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Learn from the Experts: Writing Standout Law School Personal Statements [7/21/2026] (Recording)

A great personal statement does more than tell your story. It convinces admissions committees that your experiences, motivations, and future goals belong in law school. This session is for applicants who want to write a personal statement that feels authentic, compelling, and memorable. You’ll learn how to identify the strongest parts of your story, avoid common writing pitfalls, and create an essay that helps distinguish you from other qualified candidates. Join live to hear a panel of law school experts break down what makes certain essays rise above the rest. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you'll gain a better understanding of how admissions readers interpret personal statements and what creates a lasting impression. Bring your questions and leave with concrete ideas you can apply to your own writing immediately.

Turn Big Goals Into Consistent Action [9/15/2026] (Recording)

Big goals often stall not because we lack ambition, but because translating them into consistent action can be harder than setting the goal itself. When a goal feels far away or difficult to manage alongside day-to-day responsibilities, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, lose momentum, or spend more time planning than actually moving forward. In this session, we’ll introduce a practical framework for breaking ambitious goals into clear milestones and daily actions so you can make meaningful progress through consistency rather than pressure or perfection. We’ll cover: • Why big goals often stall after the initial excitement wears off • How to turn a big goal into clear milestones and actionable priorities • The Jar Framework for identifying the actions that matter most • How to use Good, Better, Best to stay consistent when life gets busy • Practical ways to build momentum through small, repeated action You’ll leave with a simple framework you can apply to a meaningful goal in your career or life and a clearer understanding of how to turn ambition into consistent progress. This workshop is part of a 3-part goal achievement series for ambitious professionals.

The Standout College Essay: How to Find the Story Only You Can Tell [9/10/2026] (Recording)

Many college essays fail the same way: they sound impressive, polished — and interchangeable. A standout essay does one thing instead: it tells the story only you could tell. I'm a Stanford- and Columbia-educated writing coach, and over 8+ years I've built a process that gets students to that story — the one that makes an admissions reader stop and pay attention. In this working session I'll show you what admissions officers are really looking for, the four qualities every standout essay shares, and then we'll do a live brainstorming exercise together to start uncovering your story. Bring paper and a pen — you'll leave with a real thread to pull. Key takeaways: What admissions officers actually look for · The 4 qualities every standout essay shares · A live exercise to uncover the story only you can tell · Different essay types: how to choose your structure.

Breaking Into MBB: An Insider's Guide to Consulting Recruiting [9/16/2026] (Recording)

Thinking about management consulting but not sure where to start? This session is designed specifically for incoming MBAs who want an honest picture of what the MBB recruiting process actually looks like, from someone who has been through it and seen many recruiting cycles from the other side. We'll cover the full recruiting timeline from fall orientation through January interviews, walk through exactly what to expect inside the room on interview day, and share the insider tips that separate candidates who get offers from those who don't. The session will close with an open Q&A where no question is off limits. What we'll cover: How MBB recruiting works and what firms are really looking for in MBA hires The recruiting calendar: when to network, when to prep, and when invites go out The anatomy of a consulting interview: behavioral storytelling and the live business case Practical tips on networking, case prep, and standing out in a competitive process Who this is for: This session is ideal for first-year MBAs who are new to consulting recruiting and want a grounded, insider perspective before the process kicks into high gear. During this event, we'll cover essential topics such as networking strategies, case interview preparation, and behavioral interview techniques. My background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a robust career in strategy and operations, currently serving as Vice President at Grubhub. I am excited to share my journey and insights to help you navigate the MBB recruiting process effectively. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. I look forward to helping you take the next step in your consulting career!

