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Boston Consulting Group: Interview Prep

Overview of BCG’s interview process. Learners will master both the case and behavioral formats, understand what interviewers evaluate, and develop habits to stay calm, structured, and authentic throughout.

How to Ace your MBA Interview

The MBA interview isn’t about perfect answers. It’s about having clear career goals, a compelling “Why MBA / Why this school,” deep self-awareness, and confident leadership presence. If you're preparing for an MBA interview and want to approach it strategically - not just memorize answers - this masterclass gives you a practical framework to stand out.

Listen Like a Leader [9/22/2026] (Recording)

Outcomes Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how the quality of their attention shapes the conversations they have as leaders. They’ll learn to recognize when their attention has shifted toward solving, judging, interpreting, or preparing a response, and how to bring it back to the person in front of them. Through practical techniques and guided practice, participants will experience how focused attention can uncover what matters, encourage better thinking, and create more productive conversations. Learning Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to: * Recognize where their attention goes during important conversations. * Notice the habits that pull attention away from the other person. * Use focused attention and curiosity to uncover what matters and encourage better thinking. * Apply a few simple practices to everyday leadership conversations. Details Leadership happens through conversation, and the quality of those conversations depends on where we put our attention. In this interactive session, we’ll explore focused attention as a practical leadership skill: what gets in the way, what we miss when our attention shifts toward solving or responding, and how greater presence and curiosity can lead to better conversations. Expect brief teaching, reflection, practice, and techniques you can use immediately with your team. Length: 45 minutes Format: Interactive livestream Best for: Managers, team leads, technical leaders, and anyone responsible for developing or getting the best thinking from others.

MIT Sloan Personal Statement Short Answer

While MIT Sloan does not have a traditional personal statement, they do have a Short Answer portion of their application following their behavioral cover letter and video introduction. This is an example of the Short Answer from an MIT Sloan admit.

Back-of-the-Envelope Math: A System Design Cheat Sheet

The System Design estimation numbers that are worth memorizing. Current latency numbers, cloud costs, LLM inference speeds, QPS and storage shortcuts, and availability math, plus a five-step method and worked examples. Built for system design interviews and useful long after them.

Why Banking, Why This Firm, Why This Group [9/1/2026] (Recording)

Swap the word banking for consulting. If your answer still holds, you have not answered the question. That is the test, and most answers fail it. Fast paced, smart people, steep learning curve. All true, all interchangeable, all heard forty times this month by the person across the table. Three questions, scored separately, proved three different ways. Why banking is proved by your past. Why this firm is proved by your conversations. Why this group is proved at desk level, by someone who actually sits on it. One structure underneath all three. Claim, reason, evidence, impact. Sixty seconds. The evidence slot is the one that decides the answer, and it is the only slot you cannot write at your desk. That is why this session sits here in the run and not at the start. You do not walk into the chats with these answers. You walk out with them. What we'll cover: - The swap test and the name swap test, and how to run both on the answer you already have - Claim, reason, evidence, impact, and why evidence is the only slot with lead time - Where firm evidence comes from: named conversations, one deal known properly, platform, direct experience - Coverage versus product, and why a group answer that never names an industry is not an answer - How the bar moves at a bulge bracket versus an elite boutique versus a regional office - The failure that costs the most, which is being specific enough to be interesting and thin enough to collapse on the follow up Want to solidify your whys and be done with them? I run a popular 90-minute session where we go deep and construct a strong, personal story. Book a free 15-minute intro to learn more. Part 5 of Coffee Chat Ready, a six part run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each one stands alone, so jump in anywhere. I'm the founder of OFFERGOBLIN and ex-Centerview tech.

The Personal Statement That Got Me Into Every Top Law School!

This is the personal statement I submitted during my own application cycle, when I was admitted to every law school to which I applied, including Harvard, Columbia, Yale, U Penn, U Chicago, and more. It shows how the strongest essays find the magic in the mundane—using close observation and precise detail to turn an ordinary experience into a story only one unique applicant could tell. I share it as an example of how to write the rare personal statement that an admissions officer cannot shake.

Full-time or Executive MBA - That is the Question!

One question I hear again and again is, "At my age, and with years of experience, should I be aiming towards a full-time MBA or an Executive MBA?" Some candidates worry that they might be too young for an EMBA. Others fear that they are overqualified for a typical full-time program. Still others wonder if a part-time MBA might not be all that they need, and is it really worth pursuing the other programs instead? Each type of MBA program comes with its particular advantages and disadvantages, and each one has its standard cohort, with the expected outliers. The question is really, what are you looking for? Why do you want or need to attend that program? Which will truly be the best for your particular goals? In this webinar we will start to open up these questions to bring clarity to the issue.

How to Build a Case Prep Study Plan

Strong case performance is rarely the result of doing random practice and hoping for the best. The candidates who improve fastest follow a deliberate study plan that builds the right skills in the right order. This session is for aspiring consultants who want to approach case prep more strategically and maximize their progress. You’ll learn how to structure an effective study plan, balance drills with live practice, and focus on the areas that will improve your performance most.

Step-by-Step Guide to Acing the Personal Statement Like No Other

The strategies in this playbook have helped students earn admission to T6 and T14 law schools, as well as merit scholarships. Turn your experiences into a compelling law school personal statement that sounds authentic, shows real growth, and leaves a lasting impression. This practical playbook walks you through choosing the right topic, finding your essay’s core message, structuring a strong narrative, writing an engaging opening, balancing story with reflection, and connecting your experiences to law without sounding forced.

Deferred MBA M7 Series: MIT Sloan

Join us for a focused deep dive into the MIT Sloan Deferred MBA Program, designed to help early-career candidates understand what Sloan looks for and how to craft a standout application. We’ll walk through the program structure, what makes Sloan unique, and the key qualities the admissions committee consistently values. You’ll leave with concrete guidance on how to position your experiences, highlight impact, and present an application that resonates with Sloan’s data-driven, principled-leadership culture.

From 19 to 34: How I've Helped Students Improve 15+ on the ACT

​Big score jumps on the ACT aren’t just possible—they’re achievable with the right strategies, mindset, and support. In this session, you’ll hear directly from an expert ACT coach Blake Y. and learn the proven methods that drive major score improvements, from mastering test-taking strategies to building confidence under pressure. ​Whether you’re just beginning your ACT journey or aiming for a breakthrough, this event will give you the tools and inspiration to reach your full potential.

Discovering Your Professional Strengths & Weaknesses

Reflect with purpose—learn how to uncover and articulate your core skills and growth areas.

3 Killer Elevator Pitches That Actually Work

See three standout elevator pitch examples—and learn what makes them clear, compelling, and memorable.

How to Nail Your MBB Case Interview

Get insider tips to master case structure, analysis, and communication for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Navigating Multiple Job Offers

Compare roles, negotiate smartly, and choose the offer that best fits your goals and values.

AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption

Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.