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The moment I met with Karen it was clear that she was the right person to work with. I felt she understood who I was and how we could translate my unique story into a successful application.

From that moment we started working together her creativity and expertise were extremely evident. She was crucial in every step of the process and I am extremely thankful for all her hard work and dedication. Anyone going through the MBA application process would be lucky to have her at their side. Not only is she an amazing consultant but also an extremely kind and caring person.

Speaking to Emma in our initial call I felt right away she was the perfect match.

And that turned out to be just the case! I was a fairly late Round 2 applicant, just meeting the deadline, and I can say I couldn’t have done it without her! Emma improved my application beyond measure. I cannot stress enough the positive impact she had on my overall application – the quality of my application was levels higher as a result of her help and super expertise, and I gained an offer from my number 1 and only school choice (LBS).

Giving real steer and direction to the narrative of my background/application, piecing together the essays (I was in awe of her skill in advising on essay structure), advising on those small (but stress inducing) questions that come up during the application process, and giving me the perfect candid advice on my interview skills were just some of the numerous highlights.

Emma was also incredibly generous, supportive, responsive, and reassuring. She is really personable and you absolutely feel understood working with her. Overall, she made the whole process 100x less stressful. She was also flexible and catered to my circumstances which changed unexpectedly, which I really appreciated.

I honestly cannot recommend Emma enough – I consider myself super lucky to have had her help. She was simply a dream to work with!

Choosing Silpa was one of the best decisions, and I cannot imagine navigating the MBA application process without her. She truly went above and beyond for me

1. She’s clearly an expert. She’s candid and understands the subtle differences between top programs. Her advice is thoughtful as she considers your unique situation against different program circumstances.
2. She won’t settle. She will push you to continue to refine and iterate on your essays until they’re excellent. Even when you think you’re finished with your essays and they’re as good as they could be, Silpa will challenge and motivate you to do even better. She has a way of pulling out personal details and insights to make your essays that much more impactful.
3. She’s able to tie together life events and help you see a path that you didn’t even realize yourself. She knows where you’re coming from and where you’re doing, so her essay feedback is especially meaningful and productive
4. She diligent and responsive. I was a Round 2 applicant and the deadlines snuck up on me quicker than I anticipated. Given it was the holiday season, I expected a natural delay in feedback but Silpa, realizing the urgency, was active and present.
5. She’s calming and reassuring. To be honest, I was discouraged many times throughout my the application process with self-doubts as I’m an average candidate in a competitive year. However, Silpa continued to be a positive reinforcing presence to get me through the finish line.

I first came across Matt on Youtube (how calm he is made me look into Fortuna). I reached out for a free consultation and he replied back immediately and had a great call. A year later, I reached out to him and we had another call – Matt was so confident with my profile (even when I was not confident in myself). He linked me up with a consultant but even offered to review my HBS essay just to help me out and now I am at HBS.

Thank you Matt! You’re kind and great!

Alterell helped me build confidence around my application and acted as a trusted partner for my application. What I liked most about working with him was that he was a safe space to share my concerns and always left pumped up after our call. He was also very honest; but always kept my morale high during the process. I got into HBS!!

Thank you!!!

I reached out to Heidi Hillis for HBS, Stanford, and MIT applications, which I knew was a tall ask coming for an overrepresented candidate like me. My experience with Heidi over the last 6months was nothing short of excellent. Her expertise in understanding my profile and listing out strengths to highlight and weaknesses to address set the ball rolling. Particularly, her ability to take everything from my long journey and help me build an effective narrative was astounding. Her guidance helped me focus my energy on things that matter and cut through the clutter of information available online.

On top of all things, her deep insights into all the schools especially GSB and HBS, and their values proved to be very valuable in working through the long and challenging application where every single word makes a lot of difference. On a personal level, she was very flexible and always available to help me out when I was stuck at any point by getting on a call and over email.

Finally, on the decision date, got admits from HBS and GSB, and I cannot even begin to express my gratitude towards Heidi and Fortuna for helping this dream become a reality.

Thank you, Heidi, again for your guidance and partnership this past year!

I tried many consultants across MBAMission, Fortuna, and other boutique firms (including the P&Q favorite — Sandy aka HBS Guru). Silpa was by far the most compassionate, competent, patient and thoughtful person I worked with throughout my MBA application process. I ultimately made her my primary consultant and worked closely with her across R1 and R2.

Silpa always made time, always remembered where we left off, and always knew my applications inside-out (sometimes even better than I knew my own application). Because of Silpa’s help, I landed interviews at Harvard, Wharton, MIT and Columbia as an Indian male in a very competitive year (2024), and will eventually be going to one of these schools.