MBA Application Teardown: Transform Your “Why MBA / Why Now” Essay [7/16/2026] (Recording)

Struggling with your Why MBA, Why Now essay? You are not alone. This session is the opening of a three-part MBA Application Teardown series, where I take real, anonymized application materials, tear them down the way an admissions reader would, and rebuild them into something sharper and more memorable, live and in front of you. We begin with the essay at the center of every application: the goals essay that answers why you want an MBA and why now. Across the three sessions, we rebuild the pieces that carry the most weight: your goals essay, your short answers, and your resume. Attend all three to see how a complete application comes together as one coherent story, or drop into the single session you need most. In this teardown, you will watch a generic goals essay become a specific, compelling one: • See how an essay that feels deeply personal to the writer reads as generic to an admissions officer, and exactly why. • Learn the difference between stating your ambition and making it credible and memorable. • Watch vague career goals sharpen into a clear, believable through-line of why an MBA and why now. • See how the rebuilt essay becomes the spine that every other part of your application must reinforce. This is the essay everything else hangs on. Once your goals essay is sharp, your resume, short answers, recommendations, and interviews all have a center of gravity to point toward. Getting it right is challenging because you cannot read your own goals the way a stranger will. Watching it happen to someone else's essay is a great way to see your own clearly. 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. Get the essays that everything else depends on admission-ready. Register now to claim your spot in the live teardown.

Investment Banking 101: Introduction to the Income Statement & Company Valuation [7/6/2026] (Recording)

This session is designed for rising college sophomores who are interested in exploring careers in investment banking. We will cover the fundamentals of the income statement—including revenue, expenses, and profitability—through the example of an apple orchard. Students will also receive an introduction to the most common valuation methodologies used in investment banking, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. The goal is not to master these concepts in one session, but to develop a foundational understanding of how finance professionals analyze businesses and determine value. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to understand the key line items of the income statement and explain the primary valuation methodologies used in investment banking. No prior finance experience is required.

MBA Application Teardown: Transform Your Resume [8/13/2026] (Recording)

Your MBA resume is not just a record of what you have done. It is the proof of leadership, impact, and readiness behind the story you are asking admissions committees to believe. This is the final session of a three-part MBA Application Teardown series, where I take real, anonymized application materials, tear them down the way an admissions reader would, and rebuild them into something sharper and more memorable, live and in front of you. We close with the document that should prove everything your essays claim: the MBA resume. Across the three sessions, we rebuild the pieces that carry the most weight: your goals essay, your short answers, and your resume. Attend all three to see how a complete application comes together as one coherent story, or drop into the single session you need most. In this teardown, you will watch a reformatted work resume become a true MBA resume: • See why a resume that looks finished is often quietly costing you. • Watch job-description bullets become evidence of leadership, impact, and growth. • Learn how an MBA resume differs from a professional one, and why the difference matters to an admissions reader. • See how the resume reinforces the same narrative running through your essays and short answers. This is the document applicants often spend the least time on, and admissions officers read first. With Round 1 deadlines close, it is also a fast, high-impact fix still available to you. A resume that simply lists what you did becomes a resume that shows who you are and where you are going. It is also the hardest piece to judge in your own application, because you are too close to your own work to see what a reader sees in the first ten seconds. 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. Turn a familiar document into a powerful application asset. Register now to claim your spot.

Personal Statement Office Hours: Advice from an Oxford Grad [8/23/2026] (Recording)

Join Zuwena V., a Master's graduate from the University of Oxford and an expert admissions and writing coach, for live virtual office hours to tackle the hardest part of the application process. Bring your personal statement drafts, outlines, questions, or prompts for live feedback, advice, and guidance on your master's and undergraduate applications! Together, we'll cover structure, flow, fit, and how to tell your story for maximum impact. Drafts will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are limited; register now to save your spot!

Ask Better Questions. Make a Stronger Impression with Recruiters. [10/15/2026] (Recording)

Join me for an insightful session where I share the best questions to ask recruiters, followed by a Q&A session. As ICF-certified coach and seasoned executive recruiter, I share my expertise on job search strategies. With a wealth of experience in executive search and leadership roles across the hospitality, travel, and leisure industries, I have successfully guided numerous professionals in their career development journeys. Whether you're navigating the job market or looking to refine your approach, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask your most pressing questions. Don't miss out and reserve your spot today!

