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Kate was an absolute rockstar in helping me along my MBA journey. Coming into my time with Kate, I had two large hurdles to overcome– 1) I decided to apply about 3 months before the deadline with no GMAT score or prep work done and 2) I was a nontraditional applicant who needed to translate a decade of experience for AdCom. My experience with Kate was 10/10. I want to highlight her strategy support, thoroughness, and timeliness.

Strategy– Kate supported me in what schools to apply to and which would be a good fit but helped me craft a narrative supporting my journey. Her insights were invaluable in highlighting my strengths and recognizing my weaknesses.

Thoroughness- Kate was a wizard with the red pen! I learned a ton from how she framed things and helped me get straight to the point.

Timeliness- Kate worked with me on a tight deadline while studying for the GMAT and going through some big work transitions. She was clear with her upcoming vacation and we planned around these.

Lastly, I appreciated how Kate never “told” me what to do. She provided thoughtful questions and forced me to think and decide for myself. I’m excited we’ll share an alma mater as I head to the University of Chicago this fall!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Gavriella and I honestly could not have had the same success without her guidance. She was extremely attentive and always quick to respond, which became extremely important as school deadlines approached. Gavriella helped me bring out the best in myself through my essays and resume, two things that undoubtedly helped me get into my top school choice with scholarship. I highly encourage utilizing her services no matter what stage you are at in your business school journey – you will not regret it.

Katy is the key to a successful and positive MBA application process. I found a friend and mentor in Katy — I came out of every one of our conversations with insight and food for thought that was pivotal not only in my application process but also in my personal and professional development. Katy is one of the most patient and generous people I’ve met – she will give you as much time as she has no matter how often you need to talk, or how many times you need to talk through the same subject. She is honest and won’t be afraid to tell you the truth but is also incredibly compassionate in her delivery. Katy has incredible insight on the MBA process, schools, and overall knowledge of industries. I was consistently impressed at how much Katy knew about different topics and how well she was able to help me pivot to make my story more and more robust and creative.

With Katy, I was able to achieve admission to one of my top schools. With the work we did together, I used that writing for my four additional applications where I was admitted to each one with scholarships up to 140k.

Without Katy, I would not have known where to start in crafting my story and knowing how to write properly for an MBA application. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with her. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to snag a spot working with Katy!

As a reapplicant, Devi showed me how powerful an MBA application can be if properly infused with introspection and creativity. I would not have been admitted to MIT Sloan without her.

Originally, I partnered with Devi on a single-session reapplicant review, seeking feedback on what I could do better in my second year applying that I missed in the first. I liked that Devi was direct and sharply insightful in her feedback, focusing on a distinct lack of personal depth in my prior application and how I could bring “more of myself” to the table in year two. I left that conversation so inspired by her rigorous review I opted for the full package with Devi immediately – the best investment I’ve made in years.

Throughout our partnership, Devi’s ability to pull on my personal experiences and suggest ways to develop them into meaningful narratives shined through. Through multiple brainstorming sessions she challenged me to dig deeper than I ever would have on my own, then showed me how to eloquently leverage those experiences both in essays and interviews.

mbaMission offers a variety of service package. I chose the hourly service which allowed me to use the time flexibly and wisely. I applied to Stanford MSx program and got admitted. I picked Debbie after I read others’ review and her own video which largely aligns with what I want from a consultant: have experience with Stanford GSB admission and a Stanford GSB alumni is a bonus, easy to communicate, give specific comments (rather than high-level conceptual comments) which where very easy to take action on. Debbie also gave a lot useful tips and strategic comments which allowed me to be more focus on the most important things. She was also very professional and strictly followed the turnaround time. The entire process is very efficient and effective. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Debbie to anyone who wants someone to understand you and help you build your story and make it a compelling application.

I started my process at mbaMission with a 30-minute free consultation with the next available consultant, and was intrigued enough that I decided I would definitely be using the service to guide me through my MBA applications.

Once I got the score I wanted on the GMAT (710), I read through all the consultant bios and quickly knew Kim would be the right person for me. I ultimately chose her because I was a D1 college athlete (so was Kim!) and my professional background is in advertising/marketing, which is where Kim spent most of her career prior to doing MBA admissions and consulting work. I decided to do the hourly services rather than the school package when working with Kim, which turned out to be perfect for my needs.

Kim is extremely empathetic, kind, and positive. Her warm personality made the stress and tediousness of MBA applications and interview prep easier to handle. When working with Kim, I almost felt like I was working with a mentor trying to help me succeed, rather than someone I had hired. I decided to apply to 1 reach school (HBS), 3 target schools (Ross, Fuqua, and Darden) and 2 safeties (Kenan-Flagler and McDonough). I had pretty much decided on these by the time I started working with Kim, but I wish I had asked for her input on other schools to apply to or widening my net beyond 6 schools. She was honest with me about what would be a stretch vs doable vs very doable, which I appreciated!

Kim mainly helped me with brainstorming/editing my essays, certain short-answer application questions, recommender prep, interview guidance, and negotiating for additional scholarship money once I got admitted. She is an excellent editor and I felt she made a big impact for me on that part of the process. We would sometimes go over teh edits in Zoom calls (per my request) or just via email/track changes on Microsoft Word. mbaMission provides lots of resources throughout the process that Kim made sure to provide me with – such as interview guides specific to each school – but Kim also went above and beyond by sharing her own school-specifc interview guides based on feedback she had gotten from her own clients over the years. These made the interview process 10x more manageable.

I ended up getting rejected from HBS without an interview, and I think that was mainly due to factors outside of Kim’s advice or control, such my lack of work experience and my recommender choice (due to particular circumstances I wasn’t able to get a current or former manager to do my recommendation). I got interviews, offers of admission and scholarships from all 5 other schools. The lowest amount of scholarship I got was 50% of tuition, and I even got a full-ride scholarship to one of the schools I applied to. I attribute a lot of this success to Kim’s help. Kim also helped me negotiate even more scholarship money at one of my target schools, which I ultimately chose.