I could go on about what makes Silpa great, but I’ll focus on two qualities:

1. Silpa really helps bring out your sincerity and original perspective. If you come from an over-represented field, she can help identify something inspiring in your story, because she is a careful listener. I rarely feel proud of something I’ve written, but every time I look back at my HBS / GSB essays, I feel confident and inspired. Silpa played a part in that. She helped transform my story from something generic / preachy to something intellectually curious, inspiring and authentic.

2. Secondly, no other consultant went as granular with edits, feedback and homework / diligence as Silpa. She was efficient, always returning edits faster than I expected, and in more detail than I expected. Sometimes I would be in awe of her work! The other consultants I worked with either took more time or worse, would forget details about my application.

Silpa stayed in touch beyond the application process because she cared about my decisions, growth, etc. Ultimately, she became more than a mere MBA consultant. Silpa was a career coach, a motivational speaker, a voice of reason and even a therapist during the most anxious months of my career!!!

Heidi was able to work with me in a detailed way, accounting for my unique background (non-traditional work experience). She not only helped me craft an application that won admission to GSB and Wharton but also helped guide me on the decision-making process of what schools to attend and apply to. She is very knowledgeable and has a way of bringing the best application out.

Heidi is the absolute best coach you could ask for! I come from an entrepreneurial background and am an ‘unconventional’ candidate. Heidi helped simplify the overwhelming MBA process and worked with me diligently to craft a succinct story for each part of the application. She also assisted me with interview prep, which helped me polish my story and articulate my career goals clearly. Her honest feedback and insights helped me gain admission to both Stanford GSB and Wharton. I could not be more excited for my MBA journey, and I am so grateful for Heidi’s guidance!

Working with Sharon was money extremely well spent. She put an effective structure to our time together, gave candid and impactful feedback, and was just lovely to work with. Through working with Sharon I was given the highest merit based scholarship offered at the school that was the best fit for me.

I was applying to two top 5 part time programs while moving from a strategy role to a PM role in the music space at YouTube. Applying to top tier business schools can basically be a 2nd full time job to do correctly, and, when done well, can have have a huge ROI. It is extremely rare to get any merit based fellowships for part time programs, and I directly attribute this success to my work with Sharon.

Silpa is unequivocally the finest consultant you will ever collaborate with. Choosing to work with her will undoubtedly be one of the best decisions you make. Despite facing tight deadlines, she tirelessly commits herself to ensuring every task is completed impeccably. I engaged her expertise for five applications within a month’s span, and she delivered flawlessly. Silpa invests 100% of her energy into every aspect of your application, guaranteeing the highest quality outcome. She provides candid feedback when necessary and attentively listens to your input. With her assistance, I secured admission to three out of five top 10 schools I applied to—results that exceeded my expectations. Silpa ensures your voice resonates distinctly in your application while refining it to a polished standard. Trust me, the experience of working with her is unparalleled, and I have already enthusiastically recommended her to my friends.

I am an Indian male with a tech background, and I’m a dual admit to Stanford and Harvard. To start off, I am 100% confident that this feat would not have been even remotely possible had it not been for Silpa. If there’s one takeaway before you read further, let it be this: ‘Silpa is the best coach, mentor, advisor in this world, and you’ll be lucky to have her. ’ I say this as someone who’s met with multiple counselors and advisors both in India and the US in the past. Silpa is ideal.

Silpa is the most passionate, proactive, and highly-proficient mentor and advisor. She loves what she does, and is truly, truly dedicated to bringing out the best in you. And that’s what truly matters. I’ve had umpteen phone calls with Silpa, be it 5-minute ones, 10-minute ones, or 30-minute ones, or 60-minute ones. In every call, I have come back with a new perspective and fresh thinking, thanks to Silpa.

Next, Silpa is the most-rigorous counselor (read ‘person’) I have met. I say this because I’ve been embarrassed, at times, by how much better she knows my application and anecdotes than I do. Know that once you have submitted these “raw material” Fortuna documents (which are great too!), Silpa will process them, mull over them, and apply her accurate filter to them. (One piece of advice: Don’t second-guess what she says!)

Silpa was very kind to have had another set of calls with me, going into the deep end of each anecdote. She collaborated with me and together, we narrowed down the 25+ anecdotes to the top 5 or 6. This is hard! Finding the signal from the noise is akin to finding a needle in the haystack. Dare I say, you can still find the signal; you won’t be able to find the needle. Unless, of course, you have Silpa with you.

I’m so grateful that Silpa took so much interest in my story, helped me bring out the best, and then channeled it into the appropriate way possible, for this incredible outcome. I won’t talk about my GMAT scores or GPA here, but suffice to say that the LOR’s, essays, and the interview made it for me. In other words, Silpa’s presence made it for me. And coupled with Fortuna’s supportive ecosystem, Matt Symonds and Judith’s advice, Silpa’s initiative-taking nature, and her magic, one was able to accomplish this, as an Indian male.

