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Courses


These course outlines are just starting points – use whatever format and flow makes the most sense.

We recommend creating 4-8 resources per module. Modules can include short videos (3-20 minutes), PDFs, or downloadable templates.

The structure should build naturally throughout the course (move from an overview into strategy and frameworks, conclude with activities/templates/examples).

The content should be professional but approachable, and focused on giving people clear next steps.

MBA

Course: Is an MBA Right for Me? & Strategic School Selection

Goal: Help applicants decide if and when an MBA fits their goals and build a smart school strategy.

  • Module 1: MBA ROI (Is It Worth It?)

    • Why MBA? Deep dive

    • Financial reality check

    • Opportunity cost vs. alternatives

    • ROI frameworks

  • Module 2: MBA Self-Assessment (Am I Competitive?)

    • Academic profile & test scores

    • Professional experience

    • Extracurriculars & leadership
      Addressing red flags

  • Module 3: School Selection Funnel

    • Beyond rankings

    • Defining your criteria

    • Crafting a school list (reach/target/safety)

    • Mastering school research

  • Module 4: Timeline Strategy & Execution

    • Ideal application timeline

    • Round 1 vs. Round 2

    • Staying organized & resilient

Course: Building a Compelling MBA Profile (Pre-MBA)

Goal: Learn how to build a competitive profile years before you apply.

  • Module 1: Career & Extracurricular Strategy

    • Choosing the right jobs early

    • Building leadership skills

    • Making extracurriculars count

    • Networking with alumni/students

  • Module 2: Storytelling Your Experience

    • How adcoms evaluate profiles

    • Turning “ordinary” work into impact stories

    • Exploring what you’re passionate about

    • Common pitfalls to watch for

Course: Crafting Your MBA Story

Goal: Build a powerful, authentic narrative that ties together your past, present, and future.

  • Module 1: Foundations of Your Narrative

    • Identifying your “throughline”

    • Connecting professional and personal experiences

    • What makes an MBA story compelling

  • Module 2: Storytelling in Applications

    • Translating your narrative into essays

    • Demonstrating leadership and impact

    • Balancing ambition with authenticity

  • Module 3: Tailoring Your Story for Schools

    • Aligning with school values and culture

    • Emphasizing different strengths across applications

    • Avoiding generic “Why MBA” answers

Course: International Applicant’s Guide to U.S. MBA Programs

Goal: Learn how to set yourself up for success as an international MBA candidate.

  • Module 1: Understanding the U.S. MBA Process

    • Admissions norms & expectations

    • Visa considerations

    • Scholarships & funding

  • Module 2: Cultural & Communication Fit

    • Adapting essays & interviews

    • Highlighting global perspective

    • Common challenges to avoid

  • Module 3: Positioning Your Experience for the Application

    • Translating international work experience into U.S. context

    • Emphasizing leadership and impact across cultures

    • Framing extracurriculars and community involvement

    • Addressing potential gaps or misunderstandings in your background

School-Specific Courses (HBS, GSB, Wharton, Sloan, etc.)

Goal: Learn the nuances of a specific MBA program.

  • Module 1: School Overview & Brand

    • Core identity & culture

    • Values & mission

    • Key industries, programs, education styles, etc.

  • Module 2: Essay Deconstruction

    • Prompt walkthroughs

    • What adcoms are looking for

    • Pitfalls to avoid

  • Module 3: Resume, Recommenders, and School-Specific Elements

    • Tailoring your resume for the school

    • Guiding recommenders effectively

    • Tips on school-specific requirements (Sloan cover letter, Fuqua 25 things)

  • Module 4: Interview Prep

    • Format-specific prep (HBS blind, Wharton TBD, etc.)

    • Practice questions & strategies

General Finance (IB, PE, VC, Consulting)

Course: Excel Skills

Learn the Excel shortcuts, formulas, and workflows that analysts and consultants rely on every day.

Module 1: Excel Basics

  • Video: Introduction to Excel for Business & Finance

  • PDF: Essential Excel Shortcuts (Mac & PC)

  • Video: Formatting Best Practices for Financial Models

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Formatting Drills

  • Video: Best Practices for Organizing Tabs & Inputs

Module 2: Formulas & Functions

  • Video: Must-Know Formulas (INDEX-MATCH, OFFSET, SUMPRODUCT)

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Functions Practice Sheet

  • Video: Advanced Lookup Functions & Common Errors

  • Video: Using Conditional Logic (IF, Nested IF) in Models

  • PDF: Formula Reference Guide for Analysts

Module 3: Excel Efficiency & Advanced Skills

  • Video: Building Models Without a Mouse – Shortcut Mastery

  • Video: Auditing Formulas & Tracing Precedents

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Fix the Errors Model

  • Video: Data Tables, Sensitivities, and Scenario Analysis

  • PDF: Common Formatting Pitfalls and Fixes

Course: Foundations of Finance

Build a strong foundation in finance concepts, terminology, and workflows so you can interview and work with confidence.

