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Outreach Templates That Get Replies

Five copy-adaptable templates — cold alumni outreach, warm intros, thank-yous, pivot recruiting, and the no-ask revival email, each annotated with the psychology of why it works.

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.

Optimizing for Success

Learn how to optimize your application for success with strategies for showcasing your unique strengths, crafting a memorable narrative, and making the best possible impression on admissions officers.

Fix Your Resume Before It Undercuts Your Essays [8/11/2026] (Recording)

Most applications repeat the same handful of accomplishments across every document. Learn how to audit yours for redundancy and make each piece carry distinct weight before you submit.

MBA Interview Sample Questions & Tips

Get ready for your MBA interviews with this guide! Includes interview tips, advice, and a bank of 60 questions that you should be prepared to answer on interview day.

Informational Calls: Mastering Your Consulting Network

A step-by-step guide to conducting successful informational interviews. Learn how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how to turn a conversation into a valuable network connection.

MIT Sloan Cover Letter

See how you can use your cover letter to elaborate on your work experiences and make your pitch for why a Sloan MBA is the perfect fit for you.

Neosensory APM Prompt & Response

A full prompt & solution for Neosensory's Associate Product Manager (APM) take-home assignment. Try the assignment on your own and see how you compare to a successful applicant's solution.

MIT Sloan Additional Essay: Inclusivity & Diversity

In this essay, a Sloan admit describes how they fostered a more welcoming and inclusive environment at a marketing agency in Barcelona by initiating a cultural exchange during lunch.

Inside McKinsey: Before, During & After with 2 McKinsey Alumni

A candid conversation with two McKinsey alumni exploring their paths to the firm, what life at McKinsey is really like, and how the experience shaped their careers post-consulting.

How Admissions Committees Evaluate Extracurriculars

A behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees evaluate student activities. Learn the five signals that help applicants stand out and how to demonstrate them in your application.

Vanderbilt Personal Statement (Pathway2MBA)

Reflect on a challenge or stressful situation you have faced. How did you respond to this challenge, and what did you learn about yourself through the process? (300 words)

Personal Statement: Tips on Getting Started

Use the brainstorming prompts in this PDF to start putting pen to paper. There are no bad ideas! This is a time to reflect, think broadly, and be creative.

Deal Walk-Throughs: How to Present Your Experience

Learn how to structure a walk-through of your deal or project experience - even if you had limited exposure - by focusing on key drivers, your contribution, and commercial impact.

Top Things Companies are Looking for in AI PMs [7/29/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know exactly what hiring teams are prioritizing when they evaluate AI PM candidates right now. We will cover how to demonstrate genuine AI fluency versus surface-level familiarity, what cross-functional leadership looks like in AI product roles, and how to position prior experience in a way that maps to the specific judgment calls AI teams need from their PMs. Attending live means you can describe your background and hear directly how to reframe it for AI PM roles, rather than applying general advice that may not fit your situation. The coach works inside this space and brings patterns observed across candidates who have successfully made this transition, offering a grounded perspective on what actually separates strong applicants from the rest.

Identifying LSAT Logical Flaws: What Matters & What Doesn’t [8/11/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to distinguish the logical flaws that actually cost points from the ones test-takers routinely overthink. We'll focus on the flaw types that appear most frequently in Logical Reasoning, how to recognize them quickly under timed conditions, and why certain wrong answer choices are designed to exploit the same misreading the flaw depends on. Attending live means you can bring a specific question type or stimulus you've been stuck on and hear how to think through it in real time, not just watch someone work a clean example. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will share the patterns that separate confident, accurate flaw identification from the hesitation that tends to slow scores down.

How to Achieve Big Goals Through Daily Action [7/28/2026] (Recording)

Big goals often fail not because people lack ambition, but because they become overwhelmed by the size of what they’re trying to achieve. When goals feel unclear, too far away, or difficult to manage alongside day-to-day responsibilities, it’s easy to get stuck in overthinking, procrastination, or inconsistent action. In this session, we’ll discuss a practical framework for breaking big goals into clear, achievable actions so you can create meaningful progress through consistency rather than pressure or perfectionism. We’ll cover: - Why ambitious goals often create overwhelm, procrastination, or scattered effort - A simple framework for breaking large goals into actionable steps - How to prioritize high-impact actions without getting stuck in planning - The role consistency plays in long-term growth and performance - Practical ways to create momentum and follow-through in your career and life This session is designed for professionals who want a more intentional, structured, and sustainable approach to achieving meaningful goals. This workshop is part of a free 3-part Sustainable High Performance series for ambitious professionals.