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Case Tracker

Use this case tracker to stay organized throughout your job search process in consulting.

How-To Industry Deep Dive

Get the inside scoop on your target industry! Learn how to conduct expert-level research for job applications, career changes, and more.

Recruiter-Curated Interview Guide

Master your interviews with this recruiter-curated guide featuring expert insights, samples, and winning strategies.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted Client

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

Decoding the GMAT FE: What You Need to Know Before You Register

Thinking about business school? The new GMAT Focus Edition is here—shorter, smarter, and designed to highlight the skills that matter most in today's data-driven business world. Whether you're transitioning from the classic GMAT or comparing it to the GRE, this session breaks down everything you need to know: from exam structure and section strategies to scoring and test-day logistics. Join us to get insider tips, practice problems, and the confidence to plan your prep—and your future—effectively.

Gaming the GMAT FE: Advanced Strategies to Outsmart the Test

You’re already scoring well—but how do you break into that next percentile tier? This session is for those ready to fine-tune their GMAT Focus performance with advanced, test-savvy strategies. We’ll unpack how the adaptive scoring algorithm really works, how to choose section order strategically, and how to avoid the traps that cost top scorers the most points. You’ll also dive deep into high-efficiency tactics for Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights—plus learn how your mindset on test day can be the difference between a good score and a great one.

NYU MBA Example Admitted Essays

NYU Stern MBA Example Admitted Essays - 2024-25 cycle

NYU MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example

Check out this NYU Stern MBA Admitted "Pick 6" Essay Example.

UVA Darden MBA Admitted Essay Example

UVA Darden MBA Admitted Essay Example w/ Scholarship Award

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example for M7 Admitted Applicant

CBS MBA Example Admitted Essays

Here are some examples of CBS MBA Example Admitted Essays.

How to Nail the Columbia Essays with Clarity and Confidence

Whether you're just getting started or deep into drafts, join former Columbia Business School Officer and MBA Coach Kelsey K to dissect what the J-term application is looking for and how to deliver it. We'll break down each prompt, clarity what's really being asked, and walk through real strategies (and mistakes to avoid) for clear, personal, and powerful essays. You'll leave with tangible ideas, stronger structures, and the confidence to move forward with clarity.

MBA Resume Example - Admitted M7

Explore this MBA Resume Example from an Admitted M7 student

Kellogg MBA Example Essays

See these examples of Kellogg MBA Example Essays.

Roadmap to R1: A Step-by-Step Plan to Apply Without Losing Your Mind

Applying to MBA programs isn't just about checking boxes, it's about telling your story, managing MANY moving parts, and doing it all while keeping your head above water! In this 40-minute presentation, admissions coach and former CBS Admissions Officer Kelsey Kephart will walk through the essential phases of the MBA application journey; what to tackle when, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to build momentum without burning out. The second part will be an Ask Me Anything (AMA) style session where you can ask questions!

Your 3 Month Application Prep Plan with ex-GSB Admissions Director

With three months remaining to the first application deadlines in the 2026 cycle, there are several steps and approaches you can take to strengthen your application. Understanding what you can adapt (the content of your application) and what you can't (where you have worked, where you went to school, your GPA, etc.) needs to be evaluated strategically. Having worked in admissions at Stanford for more than a decade, I will offer tips to help you begin your business school learning journey now, using what you incorporate in your essays, recommendations and resume to tie together other aspects of your application and story.

PhD to Industry: How to Successfully Navigate the Transition

Graduate students devote countless hours and effort into producing the best research possible. But little do we get the chance to candidly discuss midst all the papers and figures - how can we start laying the foundation that will help launch us into the next stage of our career? ​In this compact 30-minute session, Diane K. (PhD in Biomedical Engineering | Biotech Corp Dev | ex-Goldman), will share tips on how to best set up for success during your PhD studies for your long-term career goals. PhD students of all stages - from just applied/started to dissertation-ready, and even recently defended - will be able to walk away with actionable recommendations. Come with questions and leave with a roadmap to confidently navigate your PhD studies and transition into industry.

Sales Compensation Overview

A guide on how sales reps are typically compensated, ways to align incentives, and mistakes to avoid.

Interviewing Founding AE Candidates

How to interview your first sales reps

Exploring the MPP/MBA Dual Degree

Considering a path that blends business and public policy? The MPP/MBA dual degree might be the perfect fit. In this workshop, you'll hear from Karla M., a seasoned coach with an MBA from Chicago Booth and an MPP from Harvard, who will share insights from her own journey and what she’s learned guiding hundreds of applicants into top programs. ​You’ll get an inside look at what these programs offer, who they’re right for, and how to position yourself for success. Whether you’re actively applying or still exploring, this session will help you move forward with clarity.