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I am a re-applicant this year. I got no school with another consultant last year. This year, I worked with Paul and Sachin for re-application and I got 4 offers, including Booth, my dream school! Paul and Sachin are awesome! I am glad that I found them. They help me to distinguish myself from other applicants, provide insightful suggestions on my essays and are willing to answer any questions I have during the application process with a quick turnaround. I want to thank them for all the help they provided! I would not make it to Booth without their help!!

Paul is an expert admissions consultant, and I’m so glad I worked with him! After 10+ chats with different admissions consulting companies (including many on P&Q’s list of Top Admissions Consultants), I chose Paul because of his innate ability to understand my story, goals, and passions.

I began the process very early, and Paul was more than happy to accommodate my schedule. In the introductory call, I spoke in detail about my life stories: childhood, upbringing, high school, college, work, passions, etc. Afterwards, Paul would sometimes bring up small details I told him on the introductory call and recommend that I use those details in an essay or for a specific type of interview question.

When working through essays, Paul was a true master. His honest comments allowed me to think deeply about my passions and who I am as a person, ESPECIALLY for the difficult Stanford essay. If some parts of the essays were still ‘not working’, he’d offer to discuss on the phone to draw out some potential stories/examples. I certainly had to exert lots of effort in writing and editing essays, but Paul’s ability to identify the stories/examples to use was critical to the final essay outcomes.

Throughout the process, Paul was always able to answer my one-off questions quickly and efficiently. I truly believe that one such response (to my one-off questions) helped immensely in my final business school acceptances. In the end, I received acceptances to Stanford, Wharton, and several other Top 5 & Top 10 schools!

Paul Bodine is simply the best there is in the MBA admissions consulting market. I researched and held calls everywhere, and felt Paul was the only one to really understand my profile, identify the key aspects of my story, and communicate the best path forward regardless of my decision to work with him. I purchased by the hour and Paul immediately jumped in to help with application strategy, CV structure, school selection, and brief essay revision. He will not write your application for you, but rather will help you reflect and extract the most compelling presentation of your profile possible. This helped not only develop unique, honest essays, but also provided the necessary self-reflection for strong performance in interviews. Paul also went above and beyond the time I booked to answer the various questions and concerns that inevitably surfaced as a byproduct of this process.

Thanks to Paul, I was accepted at Booth with a $100k merit scholarship and Kellogg with a $70k merit scholarship.

A great supplement to Paul’s help is also his book, “Great Applications for Business School.” Really helped get the creative juices flowing and develop insights into what makes a Bschool app stand out.

There are many admission consultants and many MBA candidates. As a candidate, I wanted to stand out from the crowd. I applied the same criteria in choosing the right consultant who successfully helped others, could be instrumental unfolding the best story, would be straightforward about positive and negative feedback and most importantly would suit my specific need.
During the free consultation, he came up with actionable insights. I worked with him for a few weeks. The result? A savvy application story. I went to Haas.
I’m glad that I found Paul. Thank you and looking forward to see you bringing the best and the brightest in the upcoming years.

Paul is quite simply an incredibly smart and concise consultant who provides very timely and well thought out advice. Without ever having a regret, I have religiously trusted his views, insights and recommendations. You would be wise to hire him! Work with Paul and you will have a very positive outcome.

Paul was fantastic to work with and was instrumental in my admission to multiple programs including the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His extensive experience in the space helped me sail through the MBA application process with far less anxiety than had I gone it alone. Where Paul really excelled was in helping me reflect on my life journey and suss out the stories that really impacted me. I learned a lot about myself in the process. Work with Paul!

I got into Wharton!!!! I want to thank you for all the help you provided. I am extremely grateful for your efforts. Not only do I owe a lot to you for my admit at Wharton, but also for the sponsorship pitch you helped me with. Because of your inputs I was able to secure full sponsorship from my employer. Working with you was a pleasure. You made me realize so many subtle things about myself along the journey. I think you are the most professional person I have ever come across. All my questions were answered to the point without any ambiguity and with utmost honesty. I would not have made it to Wharton without your help. At the time I had self-doubt and asked you if I should apply to another school, your answer impressed me “I think you can stick with Wharton and if it does not work then we will think about another school”. This shows how well versed and experienced you are, any other person would have said “Sure, go ahead”.

