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March 6, 2025
How to Break Into Venture Capital: The Non-Traditional Route
The traditional route to VC is to come from a handful of top schools or have connections in the industry - here if your guide to the other routes, from an expert coach and VC investment associate.
March 6, 2025
What GPA Do You Need to Get Into Graduate School?
How much does your college GPA actually matter to graduate programs? How high of a GPA is "good enough"? A former Director of Stanford Graduate Admissions addresses the importance of GPAs to higher ed. degrees.
March 6, 2025
Craft a Powerful Essay for Stanford GSB: What Matters Most & Why?
A GSB MBA, expert admissions coach, and pro writer, outlines his top advice for nailing the challenging and broad Stanford essay prompt, to help you get into one of the most prestigious MBA programs in the world.
March 6, 2025
Moving Beyond Frameworks: The Secret to Excelling in Product Management Interviews
In the world of product management interviews, one commonly held belief is that mastering certain predefined frameworks is the key to success. Here's why an overreliance on these frameworks can actually be detrimental, and what to do instead.
March 6, 2025
A Word of Caution on Application Essays and AI
A former Director of Graduate Admissions at Stanford addresses the advantages and dangers of using ChatGPT and other AI software for graduate school application essays.
March 6, 2025
The HBS Waitlist Strategy
On the waitlist for HBS? Read this article for information on your chances, how to get off, and what to do in the meantime.
March 6, 2025
An Expert Coach's Top Tips for Non-Traditional MBA Applicants
Join Coach Melanie E., and discover how to leverage your diverse experiences, career paths, and skill sets to craft a compelling application that showcases your true potential to business schools.
March 6, 2025
The 5 Best Classes at Stanford's Graduate School of Business
An overview of the top 5 classes at GSB, from an expert coach and Stanford MBA.
March 6, 2025
The Power of ‘I’ Statements in Admissions Storytelling
Learn how to use ‘I’ and 'We' statements effectively in your admissions essays and interviews. Understand how these pronouns can emphasize your individual contributions and team achievements and when to highlight collaboration vs. personal initiative in your business school applications.
March 6, 2025
Leading in a Disrupted World: Modern Leadership Styles & Tips
Discover how to navigate modern leadership challenges in a world shaped by disruption. From workplace shifts to generational differences and technological advancements, this guide offers actionable strategies to lead effectively with adaptability, empathy, and purpose.