What’s even more fascinating about Silpa is that she would understand you, as a human, and not merely as an applicant. Early on, after our initial call, Silpa understood me as someone who’s a “high-touch applicant”, and she was 100% right. Not only did I want more attention, I actually needed it. Add to that a mix of brainstorming e-meets, strategy sessions, “quick calls” (which were quite long), and more. You now have a recipe which would consume the entire bandwidth – physical, emotional, and temporal – of your counselor. But that’s not what happened for Silpa. Along with me, she had many other applicant-mentees, and yet, she managed the turnarounds (and more), so seamlessly. But here’s the thing: She needn’t have delivered the “high-touch”, and she needn’t have gone above and beyond.

But she did.

And that’s what’s the next thing about Silpa. She pays major attention to minor details, to the point that you may get exhausted; she won’t. She is always so specific, precise, and enthusiastic. And that’s an important quality throughout this journey. You need a guide, a friend, a mentor. For me, Silpa was this trifecta. I was able to build such an incredible rapport, foster this deep trust, and forge a meaningful relationship, thanks to her. ‘Silpa is a pleasure to work with’ would be an understatement.

Silpa also loves perfection. Ultimately, the draft is ready to go if her gut tells her it is. And this is great for you, because that gives you the opportunity to see Silpa’s magic unfold. Before your eyes. For instance, in my case, Silpa said that some essays were not ready and wanted to take “another look” at them (which often involved many comments and many edits). All of this helped because it brought out the best of the best.

Silpa’s interview prep, her insights from the interview about you, and her advice in general are unparalleled. They are all so wise. I’m grateful I got to prepare for one interview with Silpa (and another with Heidi from Fortuna). I learned so much about how best to answer questions, how best to manage subtle situations, and more, thanks to Silpa’s astute observations and incisive feedback.

At the ultimate stage, Fortuna is the best career and MBA coach there is. And Silpa is the best career advisor, MBA mentor, creative brainstormer, rigorous individual, and most-dedicated coach there is. If there is one person who was the Rock of Gibraltar during this process for me, it was Silpa.

Overall, it’s Silpa because of whom I was able to put forth the best application there is, despite all odds. Truly, truly grateful to Silpa.

Working with Heidi was a great experience, and led to an amazing result — admission into my top choice MBA program! Heidi was attentive, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the process, and her approach allowed my personal story to shine (esp. important given my decent, not great, test scores). I’m especially grateful that Heidi was able to accommodate my rushed timeline, consistently providing super helpful feedback on a quick turnaround. I’m so glad I got to work with Heidi and highly recommend her to anyone going through the process and considering a coach!

Melissa is the best! I highly recommend her. She helped me with my applications to INSEAD, Cambridge, and Oxford. Her comments were always insightful, prompt, and constructive. She is truly a seasoned expert. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend to all!

Heidi was an incredible interviewer to work with. I did one interview practice with Heidi, which lasted about 60mins. I got into Stanford GSB, thanks to her precise, insightful, and thoughtful questions!

Heidi was so diligent with her prep that when she started the interview, she dove right into the first work experience. She gave me feedback right then and there, too, and really played through how an actual GSB interview would be conducted.

The interesting thing was that the interview was both formulaic and creative, a perfect blend of predictability and uncertainty. And Heidi did incredibly well at balancing the two.

Yes, usually, GSB interviews are more predictable, but there’s still an art in the science, as much as there’s a science in the art. Heidi’s feedback was specific, thoughtful, and helpful. In addition, Heidi also validated what seemed to be working, so I could double down on my strengths, in case the actual interview goes along those lines.

It was Heidi’s foresightedness that made the entire experience a high-intensity, high-learning experience. Thank you, Heidi, and Fortuna!

Silpa is a phenomenal MBA consultant. I worked with another well rated MBA team the year prior, and Silpa is leaps & bounds better than her competition. I applied into only two schools & got into HBS with Silpa’s help. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone looking to attend a top MBA program.
Among her top skills are:
– Strategic thought partner: She gets to know you, your unique strengths, and your ambitions very well. She then tailors her recommendations and approach to keep the authentic you front and center. She will challenge opinions when need and push on applicants in a growthful ways. She always is pleasant and respectful, but is also a true heavy hitter when it comes to your MBA strategy.
– True expert: Silpa demonstrated detailed understanding of admissions processes (having been in the room), strategic effectiveness in discussing strategies, and comes with a myriad of helpful and relevant examples.
– Efficient collaborator: Silpa does not believe in v35’ing documents. She is a strategic in her iterations, retains your voice/authenticity, is prompt, and is also very succinct, direct, and kind in feedback. She was a pleasure to work with.

Overall, Silpa was a wonderful consultant who helped me get into HBS! I cannot recommend her highly enough & would gladly work with her again. She is strategic, kind, and has demonstrated expertise.

I wanted to share my experience with Bill, who I felt gave me the best chance possible of being admitted to the programs I applied. For those exploring MBA consultants, I highly recommend working with Bill.

