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Decoding the GMAT FE: What You Need to Know Before You Register

Thinking about business school? The new GMAT Focus Edition is here—shorter, smarter, and designed to highlight the skills that matter most in today's data-driven business world. Whether you're transitioning from the classic GMAT or comparing it to the GRE, this session breaks down everything you need to know: from exam structure and section strategies to scoring and test-day logistics. Join us to get insider tips, practice problems, and the confidence to plan your prep—and your future—effectively.

Deciding Anecdotes for HBS Essays

With the new HBS essays, many candidates wonder "how do I decide what stories to tell for what essay?". This guide will walk you through the answer.

Darden MBA Example Essay 2: Post-MBA Goals

A successful example of a Darden Essay Prompt 2 response on short and long-term post-MBA goals, which secured the applicant’s acceptance to Darden.

Michigan Ross Essays

These essays are from a successful candidate who was admitted to Ross.

Questions to Ask Alumni and Current Students

This document outlines twenty questions you can ask alumni and current students to learn more about MBA programs.

Darden MBA Example Essay 1: Inclusivity at Darden

A successful example of a Darden Essay Prompt 1 response on creating an inclusive environment at Darden, which secured the applicant’s acceptance.

Columbia Sample Essay - PPIL

PPIL essay response for successful admit application.

Stern Essay - Change It

Successful admit application essay

Stern Essay - Pick 6

Successful admit application essay

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response

Need Based Scholarship Essay Response (successful in 50% scholarship)

Columbia Business School Application Essay Example

Career Goals Application Essay for successful admission into program.

Columbia Sample Essay - Favorite Book

Favorite book essay for successful admit application to CBS.

Columbia Business School Example Essay: Inclusive Leadership

Example of an Inclusive Leadership essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

Columbia Business School: Essay 2: Career Goals

Example of a Short & Long Term Career Goals essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

MBA Application Process: Questions to Ask

A list of questions to ask during your interview–or a chat with students/alumni–when going through the MBA application process to help you standout

Columbia Business School: Sample Essay 3: Why CBS?

Example of a "Why CBS?" essay that got the applicant into Columbia Business School.

MBA Recruiting Resume Guide

This resume guide is your strategic blueprint for standing out in the highly competitive MBA admissions process. Designed with input from top business schools and recruiters, it walks you through proven formatting, language, and content strategies that highlight your leadership, impact, and potential—ensuring your resume rises to the top of the pile. Whether you're just starting or refining a final draft, this guide will help you craft a one-page resume that speaks the language of top MBA programs.

MBA Admissions Interview Question Bank

This comprehensive interview guide is designed to help MBA candidates reflect deeply, prepare strategically, and show up with confidence in admissions interviews. Covering key themes like leadership, self-awareness, collaboration, and program fit, this question bank equips you with the prompts top programs use to assess readiness and potential. Whether you're just beginning to prepare or refining your final mock, this resource will help you turn your experiences into compelling, authentic stories.

Resume Template

This resume template includes a community involvement section for MBA applicants who are highly involved in volunteering and want to visually highlight this in their MBA applications.

The Ultimate MBA Recruiting Cover Letter Guide

Learn how to craft a compelling cover letter that highlights your qualifications and gets you noticed by top employers.