Accepted | MBA Admissions Consultants

Number Of Expert Admissions Coaches: 6

Total Reviews: 72 | 5 Star Reviews: 72

Firm Website: http://www.accepted.com/

Headquartered in Southern California, with talented admissions consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia, Accepted can assist you, no matter where you are. With a staff of former admissions directors, published authors, and experienced consultants, we’ve been helping MBA applicants to top business schools for more than 20 years. We know the admissions biz. We know how to help you get accepted.

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  • If You Need A Consultant, Choose Kelly!
    8 months ago
    My experience with Kelly was exceptional. As an international applicant with a non-traditional background — a psychologist with less than two years of full-time, post-undergraduate work experience — I was initially intimidated by the MBA application process. Kelly’s expertise and ...
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    Ana Velasco
    MBA Application Class of 2028
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  • A Great, Knowledgeable & Accessible Advisor
    12 months ago
    Christie is a great advisor who is timely, knowledgeable and very accessible to help in a pinch. She helped to guide me with her in depth knowledge of my dream schools and, most importantly, was instrumental in securing my admission ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Amazing MBA Application Experience With Kelly Wilson!!
    1 year ago
    I had an amazing experience with Accepted! Applying to schools is never fun, but working with Kelly made this stressful process much easier. From guiding me through the process of telling my story to navigating confusing application portals, Kelly served ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Very Supportive & Knowledgeable
    1 year ago
    Christie helped me tremendously throughout the application processes, from brain storming my best stories to write about, to finalizing little details on my application, she was very capable and excited to support!
    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • VERY NICE & Knowledgable Consultant
    1 year ago
    I worked with Christie St-John on my application to Dartmouth Tuck. She is extremely knowledgeable about the school and provided many valuable insights that only a true Tuck insider would know. Throughout the entire application cycle, Christie supported me with my ...
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    Anonymous
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  • Best Decision I Made For My Applications!
    1 year ago
    After researching other services, I decided to go with Accepted and work with Esmeralda Cardenal to help with my application materials. I am so happy I chose to work with her! She was amazing and helped me organize, craft, and ...
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    Stephen L
    Masters Application Class of 2022
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  • Couldn't Have Done It Without Kelly!
    1 year ago
    I just can't get over how great of a partner Kelly was to have by my side through this process. She has an uncanny ability to really feel like your partner through the process, not just a consultant. She has ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Esmeralda Is Fantastic! Highly Recommend
    1 year ago
    Esmeralda was an incredible help as I was applying to MBA programs. She has a real knack for helping people realize what is unique about themselves as applicants, even when they have trouble seeing it. She was also a wizard ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Tough Client, Great Result!
    1 year ago
    I was not an easy client. I didn't have a good grasp of what the admissions committee is looking for and struggled to articulate the rationale behind my career trajectory as a result. Esme helped me get into the committee's ...
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    Class of 2025 Anonymous
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  • Best Person To Work With To Get Into Your Dream School!
    1 year ago
    Kelly was an incredible person to work with, and I could not have gotten into my dream M7 school without her help. Kelly is amazingly dedicated and passionate about helping her students. She truly goes above and beyond - helping ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Such An Asset To Have On Your Side!
    1 year ago
    Working through the MBA admissions process can feel daunting at times, but with Kelly's help I was able to navigate without a hitch. She helped me get into my target school, even being offered a scholarship! Her attention to detail ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Excellent Experience With Christie
    1 year ago
    I worked with Christie for my MBA applications, and I don’t think I could not have done it without her! Her knowledge, experience, and insight helped to demystify the application process, set expectations, and construct an application which best represents myself ...
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    travis redwood
    MBA Application Class of 2027
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  • Kelly Goes Above & Beyond: A Personal, Insightful, & Impactful Admissions Counselor
    2 years ago
    Kelly was an absolute game-changer in my MBA application journey. From the very beginning, she made herself available whenever I needed her, creating a supportive environment where I felt truly heard and comfortable. Her personable nature made the entire process ...
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    Class of 2027 Applicant
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  • Above & Beyond Coaching
    2 years ago
    Esmeralda's support was instrumental in my EMBA application journey, especially given the challenging timeline. With a very busy schedule on my hands, I had limited time for preparation. Esmeralda's professionalism in refining my resume and structuring my essays, along with ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Amazing Help From Esmeralda
    2 years ago
