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Cracking the Private Equity Associate Interview: Inside Tips from the Other Side of the Table
In this free session, Derek O., incoming Private Equity Investor at Vista Equity Partners (Ex-Audax PE, Ex-Goldman IB) and current MBA Candidate, will break down the skills and strategies needed to stand out in the Associate interview process. Drawing on experience across investment banking, middle-market buyouts, and large-cap software investing, Derek will share both the obvious and less obvious elements that top firms are screening for. We’ll aim to cover (i) the major “buckets” of PE interview evaluation, (ii) common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and (iii) real interview questions from real interview processes. This session will be tailored to the Private Equity Associate role; however, we welcome anyone interested in PE interviews to join (Summer Analyst, Analyst, MBA Associate, etc.).
INSEAD Example Essay From a Marketing & Investment Management Career
Essays detailing a career in financial services marketing, key accomplishments, and future aspirations
Template: How to Score High on TOEFL Writing Task 1
Learn how to structure and write a perfect TOEFL Writing Task 1 response with this easy-to-follow template.
Hot Wheels Beginner: A Practice Case Interview
Crack the Hot Wheels case interview. This beginner-level, candidate-led case challenges you on market and profitability analysis for a Korean car client.
HBS Example Essay – Reclaiming Voice, Redefining Impact Through Social Enterprise
A powerful personal narrative tracing the applicant’s journey from religious constraint to social entrepreneurship, highlighting how lived experience, missionary service, and nonprofit leadership shaped a mission to expand women’s agency through scalable, data-driven solutions.
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.
HBS Deferred Example Essays – Health Equity, Innovation, and Impact
Three essays reflecting on leadership through personal health challenges, community advocacy, and a bold career vision to transform the intersection of healthcare and food systems.
HBS Accomplishments Essay Example
An HBS essay about overcoming obstacles in volunteer teaching in China, working on a clean water project in Ghana, and writing a senior thesis on black female identity. This essay was written in response to a previous prompt.
Sample Harvard MPH Global Health: Statement of Purpose
Learn from a successful statement of purpose for the Harvard MPH in Global Health program and discover how to write a compelling personal essay.
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.
Letters of Support Tips - 2025
Tips for Seeking Letters of Support Post-Application Submission
From Foreign Policy to Founder: Example of a Columbia Personal Statement
This personal statement hooks the reader with the story of founding a startup and pivots to a compelling narrative about discovering a new career path.
EV Charging Stations Practice Case Interview: Market Sizing & ROI
Estimate U.S. EV charging demand, revenue, and infrastructure investment—perfect practice for energy and mobility-focused consulting cases.
EcoSmart Practice Case Interview: Profitability & Break-Even Analysis
Walk through a full financial case assessing whether an eco-friendly detergent line will turn a profit—ideal for practice in CPG and sustainability cases.
Deloitte Consulting Cover Letter Sample– Military Leadership to Strategy
A Wharton MBA student’s tailored cover letter highlighting leadership, communication, and decision-making skills from the Marine Corps, with a strong interest in Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice.
Common App Submission Example– Leadership, Research, and Social Impact Profile
A comprehensive Common App submission featuring high academic achievement, extensive leadership, entrepreneurial initiatives, and a personal essay on resilience and teamwork through organizing India’s largest student-led fest.
Graduate to General Manager: 10-Year Path at European Firms in the US
Discover the hidden career accelerator that most US graduates never consider: European multinationals operating in America. The UK, Germany, and France alone - the top three countries for foreign investment in the US - operate 20,000 subsidiaries employing 3 million Americans, with foreign investment having doubled over the past decade. These companies offer a strategic path to senior leadership that bypasses the overcrowded competition at traditional US corporations. Learn from someone who lived this journey - going from engineering graduate to CEO of a French subsidiary in 14 years - and discover how proper planning and coaching can compress this timeline to just 10 years. Learning Objectives: You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why European companies prioritize developing American talent for leadership roles, the four critical success factors that distinguish high achievers, and the strategic importance of headquarters assignments in career acceleration. Whether you're a recent graduate or early-career professional, you'll leave with a concrete 10-year roadmap and the strategic framework to immediately begin positioning yourself for this accelerated leadership track.
A Sample Booth Admit Letter of Recommendation
Here is a powerful letter of recommendation example that got a Deferred MBA applicant into the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Bain to Stanford Resume Example: Climate Tech, Strategy & Impact
A top performer at Bain and BioLite, this Stanford MS ChemE grad blends consulting, engineering, and sustainability into a mission-driven career.
