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10-Week GRE Study Plan
A structured week-by-week GRE prep schedule covering verbal, quant, and practice exams to help applicants stay on track and build test-day readiness.
Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Example – Pivot from Fashion to Strategy
A tailored MBA cover letter illustrating a transition from fashion to consulting, highlighting transferable skills in analytics, vendor management, and strategic operations.
Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points
A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.
MIT Sloan Cover Letter – Operations, Analytics, and Collaborative Leadership
A concise, results-driven cover letter describing how the candidate led the development and national rollout of an analytics tool for a global retailer—blending frontline empathy, data science, and cross-functional collaboration.
Wrapping Up Each Section of the Case
Master the art of closing out case sections—summarize insights, transition smoothly, and stay structured under pressure.
Transitioning to PM from Consulting
A step-by-step guide on how to leverage your consulting background to break into a PM role, with examples of how your consulting skills can apply to product management.
Interview Prep Mentality
Learn how to approach interviews with the right mindset. We break down the key strategies to prepare for, stand out in, and land your dream job.
Dissecting the 3 Parts of an Interview
Ace your next interview! We break down the three key parts of an interview and give you the strategies you need to prepare for, stand out, and land the job.
How to Answer "Why an MBA?" for Duke Fuqua
A top admissions expert analyzes a successful deferred MBA essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "Why is pursuing an MBA the right next step for you?" question.
Non-Business Prompts: Case Interview Exercises
A series of case interview exercises that don't have traditional business prompts. Learn how to apply structured thinking and logical reasoning to unconventional problems.
Case Interview Feedback Rubric – MBB Prep Evaluation Tool
A structured rubric for assessing case interview performance across key phases like framework development, chart interpretation, math accuracy, brainstorming, and final recommendation delivery.
Mattress Market: A Case Study Walkthrough
Crack the case on the US mattress market. This case study covers market sizing, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations to help a company thrive.
Company Research: Cover Your Bases
Learn how to research the company you are applying to, starting with the initial research phases.
The Importance of Behavioral Questions
Learn why behavioral questions are so important in interviews. This guide breaks down what recruiters are looking for and how to craft powerful, memorable answers.
How to Write the Fuqua Community Essay
A top MBA admissions expert analyzes a successful essay for Duke Fuqua and breaks down how to answer the "community" prompt and showcase your "Team Fuqua" spirit.
Investment Banking Cover Letter Template
Use this fill-in-the-blank template to craft a cover letter that stands out to investment banking recruiters.
Framework: Leland's Ultimate Product Design Framework
Leland's top PMs and designers share a proven framework to create intuitive, user-centric products that solve real problems.
Framework: Hooked (User Acquisition & Retention)
Learn the "Hooked" model to create products users can't live without. A guide for PMs on user retention, triggers, and variable rewards.
The Best Rec Letter of 2025 (GSB-HBS-Wharton Triple Admit)
Take a look at an outstanding letter of recommendation for a candidate admitted to the GSB, HBS, and Wharton.
Mastering On-Cycle PE Recruiting: The Ultimate Insider's Guide
A behind-the-scenes look at on-cycle private equity recruiting with tips, timelines, and strategies for success.