Paul provided me with excellent guidance and support for my INSEAD application and later on with a marketing brochure for an independent advisory firm. His input was invaluable – Paul possesses a unique ability to distill and help narrate absolute essentials from one’s background and help one think through how to differentiate yourself from the crowd. He is attentive, focused, quick, professional, creative, and committed to maintaining full integrity with his advice and work outputs. Not much else one can ask for! I would recommend Paul to anyone.

Paul’s contribution was vital in helping me get admitted into Columbia. His guidance and coaching allows the candidate to highlight his or her strongest personal and professional experiences in a compelling story. Our interaction was very professional and his responses were always prompt given the tight admission deadlines. I have already recommended Paul to many of my friends that have also succeeded through his advice and I will be happy to continue referring him to others.

I really enjoyed working with Paul in the winter of 2011 and our work culminated with an admission to Columbia’s full time program. Paul provided very thoughtful advice with straightforward questions and commentary, which helped hone my essays into a compelling narrative. Just as importantly, our conversations and interactions were efficient and effective. I would recommend Paul without hesitation if you need anything from a full consultation or a final, expert review.

Paul was a tremendous writing coach and thought partner, helping me gain admission to Tuck – as a finance candidate in an especially competitive admissions year (2008-2009). Paul helped me craft a compelling story to differentiate myself and articulate my career goals. Tuck was a transformative experience and I’m grateful to Paul for helping me get there!

Paul was instrumental in getting me accepted to Kellogg’s 2-year full time MBA program, as well as securing interviews at Wharton and CBS. At the start of the process my admissions “story” was not defined very well at all. Paul worked with me over the course of several months to fine tune the story for each programs I applied to. Unlike other consultants, Paul is willing to dive into the weeds with you and work on essay editing, redlining, etc. He is also enjoyable to work with and I would highly recommend his services.

I worked with Paul back in 2012 for my Master’s application to Stanford Law School. I first got to know him through the books he published and contacted him via e-mail. The application to Stanford Law School was extremely competitive. The class I applied only enrolls 11 persons each year all around the world. Thanks for Paul’s hard work and abundant experiences, I became one of the lucky eleven. As English is not my first language, Paul not only helped me with the essay structure but also corrected my language usage which I benefited even until now. I was on a rather rushed timeline. Although he had several projects on hand at the same time, he was very efficient and always on-time to return me his comments and mark-ups the next working day. He recorded his time sheet accurately and kept me fully informed how he spent his time on my work. I highly recommend Paul, a very professional, efficient and excellent consultant. He will help you to realize your dream.

After extensive reading of MBA consultant online forums, I shortlisted a few and did initial chats/emails to try them out. Paul was by far the best. Some tried to scare me into using their services by pointing out all my weaknesses. Others complimented me while missing my specific questions. Paul gave me concise, authentic feedback – with no obligations.

Paul helped me brilliantly with school selection. He convinced me to consider Oxford (one of my initial choices that I wanted to drop), given my focus on Asia. I ended up getting accepted to Michigan Ross, UCLA Anderson and Oxford Said – and chose Oxford. No regrets now having almost completed the MBA. Without his input, I would have had a completely different experience.

Paul was also efficient, gave superb and realistic feedback, focused on my strengths and exhibited integrity. Very prompt replies, time sheet for recording consulting hours, an extensive questionnaire to really get to know my background and aspirations.

He connected me with desired school alumni to hear real, authentic feedback on the schools. Also provided insightful advice during mock interviews.

Overall, a highly personalized, reliable, competent and authentic experience. My two cents worth – avoid large consulting practices that serve clients by the masses. Go for an experienced professional who helps you end to end in a personalized way, and is authentic, someone you find you can trust.

All the best!

