transactional. If you want to make the most of PM networking and turn chats into opportunities, this session is for you.

Negotiating the Offer: Compensation Research

Learn how to research and negotiate compensation. We'll show you how to find salary data, understand market rates, and use this information to get the offer you deserve.

Negotiating the Offer: Negotiate the Offer & Close

Learn how to close a job offer negotiation with confidence. This guide gives you the language, strategies, and mindset you need to navigate the final steps and get the offer you deserve.

Digital Accessibility Slides

Learn the key principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people.

Figjam

Learn how to use FigJam for brainstorming, collaboration, and planning. Take your team's creative process to the next level.

Example of a Winning Kellogg Personal Statement - Leadership Amidst Uncertainty

A breakdown of an actual personal statement that got a deferred candidate admitted to the Kellogg School of Management, focusing on how they addressed the prompt to "educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value."

How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews

Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start with this insider session featuring Angela C. and Samantha G., two experienced consultants who have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting process. They’ll walk you through what McKinsey looks for in candidates, how to strategically position yourself before applications open, and the best ways to prepare for both the personal experience and case interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, practical resources, and proven tips to maximize your chances of landing an offer.

Product Manager Take-Home: Pocket Gems (Gaming Company)

Get a Product Manager role at Pocket Gems! We break down a real take-home project to show you how to analyze and succeed in mobile game design.

From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Overcoming Limiting Career Beliefs

Are you getting in the way of your own success? This workshop aims to help you identify and challenge the limiting beliefs holding you back from achieving your career potential. Through practical strategies and guided exercises, you will learn to reframe negative self-talk into empowering mindsets, fostering powerful self-belief.

Portfolio Personal Branding

Learn how to build a powerful personal brand and create a portfolio that gets you noticed. Stand out from the competition and land your dream job.

Template: How to Guide your Recommenders

A comprehensive guide for recommenders to craft impactful MBA letters, focusing on key attributes and application requirements for top business schools.

Top Unique Resources to Break into VC

A go-to list of books, newsletters, job boards, and communities to break into venture capital.

McKinsey PEI Template

Template for preparing McKinsey personal experience interview (PEI) stories