Overall, Kim was a fantastic partner, and I would choose her again if I was going through the process all over again. I genuinely hope I stay in touch with her professionally!

I had the privilege of working with Nisha on two applications, and was admitted to both programs with funding support. Initially, I thought I had a fairly good sense of the programs I was interested in and what I wanted out of them. My plan was to review the available guides and apply on my own. Given the high cost of MBA programs (both financial and commitment!), I decided working with a consultant would be a small investment to ensure I was targeting the best fit programs and putting forth my best application. I am so glad I did and found Nisha! She was very approachable, responsive, and offered great questions and feedback throughout the whole process. She was also a wonderful thought partner on several key decisions – offering considerations that I had not thought of so I could be sure I was making the best possible decision in short turnaround times. Besides the applications, I am confident the insights, self-discoveries, and articulation skills I gained from working with Nisha will help me in school and beyond as well! I will wholeheartedly work with Nisha again if I had the chance.

I would HIGHLY recommend Gavriella if you are exploring MBA consultant packages. Overall, Gavriella was supportive, encouraging, and really helped me best market myself to each school. Not only did I find value in her advice, brainstorming, and editing skills, but having a guide who reassured me along the way and was realistic about my application gave me a great source of comfort in a very stressful process.

The rest of my review contains factors that went into my decision to work with her (or a consultant in general) that would have helped me when I was considering.

Deciding to work with a consultant was a huge decision for me and serious financial investment in the MBA process ahead of the actual investment of tuition. I found Gavriella through the MBAmission website after looking through profiles of consultants and her expertise seemed more applicable to my background.

I got immense value from my consolation with Gavriella and appreciated her sincerity in using it to help me rather than sell me on a package. I planned to apply to 4-6 schools when I began conversations with her and was deciding between an hourly package and the different schools packages. Frankly it was a tough decision but ultimately I went with the 3 school package because I was getting deep into the application process and still trying to get my goal score. Having the full package allowed me to spend time studying rather than researching and rely on Gavriella to help fill in my gaps of knowledge on the process.

Another factor that led me to justify the investment was the potential scholarship package that would recoup the funds if my application was as strong as possible. There’s no guarantee of anyone getting scholarships, but in my case I received 50% off tuition from one of my top 2 schools and Duke, where I will be matriculating, matched the offer – I’d say it was well worth it!

Julie-Anne was incredibly supportive in helping me craft a compelling application for business schools. Having lived in multiple countries and worked across various industries, I was initially uncertain about which experiences to highlight and how to structure my application. Julie-Anne guided me through brainstorming and organizing my application package, offering insights on which experiences to emphasize and suggesting ways to enhance my profile, such as taking additional coursework. She diligently provided detailed answers to all my questions, even consulting her colleagues on topics she was less familiar with. Her feedback was prompt and thoroughly detailed, offering specific improvements and suggestions.

Kate was an unbelievably exceptional consultant.
One of my biggest concerns with the process was balancing work and the applications, but Kate made sure I was completely on top of all of my deadlines, regularly checked in, and ensured I was always on track.
As someone who very often gets stressed and anxious, Kate promptly provided extremely sound and logical advice to all of my questions (which I had a million of) and even emotional support. She was exactly the type of calming influence I needed. She always made me feel my concerns were legitimate and valued, was always available, and always willing to chat.
She has exceptional understanding on the schools as well and gave me advice on how best to approach each school, talking through with me and pulling out the strengths I had. I ended up being accepted to both the HSWs I worked with her on.
I cannot speak highly enough of Kate and I would very very strongly recommend her.

Kim was an instrumental piece in the MBA admissions process for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with her. As someone with little knowledge about the MBA admissions process, I had a huge variety of questions about schools, essays, tests, and more that Kim was able to answer in a timely and clear manner.

With a wealth of knowledge about schools and applications, Kim helped me from start to finish. She walked me through building my list of schools, understanding my priority of those schools, managing my time while working on applications, and handling acceptances as they came in.

Kim met with me regularly and always responded quickly over email when I had questions, always providing helpful information that often went beyond what I had initially thought to ask about. One example that stands out was around my test scores. While I wasn’t particularly happy with my GMAT score, Kim introduced the idea of taking the Executive Assessment, which I ultimately performed better on. This not only allowed me to feel better about my candidacy, but also opened the door for more schools that accepted the EA in lieu of the GMAT, and I truly do not think I would have had the options I did without her guidance here.

Outside the tangible parts of the admissions process, Kim was a pleasure to work with. I truly felt she understood my career goals and personality, which made it a joy to meet with her regularly. I am so grateful for Kim’s guidance, insights, and kindness throughout the process, and I would highly recommend working with Kim and mbaMission!

As a nontraditional applicant, applying to business school was a bit intimidating. When I first met with Harshad, I could tell right away that I wanted to work with him. He is skilled at and passionate about crafting a story that speaks to your unique strengths and is compelling to admissions committees. He is also very quick to respond to emails and often provides detailed and thoughtful feedback on the same day. With his guidance, I went from being lost and confused to getting into great schools!

If you are applying to business school, do yourself a favor: work with Harshad!

I’m an Asian male applicant with average to below-average GMAT score for HSW (was worried about this). I am also extremely picky (spoke to ~10 consultants before going with Gavriella based on strong recommendation from friend at HBS who had worked with her). My personality is also the highly proactive and detail-oriented type, so it was important that I worked with someone who is highly communicative/responsive as well and wouldn’t make me feel like I’m being too demanding when I’m asking questions that I feel are necessary for me to know to feel confident in our process.