I considered an MBA for a few of years before deciding it was the right time in my career to pursue one. I had originally talked to Paul about different programs and ultimately decided on Michigan Ross that fit my needs and requirements. He helped me craft my application and essays to a concise and pointed story about my experience, accomplishments and objectives. After receiving an invitation to interview, we scheduled a couple Skype calls to go over potential questions and practice my responses.

Could I have gotten accepted without using a consultant? Probably. But with Paul’s help I felt secure in knowing I put my best foot forward.

Paul is a consummate professional, his timely help got me a admit to the Duke EMBA program. I was very late into the application process and clueless when I reached out to Paul. He promptly helped me with the edits and polished the essays since I was having trouble to meet the word limits so that I could meet the final round deadline.

I had a challenging application profile to say the least with a GPA under 2.5 from a state university. My work experience and GMAT were average for the schools on my list (top-20 full time MBA programs), but I knew I had to knock it out of the park with my essays. Some admissions consultants even went so far as to tell me I had no shot at Stanford. Paul was incredibly helpful in helping me develop and refine my overall essay and application strategy. I appreciated his honesty and insight into how to best piece together the best parts of my story into a coherent (and ultimately successful) application. I applied to 7 top-20 schools in the first round. I was admitted to 3 (including Stanford GSB) and waitlisted at another.

I had the pleasure of meeting Paul and using his services when I was applying to several top MBA programs. With Paul’s coaching, I was able to provide in depth details and insights from my experiences to fully capture the best picture of me as candidate. I’m pleased to say that I was accepted and graduated from Chicago Booth. I highly recommend Paul’s services.

I’m the non-native English speaker with the average GMAT score. Paul helped me to refine the tone of my essays by countless hours.

He put in his thoughts and experience / knowledge of the school’s style and helped me to get in the top MBA program in USA.

Paul was the first person to tell me that I should aim for the top 3 schools in the US. As a very non-traditional candidate, I didn’t even think my profile might even slightly be interesting for the admissions team at Harvard, Wharton or Stanford. I got into Wharton, and the rest is history.

Get his book, read it, do everything as he advises there – that’s the best and clearest formula for putting together a successful MBA application package.

Paul’s was instrumental in helping me to gain admission to Columbia Business School. I was able to present my unique candidacy in the best possible light by leveraging his deep understanding of the program and it’s admission nuances. Moreover, Paul was a true pleasure to work with, he managed to expertly walk a fine line of encouragement while also managing my expectations. Finally, Paul is both a literary wizard and gifted story-teller. For instance, after providing him a jumbled and confusing 1500 word essay, he returned a 450 word document one day later which perfectly conveyed my thoughts and consisted entirely in my own words. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to put their best foot forward in applying to any of the M7.

I spoke to Paul right before the application season in the summers, and Paul provided me with a game plan and motivation from the very start. We started off with the overall application strategy and stories for the essays. He reviewed my essays, application material and provided suggestions on polishing the material. He turned my dry first drafts essays into pieces of art that read extremely well.

Once I had interview invites from Yale, INSEAD, and Wharton, we practiced on Skype for the interviews. Paul’s experience came in real handy and his honest reviews and feedback throughout the process really helped me secure admits to all. I also applied to public administration courses with Paul’s help and I secured admits from Columbia SIPA and Johns Hopkins SAIS.

His turnaround time for the work was always within 24 hours and I do owe my admissions to the top programmes to him. All the best Paul! And thanks once again!

I initiated conversation with Paul 1 year before round 1 deadline, in which he gave me advice on how to improve my admission chances. We reconnected 6 months later, and I started the application process with a stronger profile. With his help, I got into Wharton! It was a pleasant experience working with Paul, and I’ve recommended him to all my friends who are applying for BSchool.

