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June 13, 2025
Moving Beyond Frameworks: The Secret to Excelling in Product Management Interviews
In the world of product management interviews, one commonly held belief is that mastering certain predefined frameworks is the key to success. Here's why an overreliance on these frameworks can actually be detrimental, and what to do instead.
June 13, 2025
Craft a Powerful Essay for Stanford GSB: What Matters Most & Why?
A GSB MBA, expert admissions coach, and pro writer, outlines his top advice for nailing the challenging and broad Stanford essay prompt, to help you get into one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world.
June 13, 2025
The 5 Best Classes at Stanford's Graduate School of Business
An overview of the top 5 classes at GSB, from an expert coach and Stanford MBA.
June 13, 2025
The Best Professors at Stanford GSB
Though Stanford is known for its beyond-the-classroom scene, its academic environment is unparalleled. Ben L., Stanford GSB MBA, provides profiles of two professors in the business school: Alyssa and Glenn.
June 13, 2025
The 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions for Graduate School Admissions
A former Director of Graduate Admissions at Stanford University outlines the three questions she gets asked the most, and how she'd answer them to guide your application process.
June 13, 2025
What Extracurriculars are Graduate Programs Looking For?
What are graduate adcoms actually looking for when they review your resume? How are extracurricular activities considered in the review of your application?Read this to find the answers to these questions and more.
June 13, 2025
How to Decide Where to Apply for Graduate School
With so many advanced degree options, it can be difficult to narrow down your list of potential schools and choose the ones that are actually the best fit. Here are some tips to get you started.
June 13, 2025
How I Got Into Chicago Booth Scholars (Deferred MBA) – An Interview With Bruce Erickson
A recent admit to Chicago Booth's deferred MBA program talks about his application, including the challenges, what made his story stand out, how to navigate the interviews, approaching the essays, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
June 13, 2025
How to Answer the “Why Booth?” Interview Question
Tim F., an expert coach and Chicago Booth alumnus, provides actionable tips on how to tailor your interview responses to showcase a genuine connection between your aspirations and Booth's offerings.
June 13, 2025
My Path to Business School—Victor Charoonsophonsak
Victor C., an expert Leland coach and Stanford MBA admit, outlines how he went from the northernmost town of the United States to WSU to the top-ranked MBA program in the world.