How to Stand Out When So Many Use Claude / ChatGPT for Essays [7/21/2026] (Recording)

As AI tools become more widespread in the admissions process, differentiation matters more than ever. This session will explore how applicants can rise above increasingly polished but increasingly generic essays by developing sharper self-awareness, stronger personal narratives, and more nuanced positioning. Attendees will learn what admissions committees notice immediately in AI-assisted applications and how to ensure their story remains distinctive, memorable, and authentically their own.

AI for Finance: Automate Your Spreadsheets with Google Apps Script [7/6/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will be able to write Google Apps Script macros that automate repetitive spreadsheet tasks, pull live data into your financial models, and build custom functions that Excel simply cannot replicate. The focus is practical: automating variance reports, scheduling data refreshes, and structuring scripts that non-technical finance teams can actually maintain. Attending live means you can describe your specific workflow and get a direct answer about how to structure your script for that use case, which a recording cannot give you. The coach works with these tools in active finance contexts and will share the logic behind decisions that most tutorials skip entirely.

Resume: Build Your Standout Professional One-Pager [9/18/2026] (Recording)

Part 3 of 6 — Build Your Best MBA Application: One Piece at a Time, a free series (5:00–5:45pm ET). One page. Impact-first. Locked early. The MBA resume is a different animal from the one that got you your job, and this session covers how to make the conversion: turning duties into quantified achievements — action verb + what you did + measurable result — so every bullet earns its line. We'll walk through real before-and-after bullets from my admitted clients ("Managed social media" → "Grew owned channels 3× to 40K followers in 9 months"), the iteration ladder I run with clients (v1 structure and content → v2 impact and metrics → v3 polish and consistency), and the one-page format that's worked across my M7 admits. Your resume is foundational — it feeds your essays and gives your recommenders context, which is why it gets locked early. You'll leave knowing exactly what to change on yours this weekend.

AMA with a Former BCG Partner & Interviewer [6/22/2026] (Recording)

Interested in consulting? Curious about how top firms actually evaluate candidates? Join this interactive AMA with a former BCG Partner who progressed from Associate to Partner and spent years interviewing 100+ candidates, leading experienced-hire recruiting, and helping shape hiring decisions. This is not a presentation. There are no slides and no scripted agenda. Instead, you'll have the opportunity to ask candid questions and get direct, insider perspectives on the topics that matter most to you. The conversation will be driven entirely by your questions, allowing us to focus on the areas where you need the most guidance. Topics may include: * Building an effective application strategy * CV positioning and standing out from the crowd * Referrals and networking that actually make a difference * Choosing the right office * Avoiding the mistakes that derail otherwise strong candidates * Case interview preparation * Behavioral and fit interviews * What interviewers are really looking for * How to maximize your chances of receiving an offer Having served as an anchor interviewer and led recruiting efforts, I have a unique perspective on what separates successful candidates from those who fall short—and what it takes not only to break into consulting, but to thrive once you're there. Whether you're applying this cycle, preparing for interviews, or simply exploring consulting as a career path, this is an opportunity to get honest answers and practical advice from someone who has been on the decision-making side of the table. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

Resume Revolution: The ATS-Proof Blueprint [9/25/2026] (Recording)

Your resume isn't failing because you're not qualified. It's failing because a human never sees it. Applications per hire have tripled since 2021. Only 2-3% of applications reach the interview stage, and the ones that do aren't necessarily the most qualified. They're the best ranked. Resume Revolution is a live workshop built around the three layers of a resume that actually converts: Beat the Bots: How ATS systems rank resumes and how to optimize for the search engine, not just avoid the shredder. Impress the Human: The 10-second F-pattern scan. What your top one-third must answer to keep a recruiter reading. The X-Y-Z Formula: Stop describing duties. Start showing outcomes. The framework for turning your work history into quantified business value. We close with a live resume audit, applying the blueprint to real profiles in real time. You'll leave with a clear action plan to rewrite your format, your bullets, and your keyword strategy before your next application goes out. Stop applying to the black hole. Start architecting your offer.

