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Katy was fantastic to work with! I was referred to her by family. I personally had a complicated personal narrative, a non-linear career, etc., and she really helped me tell that story in a very clear and compelling way via the process she set up, from brainstorming to drafting to comments to finished essays and then several mock interviews. Katy was extremely accessible and I’m a pretty demanding client – she did numerous calls with me and really wanted to get to know me, deeply understand me, what makes me tick, how to convey my passions throughout my whole application process, and was very responsive to questions/drafts over email. This is extremely important in order to build a stronger profile. She also had a deep understanding of what each school looks for and the nuances/differences between them, what is overused by applicants when explaining why that particular school and what are the hidden professors/gems about each program, which goes far beyond what you’d be able to find on a website (and maybe even if you talk to current students?) and makes you stand out as having “done your homework” (and saves you a lot of time and hassle). At the end of the day, these schools get tons of qualified candidates, and it is incredibly important for these schools to know that you are choosing them based on what they have to offer and how that fits with your personal narrative as much as they eventually choose you. It obviously worked out great as I got into 2 of the 3 top schools (H/S/W), which is way beyond my ceiling with my stats that most would consider mediocre in terms of the averages these programs tend to admit. I’d highly recommend anyone to work with her…she knows her stuff and you will undoubtedly improve your odds and strengthen your profile!

About one month before the application deadline, I found myself with a below-average GMAT, an unopened application, and a lot of questions about whether it was worth making a run for it. I spoke with a number of companies and consultants but was by far the most impressed with mbaMission. I had many friends that had worked with other companies and everyone seemed to have the most trust in and best results from the mbaMission process. As I thought about consultants, Jeremy came the most highly recommended. Jeremy is the best in the industry and my biggest concern was whether or not he’d be able to squeeze me in. His experience, his methods, and his approach are second to none. The thing about Jeremy is that beyond being a phenomenal consultant, he is a total rockstar of a person. Jeremy will become your biggest cheerleader and will be right by your side throughout the process. The process with Jeremey starts well before you even open the application. I think part of the key with Jeremy is his ability to guide you through the self-discovery process – really understand your background, learn about what drives you, and figure out what really matters and how business school fits in all of that. Jeremy and I were on the phone daily and emailing frequently between calls. This was all going on throughout the winter holidays, which didn’t bother Jeremy, but it wasn’t lost on me that I was taking him away from time with his family. For Jeremy, I don’t think there is a separation – he cares tremendously about his business and everyone he works with. After getting through the application, making it to the interview round, which consisted of many mocks with Jeremy, and then finally getting good news from the only school I applied to – the Stanford GSB – Jeremy was my second call (after my family!). I cannot recommend Jeremy enough – he changed the trajectory of my education, my career, and my life and helped me realize that my dreams were achievable; even if I didn’t believe it initially!

Thank you, Jeremy!

Initially, I was reluctant to invest such a significant amount of money in MBA consulting services as I thought I didn’t really need them. But that hesitation was short-lived as I got to know Katy and, more importantly, as she invested time in developing a genuine understanding of my path and goals. With Katy, I felt that I was being heard and that for her it wasn’t simply about securing admission into a top school. Rather, her goal is truly to help her client achieve his or her lifetime goal. The more I shared about my story with her, the more Katy was motivated in helping me achieve my goal. In fact, thanks to her, I clarified my own vision of what I want to do in my career and what path I need to take to achieve it. You would be surprised to know how much knowledge Katy has on various industries and I can bet you that you will think your targeted industry is her area of expertise! Interested in Education, I was astonished by Katy’s insights in this field.

What I also appreciated with Katy is her expertise in the admissions process. For any profile, she knows what goals are within reach and which ones are not, and she won’t hesitate to be transparent about the likely outcomes. When I was struggling to get my GMAT scores up, she kept pushing me to realize how important it was to improve my scores given my target schools. She did so until I finally achieved my target scores. With English being my 3rd language, I wasn’t properly conveying some of the strong points in my story. But with Katy’s help, I could cut the extra words and ensure that I give justice to my story and path. I am grateful to share that I was admitted into 2 of the 5 M7 programs I applied for! No matter what the ultimate outcome is, collaborating with Katy was one of the best decisions of my life.

I hired Harshad because he had a background in Engineering and Product Management which matched my academic and professional background. I loved hearing Harshad’s honest feedback on everything I said in the discovery call. He understood my background, my goals and gave me a reality check which helped me make a decision between applying for a Full-time vs Part-time MBA program.

Once I decided which programs to apply, he helped me craft my Resume and Essays which were a big piece in my application. I always looked forward to his thoughtful, straightforward feedback which helped me craft compelling essays. Whenever I was stuck in the process, he took time from his busy schedule to call me and helped me move forward. With his guidance, I was admitted to a school of my top choice. At certain times he even gave me more time than I had paid for just to help me get to the finish line. I thought that was such a sweet gesture from him.

Harshad can balance constructive criticism with encouragement and also did not sugarcoat anything during the process which was exactly what I was looking for in a consultant. He always responded on time with feedback, sometimes even sooner than expected. Hiring Harshad was the best decision in the MBA application process. I highly recommended hiring him if you want someone who can give you an honest assessment of your current situation and also help you bring out the best of you in the essays. I plan to buy more time with Harshad to get his take on how to choose between multiple admits which was something I hadn’t even planned for.

I started my journey with another consultant and somehow missed the connection. When I started the process with Harshad, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. Harshad understood my background and very patiently guided me through the self discovery process. My GMAT score was my bottleneck but he still helped me submit a strong application without discouraging me from applying but being true about my application weaknesses. He gave me candid feedback which not only helped me give my best shot but also made me learn through my mistakes throughout the process.I loved sessions with him and he was extremely flexible with my schedule. He was able to help me structure my thought process and approach which not only helped me during the application process but will also help me in my future endeavors. There were times where I had lost hope, Harshad gave me the confidence to keep going while keeping me grounded with his constructive feedback. I had applied to a number of schools, but he had never taken a single review/brainstorming session lightly. I am lucky to have worked with Harshad. Though the application process has ended and I have gotten accepted into my dream school, he will continue to be my mentor.

Hiring Harshad for the process would be your best decision! 🙂

I decided to hire Melissa from mbaMission following a free initial consultation and a fit conversation. We spoke of her deep industry experience and how she could help my fiancé and I achieve our goals. Throughout the process, she was very supportive, frank and it became clear to me that she was invested in our success. The brainstorming process was a lot of work to get through, but it really laid the groundwork of what would later become my essays. Her help and guidance for the essays of each school were instrumental; we discussed ideas for each essay in-depth and these discussions were always very helpful in figuring out what to write. I often found myself reviewing essay prompts, completely stuck without a direction as to where to go, but Melissa was able to look back on my experience (from the brainstorming) and help me formulate a plan forward. Having much industry experience, she was able to help me understand what specific schools were looking for and how my experience was a fit. She was easy to work with and supportive of helping me craft compelling stories. I am happy with our outcome and with admittance to a few schools as a result. Should I have not been so fortunate, I would very much look to collaborate again with her in helping me portray compelling stories of myself.