Bill excelled in aligning my story to my post-MBA objectives as well as the specifics of the programs I was applying. I really felt Bill went above and beyond by providing me with relevant research and resources at the programs that matched my interests.

His ability to tailor the application process to reflect my individual story and goals made a significant difference. Thanks to Bill, I approached the application process with confidence and a clearer vision of my career path. I also did a mock interview with Bill, which I felt significantly increased my confidence going into the actual interview.

For anyone in the midst of applying to MBA programs, I highly recommend Bill.

Jonathan went above and beyond to ensure I put my best foot forward in all aspects of the application and interview process. He made himself available at all hours and highlighted aspects of the process and my candidacy that I would have never thought about. A true pleasure to work with and couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Melissa’s help has been invaluable to me being admitted into 4 top MBA programs – INSEAD, LBS, Oxford and Cambridge. I come from a non-traditional career path and would be considered older than the average candidate but, despite these hurdles, I’ve received offers for all the schools I applied to. The applications can be a daunting process however, right from the start, Melissa was excellent at teasing out my stories to tell and attributes to sell whilst shaping my post-MBA goals (which has a longer term value than just being admitted to a school)! She is deeply knowledgeable about all MBA program applications we worked on and not just INSEAD where she has previously worked. Melissa responds promptly and is efficient with her time. This is a testament to Melissa who I couldn’t recommend more highly.

At first, I was deciding whether it would be worth the $12,000 investment for the Comprehensive School package, given the amount of money it would cost. I soon learned it would absolutely be worth it, and just a few times within meeting Jessica, I knew I had made the right decision.

She was able to take my profile, someone with a low GPA and GMAT, and transform the rest of my application into its best possible form to present myself in the best light to some of the top MBA programs in the country.

She worked with me to perfect my essays, resume, and pitch, to give my candidacy the best possible chance to be admitted into at least one the schools I applied to.

Jessica coached me and worked with me in an extremely positive and encouraging way to make sure I would leave no stone unturned when presenting myself, especially given my lower numbers.

She was always kind, transparent, and an absolute pleasure to work with, and clearly knows given her experience what it takes to get into Business School.

Through all my work with her, I was able to be admitted into both UCLA Anderson and USC Marshall’s programs, with much lower numbers than both school’s average. I know for a fact I would not have gotten into either of those had it not been through my work with her to make sure my application was giving it’s best light.

I would highly recommend Jessica to any prospective MBA Candidate applicant, and especially if your GPA and test score numbers were lower than most top school averages, like mine were, as she will make sure your application is in its’ best form and give you the best possible chance to be admitted with your individual story.

5/5 experience without a doubt!

After chatting with ~5 admin consultants, I decided to go with Tatiana after a pleasant call with Judith – who believed in my success from the get-go. My experience with other admin consultants such as SBC and Menlo (which tend to downplay your achievements and encourage you to aim lower) was not good, but Fortuna seemed really positive, which is exactly what I was looking for.

For context: I’m at consultant at a T2 consulting firm and applied to 5 M7s.

Tatiana did a fantastic job – I was confident in my writing skills and had a good sense of which stories to use, so I signed up for the 8 hr program mostly for essay revision and support. Tatiana was straightforward from the start and helped estimated how much time we would need to meet my goal of writing essays for my top 3 schools.

Tatiana’s support was instrumental in understanding what each school is looking for in an applicant and I can confidently say that the essays after multiple rounds of revision with Tatiana were indeed night and day. I also really appreciated how she did not press me for time. I heard other consultants would track closely and remind you x time was remaining – which would be an added stress as apps are due. However, Tatiana never did anything remotely of the sort. Further, I was able to utilize the lessons I learned from looking at her feedback to write essays for 2 more M7 schools.

At the end of the application stage, I was satisfied with our work together and even remarked even if I didn’t get any interviews – I was happy I was able to put my best foot forward. At the time of writing, I interviewed with 3 of the M7 schools I applied to, and am waiting for results.

Huge thanks to Tatiana, who was incredibly knowledge and truly pushed me to write to the best of my ability and was with me at every step of the journey (even though I signed up for hourly)! I’m grateful for the experience and would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Working with Peter made a resounding difference in the quality of my applications and my confidence throughout the admissions journey.

Peter’s strength lies in his ability to genuinely listen and understand your personal motivations, and then crafting natural and authentic ways to showcase your strengths and characteristics carefully throughout your application. Given my circumstance, Peter was dedicated, enthusiastic, and realistic in helping me meet tight deadlines and demonstrated a true commitment to helping me achieve my goals.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed my experience working with Peter and recommend Peter to anyone seeking to enhance their application and maximize their potential. Beyond being a sincere individual, Peter’s guidance and support are invaluable assets in navigating the competitive admissions process.

