The Archive
Notes from the climb
Every post in this archive records something I learned while preparing for a future in private equity: test prep, campus visits, strategy projects, deal concepts, and the business lessons I'm still working through.
I'm still figuring out which parts of college prep need the most attention, so I keep track of what I learn here, and I update the library every semester.
Explaining a Deal Concept in Plain English
Private-equity terms can sound distant until I try to explain one without the jargon. Here’s how I’m approaching the basic…
October 24, 2026
A Campus Visit Is More Than a Tour
The polished tour route is only one way to picture college life. I’m thinking about what to notice, what to…
October 24, 2026