Over the last several months, I’ve worked with Katy to prepare for R2 applications and interviews. I’m on the extreme young end of the applicant spectrum so I was a bit concerned that I wouldn’t be given the time of day despite my entrepreneurial background, but with Katy’s help, I got into Wharton and Ross (my top two schools) and received full rides to both Fuqua and Darden! I’m still undecided (narrowed it down to Wharton and Fuqua), but I couldn’t have achieved these incredible results without Katy’s help. I had a really unique story to tell about reaching the decision to sell my business, but it was admittedly a story that revealed a great deal of vulnerability in addition to strength—maybe more vulnerability than what an MBA admissions officer would want to see. But with Katy’s help, I was able to strike the perfect balance between being genuine, professional, and positive in my essays. While her support during the application process was amazing, I’d say that the help I received during the interview prep process was truly invaluable. In addition to providing great insight, she asked me several unexpected questions during my mock interviews (i.e. the ones I hadn’t found online), and most of them actually came up during the real interviews. Had she not brought those questions to my attention during the mock interviews, I would have been grossly underprepared during the real thing, but luckily I was prepared and able to answer all the questions I was asked with comfort and confidence. I’m so grateful for Katy’s help throughout this process and thrilled with my results. I’ll definitely be sending MBA-aspiring friends her way in the future!

I’ve been working with Harold for over a year now, and couldn’t be more grateful for the support he’s provided. From the get-go, he listened to my interests and passions and helped me find the unifying thread that brought that all together into a strong story.
Harold is incredibly knowledgeable about different schools, the application process, and career paths. He has opinions about different programs, which is refreshing. He is able to balance making space for your own needs and desires while sharing his genuine thoughts. Having his expertise helped me feel stable within this opaque process.
What I appreciate the most about Harold are his patience and empathy. Applying to an MBA program can be an anxiety-filled and emotional process. Through it all, Harold was always there to listen without judgment. He took an interest in me as a person and was really invested in my success. This is what makes him such a rare and valuable consultant — that he is able to combine his expertise with his emotional intelligence.
Under Harold’s guidance, I was admitted to 5 schools: MIT, Berkeley, Wharton, Yale, and Kellogg, and waitlisted at Stanford.
I would highly recommend working with Harold and am so grateful to be one of his clients.

I’ll be very blunt: work with Katharine.

As for the “Why” let me explain. Some months ago I was beginning my application process to an MBA or so I thought. The first thing it came to mind, was to prepare for a GMAT. At my first try I got a 670 and I figured out it wasn’t a bad result, that the hard work was done. That was true until I actually began the application processes for the universities I thought I wanted to apply and I faced the essay questions. After talking with some friends accepted to MBA programs, they all recommended looking for a consultant, so my research began. This forum provided me with a lot of insightful tips regarding the matter, so I made a potential consultants shortlist and after two or three free half hour consultations I had my call with Katharine. Not only she immediately understood my profile and the challenges my application faced (Latin-American, non-traditional background, family business BIG HEADS UP for RECOMMENDATION LETTERS) but she was very clear with me about my sub-par GMAT and that I needed to better assess the schools I was aiming for. By the end of the call, I casually mentioned that I would be giving the GMAT another go three weeks later. First, I was surprised by the of her follow-up email but then, a few days after my second GMAT (a 690) I got an email from her asking me how did it go, “WOW! She actually remembered” I thought. After enthusiastically telling her of my results, she kindly suggested me try another time even if it meant going to R2. As I was stubborn to get into R1 I took a GRE and hit the 700 mark, contacted Katharine and she told me that a month wasn’t just good enough to prepare a full application, that if I insisted she would work with me but that she strongly recommended going to R2. And at that moment it was clear to me that Katharine was the right consultant: she GENUINELY cared for my application instead of filling her consultancy slots.

So I took what I consider the best decision I made during my application process and one I can’t recommend enough: working with Katharine.

From day one she was not only completely involved in the process but most importantly you KNOW that she really wants YOU to succeed; she sent me all the material and we established the first time-goals of the application process. She helped me refine and redefine the programs I wanted to apply (5 in total) although I could only afford consultancy for 2 of them, she helped me choose in which two could I get the best bang for my buck given my profile. She then helped me to dissect and understand every part of the MBA application process, which I know can be daunting, but working with her made it understandable and manageable. For the essays, she really came to understand the world from my eyes and helped me understand the value of some experiences I had gone through and together we worked to present them in a very clear way. Today I treasure those two pieces of writing as one of the most enriching reflective exercises I’ve ever done, with the help of Katharine I can say that it was a truly transformative experience by itself. Then she helped me overcome the challenge of the recommendation letters, from selecting the recommenders to discussing which aspects and stories should I discuss with them to highlight in their recommendations, coach them on HOW to write a proper recommendation (at least the concept of a LoR seems to be very different in my home country). Furthermore, she offered support to the point of discussing the selection of a word over another in the short answers section, the attention to detail was just amazing.
Then interview prep came. Especially her HBS interview training is just out of this world. She really drills into an application you thought you had fully digested and makes you understand it to new depths. Your very own words. And her amazing support got me very enthusiastic and positively thrilled about the actual interview. I remember seeing a lot of worried faces before and after the actual interview, after all, is no small matter, but unlike many, I felt very confident and thrilled to do it. Just a note: it’s uncanny how accurate and similar the HBS interview with Katharine is to the real one. Maybe it’s magic. Maybe it’s experience. I wouldn’t know.

I got invited to HBS and Kellogg, plus two other non M7 programs, one of which offered me a very generous scholarship. Even if I didn’t work with Katharine for these other two programs it wouldn’t be fair not to give credit to her support, because after working with her one gains a lot of insight on what AdComs look for, how to properly edit essays and the level of development that these applications demand.

Finally, I can only say that the very experience of working with Katharine is amazing. She has an amazing personality, not only her editing skills are unmatched but her empathy and absolute commitment are out of this world.

I’ll be very blunt again: Work with Katharine, is the best decision you can make.

After attending one of Jeremy’s free online events, I booked in a free consultation with him. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. He was insightful, encouraging and most important of all honest. He gave me advice regarding strengthening my profile and tips on how to go into an interview well prepared. I’ve read his book on admissions at least twice and it has been an extremely reliable resource.