It was a wonderful experience working with Melissa! I applied very late in the round and was completely stressed out when I had only few days left till deadline but didn’t have anything in place. Melissa helped me work on 3 essays and CV within in 3 days. She gave incredibly swift response and feedback, usually in few hours. She respects all my ideas while giving straightforward constructive feedback. I could not have finished my two applications in time without her. I also prepped my interview for Oxford with Melissa. She was very insightful and prepared me for questions based on my application, which was later asked in the interview. I felt very lucky that I was well prepared because I have done the mock interview with her. If you want really good energy and a collaborative process with a consultant, Melissa will be your best choice! She will root for you along the way.

My case came to Melissa on a very short notice. Despite the tight schedule, Melissa was extremely helpful, encouraging and supportive. She answered diligently to all of my questions and concerns, and her feedback was crucial in pushing my application over the finish line. And the result was that I got admitted to the program that was my first choice. Overall, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her and would highly recommend her.

I worked with Sharon for 3 school applications – all T25 business schools. Sharon was phenomenal to work with over the summer all the way through R! fall application cycle. Sharon was always available to meet weekly over zoom, call, or text if needed. Sharon always came to our meeting’s with an upbeat attitude and really made the long and sometimes overwhelming application process really simple. We went school by school working on one application at a time until completion. Sharon was always so excited as I submitted each application and moved on to the next one.

I ended up receiving admission and scholarship funds to all three of my T25 school selections. Working with Sharon was a great experience and I wouldn’t want to go through this process with anyone else!!!

Alterrell is a great coach for enhancing the depth and impact of an applicant’s profile. He had a great ability to guide me through moments of stagnation and helped unearth profound meaning from seemingly mundane situations. With his assistance, I was able to articulate my thoughts with clarity and purpose. I recommend Alterrell for anyone needing to refine their story to transcend surface-level narratives for maximum impact.

I enjoyed working with Bill, and he was nothing short of fantastic. He showed genuine interest from the beginning and took the time to get to know me. He was able to help me craft my story and succinctly tell it because he understood who I was and how I worked.

I’ve met with other consultants, and I won’t say they were terrible, but I will say they didn’t take the time to understand who I was, which made me feel like they were guessing when they made suggestions for my essays and interview practice. I never felt like that with Bill, and he helped me pinpoint areas I could improve on and areas that I should focus on.

I highly recommend Bill to anyone, especially if communicating your story is complicated. He’ll take the time to help you understand your why and how to express yourself effectively.

My first experience with admissions consultants was not a good one. When I first considered MBA plans I spoke to a number of consultants early on, one of which told me that it was very unlikely with my background that I would get into LBS or INSEAD. “It’s just not going to happen”, were the words used.

Then along came Melissa. After researching several admissions consultancies, Fortuna stood out as adopting a more personalised approach, taking the time to delve into a candidate’s background to properly understand their story and strengths for the different MBA programs. Working with Melissa was less about the applications initially, and more an exercise in deep and considered self-reflection. Who am I. What experiences shaped me. What do I want in life. And why.

It wasn’t until I started working with Melissa that I developed any confidence in my ability to attend a top MBA program. Melissa was instrumental in drawing that out. She was clear, concise, realistic and, facing tight-deadlines, firm. She kept me honest and focussed throughout the whole process, gave clear instructions as to what was expected, and, importantly, ensured the responsibility for delivering rested with me.

Melissa genuinely believes in the candidates she works with and wants them to succeed. Even when Melissa had to travel between the US and France for family emergencies, she remained online and connected through every step of the way – late night calls to match time-zones, email exchanges from airports ahead of deadlines – Melissa was unstoppable.

I hadn’t even planned to apply for INSEAD – I had already ruled myself out. After working with Melissa to understand my strengths as a candidate we were able to rule INSEAD back in.

I am truly grateful for my time working with Melissa. She was critical in helping me put my best foot forward and receiving offers that I never thought were possible. Thank you so much!

I worked w/ Sharon on a two school package – CBS J-Term and NYU Stern’s part-time (Langone). The bottom line is while I don’t have credible comparison, I thoroughly enjoyed and found value in working with Sharon on my MBA applications.

As an older re-applicant with a very low (we’re talking <3.0) undergrad gpa, I knew I had the odds stacked against me, but Sharon was great at helping me look at any of these perceived weaknesses as strengths or complements to the strengths I brought to the table (domain expertise, leadership).

What I really appreciate is that while 90% of the work is about true self-discovery, her vast experience in admissions and as a consultant use that last 10% to, put it bluntly, craft it in a way that the adcom wants to hear, without losing your true voice and authenticity. Every time I thought I was getting deep, Sharon pushed me more – she truly made me feel like my essays were her essays.

I k there are a number of consultants who are great at working with candidates who are "flawless" on paper, good undergrad, high gpa, blue chip experience, high test score, etc. While I have no doubt Sharon would work well with those candidates, there's a particular skillset that Sharon brings that I think is uniquely beneficial to a candidate who might have one or more blemishes on their candidacy – that is an intense desire to get to know you at a personal level and what drives you, and her even greater desire to evoke that voice in your application.