    Esmeralda's fast and insightful edits for my master's applications were invaluable! Her responsiveness, clear feedback, and flexible scheduling made the process smooth. Early applications boosted my chances, leading to acceptances at top schools (including an Ivy League!). Highly recommend!
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Fantastic
    2 years ago
    Worked with Kelly and had a great experience. She gives great feedback, has major expertise in the MBA admissions process, and is extremely timely/organized. I can’t recommend her enough and believe she really helped me with my admission and full ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Kelly Is Amazing
    2 years ago
    As a military guy, I was very intimidated by the MBA admissions process. Having Kelly in my corner was invaluable; she guided me through the essay and resume process to ensure I put forward the best product. She is incredibly ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Extremely Supportive
    2 years ago
    Esmerelda is truly the best and I don’t know if I would have been successful without her. I had purchased the complete application package, and found that Esme was incredibly dedicated to my process every step of the way. She ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • The Best Of The Best
    3 years ago
    n the winter of 2023, I had the privilege to work with Esmeralda Cardenal after I decided to apply to an Executive graduate business program. The application process is daunting, and I felt overwhelmed and lost. My native language is not ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Quite An Effective Counsellor
    3 years ago
    Ms. Esmeralda is one of the most wonderful counsellors I have ever met in the past. Because I could get the admission of EMBA from M7. Although she was a little bit objective comments where I had some negative impressions, ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • So Lucky I Found Esmeralda!!
    3 years ago
    I was laid off from a global technology company earlier this year and decided very last minute to apply to business school. I knew I needed the help of a seasoned advisor to guide me through the already daunting MBA ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Exceptional Guidance From Christie!
    3 years ago
    I am delighted to share my heartfelt recommendation for Ms. Christie from Accepted.com, who played an integral role in my acceptance into the Wharton Executive MBA program. Her expertise, dedication, and unwavering support were invaluable throughout the application process. To ...
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    Burak Arik
    EMBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Working With Kelly!!
    3 years ago
    It has been an absolute pleasure working with Kelly Wilson. She helped me submit the best version of myself and got a full scholarship with a stipend on a top 20 school. Given my profile and stats I wouldn't have been ...
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    Abiezer Davila
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • The Best Decision I Have Made
    3 years ago
    The best decision I could have made was to work with Esmeralda on my application. Esmeralda is a brilliant consultant with an impressive ability to bring out the best of you in your application. Her work method allows you to ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Knowledgeable Advice & Excellent Support
    3 years ago
    I worked with Natalie on my MBA application and got accepted! She guided me throughout the whole process and her expertise gave me great confidence at every step. From our first call, she understood exactly my areas of interest and ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Wealth Of Wisdom & Experience + High EQ
    3 years ago
    Going into Round 1 applications on a tight timeline, I was still skeptical about the value of MBA admissions consultants but took a chance on Natalie because we clicked right away and I could tell that she knew what she ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Incredible Supporting Service By A Great Consultant
    4 years ago
    I had a great time working with Natalie in preparing for my EMBA interview. She taught me how to answer questions, how to be confident, and provided me with great guidance for my application and interview. She was friendly, motivating, ...
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    Mansoor Alghazi
    EMBA Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Professional & Personalized Service
    4 years ago
    Natalie provided personalized guidance on my essay writing for the MBA program. She is careful, thoughtful, and efficient, even though I am applying a little late. I got into a top Part-time MBA program!
    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • A1 Admissions Consulting
    4 years ago
    Working with Christie exceeded my expectations. Her approach to the admissions process and working with me was calm, collected, and well thought out. For someone with a very nontraditional background, her guidance was critical in telling my story and showing ...
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    Adrien Raucoules
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Extremely Motivating & Thought-Provoking
    4 years ago
    Loved the format in which the mock TBD for Wharton was conducted. Sharing feedback on the following day with very pointed inputs tracing back to references of the video was a great way to build awareness of small things I ...
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    Pranav Damani
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Best Decision & Investment Ever
    4 years ago
    I wholeheartedly recommend Esmeralda if you choose Accepted. She will help you from the beginning and will be there for you helping you shape your applications. Esmeralda's coaching style and flexibility have helped me commit to my application at the ...
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    Adrian Machuca
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Best Decision Ever!
    4 years ago
    I was recommended to Accepted by a friend who had previously worked on his application with them. I have to say that I was more than satisfied with the entire process of reviews and suggestions. Esmeralda knows the admission process ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Coach & Cheerleader
