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AMA MIT Graduate | College Application Process [7/10/2026] (Recording)

I am here to answer any and all questions you have about the college application process!

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [9/1/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.

The one secret to getting any work rate question right…Fast!  [10/1/2026] (Recording)

Work rate questions can quickly become confusing when you’re trying to keep track of multiple people, different rates, and changing amounts of work under time pressure. This session is designed for test-takers who want a simple, reliable approach to solving work rate questions quickly and accurately. You’ll learn the core principle behind these problems, how to organize the information efficiently, and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to incorrect answers. Attending live gives you the opportunity to bring the work rate questions you find most challenging and see the underlying approach applied in real time. The speaker will walk through practical examples and share the problem-solving techniques they use to help students recognize and solve these questions more efficiently. If you want a faster, more consistent way to approach work rate problems, it’s worth joining live.

MBA Interview Prep: 3 Questions You Can't Afford to Get Wrong [10/1/2026] (Recording)

MBA interview season is here! You've submitted a strong application, but can you bring your story to life in an interview? Join Loubna Bouamane, former Director of MBA Admissions and founder of The Admission Concierge, for a practical session on three critical MBA interview questions, what admissions committees are really looking for, and how to deliver answers that are authentic, specific, and memorable. Key Takeaways: - Identify the 3 MBA interview questions you need to prepare for and understand what interviewers are evaluating. - Learn how to structure compelling answers using your personal and professional experiences without sounding rehearsed. - Discover common interview mistakes and how to avoid them. You'll leave with a clear framework to prepare your answers and approach your MBA interviews with confidence.

Inside the Case Interview: What Interviewers Grade You On [9/28/2026] (Recording)

Knowing how to solve a case is only part of what interviewers evaluate during a consulting interview. This panel is designed for candidates preparing for case interviews who want to understand how their performance is assessed beyond simply reaching the right answer. You’ll hear experts discuss the skills interviewers look for, how they evaluate your structure, communication, quantitative reasoning, and business judgment, and the common mistakes that can hurt an otherwise strong case. Attending live gives you the opportunity to hear multiple perspectives from consultants and interviewers who have seen candidates perform in real case interviews and ask questions about your own preparation. Our panelists will share practical advice on what strong performance looks like, where candidates often lose points, and how to prepare with the evaluation criteria in mind. If you want a clearer picture of what interviewers are actually grading you on, it’s worth joining live.

Break into SWE, post college! [7/30/2026] (Recording)

Join me for a session where we dive deep on using AI, interviewing effectively, and standing out in 2026

Last-Minute HKS Application Advice: Essential Tips from Top Admissions Coaches [10/13/2026] (Recording)

Feeling the pressure on your Harvard Kennedy School application? Don't hit submit alone! Join two top HKS experts for an exclusive session loaded with last-minute strategies and essay-polishing techniques. Discover how our 1-on-1 coaching can elevate your materials today, get real-time feedback, and give your app the winning edge it needs ahead of submission.

Standing Out at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Beyond: The AI Skills That Land Offers [9/2/2026] (Recording)

Are you eager to break into the world of AI and land a coveted position at top companies like OpenAI and Anthropic? Join me, David, for an insightful session on the AI skills that make you stand out in this competitive field. With extensive experience in talent acquisition at leading tech firms such as Meta, Intuit, and Andreessen Horowitz, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to secure offers in AI careers. During this event, we'll cover essential job search strategies, interview preparation, resume building, and skill development tailored for AI roles. Whether you're interested in AI engineering, productivity, or creative applications, this session will equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. I look forward to helping you navigate your path to a successful AI career!

Drop in Q&A Rnd 1 MBA- Know your story and uniqueness. Not cookie cutter advice [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Round 1 deadlines are coming. Your essay is probably a mess. Your story probably doesn't make sense yet. That's fine — that's exactly what we're going to fix. I'm Bryan, Wharton undergrad, MIT Sloan MBA, and I've spent 12 years helping people turn complicated, non-linear careers into applications that actually get read. I've seen the cookie-cutter essays. I've seen the AI-written ones. Adcoms have too. We're not doing that. In this session we'll talk about what Round 1 actually means for your chances, how to find the thread that connects your story, what schools are really asking when they say "why MBA, why now," and how to stop writing essays that sound like everyone else's. No fluff. No templates. Just the stuff that actually moves the needle. Bring your messy draft. Bring your confused career pivot. Bring your "I don't know how to explain what I do" problem. We'll figure it out together.