When I received an invitation to interview at my dream school (HBS), I was in shock. On the one hand, I was proud for surviving the toughest filter in the application process. On the other hand, I felt very anxious figuring out how to nail this interview (especially since I had already failed the interview at the other three top-tier business schools).

Today, I am happy to report that I was admitted to Harvard Business School. I owe this accomplishment in great part to Katy Lewis, who became my mentor throughout the interview process and prepared me to crush it. More specifically, Katy helped me in three ways:

1. We did 2 mock interviews before my real interview at HBS. As a Latin American candidate, who speaks English as a second language, these mock interviews helped me to relax and get comfortable telling my story in English.
2. Katy knows very well how HBS admission officers conduct their interviews, and what kind of questions they like to ask. Therefore, practicing with her helped to reflect on the answer to several questions that were actually asked in the real interview.
3. Finally, Katy provided me with very detailed feedback at the end of each mock interview, pinpointing the answers in which I had an opportunity for improvement. I really appreciate how honest and direct she was. In some cases, she helped me to strengthen my wording in order to communicate my story in a more crisp and clear manner. In other cases, we restructured my entire answer because the message I was conveying was not helping me to build up my case.

Overall, I am thankful for finding Katy and being able to work with her. Before our sessions, I was tired of reading over and over again about the importance of “being myself” and “enjoying” the interview process without actually understanding what these clichés meant. I regret not having Katy’s guidance throughout my first three interviews with other schools. I am glad that I met her just in time to get into my dream school.

I highly recommend her!

I started my MBA journey in 2018, and despite having a decent GMAT score, I got dinged by many top B-schools. Re-applying to these schools was a significant challenge before me. After a lot of deliberation and research, I zeroed in on ‘mbaMission’ to help me with my applications.

I spoke with Susan in July 2019 and felt an instant connection with her with the way she listened to my story, gave her inputs on the possible weaknesses in my application and the steps I could possibly take to improve them. She explained to me about the rigor and focus it would take to put together a strong application and instilled so much confidence in me in our first interaction that I decided to work with her and bought a two-school start-to-finish package.

The brainstorming document that she shared initially really pushed me to think through my story: strengths, weaknesses, achievements, failures. A full 1.5-hour session that followed really helped me create a concrete foundation for all my applications. She constantly encouraged me to do thorough research about the programs and school resources, learn about my fit with the school, and, most importantly, think through my story. Susan responded to my every query and would regularly schedule calls to make sure I am never stuck and always on the right track. She never shied away from giving an honest opinion and comments on my essays and provided constructive feedback to direct me towards the best version of my applications. On many occasions, I did feel all burned out and frustrated working on multiple iterations and drafts, but Susan really helped me piece together an effective and sound application.

She also helped me get the video component of the application right that one of my schools required. She made sure that I practiced it right to master this segment. I was elated when I got the interview calls from both the schools. Susan arranged mock interview sessions (and at very short notice for Kellogg) with her that really helped me prepare for the most dreadful part (for me, at least) of the application process.

I got admitted to both the top schools (Cornell and Kellogg) that I applied to with her help. I would strongly recommend Susan to anyone and everyone who is headstrong about getting into a top B-school. I am really excited to be going to Kellogg this year and can’t thank her enough for making it possible for me.

Jessica was my #1 resource and advocate during the application process. Coming from a non-traditional background was intimidating, as I had no other guidance or friends who had previously applied for MBA programs. Jessica is a wealth of knowledge; from her insights into AdCom to the depth of her essay edits, she guided me every step of the way. Jessica put structure around what can feel like a very daunting process and helped me tell my story in a compelling way. I am thrilled to have gotten into my dream school! I truly could not have gone through this process without her!

Once I got put on the waitlist, I immediately reached out to Jeremy. We went back and forth on how to better the waitlist video I had to make and quickly found a solution. Not only did he greatly improve my video, making it more personal and thoughtful, but also helped me escape the trap of overthinking things. Jeremy’s experience and knowledge with these processes are invaluable resources for future applicants. I highly recommend Jeremy and mbaMission to anyone who’s serious about getting their MBA.

Jeremy’s wealth of experience in the MBA consulting world is unparalleled. There was no question left unanswered, and each answer was highly informative and valuable. Jeremy understands how the system really works and is unafraid to tell it like it is, a crucial quality in a successful MBA consultant. While Jeremy is in high demand and evidently a busy person, he always made himself extremely accessible and responsive to my needs. In addition, Jeremy went out of his way to help me with professional career advice beyond simply with MBA guidance. This isn’t someone who has sat solely in academic circles his entire life. Rather, Jeremy was the speechwriter for one of the most consequential government officials in modern history. In essence, Jeremy “gets it” and wants to see you succeed in life. Based on my experience, Jeremy will not make suggestions that don’t make sense for your long-term goals and will never look to rip you off in any form. He is a true gift!

To start, Jessica takes the success of her students as truly her own. I was shocked by the amount of dedication and energy she brought to presenting my application in the best light, and I can confidently say she does the same for all her students.
Besides having a profound insight into what admission committees are looking for in an applicant, she made it a point to believe in me and my story, allowing me to be proud of my application, and enabling me to put my best foot forward through the entirety of the process.
I applied to H/S/W. Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I’d get into all three. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Jessica’s help – an “admission’s consultant” sure, but also a special friend and coach! If you get the opportunity to work with Jessica, you will find yourself lucky for having done so and thankful you did.

Harold was a great listener who helped me get to the heart of my story. I came in feeling fairly confident about executing my app (actually writing it), but wanted to make sure I got the story right. Harold helped me digest all my past experiences and synthesize them into something cohesive. In addition, he was a great resource to bounce ideas off. That perspective really helped steer the course for my whole application, which I found tremendously helpful and confidence-inspiring. In the end, I was admitted to Wharton with a healthy scholarship.

Jessica provided invaluable advice throughout the re-application process. She helped me decide which schools to focus on. Jessica was most helpful in reviewing my essays. She was quick to respond and met her deadlines. I am so glad that I got to benefit from working her. I’ll be attending at top business program this fall! I would recommend that anybody work with Jessica. She has a special skill for understanding the heart of an applicant’s story. As a nontraditional applicant, I felt uniquely supported by Jessica’s abilities. She came from the nonprofit education world, as well. Jessica knows how to frame nontraditional stories in a way that speaks to top programs. Thank you Jessica!

Jessica is an absolute dream to work with. I was extremely impressed by her diligence, organization and thought that she gave my application. Her input was extremely helpful and extremely timely (something that should not be overlooked, given tight timelines for schools). I think her greatest skill is her input. Not only is it extremely well thought through, but it also is extremely simple to understand and actionable. Yes, MBA applications are stressful particularly when applying to multiple schools, each with tight deadlines, but from the moment we had our introductory call, I felt at ease with Jessica and knew she would help me achieve my goal of getting into my dream school (and she did!). If in doubt, just have the introductory call and you’ll see what I mean.