Got into Stanford and Kellogg, and Paul was instrumental. Couldn’t recommend him more highly. At every stage of the process, Paul was helpful, accessible, and a pleasure to work with. Paul is indispensible when it comes to essay review. I always retained my own voice, and he had a keen eye for how I could tell my story with maximum impact. His guidance was specific and insightful (never generic), his response times were remarkably short, and the entire dynamic was underpinned by a consistent sense that he genuinely cared. Paul’s interview prep was precise and targeted and enabled me to put my best foot forward on interview day. Working with Paul was well worth the investment. I can’t imagine a standard higher than the one Paul sets.

Paul provided guidance and encouragement from start to finish. He reviewed my application and provided actionable feedback to improve the strength of my application profile across several key areas.

He arranged two mock practice interview sessions, where one of the sessions was conducted with an ex-admissions officer from a P&E top 15 ranked MBA school.

Paul’s experience as a published writer shows in his honest reviews and feedback throughout the process. He always returned emails and phone calls promptly with a typical turnaround time of hours for emails/phone calls, and up to 36hrs for larger review items.

I was admitted to Columbia Business School, and I don’t believe I could have shown the admissions committee everything I had to offer to the program without Paul’s advice.

Thanks Paul!

Paul played an integral role in my acceptance into LBS and for that, I’m deeply thankful. Paul was referred to me by a close friend whom Paul had helped get into HBS. Right from our first call, Paul was attentive and honest about my chances at my top choice schools. It was during this call that he impressed me with his knowledge of the MBA application process. He helped succinctly pick out certain aspects of my profile that we needed to focus more on in my LBS application in order to improve my chances. His essay editing is uncomplicated and concise, yet improves the overall readability of the essays drastically. Once I received an invitation to interview, Paul helped not only take a mock interview himself but also got one of his colleagues to interview me. I’m usually nervous about such things and I feel like this was an absolutely necessary step for me to help calm my nerves and perform to my potential. Overall, I highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to ace their MBA application.

I worked with Paul on my bschool applications and he was great! Very responsive, understands what makes a great app and provides very customized feedback to help set you apart. Without Paul’s help, I don’t think I would have been as successful with the application process. Because of Paul’s help, however, I attended a top 10 MBA program!

I worked with Paul to edit essays for four full-time MBA program applications. I purchased a 10-hour package to review the essays by e-mail and phone and to discuss overall admissions strategy. With Paul’s help, I gained admission and ultimately attended HBS. Paul takes a different approach from other consultants whom I considered – his is the ideal admissions partner for essay review, drawing from his own writing expertise. Paul takes the time to get to know his clients to better help draw out personality in their writing. He is realistic about admissions expectations without discouraging the applicant. And above all, Paul is timely and thorough in his responses to any applicant requests, big or small.

With Paul’s help I aced the admissions process and was accepted by all four schools where I applied: Wharton, CBS, LBS, and INSEAD.

It goes without saying that Paul is an expert in his field. Most importantly, he is a pleasant person to work with.

I am grateful to Paul and highly recommend him!

Paul was an amazing resource – his help with my application landed me at Kellogg. He provided candid, astute advise with my application and helped articulate my story and experience with clarity and relevance. I benefited immensely by engaging Paul’s assistance and would highly recommend him to any candidate seeking assistance to navigate the MBA admission process.

Gives good advice and very patient.

This guy is a genius. (Literally – he went to University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins University)

The story:
Last year (2013)I applied to a few business schools and got denied from all – not even an interview was granted. I knew I was going to reapply (this year – 2014 ) and wanted some professional help. Soon afterward I started looking into all of the top consulting companies – mbaMission, Amerasia, Stratus Prep, MBAPrepSchool, Veritas Prep, HBSGuru and Admissionado. I had phone conversations with consultants from the companies and met in person with two.

I was looking for someone who was honest and who would get right to the point but was not a bulldog like Sandy Kreisberg from HBSguru. I wanted someone who would listen to my story and help me pick which pieces paint the best picture of myself. I also wanted someone who has been in the industry for a while and who takes his clients seriously. Some consultants out there do consulting as a side job – I have had a few side jobs in my life and no matter how dedicated I plan to be I can never find enough time in the day to give these jobs the attention they deserve.

