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Stress Management
Get practical, actionable strategies used by top-tier consultants to proactively manage project pressures and maintain mental resilience.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Product Deep Dive
This exercise will help you analyze key aspects of a product, including its target audience, pain points, differentiators, and areas for improvement.
Product Design Challenges
Use these challenges to sharpen your product execution skills.
Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1
Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.
Working Effectively with Your Supervisor
Master the art of managing up, ensuring clear communication, and securing the guidance you need to thrive on your project.
Key Skills to Master in Your First Year as an Associate or Consultant
Learn the specific problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills you must demonstrate to earn a top-tier performance rating.
Sample Written Communications to Supervisor
See real examples of effective emails for status updates, feedback requests, and tough conversations to manage your supervisor’s expectations.
Management Consulting Thriving Plan
Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.
Double Your Learnings from Each Case
If you're not reviewing your cases, you're losing out on half of your learning! Use these tips to get the most out of mock case interviews.
Building a Technical Skills for Non-Technical PMs
A practical guide for non-technical Product Managers to build technical fluency and lead confidently in tech-driven teams.
New GRE: Speed Demon Question
Break down a complicated word problem involving speed for the GRE.
New SAT: Functions Question
A review of how functions work for the SAT.
New SAT: Angles Question
A review of alternate-interior angles for the SAT.
How to Create a Winning MBA Application
Getting into a top MBA program is more than strong test scores and a polished résumé—it’s about telling your story in a way that resonates. In this session, you’ll learn from Rifat M. (HBS), Ben L. (GSB) and Rob R. (GSB, admitted to all M7 schools) about what schools are really looking for and how to approach each part of the application, from essays to recommendations to interviews. Whether you’re early in the process or gearing up to submit, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to showcase your experiences authentically and put together an application that stands out.
Warton TBD Example Pitch 1 - 2024
This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024
Wharton TBD Example Pitch 3 - 2024
This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024
Dental School Interviews & The Wait: What to Do (and Not Do)
Waiting for a dental school interview or decision can feel like one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process—and many applicants struggle with how to stay proactive and grounded. In this session, Sreya P., incoming DMD student at UPenn and former pre-dental mentor at University of Virginia who gained admission to six dental schools, will guide you through what to do — and what to avoid — during the interview stage and post-application wait. You’ll learn how to prepare effectively for interviews, handle the emotional ups and downs of waiting, keep your application momentum going, and set yourself up for the best possible outcome. Whether you’re prepping for your interview invite or already in the waiting stage, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
Behavioural interviews: Overview
Behavioural interviews often make or break candidates - especially when everyone has similar technical backgrounds. In this module, you’ll learn how to craft compelling, authentic stories that show maturity, motivation, and fit for Private Equity. We'll cover all the most common questions, along with frameworks to deliver standout answers.
How to Nail “Why This Fund?”
Learn how to research a fund beyond their website - including their strategy, culture, and recent deals - and turn that insight into a response that shows deep alignment.