Insider Tips for the Harvard Kennedy School App from Former AdCom [6/16/2026] (Recording)

Applying to Harvard Kennedy School requires more than simply demonstrating policy interest or public service commitment. This session will provide insider perspective on how the HKS admissions committee evaluates candidates, what distinguishes successful applicants, and the common mistakes that undermine otherwise strong profiles. Attendees will gain practical guidance on how to position their experiences, essays, and career vision to align with what HKS looks for in future public leaders.

Finding Your MBA Story: Confused About What Makes You "Unique"? [8/6/2026] (Recording)

Most MBA essays sound exactly alike. Yours doesn't have to. If you have ever stared at a blank essay prompt and thought "I don't know what makes me different" — this session is for you. The truth is that uniqueness is almost never what you think it is. It's rarely the startup you launched or the award you won. It's usually something quieter — how you think, how you connect, how you move through the world. And it's almost always already there. We just have to find it. In this drop-in session we'll cover: Why "standard" profiles actually have more to work with than they think How to find the thread that makes your story specific, coherent, and unmistakably yours How to align your essays, recommendations, and goals around one identity What admissions committees are actually looking for — and why being "impressive" is not the same as being memorable Bring your blank page. Bring your doubts. Bring the question you're embarrassed to ask. We'll find your story together — and we'll give you real answers, not generic advice. Your story is in there. We just have to find it.

MBA Submit & Speak Part 3: The Interview Questions You Cannot Predict [10/8/2026] (Recording)

You cannot know which behavioral questions you will be asked. You can still be ready. This is the final session of the MBA Submit & Speak series. Invitations are landing, and the questions that help decide many interviews are the ones no list can anticipate. Rather than memorizing answers, we build the system that lets a small set of real stories cover a very large set of possible questions. Across the three sessions, we move from the last days before you submit to the interview that follows. Attend all three to go from deadline to interview with one continuous plan, or drop into the single session you need most. In this session, you will build the preparation that unpredictable questions require: • Build a story bank of five or six real experiences, and learn how a single experience answers several different questions depending on how you frame it. • Handle the failure question and the conflict question, where most applicants either flinch or confess too much. • Answer a situational question about something you have never done, without inventing experience you do not have. • Recover when a question lands and no story comes to mind. • Ask the questions you have for your interviewer, and close the conversation on your terms. This is where interviews are won and lost. Two applicants with the same record can walk out having told completely different stories about themselves, and the disparity is almost never talent. It is preparation of a kind most applicants never do. They are not short of question lists. They are either overwhelmed by how long those lists are and unsure where to start, or working through them one by one, writing out an answer to every question. Neither approach survives contact with a real interview. This session gives you a system that does. I have guided more than 100 applicants into every M7 program, across the top 20 in the U.S., and into leading international programs, including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Walk in ready for anything they ask. Register now to claim your spot.

Land Your Investment Banking Offer [8/18/2026] (Recording)

Investment Banking interviews start soon! Some candidates will be interviewing at the end of the summer or early fall. You have to be ready if you want to succeed. Competition is fierce, and expectations are high. Join me to understand how to Ace Investment Banking Interviews. Extensive Q&A opportunity.

Scholarship-Winning MBA Applications: Profiles and Key Steps [9/7/2026] (Recording)

This livestream highlights what truly makes an MBA application scholarship worthy. Is it your GPA? Your GMAT score? Your professional performance or experience? Your extracurricular impact? This session walks through the most important factors at both the MBA and EMBA levels (they have differing criteria) and provides profiles of applicants who won top scholarships to schools like Stanford and Wharton. Viewers will learn how to demonstrate the needed credentials and qualities across essays, recommendations, and the résumé to make a compelling case. When your materials show your classmates will learn as much from you as from the curriculum, you become the kind of candidate top business schools want to invest in. Join this livestream to learn best practices and assess whether your application is currently scholarship-worthy or whether you need to take key steps to improve it.

Record the Call, AI Does the Rest [8/25/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to turn a recorded sales or client call into polished marketing content using AI, without manually transcribing or editing it yourself. We will cover which AI tools handle call-to-content workflows reliably, how to prompt them for social posts, case study drafts, and email copy, and how to build a repeatable system so every call becomes a content asset. Attending live means you can describe your specific setup, whether that is inbound sales calls, discovery conversations, or recorded demos, and get a direct answer about how to adapt the workflow to your situation. The coach works inside these AI tools daily across real marketing and sales contexts, and this session reflects how they actually think through the process, not a simplified overview of it.

