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March 6, 2025

A Guide to the UC Berkeley Haas Accelerated Applicants Deferred MBA Program

Considering applying to Haas' Accelerated Applicants Deferred MBA Program? Look no further! In this guide, we delve into important information about the program, key deadlines, and tips for maximizing your application.

March 6, 2025

What is MBA Application Strategy?

Applying to business school? Start with Application Strategy—by crafting your academic, professional, and leadership background into a single, cohesive narrative. In this compact article, we'll show you how to do it.

March 6, 2025

How to Nail the Shopify APM Interview and Application

Associate Product Management Programs are a great way for entry-level PMs to get real product management experience and add top companies to their resume. Here is a guide to the Shopify APM program application process.

March 6, 2025

The Best Newsletters & Podcasts for Product Management

Stay ahead in product management with our expert-curated list of the best newsletters and podcasts. Gain insights, trends, and tips from industry leaders to level up your skills and career.

March 6, 2025

How to Answer the "Why Investment Banking?" Interview Question

Though one of the most common banking questions, most applicants struggle to answer “Why investment banking?” convincingly. Here are our tips for answering this question well, complete with examples of exceptional answers.

March 6, 2025

Why I Coach – Sandra Y.

Sandra Y., an expert Leland MBA and Investment Banking coach, outlines why she chooses to coach and what it means to her.

March 6, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to the Consulting Case Interview – With Examples

This guide, written by a former McKinsey consultant and Wharton MBA, breaks down the management consulting case interview into comprehensible parts with relevant, realistic examples at every turn.

March 6, 2025

Stanford GSB Welcomes Erin Nixon — New Assistant Dean of Admissions

Erin Nixon joins Stanford GSB as the new Assistant Dean of Admissions, bringing a wealth of experience at LinkedIn, BCG, and other top organizations back to the Farm.

March 6, 2025

What is Management Consulting?

Interested in a consulting career? This article will provide an overview of management consulting including the different types of firms and projects, and the main players.

March 6, 2025

How to Succeed in a Consulting Career - An Expert Coach's Guide

Embark on a journey to success in consulting with expert coach, Tim F. In this article, Tim shares his invaluable insights and strategies that will empower aspiring consultants and seasoned professionals alike to thrive in their consulting careers.