Ivy MBA Consulting | MBA Admissions Consultants

Number Of Expert Admissions Coaches: 1

Total Reviews: 175 | 5 Star Reviews: 175

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

With over 20 years of accumulated MBA wisdom and advisors who are top-tier program veterans, we are proud to say that our anti-laissez-faire approach has proved itself big time. Ivy MBA Consulting was the first admissions consulting firm in the world to verify success rate using a Big 4 accounting firm. Deloitte confirmed both the 91.2% success rate and $2,194,000 in total scholarships of Ivy MBA Consulting in 2014-2015 application season. A copy of the report is available to any who wish to double check. Previous reports are available as well.

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  • The Best of the Best!
    5 years ago
    Eli is the best admissions consultant you could hope to work with. Apart from having amazing results (I got into both my dream school and several others), he is a joy to work with, and you will feel as if ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • The BEST Decision I've Made!
    5 years ago
    Choosing Ivy was simply the best decision I made in my application process. I heard a lot about Eli and Sharon from my friends, but I didn’t imagine how valuable their guidance and direction would be. Despite the tight schedule, ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Achieving the Unachievable
    5 years ago
    For me Eli was a sort of a magician, he succeeded taking me to places I didn't even dream of getting to (Yes, Harvard). His supper professional approach, endless creativity and most importantly his patient and attitude all along the way, ...
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    Class of 2020 Applicant
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  • Life Changing!
    5 years ago
    Eli helped me to make my dream come true! Since the beginning of the process, Eli was super professional and thoughtful and helped me to show myself in the best way on the written application and in the interviews. He ...
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    Yarden Halperin
    MBA Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend!
    5 years ago
    Simply put, Eli won’t stop until the goal is accomplished. 10/10 review for Eli and a big thank you to his perseverance through the application process. Needless to say, business school can be a life-changing experience and it is extremely ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Turning (MBA) Dreams Into Reality
    5 years ago
    After being turned away from other MBA consultants because my resume, GMAT and age did not seem “sufficient” for top programs, I was advised to reach out to Eli by one of their former clients. Eli heard my story and ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend!
    6 years ago
    I am beyond grateful for David's support throughout this process. Last year I was rejected from 5 business schools. I was naturally apprehensive to start again. I am pleased to say that I applied to 1 school and have been ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Helped My Process Alot!
    6 years ago
    Eli assisted me to apply to a few schools and was extremely helpful throughout. He was extremely responsive and helped formulate a strategy for the whole application process. After being waitlisted in my top choice, he came up with a ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend!!
    6 years ago
    I can share many things about my process with David and Ivy but the bottom line is that I applied to a single top-5 school and was admitted. I was impressed by Ivy’s process all along but will mention two ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Expensive But Worth It!
    6 years ago
    The bottom line, I got accepted to both the top 10 programs I have applied for. Ivy consulting, escort you from the first step until you are accepted. They provide you insights about the programs that you wouldn't find online, prepare ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Great Consultant - Great Results
    6 years ago
    I worked with Eli on my application for one of the Top5 schools - and got accepted. Eli was professional and nice, and it was great working with him.
    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Very Good
    6 years ago
    Eli supported me through a long and rigorous process, with many schools and countless essays. He consulted for anything MBA related and at late hours, weekends, and basically whenever. The process was hard, but Eli led it in an extremely professional ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Turned Top-10 MBA Application Into Almost Exact Science!
    6 years ago
    I came to David after working on 1st round applications with another advisor and, although having a solid professional profile and experience, good academics and a GMAT of above 700, was rejected by all 3 schools I applied to. ...
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    Class of 2009 Admit
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  • Master Of His Craft
    6 years ago
    Eli knows what he is doing, and that what's important. No matter if you are targeting HBS, MIT, or UNC he know the right approach that will make your application stand out. From early brainstorming, through schools specific strategy development, ...
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    Class of 2014 Admit
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  • Best MBA Consultant
    6 years ago
    I researched close to 6-7 consulting companies and 2-3 independent advisers and all signs pointed toward IVY being the best option -- they did not disappoint! Working with IVY, I got into 4/5 schools that I applied to and got wait-listed ...
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    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Genuine, Professional Yet Personal, Goes the Extra Mile
    6 years ago
    My MBA application journey was a whirlwind. As recent as October of 2018, I had no idea that I was going to be pursuing an MBA. Essentially a lost puppy with no idea of what direction I was going in, ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Best In The Business!