Gavriella was the perfect consultant for me. Three things I’d like to highlight. (1) She was very practical and always gave it to me straight. I’m the type to want the honest truth. I’d want to know my chances at a certain school so I don’t waste resources. I’d also want to know how bad or good my essay draft is so I can revamp efficiently. (2) She is an impressive writer and storyteller. My HBS friend mentioned this as the main reason she had liked Gavriella and I can confirm this. (3) She is highly communicative. This was important to me as mentioned above. She’d also always make time for me for Zoom calls on the day of. She certainly made me feel like I was one of 1-3 clients when she probably did have more because she’s so highly demanded. I do know she makes sure to take less than she can take on so she can dedicate herself fully to her clients. (4) I know I said 3 things but one more…she passed the vibe check…! You spend so much time with your consultant especially if you do an all-in package so I think it’s so important you work with someone pleasant and with whom you’d, for example, grab dinner with. 4 months after my Wharton acceptance, I still think about how fun it’d be to treat Gavriella and her beautiful kids for a dinner (or Toys r Us) with the merit-based scholarship money she helped me earn. Unfortunately we do not live in the same city 🙂

I told her BEFORE the results came out that the ROI on my investment had already checked out, largely because her process helped me better understand what I want to do professionally and find confidence.

I strongly recommend Gavriella. If you’re on the fence and would like to speak with me directly about my experience, please feel free to reach out to Gavriella and we can discuss setting something up.

I was referred to Devi after a couple of friends worked with her in previous admissions cycles and got into top programs like HBS and GSB. There is so much magic in what Devi does, but her real superpower is her ability to (gently) push her applicant to think 5 layers beneath the surface. “What was my motivation for doing X?” “How did doing Y make me feel?” It was in these moments that I was able to get a clearer picture of the person I am and my motivations for going to business school. Without this guidance, I don’t think I would have ever found myself at my dream business school. Devi, thank you so much for all the support you showed me over the past year, I am eternally grateful.

With Debbie’s help, I was accepted into 5 top MBA programs (including 4 M7s) all with scholarships! With less than two months until the application deadline and not yet at my desired GMAT/GRE score, I was panicking and needed a partner who could help me cross the finish line. Debbie was a partner I could trust who never doubted me for a second. We worked on two schools together and she helped shape my unique story, polish up my essays, and ensure that every part of my application was as strong as possible. What makes working with Debbie special is that she can quickly identify what makes you stand out as an applicant and ensures that your authentic voice shines through. Applying to business school is an intense process, so having the right support system is crucial. I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined such amazing outcomes. If you put in the work under Debbie Choy’s guidance, you cannot go wrong!

Nisha helped me apply to 3 top ranked business schools – I was ultimately accepted to all 3 schools with scholarships from all 3!

Nisha’s guidance was incredibly helpful, all the way from the brainstorming sessions to the editing of my various essays. Her deep understanding of the application process, combined with a talent for highlighting my individual/unique strengths, made her guidance invaluable. Nisha’s personalized strategy helped me to craft narratives that truly stood out to my preferred programs. Her precise, insightful feedback really pushed me to present my experiences in the most compelling way.

I’m really happy I worked with Nisha and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance and support through the difficulty MBA application process.

Without Devi’s guidance, expertise, and support, I would not have gotten into HBS.

Her working style is incredibly efficient and direct, and was exactly what I needed. No fluff, no wasted time. Devi consistently provided candid and constructive feedback to help me put my best foot forward with each school that we worked on.

Devi helped me paint a cohesive picture of my story and tie it to my post-MBA goals, often uncovering themes or drivers from my past that I myself had never reflect upon. Through the many lows and periods of self-doubt that I experienced throughout the process, Devi always believed in me and helped me push forward.

Her structured approach in tackling the application process across various schools ensured that we always stayed on track, time-wise, and met each deadline with ample margin. She knew each school very well and helped me relate my story and post-MBA goals to the specificities of each institution in a way that was genuine to me.

Devi was also incredibly helpful with interview prep. It’s obvious that she’s been an HBS interviewer herself, as my mock with her was very similar to my real HBS interview and helped me feel confident and calm going into the real one.

I highly recommend working with Devi.

Thanks to Kim, I was truly able to put my best foot forward in the MBA admissions process. With all the unknowns and mixed information out there about the application process and MBA programs in general, it was so helpful to have a seasoned expert to go to for questions on everything from GMAT vs. GRE scores to school culture and essays. Kim is thoughtful, highly organized, supportive, and encouraging. I even shot Kim a few mid-existential-crisis emails during the process, to which she quickly responded with reassuring guidance. She felt like a real teammate in this process!

While I consider myself a strong communicator, responding to broad application prompts with tight word limits presented a real challenge. Kim helped me to bring out the strongest examples in each of my essays, and tailor my experience and aspirations towards the elements of each program that interested me, producing genuine and enticing applications for each school. As a result of Kim’s support, I was accepted to all the top programs I applied to, receiving scholarships at 3 of 4.

If you are hesitant to engage a consultant given the price tag, I highly recommend signing up for a free 30-min consultation, just as I did. During those 30 minutes, I could tell Kim truly wanted to give me the most value, speeding through my many questions, and even following up with a thorough email of recommendations and guidance. I felt no pressure to move forward, and did so only because I was shown how much value she would add to my admissions process – I was 100% correct!! I am incredibly grateful to have had Kim’s support during my MBA admissions process, and cannot recommend her more!

Kate came highly recommended to me by several friends who had overwhelmingly positive experiences with her helping them gain admission to top / M7 schools. After being admitted to my top choice schools, I can safely say the experiences of my friends were not a fluke.

It’s obvious that Kate cares about the success of her clients on a personal level. Aside from providing thorough feedback of my resume and essays, she kept me in the loop about information and happenings relevant to my choice schools. She administered a mock HBS interview which I ultimately found to be highly representative of the actual interview. I come from a relatively niche career background, but she performed thorough research to give specific, focused questions and feedback.

Well past the application reviews and interviews, she remained in constant contact to provide thorough answers to my questions and updates. Ultimately, I gained admission to my top choice / M7 schools – despite my GPA starting with a “2”.

I strongly endorse Kate to anybody pursuing admittance to the MBA program of their choice.

