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Wharton TBD Example Pitch 3 - 2024

This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024

Breaking Into Investment Banking: How to Land the Offer

Landing an investment banking offer is no easy feat—but with the right strategy, preparation, and insider insights, it’s absolutely achievable. In this session, expert Leland coaches and former bankers Yudhajit D. (Rock International), Evan R. (Deutsche Bank), Ian A. (Morgan Stanley) will break down exactly what it takes to stand out in one of the most competitive recruiting processes out there. ​​Whether you’re a freshman starting early or a career switcher making the leap, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to break into investment banking and land the offer.

Sample Outreach Messages

Sample emails and LinkedIn messages to help you confidently connect with Kellogg student and alumni for networking and insights.

Staying Organized During PhD Applications

​Staying organized can make all the difference during the demanding PhD application process. In this session, Jennifer D.—a first-generation college student who went on to earn a JD/PhD in History at Stanford University and was selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar—will share proven systems and strategies for managing deadlines, recommendation letters, research statements, and more. ​You’ll learn how to structure your application workflow, track submissions efficiently, and reduce stress while keeping your materials polished and cohesive. ​Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, this session will help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and control.

Intro to Keys to Success on The Job

Get a high-level overview of the non-negotiable behaviors and mindset shifts required to excel in a demanding consulting environment.

Resume: Army Veteran Admitted to Duke Fuqua MBA

This resume showcases an Army veteran from a non-traditional background who earned Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.

Want an edge? Network where others don’t

Go beyond the obvious networking paths. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively, reach unexpected contacts, and get noticed by senior consultants.

Using Al to Job Search - Deck

This guide shows how AI can tailor your resume, generate interview scripts, and draft networking follow-ups.

The Career Accelerator: A Playbook for Your Job Search

This playbook is for job seekers looking to replace scattered applications with a structured, step-by-step system to find their next role. Students will learn to define their career direction, create a strategic search plan, organize their applications, and negotiate a higher salary to secure the offer they deserve.

Introduction to the AI Company Landscape & Assignment

This will introduce the AI jobs landscape and also share reading to help you dive deeper to understand the entire AI market. There is an assignment to research three companies of interest to better understand what companies in this space do.

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.

Introduction to Roles in AI — How It Differs from Traditional Tech

This reading introduces you to key roles like research engineer, forward deployed engineers, and different GTM jobs at AI companies. It includes an assignment designed to teach you how to better understand these roles.

Understanding AI Compensation Data 2025

Provides updated, accurate AI salary ranges across roles such as AI researcher, MLE, and FDE, based on Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and recent industry reports including the NYT's superstar compensation story. Includes assignment to benchmark target roles against market pay.

Creating the Perfect MBA Resume

Slides from a presentation on Aug 5, 2025 on Leland

Which AI job is the right fit for me?

Reading to understand roles and impact on things like work-life balance, focus time vs. meetings, and more. Includes a research assignment and table laying out different aspects of each job.

Essays (3): Duke Fuqua MBA Admitted Army Veteran

These are the 3 application essays of an Army veteran who secured Early Action admission to Duke Fuqua MBA.

Creating Impactful Pre-Job Projects

Walkthrough of building and presenting portfolio pieces that resonate with AI employers, featuring tips on storytelling, technical demonstration, and networking through project sharing.

Key Skills to Prioritize in Year 1

Focus your development efforts on the few core competencies—like structured thinking and executive presence—that drive promotions and impact.

Example Product Management Resume

Resume in LaTeX that has been refined.

Master List of PE Firms for Networking

This Firm Database includes thousands of investment banks, private equity (PE) firms, and hedge funds, organized by region — from large money-center banks to small two-person firms.