My end results were getting on the waitlist at CBS after interviewing (when I truly had no business even interviewing) and getting accepted into Stern Langone, where I matriculated in Jan 2024. I give Sharon a lot of credit for me getting as far as I did in the CBS process.

Jonathan was a game-changer for my MBA apps. Juggling five programs felt overwhelming, but he made it feel doable. We dug into my story, polished my resume, and everything in between. Every app felt like ‘me’ but better. If you’re stepping into the MBA ring, you want Jonathan in your corner.

Excited to share my experience working with Sharon Joyce from Fortuna Admissions as I get ready to embark on the exciting journey of pursuing my MBA at my top-choice T10 program.

From the moment I decided to pursue an MBA, Sharon played a pivotal role in guiding me through every step of the challenging admissions process. Her commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and personalized approach truly set her apart. Sharon’s ability to adapt to the evolving nature of my aspirations and preferences was invaluable, as the MBA application journey is rarely a linear path.

Sharon’s strength lies in her thoughtful and strategic insights. She really took the time to understand my story, aspirations, and experiences, something that is invaluable if you want to make a strong application. Her attention to detail and genuine interest in my success were evident in every interaction, making the entire process feel not only manageable but also empowering.

What makes Fortuna Admissions truly exceptional is the extensive ecosystem of professionals and data they bring to the table. Working with Sharon meant I had access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise beyond a single consultant. Fortuna’s team of seasoned admissions consultants, all hailing from the admissions committees of top-tier MBA programs, ensures that you receive specialized guidance tailored to the specific nuances of your target schools and domains.

The collaborative and interdisciplinary approach at Fortuna allowed me to tap into the collective wisdom of experts, enhancing the quality of my applications and interviews. This level of support and expertise is a testament to Fortuna’s commitment to excellence in MBA admissions consulting.

In conclusion, I cannot express enough gratitude for Sharon Joyce and the Fortuna Admissions team. Their professionalism, dedication, and depth of knowledge were instrumental in securing my admissions to my top choice T10 MBA program. I wholeheartedly recommend Fortuna Admissions to anyone aspiring to pursue an MBA, confident that they will receive the same exceptional guidance that has been pivotal in my own success.

I worked exclusively with Melissa on my INSEAD application, which was the only school I applied to. She was very knowledgeable about the process and what the school was looking for. She expertly pulled together the ingredients from all parts of my life and put them together for the best possible application. She responded quickly to all questions, and worked efficiently on email and Zoom. She was also a rigorous practice interviewer which prepared me well for the real thing. This work culminated in an offer. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough!

Working with Karen was a transformative and critically important experience during the grueling MBA application process. Her deep expertise and extensive knowledge of business school and application strategies were evident from the start.

Karen has an incredible eye for spotting the common threads in someone’s story that make them unique. Her years of experience helping craft a story that highlights the best in each applicant is evident. She has a natural talent for supporting and encouraging the people she works with throughout the process.

Karen not only provided me with the tools and insights to understand what schools are looking for but also helped me tell a coherent and compelling story that connected the dots in my life. Her encouraging, gentle accountability kept me on track, and her empathetic support from start to end was instrumental in boosting my confidence throughout this challenging journey.

I can’t imagine having gone through this whole process without Karen, and I am immensely grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her services to anyone aiming for success in their MBA applications.

As a non-traditional applicant, I worried about how I was going to craft a compelling narrative for business school. Jonathan was a one stop shop, providing the tools, advice, and ideas I needed to be successful. Jonathan is great at meeting you where you are at, helping to pull your story out and put it on a page while still maintaining your voice. I highly recommend giving Jonathan the chance to get you into the school of your dreams!

I started working with Karen 4 months prior to R1 applications and she was able to guide me through 8 applications! Her ability to help craft a unique story for each school based on my life experiences and goals is second to none. Prior to this process I was unclear how my experience would showcase my strengths but Karen was able to listen to my story an help my pull out the meaningful information.

With her help I was accepted into multiple M7 schools including a scholarship that I would never have thought possible before. She encouraged me to set my sights high and not settle for less than I deserve. She made me feel comfortable writing about myself, something I was not good at before, and she allowed my ideas to flourish without shooting them down.

Karen was extremely easy to talk to, which made it easy to listen to her feedback because I trusted her. She was committed to working hard for me which only made me want to craft the best application I could even more. She was always available to talk through my essays or any application questions I had and I never felt that her focus was elsewhere. We went through at least 50 versions of my essays and short answers combined where each iteration showcased my qualifications even more.

Karen has helped me realize my future career goals where I was unsure before. I feel confident in expressing my career interests and am ready to take the next step now with my MBA. Without her help I would never be in the position to be choosing my school from multiple options and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.