‘m so glad I made the decision to work with Gavriella for my MBA applications! She was so incredibly helpful with making sure I stayed on track with drafting and completing my applications. She always sent me information in advance to make sure I felt prepared for the next step of the application / interview process. I felt very prepared by the time I was interviewing, and it really was all thanks to her. Even after getting accepted to all of the programs I applied to, she was very willing to talk through my options with me – after chatting with her, I was confident that I had made the right decision for myself! Would highly recommend working with Gavriella!!

From the moment I first spoke with Rachel, I knew she was the perfect MBA consultant to work with. She is a natural storyteller and helped bring together different pieces of my life, both personal and professional, into a cohesive story that felt authentically like me. I found the MBA application process daunting and complex and couldn’t have navigated it with my head above water without Rachel’s help.

Rachel’s structured approach from the get go, including a brainstorming document, and dedicated support through multiple iterations of essays and short answers were instrumental to getting me into my dream school. She took the time to get to know who I am and what I’m passionate about, and is the best coach and mentor I could ask for.

Rachel also understands the waitlist process at an intricate level – when I got waitlisted, she helped me bring to life my progress since I’d applied in a compelling way and helped me discover strengths I didn’t know I had. She guided me through this process, and helped me get off the waitlist!! Would highly recommend working with Rachel if you’re interested in an MBA.

Harold is not only an exceptional coach and advisor but also a genuinely great person. I couldn’t have imagined a better advisor for my MBA journey. Right from our first meetings, Harold showcased a perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness. During the brainstorming phase, he dedicated significant time to understanding my background and asked super insightful questions that turned out to be super important in later stages when drafting different applications.

Initially, I underestimated the complexity of MBA applications, assuming a straightforward process. I soon realized the intricate nature of tailoring applications to various programs. Harold’s expertise was invaluable here; his knowledge of each program’s nuances proved to be extremely helpful.

Although our initial agreement was to focus on five MBA programs, Harold’s flexible and collaborative nature led us to expand our scope. In the end, I applied to 10 MBA programs, got accepted at 5, all within the top 15, was waitlisted at 3, and received only 2 rejections.

Lastly, what sets Harold apart is his responsiveness and availability. He returned emails almost instantly and provided feedback even on the 25th of December, Christmas Day – a level of dedication beyond what one might expect from an advisor.

In summary, Harold is a prime example of professionalism. He’s always ready to assist—even during holidays—and offers prompt, insightful feedback. For anyone seeking a friendly yet professional MBA advisor, Harold is the ideal choice.

I approached Debbie in October 2023 for interview training. Unlike some consultants who prefer to read a script of the “walk me through your resume” answer, after reading my application materials, Debbie asked me to do a mock-up right away. The first mock-up certainly felt stressful, but I found myself making progress very quickly after the first session. After 3 sessions with Debbie, I believed I was fully prepared for the interviews.

What I truly appreciate about Debbie’s work is her detailed feedback – I have done multiple mock-ups with current students but often their feedback are way too general. Debbie’s feedback, on the other hand, ranges from the structure of my answer to my facial expressions. She truly pays attention to my performance and gives useful advice that are also beneficial for my job interviews in the future.

More importantly, whenever Debbie pointed out a problem, she almost always suggested her solution. I also had worked with a freelancer to prepare for my essays and resume before I found Debbie. My freelancer consultant charged me a lot less compared with Debbie. However, I would spend a lot more hours with her than with Debbie. In a word, I understand that Debbie, at her level, charges more than many other consultants, but it is absolutely worth it. Debbie’s feedback and suggestions are always very sharp, constructive and on-point.

For example, I struggled to put my story together as someone with an engineering degree and an art degree, and Debbie suggested that I position myself as someone who prefers to use both sides of her brain – right hand side and left hand side, meaning quantitative and qualitative. And a weakness (lack of cohesiveness) suddenly became a unique strength of mine. There are a couple of other similar examples, and I benefit so much from Debbie’s solutions.

I was eventually admitted to Ross with 20k scholarships. In addition, I was admitted to Tepper and Johnson with half scholarships, and Darden and UNC with full scholarships.

In the zoom call where I received the great news from Ross, the AdComs specifically mentioned that the interviewer (a Ross alum) gave high praises on my interview performance. Obviously I performed well because Ross was my second last interview, but I also could never have done it without Debbie’s professional instructions and continuous support.

When I was looking for an admissions coach, I was immediately drawn to Debbie’s candor, her commitment to excellence, and her positive and pragmatic attitude. As an Asian-American female pivoting out of finance, I also connected with Debbie at a personal level given her background, and I believed she would best understand and help me craft my unique story. Reflecting on a highly stressful and exhausting year-long process (April 2023 to April 2024), I feel EXTREMELY FORTUNATE AND HAPPY (CAPS LOCK REQUIRED) to have worked with Debbie. Debbie truly partnered with me and rooted for me every step of the way, pushing me to put my best foot forward while always providing a safe space for me to be honest and authentic.

I applied to 4 schools (H/S/W/MIT), and Debbie was critical to helping me structure and advance my applications. Completing 4 applications can feel super daunting, but Debbie set progressive timelines that made everything feel manageable. One of Debbie’s many strengths is her ability to balance detail orientation with strategic guidance: for EVERY essay and short answer, she provided highly effective feedback, from sentence phrasing to essay flow, that allowed me to best convey my story and my voice.

I ended up applying R2 due to a lower than median GMAT score that I was trying to increase ahead of the R1 deadline, but I couldn’t, and I didn’t even end up achieving my target score. It was brutally disappointing, but I still applied R2 and was very worried that my test score would be the gating factor. I was rejected from H/S/W but accepted to MIT. If it weren’t for the thoughtful, strategic brainstorming that we did together for EVERY part of my application for EVERY school in order to best showcase my personality and my experience as a candidate, I wouldn’t have been able to pull it off. Without Debbie, I would not be going to my dream school. Full stop, period.

Debbie’s THE BEST. Work with Debbie.

I remember telling Harshad mid-way during applications that I was very thankful I worked with him irrespective of the outcome. A few weeks later, receiving interview invites from almost all schools I applied to, we had exceeded my expectations. Today, after receiving an admit with scholarship from my dream school, all I can say is I am glad I worked with him.