I initially came across Paul’s name on gmatclub. He has the top rated business school book on one of the lists. I thought “hmmm this guy wrote the book about admissions maybe I should check him out.” I then found out that he writes frequently on the Businessweek forums and read a few of his posts. He seemed to really help direct people.

I contacted Paul and answered a few questions for him about myself via email and then set up an initial phone call. During the call I was shocked at home much he knew about me. He brought up things on the questionnaire that I totally forgot that I answered – it was almost creepy how much he knew! On a serious note, my point is that he obviously paid deep attention to me and I wasn’t even a paying client yet. He had me convinced to work with him.

After I enlisted his services–he was everything I was looking for. He also has many connections in the industry since he has been working in it so long (since 1997).
We decided to map a plan of attack. He took a deep dive into my background – I think the call lasted 2 or 3 hours. Then came up with a few things I could/should do over the next few months to polish my application. He even told me exactly which GMAT score he thought I should get to make up for my low gpa. This was the type of detailed feedback I needed. On these forums many people say things like — “ohh 710 gmat is good, over 700 and your fine.” But this may GENERALLY be true but it doesn’t take into account your demographic, or what type of industry you work in, or whether you had quant classes in college…Paul was able to take into account all the aspects of my application and based off of the many idiosyncrasies of my application suggest certain things. I trusted his decisions also since he as an extensive history of helping many applicants over the years.

Another thing which made Paul awesome was he connected me with someone from a school I was targeting. He helped many people get into top programs and he would call them up and ask if they’d speak with me. This gave me deep insight into these programs. One person gave me little tidbits of what I should say in my essay that would show how much I knew about the program! Additionally, he knew a few people on some of the schools admissions committees and would share how he thought I should approach them based on their personality.

Work Product:
Paul’s editing is absolutely top notch (Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins – can’t beat that). He can edit a 3 page essay down to 250 words and somehow capture exactly what you wanted to say and not drop a bit of detail. It was magical. One day I was in a rush and I asked him to do a quick edit just so I could have a clear essay to work on again (my version was too convoluted) he managed to whip it out in minutes…literally like 30 minutes.

He also asked all the right questions. When I wrote an essay he would not only edit the essay but say something like “why don’t you mention that thing you told me about that happened 2 months ago….” or ” I think this story does not work as well as the story you told me about a few weeks ago…” This is the type of direction I really loved. This constant back and forth really helped me understand myself, my story and I am certain it helped me kill the interviews.

He also did mock interviews with me. He would ask different questions based off of which school I was interviewing with. He knew which schools ask which questions. Many of the questions he asked I actually received in the interview.

Timeliness:
As I mentioned above, he is very quick. He would always respond within a day and generally within hours. But the best part was, he would often email me saying “..I have a dinner this Friday so I may not be reachable until Saturday morning..” or ‘I am out of town Wednesday so don’t expect emails until Wednesday night” This was soo important to me because it allowed me to plan my work schedule.

He was also always open to a quick phone call or skype. I remember a few occasions where I would be freaking out about some little worry in my head and I would email him “Got a minute for a call?” and he and I would be on the phone minutes later discussing my worry.

Attitude:
You can already get an idea of his personality from everything I wrote above but I also want to point out that he is super nice. He is always very friendly and open and willing to talk to you about anything. He will talk to you about the same thing numerous times and give his advice on what he thinks you need to do.

Bottom Line:
Paul is the complete package. I purchased a 3 school comprehensive package from him and I was accepted to all those schools. I also then purchased some extra hours for 4 other schools and was accepted to those as well. Do I think I could have gotten in without his help – no. I struck out last year and this year he helped me win the World Series. It is the right train of thought that he gave me that helped me have many little wins along the way which lead to the ultimate acceptance.

You’ve got to check this guy out – google his name.