Module 1: Finance 101: Core Concepts

  • Video: What is Corporate Finance?

  • PDF: Key Accounting & Finance Terms Cheat Sheet

  • Video: Time Value of Money Explained

  • Video: How the 3 Financial Statements Link Together
    Video: Role of Finance in Business Strategy

  • PDF: Intro to Capital Markets (Equity, Debt, M&A)

Module 2: Valuation Basics

  • PDF: Guide to the Key Valuation Methodologies

  • Video: Comparable Companies Analysis (Trading Comps)

  • Video: Precedent Transactions Analysis (Deal Comps)

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Simple Valuation Example

  • Video: Introduction to Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

  • PDF: Equity vs. Enterprise Value Guide

  • Video: Walkthrough of a Valuation Pitchbook

Module 3: M&A Fundamentals

  • Video: Deal Lifecycle (Pitch to Closing)

  • Spreadsheet: Accretion & Dilution Model Example

  • Video: Synergies in M&A Explained

  • Video: Hostile vs. Friendly Deals

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: M&A Transaction Case Study

  • PDF: Common Pitfalls in M&A Analysis

Course: Financial Modeling

Hands-on practice in the core models you’ll be expected to know from Day 1.

Module 1: Three-Statement Models

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Build a 3-Statement Model from Scratch

  • Video: Linking Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

  • Video: Common Mistakes in 3-Statement Models

  • Exercise: Error-Fix Practice Model

Module 2: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models

  • Spreadsheet: Full DCF Model Example

  • Video: Step-by-Step DCF Walkthrough

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: Sensitivity Analysis

  • Video: WACC Explained Simply

  • Exercise: Mini Case – Build a DCF for a Public Company

Module 3: Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Models

  • Spreadsheet: LBO Learning Guide

  • Spreadsheet: Practice LBO Model

  • Video: Step-by-Step Simple LBO Walkthrough

  • Video: Common Mistakes in LBO Modeling

  • Exercise: LBO Case Study

Module 4: M&A Models

  • Spreadsheet: Accretion & Dilution Model Example

  • Video: Accretion/Dilution Step-by-Step

  • Video: Purchase Price Allocation & Synergies

  • Spreadsheet Exercise: M&A Synergies Case Study

  • Exercise: Build an Accretion/Dilution Model

Individual Resources


MBA

  • HBS essay examples (R1 2024 and onward, updated prompts)

  • Successful admit essays for M7 programs (CBS, Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, etc.)

  • Successful admit essays for T15 programs (Haas, Tuck, Yale SOM, Fuqua, Ross, Darden, NYU Stern, Cornell Johnson)

  • MBA essay writing guide and annotated essay examples with commentary

  • Questions to ask MBA alumni and students for school research, essays, and getting the most out of the program

  • MBA resume guide and annotated resume examples showing what works and what doesn’t

  • Mock interviews for any MBA program

  • Application self-assessment worksheet to identify strengths, gaps, and differentiators

  • Application timeline, school selection worksheet, and task tracker for managing deadlines and materials

  • Strategies for managing interview and general application anxiety

Management Consulting

  • Guides and practice resources for the BCG, Bain, and McKinsey assessments

  • Overview of consulting firm types, application deadlines, and how to decide if consulting is the right fit

  • Mock case interviews or recorded case walkthroughs

  • Resources for applicants from non-target schools

  • Business fundamentals guides (financial statements, valuation basics, industry overviews, and recommended learning sources)

  • Written practice cases, including firm-specific examples where possible

  • Example resumes for MBB, Deloitte, Strategy&, EY-Parthenon, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, Accenture Strategy, LEK, Roland Berger, ZS, and Booz Allen

  • Strategies for overcoming common profile weaknesses (low GPA, test scores, limited experience, etc.)