When I started the application process, I was anxious about applying in R2 as an applicant from the overrepresented pool of Indian consultants with an engineering background. While many admissions consultants either said “round doesn’t matter” or “You have no chance”, Harshad was honest in his views on the matter – presented facts, nuanced perspectives without judgement. I knew he was the right fit and trusted him as my advisor.

He was not just my consultant, but became a trusted friend in the process. He was always available, gave me his honest feedback, helped me brainstorm, ensured I met all the deadlines, but most of all helped me portray my authentic self, was thoughtful and considerate in bringing out my life experiences through my essays. He understood my background, my passion, and my goals and together, we built my applications. Right from selecting schools, to essays, to choosing and managing recommenders, to additional forms. He mentored me so I understood the application process, presented his nuanced views on various aspects empowering to make decisions in my narrative. He went above and beyond to support my business school endeavors! In addition to all of this, we would have insightful and fun conversations that kept my morale high throughout the process.

You can’t go wrong with choosing Harshad for your b-school applications 🙂 I am more than happy to answer any questions that prospective applicants have about his working style. Feel free to DM on LinkedIn.

My key piece of advice for anyone applying to HBS. If you’re serious about getting into HBS, work with Devi. Even if you got to the interview stage without using a consultant for your application, work with Devi. It is a small investment in the context of the total cost of an MBA and could be the difference between getting into a great program vs one of the best.

I worked with Devi on two mock interviews before my HBS interview and it proved to be ideal preparation. Devi’s main super power is her ability to connect the dots in your profile that might have been over looked which allow you to clearly articulate your story and link it to your goals. Devi knew my application inside out before our mock and her intuition on the areas to focus her questions on closely mirrored the actual interview experience. Her tough but supportive style creates the optimum level of intensity for a mock and I walked into the interview with the confidence that I could tackle any question that came my way.

Devi will prepare you to perform at your best. I would 100% recommend working with Devi.

Initially, I started the MBA application process without considering an admissions consultant. After speaking to seven different consultants, including another from mbaMission, it became clear that Katy resonated with me most, and I clicked with her working style immediately. Her schedule was fully booked when I spoke to her, so I had to be patient and persistent to get a slot. But for me, it was Katy or no one. Thankfully, I was able to become her last R2 client. I’m glad I chose Katy because I firmly believe I wouldn’t have achieved the same results without Katy’s guidance.

I applied to six schools in total: Stanford, Harvard, Wharton Lauder, Columbia, Kellogg MMM, and Booth. Katy worked with me on my applications for Stanford, Wharton, and Kellogg. I got admits to all these schools except Harvard. Additionally, I received over $100,000 in merit scholarship from one of these institutions.

From the outset, Katy surpassed my expectations of a consultant. She generously offered assistance with my Lauder, MMM, and Kellogg Alternate Program essays, even though she didn’t have to do this. I was very grateful for this as it made me feel that Katy truly cared for me as a person and wanted me to succeed. Katy also leveraged her network to connect me with alumni at Stanford, Wharton, and Kellogg. These connections provided unique insights not readily available online. This not only allowed me to craft more meaningful and targeted essays but also helped me broaden my network at these schools – something I’m also incredibly grateful for.

Katy remained readily available for phone calls throughout the process. While her schedule became quite demanding towards the end, she ultimately made time when it mattered most, helping me refine my essays and ensure they were in the best possible shape. The mock interviews with Katy were incredibly beneficial and reflective of the actual interviews I had at each school. I recall that my Wharton mock was extremely helpful in getting me acclimated to the TBD format, boosting my confidence for the actual interview. Katy even provided interview materials for schools beyond my package, ensuring I felt comfortable going into those interviews as well.

One key takeaway from our first session was Katy’s emphasis on service-oriented work. She stated her commitment to doing whatever her clients needed. Throughout the process, I truly felt she delivered on that promise. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have worked with Katy. While the results speak for themselves, I’m even more grateful to have gained a lifelong friend who really understood and supported me throughout my MBA journey. If you’re considering your MBA journey, I highly recommend using Katy as your consultant. She is the best out there. At the very least, you should consider scheduling a free consultation with her. You’ll get a sense of what I’m talking about, and you won’t regret it!

I would highly recommend John to anyone who wants to get into their “reach” school. I decided to get an MBA late in July and signed up for a 4 school package in November. I was so tied up with the GMAT that our work only started in late November (In hindsight, I would recommend you to start working with a consultant the moment that you decide to get an MBA). I got offers from 3 schools (one of them with scholarship) and 1 waitlist. Columbia was my dream school and I’m heading there this fall!

Despite how my GMAT score was below the median, John encouraged me to look beyond it. John’s greatest value is the storytelling, crafting a coherent and compelling narrative for my career transition and uncovering my unique attributes that I otherwise would have overlooked. John is extremely committed, supportive, and engaging, putting in more time and effort than contracted. Due to the time difference, our meetings are often early morning/late night, but every meeting was worth it and essay exchange was highly productive. The interview prep effectively streamlined the process and relieved the stressfulness. I had an urgent interview and we managed to scheduled the mock interview at 6AM (my time zone) with just a few hours of notice. He emphasised that it’s a “conversation” and I’m naturally good at communicating, so do not over prepare.

The school package is expensive, but I think it’s worth it because going to school is an even bigger investment and you want your 1st choice!

As an international applicant, the MBA application process felt daunting and confusing to me. After a 30 minute free consultation, I was matched with Debbie, whom I felt had a similar background to me (grew up in Singapore, worked at J.P. Morgan). Additionally, Debbie had graduated from Stanford, which was my dream school.

I remember feeling very assured after our first call, when Debbie helped me navigate critical decisions, such as which schools to prioritize in my applications.

One of the areas where Debbie truly excelled was in refining my essays. Writing compelling and authentic essays was a challenge for me, but Debbie’s insightful feedback and guidance transformed my essays. She encouraged me to be vulnerable, and it enabled my voice to come through in my writing.

