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Standout BigLaw Cover Letter
Read a compelling cover letter for a summer associate position that leverages the author's professional background in legal research and cross-border projects.
Ace Your Behavioral Interview
Learn the top 10 common behavioral questions and what interviewers are really looking for, from leadership skills to conflict resolution.
Negotiations: Your Consulting Offer
Master the art of negotiating your consulting offer. Learn how to research salary benchmarks, structure your negotiation, and confidently advocate for yourself to secure the best possible package.
Stanford GSB Essay – Aligning Behavioral Science with Purposeful Leadership
A well-researched “Why Stanford?” essay showcasing how GSB’s courses, faculty, and experiential learning opportunities will support the applicant’s mission to drive ethical, behaviorally informed change in business and society.
Wharton Moelis Essays – Social Enterprise, Music Equity, and Community Impact
Essays answering Wharton's prompts on “What do you hope to gain from the MBA?” and “Describe an impactful experience,” focusing on building a tech-enabled nonprofit for music education and advocating for individual-centered social impact.
Wharton Resume – Consulting, Education Access, and Startup Strategy
Resume showcasing a track record in consulting and nonprofit innovation, with leadership roles at Bain and in ed-tech, focused on scaling impact, equity, and organizational growth.
Vanderbilt Personal Essay – Growing Up on Her Own Terms
A coming-of-age story about medical uncertainty, self-advocacy, and redefining adulthood through confidence, curiosity, and inner growth.
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.
Wharton MBA Essay – Business Intelligence Career Vision
An essay detailing the transition from people analytics to strategic leadership in tech, and how Wharton’s curriculum and resources will support that journey.
How to Choose the Right Investment Banking Opportunity for You – Key Factors to Consider
Discover key factors for choosing the right investment banking opportunity and align your career path with your aspirations.
Wharton Essay: MBA for Healthcare Fintech Leadership
See how this Wharton MBA essay highlights a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and healthcare.
Resume - UT Austin to NSA & Google
This resume showcases a triple-major from UT Austin with experience in software engineering at Google, cybersecurity at NSA, and finance projects.
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
Breaking Into Business Operations and Strategy
Strategy and BizOps roles have become some of the most sought-after positions for those looking to drive high-impact decisions across startups, tech companies, and Fortune 500s. But what does it take to land one of these roles—and thrive once you're in? In this panel, professionals currently working in Strategy and BizOps will share how they broke in, what the day-to-day actually looks like, and how to stand out during the recruiting process. Whether you’re coming from consulting, finance, or a totally different background, this session will give you the clarity, insight, and practical advice to pursue a career in this fast-growing space.
The 2025 Video Interview Guide Yale & Kellogg
This comprehensive guide covers the essentials for your video interview components for Yale School of Management (SOM) and Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. It includes format, timing, evaluation criteria, common questions, and expert strategies for preparation and delivery.
Template for Writing a Cover Letter for Any Career
A top coach shares the exact cover letter template you need to get interviews. Learn how to highlight your experience and stand out.
McKinsey and BCG Offeree Recruiting Guide for Management Consulting
This on campus recruiting guide was created by a McKinsey BA who received a BCG offer and interviews at Bain, EY Parthenon, Deloitte, Strategy&, and more! This guide has sections on internship experience, resume, networking (informal and formal), office locations, interview logistics, case prep (timeline, who to case with, casing by yourself, resources, general strategies for casing), and behavioral prep. It is in depth and will help answer your most pressing questions about on campus recruiting.
Build Your Voice DNA (For AI That Sounds Like You)
If you want to teach AI to actually write like you — not like ChatGPT, not like a marketer, not like a robot — this is the prompt I use.
Becoming an AI Product Manager without a Technical AI background
Breaking into AI product management doesn’t require you to be a machine learning engineer—but it does require you to understand the unique skill set, mindset, and credibility needed to succeed. In this webinar, I’ll share how PMs and aspiring PMs can enter the AI space without a technical AI background. Drawing from my experience leading AI-powered product initiatives at top tech companies, I’ll break down the core skills you need, how to build trust with cross-functional AI teams, and how to identify high-impact AI use cases that drive real business value. I’ll also share my advice on transitioning into an AI PM role—including the different AI PM archetypes in the market, how to chart a viable path to make the transition, how to decide between opportunities in big tech versus startups, and the trade-offs each path offers. This session will be a mix of practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable next steps that you can apply immediately.
(Sept 2025) Common Misunderstandings About the LSAT
Feeling uncertain about how to approach your LSAT preparation? Whether you're just getting started or already deep into your prep, our Common Misunderstandings About the LSAT session is here to clarify the confusion. Join us for this event hosted by LSAT expert Adam T., who will address some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about LSAT preparation, including when to take the test, what resources to use, effective test-taking strategies, and what your score truly means.