Nisha was an incredible help during the process. She knows what makes a winning story in an application, she’s very dedicated and personally invested in your success (she almost always got back to me within 24 hours), and her edits/comments/responses were thorough, thoughtful, and clever. She’s also really upbeat and encouraging, which makes the application process relaxed and productive instead of anxiety-inducing. Overall, I can’t recommend Nisha and mbaMission enough!!!

On a personal note, I came into the application process really unsure of my prospects because my background was unorthodox and not easily package-able, I didn’t have good recommenders, and it’s intimidating for me to talk about why I’m ‘unique and amazing.’ But as I learned, everyone has a winning story that will get them into business school, and Nisha helped me find and frame that story, and without her, I’m sure I would not have gotten into all five schools to which I applied, including my reach schools. Thank you, Nisha!!!!

From my very first conversation with Harold, I knew he was the perfect mentor to guide me through the physically and emotionally draining MBA admissions process. For reference, I come from an extremely over-represented cohort. What really stood out for me was that he “listened” to my entire story for the first 15 mins and took into consideration all that I had to say before sharing his thoughts on how I should position my application. All the other consultants I had spoken with tried to force-fit my story into a certain profile type even before I had the chance to explain the nuances in my story.
Working with Harold during the actual application process was also a breeze. He was very responsive and would provide comments on essay drafts, resume and other short answers within 12-24 hrs. He was very encouraging throughout the process and acted as more of a mentor than simply a consultant.
As is the case with most applicants, we have a tendency to solicit feedback from family/friends/colleagues – most of which can be extremely differing and confusing. Harold made sure to address each piece of external feedback that I received. What really stuck with me was that he did not diminish or belittle the external feedback but clearly explained his point of view and showed me ways I could incorporate some of that feedback into my application without complicating the overall narrative.
I was extremely happy with my experience and would definitely recommend Harold to any future applicants.

mbaMission has a collection of resources, templates, and guidelines for its consultants. Its a great company because their standardization and databasing makes it so that a consultant that simply follows instructions and pulls on archived resources would likely be quite helpful. Jessica routinely exceeds the expectations set forth in the agreement by responding faster than prescribed, tailoring the already high-quality templates to your story, and straight-up creating content when it makes sense. Her veteranship in this space is valuable – anecdotes about past clients and wisdom from discussions with other consultants and adcom personnel help significantly. She’s talented at synthesizing what she learns about you to help you answer the questions that these applications pose

I worked with Kate using mbaMission’s hourly services to apply to four schools this past fall (Round 1). Kate was amazing to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to apply! Whichever package you decide is right for you, Kate will be a source of encouragement of guidance throughout the application process and help to bring out YOUR best story to the admissions teams.

I’d initially reached out to another admissions consulting company, and when I told her my target schools (HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and MIT) they were discouraging and dismissive based on the names on my resume (I went to a state school for undergrad and work for a consulting firm, but not one of the top 3 strategy firms). During my initial call with Kate, she was encouraging in pointing out the strengths she noticed (triple major, high GPA, unique project experience), while straightforward with me in identifying weaknesses I could address (like re-taking the GMAT to bump up my score slightly above average).

I decided to use mbaMission’s hourly service package for a lower-cost option, and I found this to be of great value. I worked with Kate early on to brainstorm and strategize, prep my recommenders, and write essays. Kate worked with me to craft a unique and strong story that got me interviews at 3/4 of the schools I applied to (HBS, Wharton, and MIT)! I’m planning to attend Wharton next fall, and I could not have done this without Kate!!!

I only had one month left to write my essay before the application deadline. I was so fortunate to have Harold to go through the process with me. Harold can understand my profile quickly and transform it into a story that appeals to the admission committee of my dream school. Whenever in doubt, I can always arrange a call with Harold and e-mail him. His quick response and accurate answer assure me that I did not waste my time and I was on the right track. The application process can be very stressful. However, there is nothing better to have a mentor, motivator, and friend like Harold who is dedicated to ensuring you have the best version of yourself in the application and get admitted to your dream business school.

Before deciding to work with Jessica, I had free consultations with other admissions consulting firms. I left all these consultations disappointed – they didn’t provide any valuable advice and most of the time discouraged me from applying to my dream schools. And then I came across mbaMission, and immediately felt a connection to Jessica after reading her bio on their website (and the reviews on gmatclub) After my initial, 30-min free consultation with her, I was beyond excited to work with her! The packages were way above my budget, but I took the risk of buying a 3-school package and drowning a big chunk of my savings as an international student from an emerging country. However, I’m glad I did it. Today I can happily say that working with Jessica was the best decision that I’ve made in a while. She not only helped me gain admission to Wharton, but she also helped me see the worth in myself. I’ve now also become more skilled at articulating my thoughts as a non-native English speaker, and this has helped me greatly at work too. I’ve come to know myself much better, am so much more confident. It’s all thanks to Jessica – she had confidence in me and showed me that I had strengths that I wasn’t even aware of before. A few more things – Jessica doesn’t sugarcoat anything, but she’ll be your biggest supporter. Whatever you dream of – she’ll be there to support you and make sure that you put forward the best application possible. I can’t recall the times I’ve sent her emails at awkward times of the day, about random things that I was freaking out, and she was always there to respond! She almost most of the time responds before the 2-day deadline – I haven’t met anyone as committed to her job as she is. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone considering working with an admissions consultant. Jessica will always make you feel as if you’re her only client, and will be your best friend throughout this tough process. Thank you once again, Jessica!

I spoke to several consultants asking whether they believe they could get me to Stanford. Jeremy answered that he did believe but would not bet his house on that. As 32 years old European working in asset management with poor GPA (though three diplomas), 760 GMAT, and no extracurriculars I could not expect any honest answer to be more optimistic. I personally thought my chances were nonexistent but wanted to try anyway not to regret in the future if the situation in my country further deteriorates.

Reading people’s thoughts about application processes I expected to spend hours writing countless drafts only to discard them and start over. Thanks to structure Jeremy imposed that was not the case. Brainstorming document I wrote at the beginning served as a base for every essay and short answer throughout the whole process. Once I wrote the first version of every essay (composed of stories we picked together from brainstorming document) and sent it to Jeremy a ping-pong began. mbaMission claims 2-day return policy, but with Jeremy, it was a 1-day return policy with rare exceptions (to be honest he could be less obsessed with punctuality). As we worked on several documents at once every day I returned home after work there were emails with his remarks and corrections waiting to be answered. His immediate responses made the whole process quick and seamless.