Additionally, Debbie did not overlook any aspect of the application, including the (many) short-answer questions in the application form. Her feedback is timely and always actionable.

Thanks to Debbie’s guidance, I received acceptance letters from Stanford, Berkeley, Wharton and MIT, and secured over $50,000 in fellowship awards.

If you’re considering MBA admission consulting services, I highly recommend mbaMission. You won’t regret it!

I applied to HBS and Harold helped me get into the school, but what a journey it’s been!

In short, I could not have imagined the process without Harold. From the start, he helped me understand and prepare for the application process better than I could have on my own, by providing me with a lot of materials and the timeline we would be working under. Given I am not from the US and I had little time due to my job requirements, the application process was as smooth and efficient as it could have been. What should have a heavy workload became manageable after following his guidance.

Where Harold really stood out was in his ability to help me convey my personal story into a compelling narrative, which I think is what ultimately makes the difference. We had quite a bit of back and forth as we were brainstorming around the narrative but, once it was agreed, the process suddenly became a lot easier (and actually really fast). It was overall much faster and efficient than I thought it would be (also thanks to Harold’s quick turnaround times, edits and feedback).

When we started interview prep, Harold helped me prepare for the dreaded interview, providing me guidance and helping me understand how to navigate it. I don’t think I would have been accepted without his help and guidance, up until the very end.

Got gavriella to prep for HBS interviews , and she was super helpful all the way through. She gave me pre-mock interview questions to practice. And her questions during the mock interview covered the topics that I tackled during the real interview. Overall her mock interview helped me calm down and feel more prepared, which gave me confidence during the real interview. Thanks Gavriella.

Working hourly with Julie-Anne starting at the back half of my MBA admissions process provided me with valuable direction and feedback in order to mold my resume, essays and short answers to the MBA Admission audience. While I had a lot of great content in first drafts, Julie-Anne assisted with streamlining and structuring the materials to emphasize and showcase what MBA Admissions personnel is looking for while cutting out unnecessary clutter.

Choosing the right MBA admissions consultant can be a game-changer in the application process, and my experience with Jessica was nothing short of outstanding. From our initial conversation, it was evident that Jessica possessed a deep understanding of the MBA admissions landscape, paired with a genuine commitment to my success.

The personalized approach was the first aspect that stood out. Jessica took the time to understand my unique background, career aspirations, and personal values, ensuring that every piece of advice and strategy was tailored to my specific goals. This level of customization made a significant difference, especially when crafting my essays and prepping for interviews.

Jessica’s expertise in storytelling is her true “super power”. She helped me articulate my experiences and vision in a compelling and coherent manner. Her feedback was always constructive, detailed, and insightful, pushing me to refine my narrative until it resonated with clarity and impact.

Additionally, her support extended beyond just the application materials. Jessica provided moral support and guidance throughout the often stressful process, reminding me to stay true to myself and my aspirations.

The results speak for themselves. I was accepted into HBS and GSB, and I attribute a significant part of my success to Jessica’s guidance. I HIGHLY recommend Jessica to anyone seeking a partner who will invest deeply in their MBA journey and help them achieve their highest potential.

Devi’s unwavering passion for helping HBS candidates was evident in every interaction we had, from start to finish. She went above and beyond to support me in my journey towards gaining admittance to HBS, providing me with all the necessary resources and then some, ensuring my success. Devi’s guidance and mentorship extended beyond the interview room, as she challenged me in various ways that helped me grow both personally and professionally. With her expertise, Devi helped me uncover and articulate the key themes of my life story, even those that were not apparent to me initially. After just two sessions with Devi, I felt prepared and excited to walk into my interview with a newfound confidence. I firmly believe that no other individual could have had the same profound impact on my interview preparation and helped me become the best version of myself like Devi did.

Harshad was an invaluable resource during my MBA application process. His knowledge of what each business school was looking for in particular and how to connect that with my professional experiences and post mba goals in a concise and elegant way, was critical in me being accepted into my 2 of my top schools: Fuqua (with scholarship) and Tuck. He also helped me get an interview with HBS but unfortunately, I didn’t interview well enough to gain admission. Harshad pushed me to write the best essays I possibly could and therefore put my best foot forward.

Since Harshad and I were both engineers prior to business school, he has a personal understanding of the strengths and weaknesses I currently have, how I will add value to business school communities, and what I will gain from business school. He has also been more helpful than anyone else when it comes to developing and refining both my short- and long-term career goals.

Harshad’s feedback style is open, honest, and direct which is a perfect match for me. However, my favorite part about Harshad is that genuinely cares about me, my well-being, and success during business school and beyond. It is challenging to balance the MBA application process with work and everything else in life, so having someone like Harshad to support me was priceless. He went above and beyond his responsibilities on several occasions and was rooting for me the entire time. He was worth the money and then some, my scholarship offer covered the cost by far.

It was great personality match for me. Responses were fast and got my admit into an M7!

Harshad has amazing insights into crafting great admission applications.

I had the privilege of working with Nisha throughout my MBA application journey, and I cannot express enough gratitude for her support and expertise. From start to finish, Nisha demonstrated unparalleled dedication and skill.

Nisha’s approach was comprehensive and personalized. She took the time to truly understand my background, aspirations, and strengths, allowing her to guide me effectively in crafting a compelling narrative for my applications. She was instrumental in helping me articulate my career goals and align them with my chosen schools’ missions and values.

One of Nisha’s standout qualities is her timely and meticulous feedback. Whether it was refining my essays, strategizing school selections, or preparing for interviews, she consistently provided insightful suggestions that enhanced the quality of my applications. Her constructive criticism was always delivered with a dose of encouragement, fostering an environment of positivity and growth.

Thanks to Nisha’s guidance, I received admission offers from five T15 programs, including one with a scholarship. Her expertise undoubtedly played a pivotal role in this success.

The sage advice and guidance helped me craft my best story that was authentic and showed my X factor!

