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Stanford GSB | Why This School | Manufacturing / Industrial / Energy | White | Male

Craft a compelling "Why Stanford GSB" essay for manufacturing, industrial, or energy sector applicants.

Columbia Business School Essay Examples– Fashion, Sustainability, and Inclusive Leadership

A set of CBS essays from an admitted applicant, weaving together a passion for heritage fashion, operational sustainability, and community building through DEI initiatives.

Example of a Dental School Personal Statement That Stands Out

A successful applicant shares the exact personal statement that got them accepted.

Get Into Your Dream School: Writing Powerful MBA Essays Panel

Join top Leland MBA admissions coaches for a candid panel on what it really takes to write essays that break through at M7 and other top programs. They’ll share insider perspectives on choosing the right stories, showcasing impact, avoiding common pitfalls, and bringing your authentic voice forward. You’ll walk away with clear strategies and actionable tips to elevate your essays—so you can put your strongest application in front of the adcom.

Your Dental School Personal Statement: What to Say, What to Avoid

Learn how to craft a powerful personal statement that showcases your passion for dentistry and gets you accepted.

Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant

Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.

Harvard Law School Diversity Statement Example - Resilience and Fragility from a Global Perspective

A look into a Black American's experience with resilience and fragility, and how living abroad shaped a unique global perspective.

MBA Resume Template and Best Practices Guide for M7 Schools

A customizable resume template with detailed formatting tips, writing guidelines, and MBA-specific strategies to help you create a clear, high-impact one-page resume.

Waitlist Strategy

Updates, new achievements, school engagement

Essay Strategy

“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays

Inside the Waitlist: How Admissions Really Uses It

• Define what a waitlist decision actually means • Explain why schools use the waitlist (class balancing, yield management, diversity mix) • Common misconceptions (e.g., “It’s a soft reject” vs. “It’s still active consideration”) • How timing, round, and school culture affect outcomes • Typical timelines • High-level do’s and don’ts immediately after being waitlisted

An Example of a Deferred Candidate’s “Why Columbia” Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Columbia Business School and breaks down how to answer the "Why this school?" question.

LBS Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

LBS (London Business School) Example Essays - Admitted Candidate

Addressing Weak Spots

GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion

College List: Example Walkthrough

Learn how to build a strategic college list with a real-world example walkthrough, complete with safety schools, target schools, and reach schools.

Additional Essays: Case Study Worksheet

Practice crafting a stellar additional essay for your law school application.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted Client

Admitted Client to Columbia Business School - Asian Female Retail/Social Media