  • Strategies for managing interview anxiety and case interview mistakes

  • Guides on succeeding in consulting, managing burnout, and exploring exit opportunities (e.g., PE, startups, industry roles)

Career Development

  • Mock interviews with debriefs (behavioral, panel, case, and presentation), common mistakes to avoid, and post-interview follow-up strategies

  • Guides on how to answer common and difficult interview questions

  • Career pivot resources (case studies, transition roadmaps, and advice for breaking in from non-target backgrounds)

  • Resume case studies with before/after examples and full application package reviews

  • Example resumes and resume templates

  • Job search strategy resources (hidden job market access, company research guides, targeting strategies, and application trackers)

  • Salary negotiation guides, compensation benchmarks, offer evaluation tools, and expert negotiation walkthroughs

  • Resources for the student-to-professional transition, converting internships to full-time roles, and succeeding in your first job

  • Career discovery guides (how to identify your strengths, interests, and target roles)

  • LinkedIn optimization tips and personal branding examples across platforms

  • Soft skills development (communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, and conflict resolution)

  • Networking resources (success stories, outreach templates, coffee chat guides, and relationship tracking tools)

Product Management

  • Guides on using AI as a product manager (for prototyping, prioritization, etc.)

  • Live mock interviews (behavioral, case, product design, and product sense)

  • Example resumes and cover letters for product management roles

  • Take-home assignment examples with evaluation criteria and sample responses

  • Guides on upskilling and pivoting into product management from other roles

  • Company-specific recruiting guides for PM roles (LinkedIn, Lyft, Uber, Coinbase, Google, Atlassian, Indeed, CapitalOne, Kleiner Perkins, Visa, Salesforce, Tesla, Spotify, Square, Instacart, Walmart)

  • Basic interview prep resources (interview types, question types, common terms, interview frameworks, interview rubric overview)

  • TPM-specific interview resources

  • Guides and examples of various PM skills (strategy, design, analytics, execution, estimation, etc.)

  • Guides on building a technical skillset for non-technical PMs

  • Guides on conducting user research

  • Guides on running experiments and A/B tests

  • Guides on product analytics and data storytelling

College

  • Guides on how to choose which colleges to apply to

  • Admissions planning timelines and tools for 9th–12th grade

  • Application self-assessment worksheet to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities

  • Example college application essays with commentary

  • Example college application resumes

  • Guides on selecting recommenders, listing activities, and highlighting leadership experience

  • Resources on financial aid, scholarships, and paying for college

  • Guides on transitioning to college life (academics, independence, social adjustment)

  • College-specific guides covering the application process, academics, campus life, and culture

GMAT

  • Comprehensive guides and practice resources for Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights

  • Strategies for all question types, including new Data Insights problems

  • Walkthrough videos for difficult GMAT problems

  • Practice problem sets with full solutions, aligned with the 2023 GMAT updates

  • Study plans and pacing strategies for different prep timelines

  • Vocabulary study lists with memorization techniques and usage examples

  • Resources on foundational math concepts commonly tested on the GMAT

GRE

  • Practice problem sets with full explanations for all sections

  • Video walkthroughs for difficult GRE problems

  • Guides for Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing

  • Vocabulary study lists with memorization techniques and usage examples

  • Full-length mock exams and section-specific practice sets

  • Study plans and pacing strategies for different prep timelines

  • Resources on foundational math concepts for the Quant section

Private Equity

  • Tutorials and practice exercises for LBO, operating, and waterfall models

  • Guides on breaking into private equity from different professional backgrounds

  • Case studies and walkthroughs of common private equity interview scenarios

  • Resources on valuation methods specific to private equity

  • Example resumes and cover letters for PE roles (Analyst, Associate)

  • Networking strategies for PE recruiting, including how to work with headhunters

  • Overviews of different types of private equity firms and how to tailor your recruiting approach for each

Investment Banking

  • Guides and exercises on core financial models (3-statement, DCF, LBO, and merger models)

  • Interview prep resources covering behavioral and technical questions with sample answers

  • Example resumes and cover letters for investment banking internships and full-time roles

  • Strategies for navigating the IB recruiting process, including on-cycle and off-cycle timelines

  • Industry primers for key sectors like TMT, healthcare, and industrials

  • Guides on daily life and success strategies as an IB analyst or associate

  • Resources on common exit opportunities from investment banking (e.g., private equity, hedge funds, corporate development)

Venture Capital

  • VC interview prep guides and live mock interviews (behavioral, deal walkthroughs, market analysis questions, etc.)