Devi challenged me to think and reflect deeply on what pivotal moments in my life shaped my life trajectory and how these milestones impacted my career. Her deliberate and thoughtful approach helped me connect the dots in my life to build a cohesive narrative that represented who I was and what I would bring to the HBS community. Devi pushed me to find my most impactful stories by being candid and at times providing some honest and constructive feedback if my stories needed sharpening or didn’t land as anticipated.

I also worked with Devi on my GSB application. The main essay, arguably the most challenging business school essay, was when Devi really showed her well rounded approach superpower. Devi pushed me to dig really deep and continue peeling back the layers of my life story to find truly what matters most to me. Each time we spoke in the application process, I could tell she invested a lot of time in the prep work behind the scenes and always helped me never settle on under developed thoughts. Our hard work together also resulted in a GSB admit too!

When Devi and I began working together, I felt nervous and unsure of how to approach the MBA essays and interview processes. Devi’s thoughtful guidance and rigorous feedback enabled me to identify the most important elements of my personal and professional background, then communicate them succinctly and effectively throughout the application process. Not only did Devi help me to identify the most compelling possible themes to explore in my essays, she also provided valuable coaching on how to communicate my story and niche industry expertise in a direct, coherent, and effective manner in my HBS interview across multiple interview prep sessions.

If you are serious about attending your dream MBA program, I’d highly recommend working with Devi. Her tough love, deep expertise, and commitment to utmost excellence will enable you to put your best foot forward!

I worked with Devi after watching many videos of her online, including those on the P&Q YouTube channel. After doing a mock with a colleague, I knew I needed targeted feedback and a simulation of the real experience as closely as possible. Having watched Devi’s mock interview of John, I felt I would benefit greatly from working with her, and luckily she had time in her calendar to accommodate me.

Although I could only take one mock, Devi left no stone unturned in preparing for our time together. She had read every piece of material I shared, and had come armed with the questions that would best identify and help me cover my blind spots. She was kind yet direct, and spent more than our allotted time at the end making sure I understood next steps, and reviewing with me the strategies we discussed.

Post interview, Devi was extremely swift and helpful in supporting me to write my post-interview reflection, guiding me with what content was most appropriate and how best to frame it in the context of the my interview. I felt able to rest easy after sending it off, knowing I had benefitted from her thought partnership.

Overall, working with Devi was a fantastic investment in my journey to being admitted to HBS, and her kind and supportive approach was the cherry on top!

Thank you Devi & the mbaMission team!

Devi is honest, direct, and very insightful. I had not worked with a consultant throughout the application process until I was selected for an HBS interview. Devi helped me fill in the gaps across our two prep sessions within the week before my interview. Her guidance significantly improved my ability to communicate my experiences verbally. Devi is awesome.

Jessica Shklar’s expertise as an MBA admissions consultant exceeded all expectations. From the outset, she demonstrated a keen ability to discern underlying themes in my life story that I hadn’t even recognized. Her insightful approach during our brainstorming session was instrumental in uncovering connections that added depth and coherence to my application.

Throughout the entire process, Jessica’s dedication was unwavering. She remained readily available and consistently pushed me to refine every aspect of my application until it met her exacting standards. Whether it was meticulously polishing my resume or meticulously refining my short answer responses, she left no stone unturned in ensuring that my application stood out.

As a non-traditional applicant, Jessica’s guidance was invaluable in shaping my narrative and presenting my experiences in a manner that resonated with business school admissions committees. Her collaborative approach, which included soliciting feedback from her colleagues, ensured that my application was both compelling and comprehensible.

Moreover, Jessica’s interview preparation sessions were nothing short of exceptional. She struck the perfect balance between thorough preparation and natural spontaneity, enabling me to confidently navigate the interview process. Thanks to her guidance and support, I received offers from multiple top-tier schools, including an acceptance to Wharton, which I will be attending this fall. Without a doubt, Jessica Shklar’s expertise was instrumental in my success, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance in the MBA admissions process.

Debbie helped me get into both of my top choices, GSB and HBS!

In short, I could not have imagined the process without Debbie. From the start, she broke down a hefty work burden into a manageable timeline, even though I felt I had a late start to R2 applications. We developed a modified calendar and covered tasks in order of priority. When I found myself getting caught in the minutiae of essay/application edits, her feedback drew me back to the big picture.

Debbie also balanced high-impact feedback with preservation of my voice–I felt my final essays to be the most refined and authentic representation of me. She dove deep during the brainstorming process to understand all corners of my experiences, while keeping in mind the values specific to each school. When we started interview prep, she reminded me of stories even I had forgotten, and she guided me on how to frame these stories with an impact-oriented angle. I left each conversation feeling more confident in myself. In many ways, Debbie’s care allowed me to uncover more of my authentic self in the application process.

Nisha is wonderful to work with! She helped me brainstorm meaningful stories for my essays and made sure I highlighted my impact in the most efficient ways. Her quick turnaround time for feedback is impeccable, and she is very communicative about her time availability. Couldn’t have gotten into Stanford without her!

Working with Gavriella was wonderful and easily the differentiator in my admissions results. Going into applications, I knew my biggest pitfalls would be my low GPA and lower GRE. Gavriella helped me highlight the positives of my application, like my unique career goals and ambitions. She also never made me feel less than for my less than stats. She excelled at helping me craft the perfect story for each essay and she was a wizard in editing and cutting down word counts! After each draft we worked through, I felt more confident in my story and in my abilities. Ultimately, I was accepted to Ross (with $$) and Booth!!!! I couldn’t have done it without Gavriella.

There a lot of reviews of outstanding consultants but what set Gavriella apart for me was her strong vote of confidence in me. I did not receive many of these in my journey to an MBA and it was so important for me to work with someone who valued results over an hourly fee. Thank you, Gavriella!!!