Jeremy claims that he only holds a mirror and you write what you see. I wish all mirrors worked like his one. He made a misfit I thought I was into an independent thinker who changed the world around him, maybe even a rebel. The interesting and compelling story Jeremy helped me develop differed tremendously from initial ideas I had for my essays and I’m certain it significantly increased my chances. However, essays are not just stories, they have to be written in an interesting and correct way. As an international applicant with English as my third language and experience writing only research papers, I am by far a capable writer. Here Jeremy’s help was also invaluable. He not only corrected my English but also changed the wording and structures making the essays just fun to read. The volume of corrections was overwhelming and sometimes even ended in him correcting his own changes. The final outcome was way better than I had dreamed about not only in terms of stories but also correctness and quality of writing. The only reservation I have was that he was more focused on making me satisfied than making the applications best. Given his experience, he should just know when to stop polishing and wasting time on irrelevant changes. It was my first time doing that, how could I informatively decide whether I was satisfied? But he solved this problem by sending my essays to other consultants at MBA Mission whose remarks were invaluable. We stopped polishing when they had no comments left.

As Jeremy works only in start-to-finish packages, after completing essays time for mock interviews began. I don’t remember how many times we skyped but it significantly boosted my confidence. Moreover, I don’t know whether it was luck or experience, but out of thousands of questions available on the internet, the ones that we practiced and the ones I got during my interviews overlapped almost perfectly. I also participated in one mock Wharton’s TBD organized by mbaMission. It was a great experience as it allowed me to structure my actual TBD in such a way that my team performed great and its members thanked me afterward.

As a result of our cooperation, I was admitted to Stanford GSB and Wharton and dinged without an interview by HBS. Both schools granted me, sizeable fellowships.
You probably wonder whether it makes sense to pay 10k for help with three applications. My reasoning was like this: as 32 reapplication was not an option for me so I wanted to be sure I did everything I could. I couldn’t forgive myself if I had applied alone and failed. Failure with the best consultant, on the other hand, would mean that I’m not made for that and need to take another path in my life. The price is steep but the whole MBA cost around 250k so it’s only 4% of the amount you will spend anyway (not taking into account alternative cost). If you don’t get in it’s a loss of 10k and comfort that you did all you could. If you are even considering a top MBA program you can probably afford such a one-off loss. And do not forget about scholarships – better application leads to higher financial aid you receive. The difference a great consultant makes in the application makes me feel sorry for people who can’t afford such help or just think they can do it on their own.

To sum up, if you look for someone who will help you develop your story and write it in a compelling way supporting you with all aspects of the application process and additionally boosting your self-esteem you can’t go wrong with Jeremy. If you want to make up stories, lie in your application, or look for someone who will do the work for you, go somewhere else.

Some admissions consultants pride themselves on attributes like “critical”, “brutally honest”, and “harsh”. Harold stands as a refreshing contrast to these types: supporting your good ideas and candid in suggesting ways to improve. Harold was great at focusing on the fundamental parts that build an application: short-term/long-term goals, program-fit, etc. He was able tackle high-level issues like how is essay prompts are addressed rather than get bogged-down in minutiae. Overall, I’m very happy to have worked with Harold and would highly recommend.

I worked with Jessica to prepare an R1 application via a 2 school package. The free consultation in the beginning before I even signed up for the package was what sold me. Right from the beginning, she was very straightforward in terms of evaluating my application, and I felt that she was earnest in trying to really give me a free consultation as opposed to making a sale. She went straight to some crucial questions and provided insightful initial feedback. Throughout the process, Jessica made the application process much less stressful in the following ways:
1) Very professional and organized, made the 2-business day turnaround with every single e-mail or piece of writing I sent her, no matter how small
2) Multiple edits of an essay until I felt like it was the best expression of my story and message that I could make
3) Insight into applying to b-school from a unique background. Preparing my application with Jessica made me feel confident in my chances despite my background.
4) Review of nearly every single word that I submitted in my application, I truly felt I had another pair of eyes working with me throughout the entire process
5) An extremely helpful mock interview that was very close to the real interview. Provided insightful but realistic advice prior to my interview
6) Extremely supportive throughout the entire process, from creating a story, preparing the rest of the application, the interview process, and the waitlist process. It was always comforting to receive check-in emails throughout the process, including anxiety-ridden days like the day before application submission, day before interview invites, day of interview, waitlist period.

I was waitlisted at my top choice in R1. While discouraged, I received support from Jessica throughout the next grueling few months. She helped me craft an update letter that ultimately led to acceptance off the waitlist at HBS!

Overall, Jessica was instrumental to my success in this application cycle, and I cannot imagine going through this process without her. I highly recommend applicants to at least schedule a consultation with her to see for yourself the ways that she may be able to help augment your application process. In the grand scheme, the school package was definitely worth it, as it made me feel that she was always on my side working with me to get the best application possible.

I cannot understate how important Jessica was to the success I had applying to top programs. Even beginning from our first brainstorming call, I knew she was deeply invested in my success and took the time to get to know me and really understand my story.

Her knowledge of the nuances of individual programs was immensely helpful, and I felt that together we really tailored all of my apps to individual school values. Jessica is an excellent storyteller/writer/editor and really helped me sharpen my narrative. Her edits, which were often returned ahead of schedule, were always crisp and insightful. I have no doubt that the applications I eventually submitted were far more professional as a result of working with her.

I feel Jessica really stands out in the level of mentorship/support she provides to her clients. Whenever I had a random question about a program or was feeling uncertain about a portion of my app, she would provide thorough guidance via email or pick up the phone at a moment’s notice to guide me.

Overall, I was admitted to 5 M7 programs, including numerous scholarship offers. I firmly believe I would not have had that success if it were not for Jessica and her expert guidance.

I highly recommend working with her. You will not be getting some general, unspecific advice—you will be getting highly tailored, individualized guidance from someone who has an unparalleled amount of industry knowledge and cares deeply about the success of her clients.

Harshad has this incredible ability to help me find my core message and articulate it concisely. He worked with me to peel back the layers of my story, patiently waiting for me to connect my dots and paint my perspectives. Not once did he shortcut the discovery process, which at the end of the day enabled me to bring my best and most authentic self to the table.

At the same time, Harshad is not afraid to give thoughtful, clear, and direct feedback. Knowing that I had time constraints on my application, this approach was exactly what I needed. Every feedback I received, I immediately understood what I needed to improve and, most importantly, the reasons behind those improvements. Also, he was always on-time with responses and often provided feedback ahead of committed dates.

Lastly, I personally came in unsure about hiring any consultant. However, not only has Harshad helped me improved my application, but he has also become someone whom I trust for advice and to have my best interest at hand. If you are in this same situation, I highly recommend Harshad Mali. He will bring out the best version of you.

