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March 6, 2025
A Day in the Life of a Consultant: McKinsey Management Perspective
A consultant at one of the MBB firms describes a typical day when he's traveling, at a client site, and in the office. Read this article to find out whether consulting is the right fit for a person or you.
March 6, 2025
Why I Coach—Sage Pearce-Higgins
Sage P., an expert Leland coach and Pro GMAT Tutor, outlines why he chooses to coach and what it means to him.
March 6, 2025
The Different Types of Buy-Side Firms–and How to Choose One
Transitioning from investment banking or management consulting, or just looking to pivot into a buy-side firm that purchases securities? Read this article to learn how to decide which is the best for you.
March 6, 2025
The Authenticity Trap—Jon Cheng
Jon C., an expert Leland coach and Haas MBA, outlines how he used the MBA application process to discover and polish his "brand," and what to avoid along the way.
March 6, 2025
Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Officer
Choosing the right college is a significant decision that can shape your future, and the insights you gain from speaking with admissions officers can be game-changing. Discover what to ask about admission criteria, financial aid, campus life, and more.
March 6, 2025
The Best 50+ Free Resources for the MCAT Exam
Studying and taking the MCAT exam is not only a time-intensive ordeal but an expensive one as well. So, we've compiled 50 of the best MCAT study resources out there, from study plans to practice tests, and more.
March 6, 2025
Tier 1, Tier 2, vs. Tier 3 Business Schools
Are you a business school applicant wondering what differentiates Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 business schools? Learn more about the different tiers of business schools below.
March 6, 2025
MBA Admissions Rounds: When to Apply to Business School
Learn what the MBA admissions rounds are as well as which is the best for you to make sure that you're applying at the right time and maximizing your chances of admission.
March 6, 2025
How a Disneyland Churro Helped Me Land a Job at Bain (and 5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Market Sizing Problems)
How a Disneyland churro led to acing the case interview which led to a job at Bain, from a current MBB consultant. Plus an overview of the five most common market sizing pitfalls to avoid.
March 6, 2025
Coffee Chat – What it Is & How to Make the Most of It
Networking fills 85% of job positions, yet many professionals find traditional networking events overwhelming and ineffective. Discover how every coffee chat improves networking strategies successfully in this guide.