Harshad was the best possible consultant, mentor and financial investment throughout my MBA application experience. I was debating using an MBA consultant as it is a sizable investment, but it was the most worthwhile money I spent on anything throughout the entire process from tutors to test prep classes to books etc. I ended up only having a month to submit 8 applications and I truly couldn’t have done it without Harshad. When I met with Harshad for the free intro session, he was the perfect balance of complimentary and realistic about my background and business school prospects. I bought a school package and it was invaluable as I leveraged him for everything including guidance on where I should apply, my resume, my essays, random one-off questions about the applications, the interviews and even choosing which offer I should accept. He even helped me learn how to negotiate scholarships, which I would’ve never known was a possibility otherwise and is enough return on investment itself. I would 100% recommend the school package over the hourly because I ended up frequently emailing him with lots of little one off questions and there was so much support for things I hadn’t anticipated.

Professionally, Harshad was always timely (insanely fast at turning around feedback) and provided extremely helpful positive and critical feedback. He is straightforward and doesn’t beat around the bush which I really appreciated. There was one week when I was practically meeting with him every night, sending him materials after our meeting that night, and he would provide feedback by the next day for us to review that evening. He even provided support over the winter holiday season which was extremely helpful given my timeline for R2 submissions.

But even more than just the professional guidance, Harshad was a critical emotional support pillar and instilled confidence in myself that I never would’ve had otherwise. Harshad pushed me to apply to schools I never thought I’d have a chance of getting into and I ended up being accepted! I went through a tough relationship break up during the one month I had to write my applications and Harshad called to check on me (extremely kind and supportive) and gave me time to process but also made sure to keep me on track so that I could get in all my applications. He constantly encouraged me and made me feel proud of my accomplishments during a tough time in my life and made sure to tell me I shouldn’t doubt myself. Harshad has a very high EQ and I can fully endorse him as a female client in saying that I would recommend him for any gender or background. I have no engineering background either and it made no difference- I truly think he could help anyone. He even had helpful pointers and tips regarding my application as a female and what my experience in business school could entail as a female. I can not say enough good things about Harshad. I’ve talked about him to all of my family and friends and they are all in agreement that he is essentially a superhero. Definitely work with Harshad if you can!!!

I am an international student from the CIS, working in tech. I’ve been working with Katy for Round 2 application cycle, and I could not wish for a better partner to guide me. There are several points to support this statement.

First, Katy is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject area and realistic. I first contacted Katy in late May, looking to apply in Round 1 and she, having realized that I had not had my GMAT taken at the time, discouraged me from applying in Round 1, because I simply won’t be able to craft a strong application, juggling GMAT prep, applications and full-time work. Also, before we kicked-off Round 2 application, she made sure that even with a high GMAT score I keep my expectations realistic. She helped me to brainstorm the application strategy and select schools I would be better off given my career ambitions.

Second, Katy is incredibly dedicated. She really delved into my background from the get-go, and took time to understand me, my personality, my motivation and career journey — and she managed to did it better than I understood it myself. She helped me to look at my career as a side observer and pick up the themes about me that I had not realized myself. That new perspective was really instrumental in the preparation process as it helped me to write candid and personal responses to the schools’ essay questions.

Third, Katy is very structured and methodical with her approach to work. She has all the materials ready to help you think about yourself, she is upfront with turnaround times and her work/holiday schedule months in advance, relentless in constant quality improvement (if time permits), she helps you to gather the thoughts in the right form in preparation for the interviews, and, finally, provides relevant consideration points as you get the good news from several schools.

Finally, Katy has an amazing personality, she is very open, kind and funny. I considered several other consultants, and I am so happy that I decided to proceed with Katy. I applied to 5 schools, got accepted into 4 (with scholarship in Wharton) and waitlisted in Chicago Booth, I certainly would not be as successful without her.

Be prepared to work a lot with Katy, but it’s worth it.

Heidi is an absolutely amazing MBA consultant, but she is much more than! She’s the mentor and coach you want to have on your side during an application process which can be tedious, nerve-wracking, and filled with ups and downs. Heidi really tries to understand you as a unique individual and has an invaluable knack for identifying the best aspects of your personality (which you might not have considered) to make you shine in a crowded applicant pool. Heidi took my overrepresented finance background and found ways to showcase my academic, professional and personal accomplishments in a new light which was crucial to pitching a differentiated candidacy.

She is a breeze to work with and her rapid response times, thoughtful and creative suggestions and perennially positive attitude will provide a much-needed anchor when you’re juggling your professional responsibilities with multiple applications and myriad essay prompts.

If you want to shoot for a top business school, look no further than Heidi!

I want to start this review by giving a bit of context on my background and why I chose to look for MBA consulting services. I’m a Middle Eastern female first-generation graduate who had zero knowledge (except what was available to me on forums, etc) on how to start my MBA journey. I didn’t personally know anyone who had pursued an MBA. I decided to look into consulting services and at first, I was taken aback by how expensive they were. However, I did my due diligence and ensured I was putting my money where I would get the most value. Enter the wonderful Jessica Shklar. Most consultants will offer a free call for you to assess if they’d be a good match. DO THIS!!! I knew it had to be Jessica within the first 5 minutes of speaking to her. She was straight to the point, asked me direct questions, and was SO quick on her feet to solve problems. I never felt like my time was wasted or that I was falling behind. My efficiency and motivation were always on track, and she was there to support me in every single way. She was always the first person I wanted to bounce ideas off and was the first person I contacted when I felt demotivated – she’d always help me get back to where I needed to be. On a more personal note, the essays were a touchy subject for me. I wanted to talk about a personal time in my life, and I often found myself shying away from it, but Jessica helped me turn those stories into essays I’m so proud of. She brought out parts of me that I now see were crucial to mention as to why I wanted to pursue an MBA. I could not have done that without her. I’m happy to say I’ve been admitted to LBS, Cambridge and Oxford!

I started working with Jen on mock interviews after being invited to interview for LBS, Oxford and Cambridge. Her knowledge and experience with European MBAs were beyond helpful and put me at ease when I was so nervous! Everything we discussed during our mock interviews happened during my actual interviews, so it was a huge relief to be prepared. Jen is also the sweetest person, and she’ll give you the best feedback based on your personality and profile, so it really helped me bring the stories from my application to life during the interviews. I’m happy to say I got into all three schools! Thank you, Jen!