Jeremy is incredibly in-tune with the happenings of the MBA community and seeks to provide substantive feedback in a way that creates actionable plans to improve your application. His understanding of the schools’ values goes a long way when determining which aspects of yourself to highlight in an application. I applied for the class of 2022 and have been waitlisted at Kellogg. I sincerely believe that had I leaned on Jeremy’s insight and feedback sooner in the process, I may not be in MBA-limbo at the moment. That said, I had a consultation with Jeremy regarding creating an actionable waitlist plan, all in 30 minutes! Efficient and very direct would be two words I use to describe his style. I appreciate the candor and ability to get right to the meat of what needs to be done.

I used hourly services for Nisha Trivedi, after getting a recommendation from a current b-school student. She is worth every penny. She was timely with her reviews and really strategic with the feedback she provided. Business school applications are all about being strategic, and as important as it is to be authentic with your story, it is equally as important to be strategic to put yourself in the best light. Nisha’s expertise truly shines here, and I was able to get into two of my dream schools – NYU and UCLA, thanks to her. Also, in addition to the essay help, she helped prep for the interview in a real-life scenario, with direct, actionable feedback that helped me succeed. Unless you understand b-school application strategy (which not many do), HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND using MBAMission, but more importantly, Nisha Trivedi.

I worked with Jessica for 2020 intake and I can confidently say that was the best decision I could’ve made in my MBA journey. She saw promise in someone who didn’t necessarily see it in themselves. Now, I’ll be attending my dream MBA program this fall and I am incredibly thrilled!

A little background on my profile – 3.0 GPA from an average international university with 3 years experience in the world of finance (middle-office for a trading desk). My target school was a very competitive M7 program. In my mind a longshot. In Jessica’s mind, quite doable if I put forth the necessary effort.

From the initial call, we began to strategize as to how I could position myself best for upcoming applications. She provided support and guidance through the initial steps of GMAT and building out a more robust profile. Once it came time to start on applications, Jessica’s insight and guidance were key. There are two key insights that she brings via experience – what experiences/things AdComs look for in an application, and, most importantly, how to tell your story in a gripping and unique manner while also showing them your authentic self.

Additionally, her directness forced me to be honest with myself and her energy consistently motivated me to be and do better. She was quick with valuable feedback and if she needed a second opinion, she would not hesitate to ask a colleague to aid in the process.
When I was accepted to my target program, I walked away from the experience thinking of how lucky I was to have had the chance to work with Jessica. I guarantee, if you choose to work with Jessica and put in the level of effort she requires, you’ll walk away with an unparalleled experience and the knowledge that you could not have put forth a better application.

No question, if I had to redo the process, I wouldn’t change a thing – Thanks, Jessica!

I first connected with Katy 5 years ago via a free consultation shortly after graduating from college and taking my GMAT. During that hour consultation, we discussed the MBA application process and she gave me advice on how to enhance my application over the next several years. I was impressed by her insights and experience, tried to follow her advice, and when I geared up to apply for an MBA 4 years later, I reached back out to her and was once again impressed by her (she remembered me).

While I have never met Katy in person, through the process of working closely with her, she helped me learn things about myself and frame issues in ways I hadn’t thought about. Her insights were invaluable in helping me both reflect on the value of an MBA as well as tell my story for my MBA applications. While I was nervous throughout the process, she was calm and encouraging–but not afraid to tell me when she thought I was not following the best approach in my essay topics. She did this for two schools where I had strayed from my core story–she pushed back and encouraged me to do more research to see how my story resonated with what the school offered. I followed her advice and ended up getting accepted to both schools.

Her experience allows her to get to know you and see things sometimes you don’t even see, ultimately helping you to focus on best telling your story. It was expensive to hire her, but I don’t regret a penny–hiring her ensured that I put my best foot forward when applying for MBA programs and ultimately played an invaluable role in my acceptances.

I really don t know where to start from, I have so many wonderful things to write about Jessica.
I’m an Indian engineer, working in my family business in the manufacturing sector. My sister had worked with Jessica a few years ago and recommended that I speak with her when I decided that I wanted to go to Business School. I had a lot of concerns before my 30-minute call with Jessica – applying from an extremely competitive pool, a low undergrad GPA, an average GRE score. But Jessica in those 30 minutes made me look at the positives in my profile and immediately made me feel like my dream of getting an MBA from one of the M7 schools was possible. After the call, I signed up for a 4 school complete package.
Jessica is an amazing storyteller, she helped me craft interesting stories by highlighting aspects from my profile in a way that I had never thought of before. Jessica really helped me prioritize and get things done. She was with me throughout the process, from looking at each and every word in my essay to helping me prepare for the interviews. She’s extremely patient, she worked with me on essays till I was happy with the outcome, I remember going over 10-12 drafts for almost every essay for the 4 schools that I applied to. Because of all of Jessica’s inputs and honest feedback, I was extremely happy with the way my applications looked when I hit submit. Jessica was always available, because of the time difference I remember sending her emails with doubts at weird hours but almost always received instant replies.
I can say confidently that I was admitted to Columbia Business School only because of Jessica’s help. She made my otherwise far-fetched dream possible.
If you’re thinking of applying to Business School, I highly recommend working with Jessica!

Harshad helped me get through what ended up being a two-year process of applying for an MBA and I would not have got into an M7 school without him. I got the start to finish package, and deferred the first year due to having to retake the GMAT, and honestly, due to not feeling professionally or personally prepared. When I reconnected with Harshad last year to apply in R2, he was so encouraging by mentioning that he could tell that I had matured. During our first session, which ended up lasting three hours, I was able to unload everything that had happened in the past couple years and we were able to get a handle on the best areas of my application (short of essays and recommendations) and the areas that would require the most attention. I felt that I was in good hands.

Harshad is sincere without sugarcoating, helpful without being harsh. It’s the reason I sought him out. Once we completed brainstorming, he not only went into depth in reviewing essays for my top choice school but also reviewed my ideas/outlines for the other schools. His concise, honest advice was much appreciated, down to simple formulas for each type of essay question. Harshad is incredibly kind, but will not mince words in telling you what will work and what will not work. Applicants can greatly benefit from trusting his broad experience with MBA applicants and course corrections. He clearly explained how certain ideas would come off to the adcoms, and what needed to be corrected in my essays, and even what to leave in and what to leave out in my optional essay. He also gave me a quick breakdown

Harshad is also incredibly encouraging. I can recall at least two occasions that I was simply feeling overwhelmed and not confident, and he set up a quick call with me to provide me with perspective. He reiterated that he was impressed with the work I had put in and the strengths of my application and that he is confident in me.

