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Ask. Me. Anything. AMA with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

Join me for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to get answers to your college admissions questions. I'm Isamar, a former Stanford Admissions Officer, a Harvard grad, proud first-generation college graduate, and an experienced college admissions coach. With years working with students from all backgrounds, including US-based, international, and first-generation applicants, I'm here to help you navigate the college admissions process. My goal is to provide thoughtful, empathetic, and strategic guidance. Whether you're a high school student or parent, don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a seasoned professional.

MBA Resume: How to Structure It

Learn how to structure your MBA resume for maximum impact. We break down the key sections and how to present your experience effectively.

Resume that Landed BCG & McKinsey Internships

A top-tier resume deep dive. Discover what it takes to land a summer associate position at BCG, from academics to extracurriculars and skills.

Kellogg MBA Example Essays

See these examples of Kellogg MBA Example Essays.

A Successful Wharton Essay on an Impactful Experience

A breakdown of a strong MBA essay example for Wharton, focusing on how to answer the prompt about a significant experience or accomplishment.

Example Activity List: Honors That Land Admissions

Learn how to showcase your extracurriculars and honors to build a compelling activity list that stands out to top admissions committees.

HBS Personal Statement Example: Crafting a Story of You

A deep dive into a successful Harvard Business School personal statement. Learn how to tell a compelling story that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

The Deferred MBA Essay That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into a successful Columbia Business School deferred MBA essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

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.

LPRO Case Study: An Investment Thesis

A deep dive into the Open Lending Corporation (LPRO) case study. Learn to build a compelling investment thesis from a bull and bear perspective and defend your final recommendation.

Practice Case Study: BCG Analysis for AeroView

See how BCG helps AeroView choose between two satellite fleet options—balancing cost, flexibility, and market opportunity.

Amazon Leadership Principles Interview Prep Guide

A structured worksheet to guide you in writing stories aligned with Amazon’s LPs, with tips from an ex-Amazon Sr. PM to help you excel.

The Stanford Essays That Got Me Accepted

A deep dive into the essays that earned a spot at Stanford. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that stands out to admissions committees.

Stanford Accepted Personal Statement: Crafting a Story of Identity

A deep dive into a powerful personal statement. Learn to craft a unique, compelling narrative from your own life experiences to stand out to admissions.

UC Berkeley Essay: Crafting a Personal Narrative

A deep dive into a successful UC Berkeley essay. Learn how to craft a compelling personal narrative that highlights your experiences and gets you accepted.

NYU Stern Short Answer: Consulting & Energy

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern short answer essay. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your experience in consulting and energy.

Case Interviews: 7 Basic Frameworks Cheat Sheet

A quick-reference cheat sheet with 7 essential case interview frameworks. This simple, go-to guide covers the foundational structures every candidate should know—perfect for keeping in your back pocket as you practice and prep.

Example Resume: Background in Investment, VC, and BizOps

Get a look at a resume that got into an M7 school.

NYU Stern "Change" Essay: The Story of a Consultant

A deep dive into a successful NYU Stern "Change" essay. Learn how an organizational transformation consultant crafted a compelling narrative around their professional experience to secure a spot at the school.

Stanford GSB Essay: What Matters Most (Deferred)

An in-depth look at a compelling "What matters most to you, and why?" essay that helped a deferred candidate get into Stanford GSB.