I was referred to Paul by a friend and later found out that a colleague used Paul’s services as well. Both were graduates of top programs, which gave me confidence in his track record. I chose the three school package because I was totally unfamiliar with the admissions process and needed guidance beyond just the essays. Not only was Paul knowledgeable about the process, but he excelled at understanding my story and helping me bring it to life in my applications. I could also count on him to give me frank and honest feedback. I have not doubt in my mind that I would not have had such success were it not for Paul’s guidance. His services were worth every penny, and I cannot recommend him enough.

Paul is awesome! He was a great help on my MBA application journey. I got four offers out of five (one in waiting list) from top 15 schools in U.S. because of his guidance. He will challenge unreasonable thoughts and push you to think deeper about what you learned, who you were and who you become from your past experience. Working with him is not just an application process to me but also a introspective process to make me know myself better. I highly recommend new applicants to work with him.

Paul worked with me on my application for multiple schools on an hourly fashion. He was recommended to me by my brother who had worked with him on his successful Insead application. Paul had great insights and was always willing to provide candid feedback. I don’t think I could have made it to Ross School of Business without his support. The thing that amazed me the most was that he was unlike the other consultants – trying to sell me more, overcharging hours etc. I knew exactly what I was getting and what I needed.

I highly recommend folks to work with him.

I had a fantastic experience working with Paul and am grateful to him for reviewing my application in the 2011 admission season. Thanks to his help, I am now a proud alumnus of Chicago Booth (FT class of 2013).

I felt that Paul was honest and presented me with a realistic picture of my likelihood of gaining admission at my target schools. I also changed some school selections based on his input. Paul was also helpful in presenting my best self in the essays. With his edits, he still preserved my voice except his wording made the impact stronger, and the story tight-knit.

The difference was clear and the impact – an admission to Chicago Booth – forever changed the trajectory of my life. Thank you, Paul!!

Paul is the reason I’m at MIT Sloan today. I worked with two different admissions consultants (both from larger, “brand name” firms) and was rejected once from Sloan and Kellogg before finding Paul, reapplying, and being accepted to both. Paul understood exactly how I needed to frame my application and what I needed to say to get myself into Sloan and Kellogg. Two things set Paul apart: his understanding of admissions strategy (“playing the game”) and his editing skills. Strategically, he has the knowledge and years of experience to tell you exactly what you need to do, and when it comes to editing your application, he brings the precision and ability of a professional copy editor. My application was noticeably stronger, sharper, and more succinct after each round of Paul’s edits. Lastly, he was considerate and efficient in his use of time. He understood that this was a huge expense for me and delivered value for every hour.

If you want someone who is ultra responsive, candid, genuinely invested in your success, and gives you personalized attention, Paul is your guy. If you want a big-box consultant who’s in it to collect a fee and not truly interested in the outcome or if you put your best foot forward, then Paul’s not your guy.

I met Paul after getting waitlisted & ultimately dinged from Top 5 schools. Paul did my ding assessment – giving me critical, objective feedback on both my essays and overall candidacy. The sad part was in 60 minutes with Paul I’d received better, more actionable feedback than I had received having spent an entire year with a well-known “boutique” consultant service. I went with him because it was clear from my first call that he cared and that he wasn’t willing to pull punches. Countless essays later, I couldn’t be more thankful. Paul was a fantastic partner.
He replied immediately to questions, got on the phone to calm me down when things were not looking bright, never sent canned messages like “getting back to me within x days,” and actively game planned with me every step of the way. My essays were materially better the second time around and my candidacy stronger. The results (picking between MIT Sloan and 2 other top-tier schools) spoke for themselves. Can’t recommend him enough.

Paul has helped me get admitted to both LBS and Insead.

Coming from engineering and construction background, I first suffered while writing my motives for an MBA as well as link my past experience to the post MBA career.

This is when I requested the help of Paul. He helped me filter exactly what the top schools are looking for in the most efficient and innovative way.

His feedback comments were very swift and I was able to apply to 3 schools within a week.

He also mock interviewed me and helped me be very prepared for the interviews.

In brief, Paul had a big impact on me being an LBS student at the moment.