    6 years ago
    I’ve been one of Eli David’s earlier applicants and I have to say I am not surprised form all the praises I read in the previous comments. Eli’s dedication to the process is impressive. I was especially impressed by the ...
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    Class of 2012 Admit
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  • Reliable, Supportive, Delivers
    6 years ago
    When I decided to apply to a top-school MBA, I approached friends and colleagues who were already admitted to programs at Harvard and Columbia, asking who they would recommend as the best guide through the application process. I kept getting ...
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    Class of 2012 Admit
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  • Great Professional With Great Results!
    6 years ago
    Before choosing to go with Eli, I had checked other admission consultants. Most looked at my dry credentials and concluded I have little chance of being admitted to one of the 5 top B-school and recommended to take a few ...
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    Amir BJ
    MBA Class of 2012 Admit
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  • Interviews @ 4/5 Top Schools Applied
    6 years ago
    First of all - results. Applied to HBS, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, and CBS. Interviews at 4/5. After the interview, it's up to you, so I will save the details for where I am headed. Can't say enough about Eli. He ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Exceptional Consultant That Delivers Unbelievable Results
    6 years ago
    I worked with David at a rigorous timeline to submit my applications to GSB and Berkeley. David is extremely detailed, professional and strives to perfection in all aspects of the application process. Through the process, he accompanied and helped me ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Great & Tailored Coach - Admitted At GSB
    6 years ago
    Eli helped me with my application on Stanford. While my situation was clearly not the easiest, Eli took the time to listen to me and build a great story. During the interview preparation, he tailored my speech and gave me ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Wharton, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, & NYU Admit
    6 years ago
    I worked closely with David and throughout this entire process, the various conversations, strategy sessions, and endless edits, I always felt I was given the most professional care there is! David’s and the Ivy team’s guided hands supported me on ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Excellent Consultant
    6 years ago
    When applying for the second year, I spoke to half a dozen advisers to select the one that best suited my needs. Eli stood out for his no-BS, direct and honest style. He's been an absolute pleasure to work with ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • You Will Not Regret Contacting Ivy!
    6 years ago
    I would highly recommend Eli to anyone who wants to enter a top MBA program. He has a lot of experience and, being an MBA himself, will help you understand the universities’ mindset and their adcom’s point of view. Their ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Couldn't Have Done It Without Them
    6 years ago
    David and his team really make this whole intensive and unfamiliar process much easier. They helped me realize what my strengths are, and together we build a solid strategy that got me into both MIT, Kellogg, and Booth - with ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Best MBA Consultancy!!!!
    6 years ago
    David and his team did a tremendous job with my application process, from thinking about the strategy to pushing me in finalizing my application. David brings to the table vast and deep expertise, tremendous experience and unparalleled attention to details. ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Best MBA Consulting! Highly Recommended!
    6 years ago
    I met David couple of years ago, in what turned to be a meeting that changed my life! I couldn't have chosen a better person to go through this journey. David and the Ivy team were absolutely incredible. David guided me ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • BEST Decision I Made! In At Wharton & MIT!
    6 years ago
    David took all the guesswork out of the application process. He was absolutely invaluable, and choosing to work with him was the best decision I made. David provided an expert point of view on each tiny aspect of every single application, ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Helped Me Get Into CBS
    6 years ago
    I had an amazing experience working with Eli and his colleague Boaz. Right from the get-go I had a feeling I was in good hands. Eli and Boaz accurately and honestly analyzed my strengths and weakness and helped me build ...
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    Shai Eilat
    MBA Class of 2020 Admit
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  • HBS, GSB, LBS, and INSEAD admit
    6 years ago
    I had a 710 GMAT, ok grades, from an ok university, and as such, didn’t really believe I had a shot at these schools. I got into every one of them. What David helped me realise was the uniqueness of ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Thanks to David & the Ivy team I was admitted to HBS, GSB & Sloan
    6 years ago
    I worked closely with David and the consulting team in every step of the application process: deciding which business schools to apply, building application strategy for each school, writing CV and essays and editing and fine-tuning the application to make ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Got me into Stanford
    7 years ago
    I always dreamt of joining Stanford. No other school mattered. I knew it was my objective years before I submitted. I contacted David, who already got few of my friends to top schools in the past. Since it was still ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Supreme insights and professionalism = MBA dream coming true
