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"Why X School" Essay Review: UPenn, Columbia, Yale Examples
A detailed breakdown and analysis of successful "Why X School" essays for UPenn, Columbia, and Yale, with strategies for crafting your own.
Consulting vs. Product Management: Which is for you?
A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.
A Stanford Admit's Medical School Application Essay
This personal statement explores how a family story and overcoming a learning disability led to a career in medicine.
See How My Experience Can Accelerate YOUR Path
I practice what I coach: Notice how I've eliminated noise to highlight only what's relevant to coaching. Your resume isn't a wiki page, it's a sales page (a principle I'll help YOU apply).
McKinsey Cover Letter - Full-Time
A cover letter for a full-time position at McKinsey, highlighting a candidate's motivation to improve people and organizations.
McKinsey Cover Letter - Internship
A cover letter for a McKinsey internship that highlights the candidate's desire to use technical and people skills to empower others.
Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
A comprehensive workshop that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling resume and cover letter for consulting applications.
Resume — Sales: The Path to a Consulting & Corporate Career
A successful resume for a candidate with a background in sales, highlighting experience and skills applicable to both corporate and consulting roles.
Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA
Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.
Crack the MBB Consulting Case Workshop
A workshop focused on cracking the consulting case interview at top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Learn the frameworks, tips, and tricks to land an offer!
Make the Most of Your Internships
Go beyond a temporary job and learn how to make your internship a powerful launching pad for your career. We'll show you how to set goals, network effectively, and stand out.
Networking for Consulting
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to network effectively to break into the consulting industry. We'll cover everything from building your network from scratch to informational interviews and following up.
The Top 5 Secrets of the Consulting Case Interview
Unlock the secrets of the consulting case interview. We'll reveal the five most important things you need to know to land your dream job at a top consulting firm.
Oil & Gas Upstream Technology Case: Advanced
Crack an advanced operations strategy and organizational behavior case for a multinational oil and gas company. This technically difficult case challenges you to address competitiveness issues in the upstream gas division.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets You Hired
An ex-consultant shows you how to write a cover letter that stands out and lands you an interview at a top company.
Example: Compelling Bain Cover Letter
See this example of a cover letter for Bain & Company. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving skills, leadership, and passion to stand out.
MBB Interviews: Your Questions Answered
An exclusive Q&A session with a consulting expert on how to ace the behavioral and case interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
Market Sizing Walkthrough: Number of Trees in the World
Crack the classic guesstimate of estimating the number of trees in the world. Learn how to break down an unconventional problem and use logical assumptions to find a solution.
Women in MBA Panel
Join us for an exclusive Office Hours session with former MBA Admissions Committee members and top admissions experts! This is your chance to get insider advice on the MBA application process—directly from those who used to make the decisions. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out in competitive applicant pools. Whether you're just starting your MBA journey or putting the finishing touches on your application, our panelists are here to answer all your questions. Meet our panelists: Faisal K., Chicago Booth MBA, Chicago Booth Admissions Office, coached 100+ M7 admits, 15 years of experience aiding US and international applicants translate their rich global experiences into compelling, relevant, and memorable applications.
Columbia Business School Essay Examples– Fashion, Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership
A set of CBS essays from an admitted applicant, weaving together a passion for heritage fashion, operational sustainability, and community building through DEI initiatives.
