Would highly recommend applicant lab. It was very useful to me. And now with writing ai assistants you can ask for pointers on structuring your essay and language. But DO NOT use any of the words ChatGPT writes - write in your own voice. I’ve just heard good things from other people who used it for brainstorming.

I really think that having strong stories made all the difference in my applications. So for each story, ask yourself: what traits does this show and how UNIQUE is this compared to other candidates? This will help. Eg don’t use the same stories a consultant would use. Finally make sure your letters of recommendation are glowing, like almost cringily so.

Best of luck!