    7 years ago
    Ivy MBA Consulting led by Eli David is a highly seasoned and experienced MBA consultancy firm with contributors that know and understand the intricate MBA landscape in depth. Eli and his team were very accessible throughout the rigorous and stressful ...
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    - Vic Yu
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  • Highly recommend! Eli and his team make dreams come true!
    7 years ago
    I worked with Eli two years ago when I was doing my MBA research. Eli called me on an Israeli holiday and we had a long conversation about choosing schools to apply for and building strategy together. Eli connected me ...
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    Class of 2018 Applicant
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  • David and the Ivy team helped me get into my dream schools!!!
    7 years ago
    I worked with David and his team for several months and was admitted to Columbia (with a generous scholarship) and MIT Sloan!! I remember David told me he had no doubt I would be admitted. I must say I was ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Highly recommended
    7 years ago
    I highly recommend Eli and his team!! Eli and his team helped me in the application process for two of the top ten business school (I was admitted to both of them) - they helped me in drafting the application and ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Very professorial and devoted service
    7 years ago
    Eli did an amazing job in tailoring the right strategy for my case. Throughout the process, he has been extremely devoted and caring. I highly recommend Eli to anyone who wants to get into top MBA programs.
    Class of 2018 Admit
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  • Highly recommended MBA consulting service
    7 years ago
    Working with Eli and his team was a crucial part in my success getting into an MBA program (Booth) as he helped me in every-step along the way from formulating a target list, to research schools, crafting applications and managing ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Best MBA consulting service!
    7 years ago
    Working with David has become a family tradition! Six years ago, he helped my older brother get into several top five schools. He was as super-professional and supportive for me as he was for my brother, and helped me achieve ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Very Professional, Insightful Advice - Highly Recommend!
    7 years ago
    David is a thoughtful professional that works closely to understand your career aspirations, pairing you with alumni from your targeted programs to provide detailed insight into how to best prepare your application and prep you for interviews. I was admitted ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Best consulting service! Admitted to Kellogg, Chicago Booth, and Wharton
    7 years ago
    I worked with David and Lianne Hoffman on getting admitted to four of the top five schools. I was invited for interviews at four of them (including HBS), and even received a very generous scholarship. The process of daily work used ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Highly Recommended!
    7 years ago
    Eli did an amazing job helping me get in to 5 out of the 5 schools I applied to (including HBS, Stanford, and Wharton). He is extremely dedicated and does an amazing job! I highly recommend his services!
    Class of 2018 Admit
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  • Best MBA consulting service
    7 years ago
    Eli David is the best in his field. He can guide you on how to apply, where is the best place for you and your family and what you should consider. The main thing that makes Eli unique is that he ...
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    - ordavid@umich.edu
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  • Fantastic!
    7 years ago
    Eli and his team at Ivy MBA is top-notch. I worked with them on my applications for HBS and Wharton with a very tight timeline, and got admitted to both, and there's no way I could've managed that on my ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • The best MBA services
    7 years ago
    Eli is absolutely one of the best consultants out there. I have been communicating with Ivy from the early days in which I decided to pursue my MBA dream. Eli has always known the right answer for any kind of difficulty ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Great professional who got me into The Wharton School!
    7 years ago
    Eli David worked together with me on my application to The Wharton School. I chose working with Eli because of his excellent reputation in the field, and proven credentials, in the form of hundreds of successful applications to the world's ...
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    Class of 2017 Admit
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  • Choose Eli if you want to achieve your goal
    7 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Eli and his team. There are endless other firms but this one stands out for several reasons. First, they really know what they're doing and have an incredible knowledge about schools. This knowledge is really ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Make your dreams come true with Ivy, Got admitted to INSEAD
    7 years ago
    Eli was super responsive ever since our first talk. The process was structured and organized, but also personal and tailored to my needs and pace. I can't stress how much I was impressed by Eli and his professional team, the ...
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    - Dror Ben Eliyahu
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  • Next Level
    7 years ago
    David and his group are exceptional. I went with David based on a referral and I am 100% glad I did. I was a reapplicant and their guidance helped me get into a top school (M7) I was previously rejected ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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