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Networking Commandments: A 10-Step Guide for 2025
A 10-step guide for modern networking. A strategic framework for building an authentic network that helps you build your career.
Networking Checklist
A strategic, actionable plan for building and maintaining a professional network through daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions
This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions
On-Campus-Recruiting Guide for Management Consulting
This on campus recruiting guide was created by a McKinsey BA who received a BCG offer and interviews at Bain, EY Parthenon, Deloitte, Strategy&, and more! This guide has sections on internship experience, resume, networking (informal and formal), office locations, interview logistics, case prep (timeline, who to case with, casing by yourself, resources, general strategies for casing), and behavioral prep. It is in depth and will help answer your most pressing questions about on campus recruiting.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
Other Careers in Finance Panel
Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond private equity in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from professionals in investor relations, portfolio operations, fundraising, corporate development, and more as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills PE firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem. Meet your hosts: Nicolas D. - Former Equity Research Associate @ Jefferies Mariana A. - Current Sales & Trading Associate @ Morgan Stanley Devanshi M. - Corporate Finance Lead @ Nextdoor
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Comprehensive essay guide for applicants to master's and doctoral programs in the US
Before You Apply: 5 College Admissions Myths Busted!
Join Will F. (former admissions officer at Penn Engineering and Fox School of Business, Senior Counselor at InGenius Prep) and Annabella G. (college admissions expert with 20 years guiding students to the right schools) as they host a webinar dispelling the biggest myths about the college admissions process. They'll cut through the hype and the chatter from talking heads, podcasts and your neighbor's uncle's best friend, and tell you why what you've heard on TikTok or read on Facebook isn't going to be the "secret" to getting into a top school. They'll also take part in an AMA, answering your toughest questions with honest answers about a complex process - making sense of college admissions.
Product Analytics Interview Question Framework
Framework with real example on how to answer product analytics interview questions.
Picking the Right MBA Programs - 2025
This interactive workbook will guide you through researching and picking the right schools for your profile
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Harvard/Yale/Stanford Admit with STEM Background — Resume
The resume of a law school applicant who was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Chicago. The applicant had no post-graduation work experience, so the resume highlights legal and STEM internships as well as volunteer and extracurricular involvement.
McKinsey BA Resume: European Applicant for US Role
Real resume example from a McKinsey BA who grew up in Italy, went to UCLA, and worked at McKinsey in the US.
GRE Week (September 2-4) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's FREE GRE Week (September 2-4, 2025)! You’re invited to the ultimate GRE prep week, designed to help you surpass your target test scores. During this Kickoff top coaches Bruce H., Matt R., and Audra Z. will answer questions about best tips and strategies to ace the GRE. This week will feature online sessions hosted by top Leland tutors, instructors, and coaches who will give you extremely tactical insight for each section of the exam. Join them as they cover the GRE outline, recent updates to the exam, general study tips, online vs. in-person testing, common mistakes, and more.
Myths and Tips About Chief of Staff Roles
What’s a Chief of Staff and why are these roles so popular now? The CoS role isn’t just for government anymore. These days, the important roles are everywhere. Join us to learn the real info about these roles from former 8x Chief of Staff Cherizza L. Cherizza’s been a CoS at Google, Stitch Fix, Intel, on campaigns and in non profits. She’s been in the room and she’s sharing the goods!
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide
Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship
Google APMM Resume (Marketing Program) New Grad
Resume of a college student applying to Google's Associate Product Marketing Manager program
McKinsey Associate Resume (former Military)
Resume example from a McKinsey Associate (offers from BCG and Deloitte) who went to the US Air Force Academy and Yale SOM and worked in the military.
Google APMM Resume Example (Marketing Program) Recent Grad
Resume example from a Google APMM who applied as an experienced hire APMM (~7 months of work experience) in the US
10 Common Mistakes Applicants Make in Private Equity Recruiting - And How to Avoid Them
Private Equity (PE) recruiting is one of the most competitive processes in finance. Whether you're an investment banking analyst, a management consultant, or coming from corporate development, breaking into PE takes more than just technical know-how. It’s about strategy, preparation, and self-awareness.
The Perfect Finance Resume Template
This resume template is designed to help candidates pass initial resume screens and compete for investment banking and private equity roles. It includes structured sections, formatting guidance, and examples that reflect what recruiters typically look for during early-stage recruiting.
