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Master the Interview
Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid
Build a Cohesive Narrative
Understanding The Importance of Each Element In Your Application
Adcom Insider Tip #3
How Top MBA Programs Actually Read Essays (HBS vs GSB vs Wharton vs MIT)
Application Packaging
Story consistency across essays, résumé, interviews
Essay Strategy
“Why MBA,” goals essays, school vision essays
Behavioral Interview
STAR strategy + international context examples
Finance to MBA: Showing Impact and Proving Passion
Breaking into an MBA program from a finance background takes more than strong credentials—it’s about showing real impact and authentic passion. In this session, Leland coaches John N. (Kellogg MBA), Faisal K. (Booth adcom), and Kelsey K. (CBS adcom) will share how to differentiate yourself, connect your experience to your goals, and stand out in essays and interviews. Perfect for finance professionals aiming to make a powerful impression in Round 2.
Communication Coaching
Accent confidence, tone, pacing
School-Specific Interviews
HBS, Wharton TBD, MIT behavioral, Kellogg/team-based
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.
MBA Resume Example - Admitted Client
Admitted Client to Columbia Business School - Asian Female Retail/Social Media
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.
A Successful Wharton Essay on an Impactful Experience
A breakdown of a strong MBA essay example for Wharton, focusing on how to answer the prompt about a significant experience or accomplishment.
Example Resume - Deferred Acceptance
Get a look at a resume that secured a deferred MBA acceptance. Discover how to build a profile that impresses top business school admissions committees.
Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations
This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.
Example MBA Recommender Prep Doc - Deferred Admit
A clear, structured prep document that successfully guided the recommenders of an HBS and GSB deferred MBA admit.
Letters of Support Tips - 2025
Tips for Seeking Letters of Support Post-Application Submission
Wharton Essay: MBA for Healthcare Fintech Leadership
See how this Wharton MBA essay highlights a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and healthcare.
Kellogg Admissions Essay Example - Growth Prompt
See this essay example for an admitted student, MMM Program 2018, awarded full ride.