The Non-Traditional Applicant’s Blueprint to MBA Admissions [7/30/2026] (Recording)

If you're not a former consultant or banker, you've probably wondered: "Do I even belong in an MBA classroom?" Here's the truth nobody tells you: 54% of Harvard Business School's Class of 2027 came from outside consulting and finance. Military veterans, nonprofit leaders, engineers, educators, journalists, and career changers didn't just get in, they get in because of their unconventional backgrounds. But knowing that doesn't tell you how to do it. That's exactly what this session is for. ________________________________________ What you'll walk away with: In this session, I'll hand you the same positioning framework I used for my own application and that I now use with private clients. This framework has helped non-traditional applicants earn seats at HBS, Wharton, Stanford GSB, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Tuck, Yale SOM, Stern, and many more. Specifically, we'll cover: The 5 fatal mistakes non-traditional applicants make that get them rejected, even with great GMAT scores and strong work histories. The Bridge Framework: a 5-step narrative architecture that turns your unconventional career path into your single biggest competitive advantage. What adcoms are actually saying about candidates like you right now, with direct quotes from admissions directors at Harvard, Stanford, Kellogg, and Yale SOM GMAT/GRE strategy for non-quant backgrounds, including score benchmarks, waiver policies, and which schools give the most flexibility Scholarship opportunities most non-traditional applicants don't know they qualify for, from the Forté Foundation to the Consortium to Yale SOM's new Aspire Fellowships Live Q&A — bring your specific situation and get real, personalized coaching in real time ________________________________________ Who this is for: Military veterans. Nonprofit and government professionals. Engineers and STEM professionals making the pivot. Educators, creatives, journalists, and healthcare professionals. Career changers of every kind. Older applicants who've heard "you might be too experienced." First-generation college graduates. Anyone who has ever felt like the MBA process wasn't designed for them. It was. You just need the right blueprint. ________________________________________ About your host: Gabriel is a Harvard Economics graduate and Kellogg MBA where he was an F.C. Austin Scholar (Kellogg’s highest merit-based scholarship). Before attending Kellogg, he was a teacher and a nonprofit leader. He has over two decades of experience helping students navigate elite admissions processes. When he’s not coaching candidates, he leads strategic AI and Security partnerships at Microsoft. This is free. It's live. It's 45 minutes that could change the trajectory of your application. Reserve your spot now — seats are limited. Have a specific question about the college admissions process? DM me before the session - everyone who does is entered to win a free 1-hour strategy session ($375 value), announced live at the end.

How to Tell If You’re Ready to Apply to Medical School [6/19/2026] (Recording)

**How to Tell If You’re Ready to Apply to Medical School** Many students focus on GPA and MCAT scores when deciding whether they are ready to apply to medical school. However, successful applications are built on much more than academic metrics alone. In this presentation, we'll explore the questions that many pre-med students, gap year applicants, and reapplicants find themselves asking before submitting their applications: * Is my GPA strong enough? * Is my MCAT score competitive? * Do I have enough clinical experience? * Are my extracurriculars meaningful and impactful? * What hidden weaknesses might I be missing? * Should I apply this cycle or wait? * Would a gap year help me? * Am I emotionally ready for the application process? Through a holistic admissions lens, we'll discuss what medical schools are truly looking for beyond numbers, including academic readiness, clinical and service experiences, personal narrative development, application strategy, and emotional preparedness. Whether you're preparing for your first application cycle, considering a gap year, or planning a reapplication, this session will help you evaluate your strengths, identify areas for growth, and make informed decisions about your timeline. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what makes an application feel genuinely competitive, cohesive, and ready for submission. **Hosted by Dr. Vicki**, a board-certified physician advisor with more than 17 years of medical admissions advising experience helping applicants across the United States and internationally navigate the path to medical school.

