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How To Have the Promotion Conversation

Most promotion conversations fail not because the person wasn't ready -- but because they handled it wrong. This guide covers when to have the conversation, what to say, how to handle pushback, and what to do after. Includes sample language and a follow up email template.

Exhaustive List of Grad School Scholarships

This resources contains over 90 scholarships for graduate school in both the US and UK across all subject areas. The majority of the scholarships listed are for full-funding. Links to the award, eligibility, and grant amount are all listed in a well-organised table.

Stuck on MBA Essays? Use AI to Fix Story/Structure Before R2 deadlines

This is not about having AI write your essays. Instead, we’ll focus on how to use AI to: *Diagnose what’s not working in your current drafts *Clarify your core story and positioning *Strengthen structure, flow, and impact *Get unstuck when revision fatigue sets in

Conquering Parallel Reasoning on the LSAT

​Struggling to keep up when LSAT Logical Reasoning seems to throw identical arguments with different labels at you? Parallel reasoning is one of the most common stumbling blocks—and yet, the difference between a high score and a great score often comes down to mastery of this one skill. ​In this session, you'll learn from Adam T., a full-time LSAT instructor since 2016 and curriculum developer at PowerScore with over 15 years of teaching experience. He has helped students hit scores in the 170s and gain admission to top law schools. ​Adam will guide you through his proven framework to identify parallel argument structures, eliminate distractors that look right but aren’t, and apply the same logic under timed conditions. ​Space is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot. We’re excited to be on the law journey with you!

AMA: Life of a Principal PM + AI Tools to Learn

Ever wonder what it's like to be a Principal Product Manager? How about navigating the daily changes with AI and vibe coding tools? Or sitting on leadership teams and influencing senior executives on roadmap changes or shifting user needs? In this 30-minute AMA, I answer as many of your questions as I can about all things being a Principal Product Manager and navigating the daily changes with AI in our jobs, including: - What I’ve learned in 12+ years of product management across 4 large companies - How to grow your career and position yourself for promotions - The AI tools you should be learning to 10X productivity as a PM This session is for you if: - You’re a current PM trying to level up - You’re thinking about moving into product management - Wondering what AI tools PMs should be testing and learning in their jobs

What to Learn When AI Can Do the Rest [8/13/2026] (Recording)

Everyone says to learn AI. Almost nobody tells you which parts, and guessing wrong costs you months. This session walks through the major AI career paths and how much technical depth each one actually needs. Some of them reward going deep on one narrow thing. Most reward pairing AI with domain knowledge you already have. The harder question is what's worth learning at all. A lot of what gets recommended right now is a tool that won't exist in a year, and it isn't obvious which is which from the outside. What we'll cover: - The major AI career paths and how to choose between them - How much technical depth you actually need - Specialist vs. generalist - Pairing domain expertise with AI - Durable skills vs. temporary tools You'll leave with a clear direction and a prioritized learning roadmap.

Core Values: Your College Essay Superpower [6/19/2026] (Recording)

What makes a college essay truly unforgettable? More often than not, it comes down to one thing: a clear sense of the applicant's core values. As someone who has coached 150+ college applicants—with clients admitted to all 8 Ivy League schools, Stanford, UChicago, and more—I know that students who understand their core values write stronger essays, build more cohesive applications, and approach the process with greater confidence. In this webinar, I'll show you what core values actually are (and what they're not). We'll explore why they matter across your entire application (not just your personal statement), and how to identify and use yours to write college essays that only you could have written. Whether you're working on your personal statement, UC PIQs, or supplemental essays, this webinar will give you the tools to make every essay feel unmistakably yours.

Your Networking Playbook: What it Takes in 2026 [10/6/2026] (Recording)

Networking is no longer about collecting connections or sending endless cold messages. In a competitive consulting market, the right conversations can open doors, but only if you know how to build genuine relationships and turn them into opportunities. This session is for aspiring consultants who want to network more strategically and build relationships that actually move their recruiting forward. You’ll learn how to identify the right people to reach out to, craft messages that get responses, and turn networking conversations into meaningful connections. Join live to hear from a former McKinsey consultant who knows what effective networking looks like from inside a top consulting firm. The speaker will share practical outreach strategies, common networking mistakes, and advice for building relationships that can strengthen your path into consulting. Bring your questions and leave with a playbook you can put to work immediately.

Defining Your MBA Personal Narrative [8/10/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to identify the central thread that ties your experiences into a cohesive MBA narrative and how to frame your story in a way that resonates across essays, interviews, and recommendations. We will cover how to distinguish a narrative that feels lived-in from one that reads as constructed, how to anchor your "why MBA" to something specific rather than generic ambition, and how to pressure-test your story against the judgment calls admissions committees actually make. Attending live means you can bring your own background and get a direct read on whether your narrative framing is landing the way you intend. The coach works with MBA applicants daily and will be drawing on patterns seen across successful candidates, giving you a rare window into how this thinking actually works in practice.

How GPA Factors in for Deferred MBA Applications

Learn how to position your academic record and maximize your chances for top programs.

Key Calculations for Case Interviews

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

Activities & Interests Overview for MBA Candidates

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

Tips for Preparing a Killer MBA Resume

Highlight impact, leadership, and clarity—build a one-pager that makes adcoms take notice.

Creating a Personal Brand to Unlock Success

Learn how to craft a compelling brand that boosts your career, credibility, and confidence.

How to Ace the Wharton TBD

Nail Wharton’s group interview with strategies to stand out, contribute, and lead with impact.

Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile

Craft a standout LinkedIn that showcases your strengths and attracts top schools or employers.

How to Answer "Why Booth?"

Craft a compelling, personalized response that shows deep fit with Booth’s values and offerings.

GMAT Reading Comprehension Hacks

Boost your RC score with strategies for faster reading, better retention, and smarter elimination.

GSB Admit - What Matters Most Essay Example

What Matters Most Essay Example - exploring family history, career, and future ambitions at GSB

Optional MBA Essay Example – Low GPA

MBA Optional Essay Example addressing a low GPA and mental health challenges. Asian Male.