I had the privilege of working with Bill for my MBA applications, and I couldn’t be more pleased. Bill not only assisted me in crafting the three applications included in my package, but also went above and beyond by providing extensive support for additional schools I tackled independently. He scheduled as many calls as I needed and organized numerous mock interviews, even for the schools I worked on myself. The feedback I got throughout the process, from the initial calls to the interview notes, was also invaluable. He also helped navigate the scholarship negotiation process after I was admitted. Thanks to Bill’s dedication and expertise, I received offers from two schools, and received scholarship offers from both!

As for Fortuna as a whole, I could not have had a better experience. They have dedicated coaches to fix your resume and get multiple sets of eyes to go over your application. The portal they use, Podio, has so much information for applicants that it’s nearly impossible to go through all of it, and their blog posts on their website provide an additional layer of tips for all applicants.

I have no hesitation in recommending Bill and Fortuna for their outstanding commitment and invaluable assistance throughout the process. Hire them. You won’t be disappointed.

Working with Karen was an utterly amazing and rewarding experience – it exceeded expectations in every aspect!

I had an incredible time working with her. As a non-traditional applicant, Karen was incredibly insightful in figuring out how to ‘translate’ my experiences to the business world to create a stand-out application. She is a talented story-teller and strategist, helping weave together various aspects of your profile and her work ethic is second-to-none. What I appreciated most was how encouraging, honest and straightforward she was throughout the process, especially during stressful times! She challenges you to think differently and to be open-minded, acting not just as an MBA consultant but also as a career coach, mentor and advocate. Her warm and easy-going nature puts you at ease and allows you to open-up and really dig deep into your motivations and experiences – This is vital during the application process in creating your unique voice and a compelling profile.

She was there with me every step of the way and always went above and beyond to support me – from going through questions to ask at admission events even before starting on applications, working through numerous versions of essays, mock interviews, all the way to debriefing after interviews and helping to decide between schools once offers came through. She was super responsive and always available to answer any questions – even when deadlines were fast approaching.
Her years of experience and incredible depth of knowledge about business school applications allows her to be your best guide.

In the end, I received offers from the top M7 schools and will be going to H/S this year!

Last but not least, Karen truly cares and believes in you and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her!

Working with Michel was an excellent experience, and I am confident I would not be headed to a dream school had I not worked with her. Without hesitation, I would recommend working with Michel. The only thing I would caution–and this applies to all admissions consultants–is that this is not a magic bullet, but as long as you enter the process with the right expectations and mindset, you will not do better than Michel!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sharon Joyce through the two-school package for my applications to HBS (Round 2) and Stanford (Round 1). The outcome was beyond my expectations, securing interviews at both prestigious institutions and ultimately gaining admission to Stanford, my dream school. This achievement was, without a doubt, significantly bolstered by Sharon’s exceptional coaching and support.

From the outset, Sharon was a beacon of positivity and encouragement. Her approach was not just professional but also personal, making me feel supported and confident throughout the application process. Her insights and guidance were invaluable, especially in helping me to articulate my story in a way that was both authentic and compelling to the admissions committees.

Sharon’s commitment to excellence was evident in her timely and thorough feedback on my applications. She always made herself available for questions, big or small, which was incredibly reassuring during the stressful periods of the process. Her accessibility and promptness in communication meant that I could rely on her not just for advice on my applications but also for moral support.

One of the things I appreciated most about working with Sharon was her ability to instill confidence in me. She has a special talent for identifying and highlighting strengths in a way that I had not considered, which was instrumental in presenting myself in the best possible light to the admissions committees.

I am over the moon with my admission to Stanford and cannot thank Sharon enough for her role in making this dream a reality. Her kindness, expertise, and dedication are truly remarkable, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to navigate the MBA admissions process successfully. In fact, I have already recommended her to some of my colleagues, confident that they will benefit from her guidance as much as I did.

I highly recommend Sharon as an admissions coach, and I am immensely grateful for her guidance!

I recently worked with Taniel who really excelled at helping me articulate the unique facets of my personal story and skillfully weaving them into my application essays. I would highly recommend Taniel for candidates seeking to emphasize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in their applications. Overall I found Taniel’s contribution instrumental in helping secure an admission at HBS.

Michel has been very supportive for my MBA admission process and offered great advice.

Tatiana’s coaching was an invaluable asset through my application processes, helping me get into Booth, LBS and Berkeley Haas! She knows what each school is looking for, guiding me throughout the process and helping me craft my story while remaining true to my essence. Her guidance not only helped me better understand what universities are looking for, but truly understand what my goals were and how each school fit into these, gaining a better perspective of my professional and personal trajectory. In addition to being a great coach, she is an excellent listener and person, transforming coaching sessions into great conversations and motivating me all the way! I recommend her 100% and would do the whole process with her in a heartbeat!