In short, if you appreciate someone who can deftly balance encouragement with constructive criticism, and someone who can help you stay focused on the prize, I highly recommend Harshad as your MBA consultant.

I had the pleasure of working with Nisha on two of my Round 1 Applications and could not recommend her services anymore. From the very start of the engagement, I could tell that Nisha had a deep understanding of the programs I was applying to and how I should best position my story in order to stand out to their Admissions Committees. This was critical in both the resume and essay development as she knew which qualities were the most important to display in each. Nisha also had a remarkable turnaround time for any feedback. It was rare that I ever waited more than 24 hours for a revision and she always provided very candid and very direct advice.
This truly made it feel like she was your partner in this process who was just as invested in your success as you were. Nisha helped make a complex and, at times, seemingly unattainable process both manageable and within reach. I can not imagine having successfully navigated through this without her help at each step.

Super thrilled when I heard back from Haas that I got in! I shared the news first with Debbie since I knew this was a great job we completed together! I am very grateful for her advice, supports, and efforts during this long application process and would strongly recommend you work with her! First, she was patient and honest. It was already last year near the end of November that I purchased the “1 school package” from MBAmission. I was hesitating about applying for an MBA, very lost and also doubted myself. During our first talk, I opened up with her because I felt her sincerity in getting to know me. She asked me to think about what I wanted to do 10 years later. She used real examples to let me know an introvert personality would not be a problem to get into a business school. She also advised me on the school selection to ensure that I could maximize my chances of success. Her efforts helped me build confidence and beat the fear of the tight schedule. Secondly, she was very creative. During our brainstorming call, although I had some ideas about the essay, it was she who helped me connect the spots and figure out the main theme. Her advice on selecting examples to support the theme was also very valuable. In addition, I highly appreciate Debbie’s editing! As an engineer, I am not good at writing essays. Debbie shared some effective tips in telling stories. She made great comments on how to improve the way I organized the essay and how to keep my flow concise and logical. I really enjoyed working with Debbie! In the beginning, I was not sure about the big investment in the admission consulting service, but after working with her, I feel everything is worthwhile!

Harold is a consultant that you cannot afford not to use if you are serious about getting into a good MBA or EMBA program. I applied one month before the dateline for round 2 of an EMBA program with Sloan. If not for Harold’s experience and insightful knowledge of the admissions process I will not have had the right strategy and approach to complete my admissions application to get into the program. Harold got me very focus on what I needed to do on my application and we planned each material I had to submit carefully so that I’m able to differentiate myself from the other applicants to the admissions committee.

Harold is also very good with clients living in a different time zone. I work in Asia and he was able to fit my schedule to provide timely reviews and advice on my application and anything I wanted to talk or know about. I highly recommend him to anyone, especially those in Asia, looking at a patient, knowledgeable, and a steady hand to work with on your admissions and interview process.

I had already written the first drafts of my essays, but I wanted some professional help to edit them. I turned to Susan Kaplan, whose advice was incredibly insightful and absolutely instrumental in ultimately achieving success. She worked with me to perfect my writing while maintaining my own voice and ideas. This was what I was most impressed by with Susan – she was able to help me overhaul my essays while preserving my own identity within the writing. I also leaned on Susan for help when prepping for one of my first interviews, and her advice there was equally insightful.

I was ultimately accepted to 3 of the 4 schools Susan assisted me with, including Kellogg, Wharton, and Haas. Without Susan’s help, I do not believe I could have possibly achieved these same results. I’d strongly recommend her to anyone looking for help throughout the application process.

I was referred to Harold by a friend and mainly needed help with my essays. As a non-native English speaker and someone better with numbers than words, essay writing has never been my strong suit. Luckily, I found Harold. Harold is very efficient and well-organized, which makes him a great pleasure to work with. All his suggestions and comments were direct and to-the-point. He was also very motivating. I knew exactly which schools I wanted to attend and didn’t want to apply to ‘safe schools’ simply for the sake of it. Harold understood my situation from day 1 and fully supported my decisions. Whenever I feel unsure about myself or my decisions, Harold would motivate me with his wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend Harold to anyone for b-school application.

I decided to apply for a business school last September. After some basic research, it was apparent that I needed a consultant to guide me through the intricacies of the process. There is a myriad of consultants online, and I’ve spent some time reading through their resumes on P&Q and GMAT Club.

At first, I hired a “highly-reviewed” company that turned out to be a money pumping machine (I can give you more details if you’d like). After spending some time with them, I decided to go a different route. That’s when I talked to Nisha.

Why I liked Nisha:
1. We had a 30-minutes no-charge fit call.
This was the call that allowed us to “feel” each other’s communication style and see if we could work together. It was a huge advantage, in my opinion, because I’m a very opinionated person and I don’t easily get along with just anyone. My timeline was very short and needed to find the match ASAP (the first company wasn’t offering fit calls).
2. Nisha asked me the right questions.
During that call, Nisha was immediately providing value by asking the right questions and setting my thought process in the right direction. The first company charged me $425 and wasted that hour completely, we had to re-do the discovery process one more time afterward (with charges applied, of course).
3. Nisha delivered on time and went beyond my expectations.
When we started working together, we set up the objectives, deliverables, and timelines. I never felt like we lacked progress because the communication was constant, concise, and clear. The other consultant took precisely 47 hours between our communications. Regardless of whether it was a 5-second or a 30-minute answer.

To summarize:
Your consultant will not be doing things for you. You will have to work hard as well. But it is much easier to be putting in the work when your knowledgeable coach is guiding you carefully along the way. Nisha certainly was that coach for me.

Jessica must be one of the best admissions consultants out there. I came to her after an unsuccessful application process, and over the course of the ensuing year, she helped me to drastically improve my admissions story and my application materials to tell it.

Jessica works as a consultant full-time, which I strongly recommend over part-time consultants. Jessica will be your most valuable counsel and sounding board throughout, and she will ensure every word of your application helps to present the most compelling version of yourself. Along the way, she’ll also help you clarify and focus your own goals and plans. Additionally, the mbaMission team has a wealth of resources and knowledge that are available to you. Jessica is a valuable investment and I encourage you to consider working with her on your admissions journey.

Jessica knows the business school scene like the back of her hand and can also help you with joint degree programs too (e.g., MBA/MPP). Her depth and range of expertise will be especially valuable to you. Even if you think you have your plan figured out, you may surprise yourself. When I made a pivot mid-cycle on the type of joint degree program I was pursuing, Jessica was able to pivot with me and continue to guide me. I cannot over-emphasize the value of having an all-around elite consultant to manage through the many twists and turns you could encounter.

