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"Why BYU?" Example Essay - Camp Experience
An essay responding to the prompt about why the student wants to learn at BYU, connecting a transformative camp experience to the university's spiritually strengthening environment.
Example PM Resume - PM Intern to Product Leader
A look inside an example resume of someone who went from PM intern at Sezzle to leading teams at U.S. Bank and Verusen.
Applying and Succeeding as a Diverse MBA Candidate
Designed specifically for individuals from diverse backgrounds, this event aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and resources to empower aspiring MBA candidates to thrive in the application process and beyond. Through an interactive presentation, practical tips, and inspiring stories, we will explore the unique strengths and perspectives that diverse applicants bring to the MBA landscape. By the end of this session, you will understand how to showcase your background in a way that is compelling to the AdCom and highlights what you, specifically, bring to the table. Meet our panelists: Amanda I., Stanford GSB, with professional experience at Google and Peloton! She's passionate about helping clients tell their story with clarity and confidence. Karla M., Harvard MPP and Booth MBA, and J.P. Morgan professional, with 10 years of coaching experience and a track record of helping clients secure top MBA admits with substantial scholarships. Lucas S., Harvard MBA and MPP, consultant at the Bridgespan group & former Transportation and Infrastructure Director for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Standing Out as an International Applicant
This session will be focused on helping international applicants develop a high-level understanding of all the components of the MBA application process, learn how to differentiate themselves from the crowd, and start to create a standout profile to get them into a top business school. With more non-US candidates applying every year, it’s more important than ever to show what makes you unique. Learn from a panel of experts who will share their expertise and experiences through an interactive discussion, practical tips, and real-life examples. We invite potential applicants from all corners of the globe to join us for this amazing event! Meet our panelists: Vica G., Stanford GSB MBA, former Silicon Valley tech executive and startup founder, double émigrée and storytelling expert passionate for helping international or underdog clients craft competitive applications. Jesse L., has coached 100% of full-service clients to top 30 MBAs, 95% to top 20, expert in international applicants and crafting compelling narratives. Cathy M, INSEAD MBA, has successfully coached candidates to gain admissions into top schools, including INSEAD, LBS, Booth, Wharton, HEC Paris, IESE, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Said & NYU Stern.
The Best Resume Format for Career Pivots and Gaps
Learn how to use a functional resume to highlight your skills and bridge employment gaps, making your application stand out.
Cool, Calm, and Laser-Focused: Tame GMAT Test Anxiety
Join Leland coach Jennifer P. D. for a session packed with actionable tips and strategies for developing the calm, confident, laser-focused mindset that powers your best performance. If you've ever been frustrated at the way you lose your cool when the clock starts ticking, you're not alone! In Jennifer's 12 years of GMAT, GRE, and SAT coaching experience, she's encountered dozens of smart, utterly competent individuals who struggled to demonstrate their capabilities during these high-stakes exams. This fueled her drive to read research in neuroscience and performance psychology, to train in mindfulness meditation techniques, and to speak with candidates directly about what's playing out in their minds. Now she incorporates these concepts into all of her group classes and coaching - and it makes a difference! What's going on in your mind? Why is that normal? How can you shape it to work for you? Let's discuss. One of Jennifer's recent students wrote, "Working with Jennifer has been nothing but amazing and did wonders not only for my GMAT Focus score but also my general 'mindset' when it comes to high-pressure situations (as you experience during the exam). My GMAT Focus score jumped 110 points."
How to Track Your MBA Application Components & Timeline
Learn about the MBA application components and download a tracker template for your MBA application progress, from GMAT to essays, with this comprehensive deadline and document organizer for top schools.
Product Management 101: A Quick Guide
Get a concise video overview of Product Management. Understand the role, daily life, and how to break into this exciting field!
3 Killer Elevator Pitches That Actually Work
See three standout elevator pitch examples—and learn what makes them clear, compelling, and memorable.
The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer
Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.
Recruiter-crafted Resume Guide & Tips
Learn what employers are looking for and build an ATS-friendly, job-winning resume to boost your interview success.
Stanford MBA Recommendation – Strategy Consultant
A compelling endorsement of the applicant's analytical rigor, leadership, and growth mindset—written by a colleague on a high-stakes strategy project.
Stanford & MIT Essay: Learning Through Teaching
A National Honor Society student finds purpose and passion while teaching English—discovering the power of creativity, connection, and education.
How to Write Your First Cover Letter
Write a cover letter that gets you hired. This guide breaks down the essential sections, key tips, and common mistakes for recent grads.
Standout BigLaw Cover Letter
Read a compelling cover letter for a summer associate position that leverages the author's professional background in legal research and cross-border projects.
Ace Your Behavioral Interview
Learn the top 10 common behavioral questions and what interviewers are really looking for, from leadership skills to conflict resolution.
Stanford GSB Essay – Aligning Behavioral Science with Purposeful Leadership
A well-researched “Why Stanford?” essay showcasing how GSB’s courses, faculty, and experiential learning opportunities will support the applicant’s mission to drive ethical, behaviorally informed change in business and society.
Wharton Moelis Essays – Social Enterprise, Music Equity, and Community Impact
Essays answering Wharton's prompts on “What do you hope to gain from the MBA?” and “Describe an impactful experience,” focusing on building a tech-enabled nonprofit for music education and advocating for individual-centered social impact.
Wharton Resume – Consulting, Education Access, and Startup Strategy
Resume showcasing a track record in consulting and nonprofit innovation, with leadership roles at Bain and in ed-tech, focused on scaling impact, equity, and organizational growth.
Vanderbilt Personal Essay – Growing Up on Her Own Terms
A coming-of-age story about medical uncertainty, self-advocacy, and redefining adulthood through confidence, curiosity, and inner growth.
