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How to Write Your First Cover Letter

Write a cover letter that gets you hired. This guide breaks down the essential sections, key tips, and common mistakes for recent grads.

SolarCo Case Interview: Profitability & Regulatory Impact

Analyze a solar firm's flat margins, cost structure, and regulatory headwinds—then recommend targeted improvements for long-term profitability.

Business Strategy & Ops Cover Letter Example – Ex-McKinsey

A former McKinsey consultant highlights experience driving enterprise strategy, transformation, and executive alignment across 20+ projects.

Yale SOM Essay – Choosing Challenge to Fuel Growth

A reflective essay tracing the decision to pursue engineering over business, and how embracing academic, professional, and extracurricular challenges shaped a more dynamic and purpose-driven path.

MBA Round 1 Application Checklist and Timeline

A month-by-month guide covering every step of the Round 1 MBA application process—from goal-setting and test prep to essays, interviews, and final submission.

Decoding Private Equity Recruiting: 10 Key Attributes That Hiring Managers are Looking For

A guide to private equity recruiting, outlining the top 10 traits firms seek—from modeling skills to strategic thinking and global perspective.

The Best Rec Letter of 2025 (GSB-HBS-Wharton Triple Admit)

Take a look at an outstanding letter of recommendation for a candidate admitted to the GSB, HBS, and Wharton.

Stanford GSB Interview Prep Template

This spreadsheet is a structured template designed to help candidates prepare for the Stanford GSB interview by outlining key attributes and corresponding stories.

Structuring Drills

Master the art of structuring case interviews with these comprehensive drills. Learn to break down complex business problems and build a winning framework.

Framework: RICE (Prioritization)

Learn the RICE scoring model (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to make data-driven decisions and build a product roadmap that delivers maximum value.

IB Networking Tracker Guide + Template

This spreadsheet will help you track your networking conversations with individuals at the banks you are reaching out to. You can export the sheet to a file type that is sharable across devices so that you have constant access to the sheet (ex. Google Sheets).

IB Application Tracker with Email Formats

This downloadable spreadsheet is an Investment Banking application tracker that includes pre-formatted email templates to streamline the application process.

Ace Your Interview: The QBQ Method

Learn the "Question Behind the Question" (QBQ) interview method to uncover the interviewer's unspoken intent and give answers that get you hired.

How to Network into IB

Stand out and get hired. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to networking effectively and landing a job in investment banking.

Company Research to Ace Your Interview

Learn how to research companies to master your next interview. We'll show you how to find the right information, structure your answers, and stand out from the competition.

Private Equity Recruiting: Tips & Advice

Learn the tips and strategies you need to know to break into the competitive world of private equity.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.