    4 years ago
    I started working with Christie in February of 2021 and submitted my application in the autumn of 2021. We met nearly once a week for 60+ minutes each time. I chose to work with Christie because I thought she gave ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Awesome Guidance & Sincere Help
    4 years ago
    Christie was always available and willing to work around my busy schedule to help edit essays or conduct practice interviews. She promptly responded to my questions and gave me great feedback on my application. And Christie helped me translate my ...
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    Isaac Blackmore
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Incredible & Beyond
    4 years ago
    I almost gave up on applying after big-name consultancies told me that I perhaps shouldn't even pursue an MBA. As an almost last-ditch effort, I reached out to Accepted who matched me with Natalie, and I am so thankful they ...
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    Samyak Shamkuwar
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Superstar!!!
    4 years ago
    I recently got accepted to Wharton MBA, Stanford GSB, and Berkeley Haas, and I can admit with absolute certainty that I could not have done it without Natalie. She was the person who realized my potential and encouraged me to ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Accepted - Wharton 2023
    5 years ago
    Michelle provided excellent feedback on how to improve my essays. I think her advice made the difference and helped me get accepted! Would surely recommend her services!
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Endless Appreciation
    5 years ago
    I cannot say thank you enough for the help I have received from Esmeralda! I initiated my master's application process in a rush without much mental preparation. It was Esmeralda who has been always on my side to give me ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Great Working With Christie!
    5 years ago
    Christie was truly amazing to work with. I mainly worked with her for interview prep for my schools, and she was able to provide unique insight into what each school typically looks for. She also offered guidance on how to ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Couldn't Have Done It Without Esmeralda
    5 years ago
    Where do I even begin? Firstly, this isn’t my first time working with Esme on grad school applications. She also helped me get into Duke Fuqua’s MMS and UT Austin McCombs’s MSM programs last year. During my grad studies at ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Christie Is A True Insider
    5 years ago
    Her experience in MBA Admissions is invaluable. I worked with Christie for my MBA essays and interview prep. Her insights and advice were invaluable to securing admission with a generous scholarship and a Forte Fellowship at the Darden School of Business. ...
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    Paulina N
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Best Decision I Took Was To Go With Esmeralda
    5 years ago
    I'm really grateful for Esmeralda's help. I still remember how clueless I was when I had my first chat with Esmeralda. She helped me choose the schools, strategize, shape my story, prep for interviews, and everything in between. My GPA ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • 10/10
    5 years ago
    Esmeralda was extremely efficient and helpful in all aspects of my application process. She responded instantaneously and helped me thoroughly with my essays and resumes as well as how to make my application as strong as possible. I ended up ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Christie Is The Best!
    5 years ago
    Christie successfully guided me through the EMBA application process. She provided expert advice on my resume and reviewed my application essays. She was also extremely helpful in helping me narrow down my choices. Christie is truly an expert on admissions ...
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    Anthony Triolo
    EMBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Esmeralda Provided Great Insight
    5 years ago
    Esmeralda provided great insight and action to get me into my school of choice! Esmeralda is great at working with candidates with diverse backgrounds. She provides honest feedback and is action-oriented. These qualities save valuable time in the application process. Esmeralda ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Esmeralda And Accepted Are Everything That I Need As An International Applicant
    5 years ago
    Applying as an international applicant is a huge challenge. Expressing ideas in a different structure and in a clear way are not evident when English is not your primary language. Besides that, putting the right traits on one's profile is ...
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    Yuri Gomes
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Great Experience!
    5 years ago
    I worked with Christie and had a great experience! She was super helpful and I was accepted into my top choice business school. Using a consultant allowed me to put together a cohesive application that shared my story. She took ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • The Best Coach Out There
    5 years ago
    I worked with Natalie to develop the application and prepare for interviews. I will be attending HBS in the fall, and it is all because of Natalie. She gave me incredibly helpful guidance to really make my essays stand-out. She ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Natalie Really Cares!
    5 years ago
    I had a great time working with Natalie in crafting my application. I signed up for the comprehensive MBA application package through Accepted. From the get-go, you can tell that Natalie genuinely cared and was invested in getting the best ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Natalie Helped Me Get Into My Dream School!
    6 years ago
    I cannot be more grateful for Natalie's help during my admission process. I was placed on the waitlist by one of my dream schools. I was so lost and Natalie guided me through the waitlist process, helped me craft my ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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