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Three Tricky GRE Quant Questions
An overview of 3 tricky quant questions for the GRE.
Adcom Insider Tip #2
How to Translate Global Impact Into U.S. Impact Language
Career Story & Post-MBA Goals
Structuring a compelling international career narrative
Résumé for U.S. MBA Applications
One-page rules, U.S. formatting, action verbs, metrics
Adcom Insider Tip #3
How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)
AI and Your MBA Application Do's and Don'ts for Interview Practice
Ready to leverage AI tools to elevate your MBA interview preparation but want to ensure you're doing it strategically and authentically? Join me, M, for a practical and actionable session designed to help MBA applicants use AI as a powerful practice partner while maintaining genuine responses and natural delivery. This session will show you how to integrate AI into your interview prep routine to simulate real interview scenarios, generate tailored questions, and receive instant, impactful feedback. Learn how to craft prompts that help you practice behavioral and school-specific questions, refine your storytelling, and analyze your responses. We’ll discuss how to use AI for mock interviews and avoid common pitfalls that can make your responses sound robotic or inauthentic. We’ll also cover ethical considerations, best practices, and how to blend AI support with real-world input for maximum value.
AI and Your MBA Application: Do’s and Don’ts for School Research
Thinking about using AI tools to streamline your MBA school research and networking strategy, and want to do so efficiently and ethically? Join me, M, for a practical and candid session designed to help MBA applicants use AI as a powerful tool for uncovering insights, identifying fit, and guiding meaningful outreach, all while staying focused on authenticity and personal reflection. This session will show you how to integrate AI into your research process, without relying on generic outputs or missing key personal connections. Learn how to craft strategic prompts that help you dig deeper into program offerings, find school culture and values that align with your own, and uncover talking points for essays, interviews, and outreach. I’ll share examples of weak vs. strong AI prompts and how to adapt AI outputs into meaningful, human communication.
MBA Interviews Series: MIT Sloan
Get ready to shine in your MIT Sloan MBA interview with insider insights from current Sloan MBA and former BCG consultant Justin K. Join Justin for a deep dive into what makes Sloan’s behavioral interview unique—and how to stand out with confidence and authenticity. You’ll learn about the Sloan interview format, what qualities interviewers are looking for, and how to strategically prepare your stories using proven frameworks. Justin will share real-world advice drawn from his own experience at BCG, his acceptance into both MIT and Darden’s deferred MBA programs, and his success coaching candidates into MBB and top business schools. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear game plan for your interviews—from structuring your answers to demonstrating leadership, curiosity, and analytical rigor—the qualities Sloan values most.
GRE Geometry - Calculating Slope
Watch as a coach breaks down an example of how to calculate slope in a coordinate plane for a GRE geometry question.
GRE - Speed Demon Word Problem
In this video a coach will break down a complicated word problem involving speed calculation for the GRE.
Translating Your Experience
Speak the US MBA Admissions Language
How to Ace the Wharton TBD (From an Ex-Admissions Fellow)
The Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) is unlike any other MBA interview—a fast-paced, collaborative exercise designed to test how you think, communicate, and lead in a group setting. In this session, Brian B., a Wharton MBA graduate (with honors) and former Admissions Fellow who helped run Wharton’s TBDs, will share insider insight into what the admissions team is really looking for. Having coached dozens of MBA candidates, Brian will walk you through how to prepare effectively, contribute with confidence, and stand out as both a strong teammate and leader.
Translating Work Experience
Clarifying roles, context, business scale, quantifying impact
Leadership in Global Contexts
Influence vs title, cross-cultural teamwork, initiative
Extracurricular Strategy
Volunteering, professional associations, passion projects
Addressing Weak Spots
GPA conversion, school prestige gaps, job title confusion
Letters of Recommendation
Who to choose globally, coaching recommenders ethically
LinkedIn & Online Presence
Strengthening credibility and recruiter alignment
Kellogg Admissions Essay Example - Leadership Prompt
See this essay example for an admitted student, MMM Program 2018, awarded full ride.
Build a Cohesive Narrative
Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application