Jonathan was a great coach – always available to give pointers, he saved me loads of time getting my application to a final product.

As a US applicant, I applied to multiple top full-time US programs with Emma’s help. It was 1,000% worth every penny, and I’d recommend you stop reading this review now and hire her immediately. I got into a variety of M7 and T10 schools with extremely generous scholarships, proving that Emma has obvious expertise over the American schools, in addition to the European ones. She was responsive, informative, and all around delightful to work with. I don’t think there is anything she could have done throughout the process to make it go smoother. If she’s not ranked #1 in the 2024 Poets & Quants ranking for MBA consultants (after being ranked #1 in 2023), we riot. 10/10, simply the best consultant on the planet.

I decided to work with Fortuna Admissions because I was concerned that while I had strong work experience, it would not compensate for my poor GPA and average GMAT. Jonathon helped me fix issues I did not even realize my application had. My resume, for example, which I thought was adequate, we iterated countless times, and then I realized just how inferior my initial draft was. After working with Jonathon, my essays were notably stronger, but more importantly, the story my entire application told was far more consistent and engaging. Not only did we iterate numerous times, but Jonathon was also incredibly responsive and quick to provide feedback, which was vital as I had tight deadlines. I have little doubt that I would not have been admitted to LBS, one of my top choices, had it not been for Jonathon, and I am incredibly grateful for his help.

I worked with Scott on multiple MBA applications and interview prep. Throughout, his feedback was direct, encouraging, and, most importantly, insightful. His thoughtful advice helped me translate my background and experiences into a compelling narrative for the admissions committees and made my applications MUCH stronger overall. Furthermore, Scott was very respectful of my time and budget and never pushed me to buy more consulting hours than necessary. Ultimately, I count myself very lucky to have gotten to work with Scott and can’t recommend him enough.

I have a job with long working hour and occasional travelling, and was short on time to figure out what to highlight in my applications to different schools. I went to Fortuna/Taniel for they have plenty of HBS admission experience.

In our first meeting, Taniel assessed my profile and told me if HBS is realistic for me and what other safety schools he recommends for my ambition of developing an investment career in Asia. It gives me the motivation I needed to continue on, for me, the year-long application process.

The whole coaching process has been incredibly efficient. Taniel always turn around with his comments within 2 days without fail, even when it’s weekend/holiday seasons.

After years of polishing my own CV, Taniel can still give me so much feedback that it becomes much more effective at the end. I was initially very lost on what to focus on in the HBS essay. It gave me much peace of mind knowing that I have the privilege to leverage on Taniel’s vast experience. He has also been very detail-oriented to catch all sorts of errors I make in the application.

I started working with Karen about 7-8 months before applying. Fortuna’s comprehensive coaching process was amazing. After filling a detailed form with a lot of information about my personal life and career, Karen was able to put together my applicant story. She made me realise things about my life that I had never put together! We worked on various write ups and she gave me incredible advice to approach the conversations with my managers in order to get the best possible recommendation from them. For each of the four schools we worked on together, she gave me school specific advice. The applicant story for HBS, CBS, WBS and Booth was unique each time.

Expect perfection. I believe we reached about 15 versions for some of the school essays. I wrote / deleted / re-wrote countless times some paragraphs. Although when I applied I had two years of work experience, both for my essays and recommendations had amazing leadership focus, more than I could have believe possible. My top goal was CBS. Karen’s expertise with the school is felt throughout the process. From the school specific activities to what the Adcom expects during the interview. I am incredibly thankful to her for all the effort! truly one of a kind consultant! I recommended her/Fortuna to two other friends starting their MBA journey and will continue to do so.

Karen was wonderful not just as an admissions consultant, but as a life coach and cheerleader. Choosing Karen was the single best decision I could have made in my application process, and I would not hesitate to work with her again. With Karen’s help, I got into two of H/S/W and many other M7 programs with full or nearly full scholarships (including my top choice!). I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Karen was an invaluable voice as I navigated the process and helped piece together how to best let my authentic self come through in the different elements of the application. She was exceptionally supportive, bright, and thoughtful in strategically helping me emphasize my strengths, and knew just when we needed to shift directions or dive deeper. She went above and beyond what I could have expected and genuinely cared about me as a person – not just as an applicant – and finding the best next step for me and my career.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her and would choose her again in a heartbeat. She is much more than an admissions coach; you cannot do better.

Sharon has been an amazing coach throughout the entire MBA application process. She is a pro at digging deep into your life to find those pivotal moments that helped transform you and then putting them into your essays and application narrative. As a military applicant, I had a very unique and unusual career/education path and she really helped me articulate my story clearly and concisely. She has a unique set of tools and resources to help you every step of the way, there wasn’t a moment working with her that I felt unsure of my application. She has truly been a blessing and I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thanks to Sharon I was accepted to 4 of my dream schools in the M7 and T10 with scholarships. Thank You!