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MBA Resume: 3 Tips for Success
Craft an MBA resume that gets noticed. We break down three essential tips to help you highlight your experience and land an interview.
Why Stanford For You - Mental Health Focus
Check out a top-flight Why GSB essay from a successful 2024 MBA applicant with a vision for mental health
Kellogg Interview Tips
Get into Kellogg! Learn what to expect, common questions, and how to impress the admissions committee with a guide to key strategies and expert tips.
Getting Started with Search Funds and ETA (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition)
Explore entrepreneurship through acquisition as a path to business ownership. In this event, join Daniel R. as he covers: - Search fund models and which fits your situation - Basic search fund economics and deal structures - Practical first steps to launch your search - Core search strategy and planning fundamentals Leave with clarity on whether ETA aligns with your goals and how to begin.
Guide to the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
This guide breaks down the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and provides a framework for structuring your stories. Learn how to prepare for the five key leadership dimensions and ace your interview.
Zoom Fatigue Is Real: 10 Tips for Virtual Presentation Mastery
Emmy-winning coach Ann Keil Dux shares top strategies to stay energized, focused, and confident on camera.
Deferred MBA Planning - Preparing for a Successful Application
Watch an event with Leland CEO, John K., where he walks through the components of and timeline for deferred MBA applications.
Differentiate Your MBA Application: The Power of Deep School Research
How thorough school research can elevate your essays, interviews, and overall application strategy.
Fuqua School of Business: 25 Random Things Example Essay From An Admitted Applicant
Explore a unique "25 Random Things" essay from an admitted Fuqua applicant, revealing personality beyond the resume.
HBS Example Essay – Breaking Cycles and Building Opportunity
A powerful reflection on overcoming systemic inequality, founding a nonprofit, and using impact investing to drive change for underrepresented communities.
Ultimate MBA Networking Template Guide
A complete set of customizable email and LinkedIn templates for every stage of MBA networking—from cold outreach to post-interview follow-ups and status updates.
NYU Stern Example – Activities and Achievements List
A sample of curated extracurriculars and accomplishments designed to strengthen an MBA application by showcasing leadership, initiative, and impact.
Darden MBA Application Guide
Learn about deadlines, essays, and other elements of the Darden MBA application.
(Jun. 2024) Former AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application
An insider session where a former admissions committee member walks through a real or simulated MBA application, sharing evaluation criteria, red flags, and tips to strengthen your materials.
GMAT/GRE Behind the Curtain: What are they really testing?
A deep dive into the purpose behind each section of the GMAT and GRE, uncovering the core skills schools care about—and how to align your prep accordingly.
5 Tips for MBA Applicants from a Former Stanford Admissions Director
Insider advice on how to strengthen your MBA application—from storytelling and school fit to strategic positioning—straight from a former GSB gatekeeper.
Craft Your Career Transition Story
A video to help you articulate a compelling narrative around your career shift, connecting past experiences with future goals for resumes, interviews, and MBA essays.
L.E.K. Cover Letter Example – From Urban Education to Private Equity Consulting
A first-year MBA’s cover letter emphasizing leadership in large-scale school reform, interest in L.E.K.’s fast-paced PE work, and a desire to contribute strategic thinking and team management skills to client engagements.
Ace Your Interview!
A high-level guide to interview preparation, offering tips on confidence, structure, and storytelling to help you make a strong impression across MBA or job interviews.
Chicago Booth Interview Guide
Get interview-ready with expert strategies, sample questions, and insights to shine in your Booth interview.