  • Example resumes for VC analyst, associate, and pre/post-MBA roles

  • Sourcing and cold outreach templates to help candidates build investor networks

  • VC-specific networking strategies (fund events, accelerators, pitch competitions, online platforms)

  • Case studies of successful VC applicants (backgrounds, strategies, materials)

  • Market sizing and startup evaluation frameworks tailored to early-stage and growth-stage investing

  • Sample investment memos and pitch evaluations with commentary

  • Guides to breaking into VC from consulting, banking, tech, or non-traditional backgrounds

  • Overviews of different VC firm types by focus (sector-focused, stage-focused, corporate, impact, etc.) or by geography and sector (e.g., Silicon Valley, NYC, LATAM, biotech, fintech)

  • Recommended books, podcasts, newsletters, and blogs for staying sharp on trends and thought leadership

  • Cap table basics, term sheet mechanics, and startup financing structures

  • Guides to evaluating startup traction, market potential, and founder-market fit

Law School

  • Example law school personal statements

  • Example letters of recommendation for law school applications

  • Guides to writing compelling personal statements

  • Resources on writing strong diversity statements and addenda (GPA, LSAT, character issues)

  • Tips for securing effective letters of recommendation

  • Strategies for selecting T14 law schools and evaluating admissions chances

  • Mock interview videos for law school admissions

  • Step-by-step guides to navigating the LSAC CAS and law school application process

LSAT

  • Guides and practice resources for Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and LSAT Writing

  • Strategies for the two scored Logical Reasoning sections, including argument analysis and flaw identification

  • Techniques for improving reading speed and comprehension for Reading Comprehension

  • Full-length LSAT practice tests in the current exam format

  • Study plans and pacing strategies tailored to the updated LSAT structure

  • Resources on how to effectively approach the LSAT Writing Sample

  • Practice questions and drills specifically for the expanded Logical Reasoning section

Software Engineering

  • Live mock interviews (data structures & algorithms, behavioral, system design, debugging)

  • Example resumes and cover letters for software engineering roles

  • System design interview walkthroughs with diagrams and real-world examples

  • Behavioral interview resources tailored to engineers (e.g., STAR answers, teamwork stories)

  • Technical interview question banks and strategy guides (data structures & algorithms, runtime tradeoffs (O(n)), coding strategy)

  • Company-specific recruiting guides (Google, Meta, Amazon, Stripe, Palantir, Databricks, etc.)

  • Sample engineering portfolios and GitHub walkthroughs

  • LinkedIn and networking strategy guides for software engineers

Data Science

  • Live mock interviews (technical, behavioral, and case study walkthroughs)

  • Example resumes and cover letters for data science roles

  • Case study walkthroughs with code, insights, and real-world data examples

  • Take-home assignment examples with sample slide decks and code reviews

  • Interview question banks for stats, ML, SQL, Python, R, and data wrangling

  • Company-specific recruiting guides (Google, Meta, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, etc.)

  • Portfolio and GitHub walkthroughs showing how to present projects and impact

  • Networking and outreach templates tailored for data science roles

  • Behavioral interview prep focused on data storytelling and technical leadership

  • Career roadmaps and role transition guides (e.g., analyst to ML engineer)

  • Certification prep and skill assessment guides (e.g., AWS, TensorFlow)

Master's Programs

  • Program search and matching guides by location, specialization, funding, and outcomes

  • University-specific application guides for top schools (e.g., UPenn, Stanford, Harvard, UIUC)

  • Program specific content (Public Degrees, Education, Business, Engineering, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Data Science, Environmental Sciences)

  • Personal statement writing guides with examples and step-by-step instructions

  • Funding and scholarship guides (assistantships, fellowships, loans, external options)

  • Interview prep materials and mock interviews for master’s program admissions

  • Post-admission onboarding guides (visa prep, housing, first-semester planning)

Medical School

  • Live mock interviews (MMI, traditional, ethical, and behavioral formats)

  • MCAT study plans for 3-month, 6-month, and self-paced prep timelines

  • MCAT strategy guides for each section (CARS, Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc)

  • Practice MCAT passage walkthroughs with explanations

  • School selection guide using MSAR and fit criteria

  • Gap year and post-bacc planning resources

  • Financial aid and scholarship guides for medical school

  • CASPer and AAMC SJT prep guides with sample scenarios and answers

  • Reapplicant strategy guide (what to change and how to improve your application)

  • Secondary essay examples for top 20 medical schools

  • Career pathway guides (MD vs. DO vs. PA vs. NP, specialties, and lifestyle)

Dental School

  • Live mock interviews (traditional, MMI, ethical, and “Why dentistry?” questions)

  • DAT study plans and strategy guides for 2-month, 3-month, and self-paced prep

  • School selection and comparison matrix (cost, GPA/DAT stats, location, clinical exposure)

  • Funding and scholarship guides for dental school (federal loans, NHSC, HPSP, school-specific aid)

  • AADSAS application walk-through video with common mistakes to avoid

  • Pre-dental four-year timeline and application planning guide

  • Post-bacc and reapplicant strategy guide

  • Secondary essay prompt banks from top dental schools

  • Guides on exploring dental specialties and understanding residency competitiveness

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Please note: You can always submit content for other categories - we will reach out when we start developing them.

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