Avoid Burnout During Recruiting Cycles [6/22/2026] (Recording)

Job searching while managing work, family responsibilities, financial pressure, or everyday life can quietly become overwhelming. Many people approach recruiting as an “always on” process — constantly applying, preparing, networking, and second-guessing decisions — until exhaustion starts affecting their focus, confidence, and well-being. In this practical and supportive session, former Amazon Recruiting Leader and Executive Coach Lisa Lawrence shares a structured approach to navigating recruiting cycles without burning out. Drawing from years of experience in hiring, coaching, and leadership, Lisa breaks down how to approach the process more intentionally — with better systems, clearer priorities, and healthier boundaries. You’ll learn how to manage the mental load of job searching alongside existing responsibilities, prepare effectively without falling into endless “grind mode,” communicate your experience with greater clarity, and make more grounded decisions throughout the process. The session also includes simple mindfulness and nervous system regulation practices designed to help you stay focused, resilient, and clear-headed during periods of uncertainty and transition. In this session, we’ll cover: • Why recruiting feels so mentally draining • How to structure your search more sustainably • Setting boundaries while balancing work and job hunting • Smarter approaches to interview preparation and networking • How to communicate your impact and experience clearly • Simple mindfulness tools to reduce overwhelm and improve clarity • Avoiding the “always applying” cycle that leads to burnout

London Business School MBA | Interview Tips & Tricks From An LBS Ex-Interviewer [8/16/2026] (Recording)

Are you gearing up for your London Business School MBA interview and want to make a lasting impression? Join me, Sharleen, an LBS alumni interviewer, for an insightful session on mastering your MBA interview. With my experience on both sides of the table, I'll share valuable tips and tricks to help you stand out in the competitive admissions process. During this event, we'll cover everything from an overview of the interview process to preparation strategies, and end off with a Q&A at the end. Whether you're applying for the traditional full-time MBA, the one-year MBA or just exploring your options, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. I look forward to helping you succeed in your LBS MBA interview journey!

8 Steps to a Complete MBA App: 7) School Fit & Application Strategy [6/18/2026] (Recording)

Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This workshop is the seventh of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will map your story directly to each school’s application components and develop a clear strategy for how your application will come together. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you organized and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a cohesive narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. This session moves your MBA application forward by translating your story, goals, and strengths into a clear strategy for each target school: • Map your themes and key stories to each school’s essay prompts. • Determine which experiences and examples will appear in each component of the application. • Integrate insights from your outreach conversations with students and alumni. • Identify any gaps or risks in your profile and plan how to address them. This is the phase where preparation turns into a clear application plan. Instead of staring at essay prompts and wondering where to start, you will have a structured outline of exactly what each part of your application will communicate. The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to translate your story into a clear plan for each school on your list, this is your next step.

What Is AI Actually Good For? A Plain-English Breakdown [6/27/2026] (Recording)

Everyone's talking about AI. But most business owners still don't know what it actually does — or why it matters for them right now. This free 45-minute session cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, honest, jargon-free breakdown of what AI can and cannot do for your business in 2026. We'll cover: • The real difference between AI hype and what's actually useful today • The 4 categories of tasks where AI delivers the fastest ROI for small businesses • Common mistakes business owners make when evaluating AI tools • A side-by-side comparison: what it costs to hire vs. what it costs to automate • How Plinko Solutions implements AI systems for businesses in as little as 3 weeks This is not a pitch. It's an education session designed to help you make a smart, informed decision about whether — and how — AI fits into your business. Perfect for: → Business owners who keep hearing about AI but don't know where to start → Managers tired of guessing which tools are worth the investment → Entrepreneurs who want a competitive edge without a massive tech budget Free. No catch. Just clarity.

The AI Gap Audit [7/15/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to bridge the gap and break into the world of AI careers? Join "The AI Gap Audit" event to gain insights into the fundamentals of AI, job search strategies, and effective networking techniques tailored for the AI industry. I'm David, your guide for this session. With extensive experience in talent acquisition at top companies like Meta, Intuit, and Andreessen Horowitz, I have a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in AI careers. My background in people analytics from The Wharton School and my ongoing studies in coaching further enhance my ability to support your journey. This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their AI career prospects. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!