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Example MBA Recommender Prep Doc for M7 Programs

Learn how to prepare your recommenders so you can secure strong MBA recommendations that highlight your unique strengths and impact.

Get Off the MBA Waitlist

Learn key strategies to get off the MBA waitlist, including demonstrating continued interest, providing updates, and building relationships with the admissions committee.

Wharton Essay 2: Contributing to the Wharton Community

A Wharton deferred MBA Essay 2 on contributing to the community through leadership in student organizations and Academically Based Community Service courses.

HBS Example Resume: Investment Banking, Harvard English & African American Studies

This successful HBS resume showcases a Harvard student's experience in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, leadership in the African Development Initiative, and academic achievements.

HBS Essay Example: Health Equity

Read an HBS essay on a commitment to health equity, outlining career goals as a corporate strategist and health foundation CEO, and the role of an HBS MBA. This essay was written in response to a previous prompt.

Kellogg Interview Guide

A practical guide to preparing for the Kellogg MBA interview, including an overview of the format, common questions, key traits Kellogg values, and tips for presenting your story with clarity and confidence.

Leveraging AI for Job Applications

Learn how to use AI to improve your resume, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews so you can land your dream job faster.

M7 Letter of Rec Example

Secure powerful letters of recommendation that get you noticed. Check out a standout letter of recommendation.

What Is (and Isn't) Venture Capital?

Demystify VC. Learn the definition of venture capital, what it entails, and what it's not so you can better navigate the startup funding landscape.

How to Find Your Core Values

Learn how to identify your core values and use them to guide your career and life decisions. We'll provide a simple exercise to help you discover what truly matters to you.

Example Framework for a New Market Entry Case

Walk through the framework portion of a real-world new market entry case. This example is about a company that sells fire resistant goods to governments across the world.

Market Sizing: A Qualitative Concept Walkthrough

Learn how to approach market sizing questions in case interviews. We'll walk through the key qualitative concepts and show you how to structure your answer.

Breaking Down the Bain Evaluation Criteria

Get hired at Bain. This guide breaks down the evaluation criteria for resumes, behavioral interviews, and case interviews to help you prepare.

First-Gen BBA Resume: Strategy, DEI, and Social Impact

A standout candidate blending top-tier internships, leadership in equity, and tech skills—driven by purpose and performance.

What is a Consulting Case Interview?

Learn what to expect, why firms use them, and how to approach cases with structure and confidence.

The Gaming Company Case Interview Practice

Test your case skills with a subscription-based board game startup—cover market sizing, pricing, and profitability.

Tips for Preparing a Killer MBA Resume

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

Stanford GSB Application Essays - "What Matters Most and Why?" and "Why Stanford?"

This essay details the applicant's experience with a failed goat-distribution project in Nepal through GlobeMed and Himalayan Health Care (HHC), leading to reflections on global health complexities and the importance of humility in pursuing health equity.