In a MBA applications consulting marketplace filled with dissimilar clones that offer the same generic advice, Paul Bodine is a refreshing find for 2 reasons. First, he completely strips away any extraneous/generic advice that most applicants already know. Instead, he focuses on the fundamentals and brings out the perfect experiences that relevant to the MBA context. Second, he sets the bar very high for quality. He is attentive, responsive and is acutely sensitive to the complexities of the application process. Paul will be a great asset to any applicant in the process and I highly recommend Paul to future MBA candidates!

Paul was tremendously helpful with my essays and overall application. He walked through significant personal and professional experiences and milestones with me to help translate them into compelling stories. Paul is patient, effective, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend his guidance on the journey to a top 10 business school!

Paul is a great coach — You may want to consider working with him if you’d like your application to stand out. At the beginning of my application, I expected challenges in communicating how my experiences and motivations were different than the several thousand applications HBS receives. Over a series of conversations, Paul helped me see my experiences and stories in a new light. He helped me distill my experiences into a compelling application that was concise and authentic. I’d recommend Paul to anyone who’d like to learn how to tell their life story in an engaging manner.

Paul was able to address my needs in exactly the right way. His approach was tailored, professional, customer-centric, and extremely efficient. I have recommended him multiple times before, and will again.

Thanks to Paul, I am heading to MIT Sloan!! This was my first choice for a top MBA program and he guided me well through the entire application process. Paul has an impressive ability to help you with valuable introspective analysis; much needed especially as you prepare your essays and overall game plan. Always attentive and responsive, Paul has in depth knowledge about each MBA program and uses this knowledge to help you build a sharply focused strategy for applying to your school(s) of choice. I highly recommend Paul’s services to anyone who’s serious about applying to a top ranked university. Thank you Paul!

Paul is an excellent partner and resource for B-school applicants. Brutally honest in giving his feedback and ethically sound. I had a non-traditional profile and Paul helped me focus on key areas of strength. He’s a great sounding board, with a vast experience from which he draws to help bring out the best in you. I highly recommend Paul to future MBA candidates.

I worked with Paul during my MBA application process. He has been instrumental in helping me to shape my story and preparing for the interviews. What I liked most about Paul was his candid feedback and the relentless questions that pushed me to crystalise my experience into a compelling narrative. I recommend Paul with full confidence that his an asset in process.

I was an international applicant, with no experience writing essays the US way. After reading Paul’s book, I decided to work with him to get his feedback on my essays. No regrets, since I got admitted to all the schools I had applied to (Anderson, Haas, GSB).

As we all know, gaining admission to a top-tier business school is a massive undertaking. Overwhelmed, I read 4 MBA admissions books back-to-back. Then I discovered Paul’s book, “Great Applications to Business School”. It was in a league of its own. His admissions insights were profound and his client’s essays jumped off the page. I immediately scheduled a consultation and was fortunate to work with Paul on all of my MBA applications. Working with Paul was like attending a master class on professional introspection, storytelling, essay development, and interviewing skills. Additionally, Paul is very responsive, courteous, and thorough with his feedback. Working with an admissions consultant can be expensive. However, working with Paul was *well* worth the cost and boosted me to gain admission to my dream school – Kellogg School of Management.

I worked with Paul during my MBA applications and I was accepted at Harvard Business School. Paul not only focused on the specifics of the school’s requirements, but how my background, professional experience and studies together created a unique profile that would allow me to contribute to the school and my classmates’ experience. We spoke a lot on the phone as he learned about my professional accomplishments and challenges as well as how I planned to use the school’s tools to develop professionally. Our conversation was not only on how to get into a business school, but a reflection on my professional path. He posed the right questions as I thought about my essays. And I think it was the latter that helped me get into HBS. I definitely recommend working with Paul.

Working with Paul was a fantastic experience overall! He spent a lot of time really getting to know me and gave me a number of insightful suggestions throughout the process. He was also really great at challenging me to let go of bad ideas I was holding on to! Paul was very encouraging throughout, giving me the confidence to apply to the top schools. I ended up getting into Wharton with a $50,000 scholarship!