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MBA LinkedIn Outreach Template
Learn how to craft concise and effective LinkedIn connection requests and follow-up messages using these templates. Includes tips on personalization and calls to action.
Stanford GSB Short Answer and Supplementary Materials Examples
A collection of successful Stanford GSB short answers and supplementary materials that showcase authentic voices, strategic thinking, and personal reflection.
Cold Outreach Template
Use this template to secure IB networking calls with tips on personalization and clear calls to action.
MBA Recommendation Packet – Goals, Strategy & Resources
A comprehensive MBA recommendation guide including career goals, school-specific prompts, deadlines, and recommender support materials.
Why Apply to Deferred MBA Programs?
Discover the advantages deferred MBA applications have over the regular cycle.
How to Check If a Recommender Would Do a Good Job Before Asking Them
Learn how to discreetly assess potential recommenders before making a formal request.
Example Wharton Unique Contribution Essay
This essay addresses: "Describe an impactful experience or accomplishment that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community?" The author explores how they discovered their passion for youth sports and education.
MIT Sloan Cover Letter – Learning, Problem-Solving, and Initiative
A concise and thoughtful cover letter highlighting a passion for learning, hands-on problem-solving in consulting, and self-driven contributions beyond the job.
Wharton Deferred Essay – Giving Back Through Mentorship and Leadership
A personal essay rooted in a lifelong commitment to service, showing how early exposure to nonprofit work inspired ongoing contributions to student organizations and internship programs—and how that mindset will carry forward at Wharton.
Interview Question Bank
Access a curated list of top behavioral, fit, and case questions to sharpen your prep.
MBA Interview Guide
Get ready with tips, sample questions, and strategies to ace your MBA interviews with confidence.
Network like a Pro: Your Consulting CRM
Elevate your consulting career by building a powerful network. This CRM helps you track connections, manage outreach, and land interviews.
Market Sizing Walkthrough: How many EVs are Purchased in the US Each Year?
Get a step-by-step framework to solve case interview questions, using a real-world example on the US EV market.
Break Into Investment Banking: Recruiting Overview and Networking Strategy
Career Launchpad: Discovery, Networking, and Offer Negotiation
How Does My Undergrad Institution Affect My Chances?
Discover how your undergraduate institution impacts your chances of breaking into a top deferred MBA program.
GSB/HBS Admit on Surviving the GRE
An honest and practical guide to navigating the GRE, including a detailed study plan, test strategy breakdowns, recommended resources, and personal insights on managing setbacks and test-day nerves.
Columbia & Dartmouth Admit Example Resume: Media & Entertainment
Review a successful MBA applicant's resume showcasing extensive experience in strategy, growth, and M&A within media and consulting firms.
Email and LinkedIn Networking Templates for Outreach
A set of customizable templates for warm introductions and cold outreach via email or LinkedIn, tailored for job searches, MBA networking, and career pivots.
Selecting, Preparing and Supporting Recommenders
Learn tools and tactics to set your MBA recommenders up for success.
