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7 Resume Checks Before You Hit Submit

Get your MBA resume submission-ready with 7 essential final checks, from formatting to quantification and more.

Wharton Essay 1: Entrepreneurship & More

Read a successful Wharton deferred MBA essay that explores the applicant's entrepreneurial experience and how Wharton will help them build and scale startups after their MBA.

HBS 2+2 Career Essay Sample: Product Management & Edtech Vision

See an example of a successful HBS 2+2 career essay, detailing plans to work as a product manager during deferment, gain retail industry knowledge, and build a long-term vision in edtech.

Med School Recommendation Letter Prep Doc

Get powerful recommendation letters for medical school by preparing your recommenders with this guide and template. Includes a full example prep doc.

Framework: Jobs To Be Done

Go beyond features and focus on what customers are really trying to accomplish. Learn how to apply the JTBD framework to build products people "hire."

How to Write the Fuqua 25 Random Things Essay

A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful essay for Duke Fuqua's "25 Random Things" prompt and breaks down how to showcase your personality and "Team Fuqua" spirit.

Research the Company to Master the Interview

Learn how to research companies to master your next interview. We'll show you how to find the right information, structure your answers, and stand out from the competition.

The Decision Matrix for Choosing a Job Offer

Go beyond base salary. Systematically score competing job offers on culture, mission, and exec exposure to make the right career choice.

BCG Cover Letter Example

Get an inside look at a successful cover letter for a Summer Associate position at BCG. Learn how to highlight your unique experiences and motivations as a U.S.-based applicant.

BCG Cover Letter Example

A successful cover letter for a full-time consulting position at BCG's Washington D.C. office. Highlights experience in nonprofit strategy.

Interpreting Exhibits

Exhibits are crucial in case interviews. Learn how to quickly and accurately interpret charts, graphs, and tables to drive your analysis and solution.

Intro to Personal Stories: Behavioral Interviewing

Master the art of telling a compelling personal story in your behavioral interviews. Learn to showcase your skills, experiences, and personality in a memorable and impactful way.

Coffee Shop Mock Case Study

Crack the case on a coffee shop's growth strategy. Learn how to analyze market trends, evaluate new locations, and increase profitability in a competitive market.

Practice for Behavioral Interviews

Practice answering these common behavioral interview questions for management consulting.

Example of a Winning BCG Cover Letter

Learn from this example cover letter for a consulting position at BCG. The applicant clearly highlights their skills, experience, and why they are the right fit.

Crafting Engaging & Effective MBA Resumes

A practical video on building your resume to help you present your experience clearly and compellingly for MBA applications.

Creating a DMBA Application Timeline

Stay ahead of deadlines with a clear, strategic plan to tackle every part of your DMBA application.

Cultural Fit Questions

Show you belong—learn to answer cultural fit questions with authenticity and impact.

MBA Recommendation Memo Example for Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB

This memo provides context to the recommenders for the applicant's MBA applications to Harvard Business School (HBS) and Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), outlining her aspirations, important program components (social impact, global perspective, academic rigor), and key qualities sought by the schools.