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MIT Sloan Optional Essay

An essay on a personal mission of giving back, influenced by family history and demonstrated with community advocacy and mentorship.

Activities & Interests Overview for MBA Candidates

This video explains how to approach the activities and interests section of MBA applications.

Key Calculations for Case Interviews

Master the math behind market sizing, profitability, and breakeven to boost your case performance.

Maximizing Your Campus Visit

This guide emphasizes the importance of campus visits for prospective students, offering advice on when and how to visit, what to observe, key questions to ask, and strategies for managing visit expenses.

McKinsey Cover Letter - New Grad Full-Time

A cover letter for a McKinsey new grad role, highlighting a finance/tech background, passion for management consulting, and skills in advising clients.

Framing Professional Potential and Full-Time Work Experience

Learn how to position your full-time plans (after finishing your undergraduate degree) for the MBA programs you're applying to.

Stanford GSB Letter of Recommendation - Intellectual, Committed Learner

This letter of recommendation emphasizes the applicant's intellectual maturity, commitment to continuous learning, and strong desire to contribute positively to various communities, citing her experiences in Rwanda and her proactive involvement in team-building and educational activities.

Kellogg Essay and Short Answer Examples – Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration

A compelling set of responses reflecting on cross-cultural leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to values like solidarity, inclusion, and ethical influence in high-stakes environments.

How to Network Into a Consulting Interview

Learn the networking strategies that actually work! We'll show you how to build a powerful professional network and get your foot in the door at top consulting firms.

How to Write the Kellogg Purpose & Leadership Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful Kellogg essay and shares how to answer the prompt, "Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value."

Activities & Interests: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t let small errors hurt your app—fix these frequent slip-ups in the activities section.

Richard B. Fisher Scholarship - Example Application Essays

A successful essay for the RBF scholarship featuring a stock pitch for Walmart alongside a personal essay on founding and managing an Ivy Insiders branch.

Letter of Rec Example - M7 Admit

A deep dive into an impactful letter of recommendation. See how a powerful LOR can help you stand out and get into a top M7 MBA program.

HBS Example Essay: Identity, Impact & Social Enterprise

Discover how one applicant's unique identity drives their ambition to lead social impact and reshape systems through an HBS MBA.

Applying to MBA Programs with a Nontraditional Background

A guide to crafting a compelling MBA application that highlights your unique strengths as a nontraditional candidate.

Kellogg Leadership Essay Example - Brave Leaders Create Value

This essay responds to a Kellogg MBA application prompt: "Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn?"

How to Case and What to Expect

New to case interviews? We'll break down the format, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first consulting case.