How to Translate Quant Word Problems: Practical Strategies Used by Top Scorers [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Many GMAT quant questions become much easier once you know how to translate the wording into the right mathematical relationships. This session is for test takers who want to stop getting stuck on word problems and start solving them with greater speed and confidence. You'll learn practical translation strategies used by top scorers, recognize common question patterns, and avoid the traps that lead to unnecessary mistakes. Join live to hear from a GMAT expert who scored a 750 and has helped clients improve their scores by an average of more than 150 points. The speaker will walk through real GMAT-style problems, demonstrate a repeatable framework for breaking down complex prompts, and share the techniques that consistently lead to faster, more accurate solutions. Expect practical strategies you can immediately apply to your own GMAT preparation.

Am I Doing a Good Job? How to Know Where You Stand at Work [10/7/2026] (Recording)

It can be surprisingly difficult to know where you really stand at work. You may be working hard, getting things done, and receiving positive feedback, but are you meeting expectations, exceeding them, or somewhere in between? This highly interactive livestream will include guided discussion, questions, and real workplace examples, we’ll explore how to know what strong performance looks like beyond simply being busy or working hard. You’ll leave with an understanding of steps you can take to assess your performance and understand what exceeding expectations looks like in your specific role, and determine whether you’re already operating at that level, or what you may need to do to get there.

Resume to Interview: How to Build a Consulting Resume That Gets You in the Room [9/16/2026] (Recording)

The consulting resume is the first thing (after resumes) that determines whether you ever get to show your case skills. Most candidates underestimate it — they submit a strong resume by any normal standard and assume it'll get through. But the consulting resume is evaluated against a specific set of criteria, and what makes a resume strong for a bank or a tech company is not the same thing that makes it strong for BCG or McKinsey. As a former BCG interviewer and Ross peer coach, I have a firsthand understanding of what makes a resume interview-worthy vs. how it can miss the mark. How Consulting Firms Actually Screen Resumes -The signals firms are looking for on a first pass: impact, leadership, and trajectory, and more -Why a resume that got you your last job won't necessarily get you a consulting interview Writing Bullets That Show Impact the Way Consulting Firms Define It -The difference between describing what you did and demonstrating what you drove -How to quantify impact when your work wasn't measured in revenue or headcount -What a strong consulting resume bullet sounds like vs. the version many candidates submit What Firms Are Actually Looking For Beyond the Bullets -How to signal leadership, analytical ability, and client-facing potential through your experience, even if it might not seem obvious -How to frame extracurriculars, leadership roles, and non-work experience so they count -What to do if your GPA, school, or background puts you outside the "standard" profile — and when it matters Making Your Resume Firm-Ready Before You Submit: -A checklist grounded in what actually gets candidates to the first round -What to fix before applications open and what doesn't matter as much as you think -How to know when your resume is actually ready

Would Your CV Get You Into a Top MBA? Live Admissions Review [9/29/2026] (Recording)

n this live, practical session, I’ll review MBA applicant CVs and explain what I would look for as an admissions reviewer — what stands out, what gets overlooked, and what could weaken an otherwise strong profile. We’ll look at real examples and cover: What makes an MBA CV compelling beyond simply having good experience How to communicate impact, leadership and progression Common CV mistakes that make strong candidates look less competitive How to turn responsibilities into evidence of impact How to make your career trajectory and goals easier to understand What admissions teams may question when reading your CV Bring your CV: I’ll select a few applicants for a live review and give practical feedback on what I would change. I’m an IESE MBA graduate and have worked with MBA applicants and admissions-related processes for several years. My goal is not to give you a generic CV checklist, but to show you how an admissions reviewer might actually read your profile.