From start to finish, Jessica brought me into her world of professional admissions coaching and support. She has an extensive, organized process that sets clear expectations for her and for you and ensures everything gets done on schedule. Your engagement with Jessica begins with a rigorous brainstorming period involving detailed questions to help you gather the stories and experiences that will inform your application, which also helps Jessica really get to know you as a person. Then, you should expect to spend much of your time going back and forth with Jessica on essays. As application deadlines and interviews come up, you’ll have specific instructions to follow in order to ensure you submit a strong overall package and that you are prepared for the next steps. Throughout, Jessica is honest and direct, while still maintaining a comfortable and trusting space for you and her to work together on your grad school undertaking.

Jessica is very knowledgable and passionate about her work — a critical combination that you should demand from an admissions consultant. She is a talented strategist who can walk you through important decisions during your application process, such as recommender choices and more. Jessica even helped me evaluate whether to accept a new job I was offered during my application process. Jessica and her colleagues at mbaMission are a great resource for the latest thinking from admissions committees and accurate news/chatter on relevant developments in the world of admissions. Having access to good counsel and intelligence will only help your applications.

Importantly, Jessica and the mbaMission team do this job full-time…unlike many consultants who do admissions consulting part-time. I strongly encourage you to select a full-time consultant, like Jessica.

For anyone on the fence about whether or not to hire an admissions consultant, I encourage you to consider all the costs that go into graduate school, and that you think about paying for admissions consulting as a (relatively small) part of that overall cost. Hopefully, it will help you get into your top school; if not, at least you won’t have lingering doubts about whether you could’ve done more. Even before receiving my admissions decisions from schools, I was very pleased with Jessica’s efforts because I knew she helped me prepare the best possible version of my application.

If you are considering hiring a consultant to help you apply to grad school, I strongly recommend Jessica — commit to her early, before her spots fill up! She is someone you want on your side. Jessica has been a true partner on my application journey. I will be forever thankful to Jessica for helping me achieve one of my dreams.

I decided to apply to business school in late December, having not taken any tests, started any applications nor reached out to any recommenders. Most of my friends thought I was crazy that I could get my application in by the January 15 deadline. Rachel proved that my ambitious dreams were possible.

I reached out to Rachel after she was recommended by a friend. I decided I was only applying to Columbia and Stern, so I opted to buy a 5-hour package with Rachel to really perfect my applications. It was the best decision I have ever made.

Rachel helped me start and finish two applications in just three weeks. When I reached out to mbaMission, Rachel got back with me within the day and we scheduled our free consultation. I gave her quite a challenge: not only did I have a fast-approaching deadline, but I am a journalist and an untraditional applicant. Yet Rachel helped me brainstorm effectively and allowed me to bring out my strengths throughout the process. She helped me clearly tell my story throughout my application, and highlighted why I would be a great addition to an incoming class with my unique background. Even though writing comes naturally to me, she was a brilliant editor who allowed my personality and skill set to shine through in every part of my application, from my resumes to my essays. We would exchange drafts back and forth, and though she had a guaranteed 48-hour response time, she would often get back to me within the day.

When I received an offer to interview at Columbia, Rachel conducted a mock interview with me that allowed me to further sharpen my answers and explain why I wanted to attend business school. Shortly after my interview, I was accepted to CBS.

To be clear: I don’t recommend anyone apply to business school in such a short amount of time. However, I know I wouldn’t have gotten into my dream school without Rachel’s invaluable assistance. I’m lucky to have her as a cheerleader and friend.

When Harold and I first started working together my story was a mess. Harold helped shape the storytelling to highlight my key strengths, mitigate some of the weaknesses and – most importantly – make it more personal. I am really happy about the end product.
I would like to highlight that Harold went above and beyond to help out. I had very little time and Harold’s swift turnarounds meant that I could get it out of the door in time!. Thank you!

Bottom Line Up Front: Jessica turned my long-shot application into an acceptance letter from my dream school.

As a 30+ year-old military applicant w/ & 55% GRE and an average undergrad GPA, I had a steep hill to climb when it came to gaining admission to top MBA programs. Even though I knew my applications were a reach she always kept me focused on what mattered: bolstering strengths, mitigating weaknesses, and continuing to push through the marathon that is the grad school application process. Her people/communication skills are excellent. Whether I needed a shoulder to lean on or a swift kick in the rear, her tone and approach flexed to accommodate whatever I needed most on any given day. Critiques were always returned to me either early or on time. One night while “burning the midnight oil” on an application, I wrote her a fairly detailed question around 10pm her time. Even though it was outside her normal work window, within the hour she selflessly provided actionable feedback and never made a fuss about it.

Jessica is more than just a competent professional that gets results. She genuinely cares about the people she works with…and it shows. If you’re looking to maximize results on MBA applications, you’ll definitely want her on your team!

//SIGNED//
A grateful client and Duke MBA Candidate

My application journey was an emotional two-year roller coaster, and if it wasn’t for Jeremy’s guidance and support, it would have been impossible for me to achieve my goal. Today I’m proudly holding an MBA admission form Columbia Business School. There were many times that I completely lost my hope, but like a compassionate family member, Jeremy truly believed in me and helped me get back on my feet again. He expended his time and energy even way beyond his professional obligations to me. Indeed, his invaluable professionalism and unsparing support have made me indebted to him for the rest of my life. I will always keep my contact with him and cherish the memory of working with him.
I moved to the USA from Iran for graduate school. A year after graduation with a PhD in electrical engineering and getting a job as a microchip TCAD engineer, I realized that I’m still far away from my dream job and I must take the plunge and make a huge career shift. Once again in my life, I was about to take an ambitious risk and apply for the top 5 business schools to study MBA to achieve my long-term goals. My pure engineering background seems as eccentric as my job title sounds to even some other engineers let alone the MBA admission officers. I had some private community service experience but because it was not popular in Iran to take community service leadership roles, I felt disadvantaged in relaying my community leadership impacts. It is safe to say that I was one of the most unconventional applicants among a pool of super talented applicants with relevant business or leadership background. This was a monumental challenge for me as I had to translate and market my leadership potentials and my life story in a convincing and comprehensible language to the admission committee reading my case. I knew I needed an expert professional and a mentor who could understand me and guide me through the process.
After weeks of research, I narrowed down to mbaMission as the best consulting company. Fortunately, my GMAT teacher was in contact with Jeremy and connected me to him. I cannot overemphasize that it was one of the most precious phone calls I’d ever had in my life. Jeremy’s confidence, enthusiasm, and realistic evaluation of my case persuaded me that he is the one and with his help I would be successful! I discerned that even after our short conversation he truly appreciated my story and could give me the best value. It was only through the tip of the iceberg.
We started with brainstorming at first and Jeremy gained a thorough picture of my story and background. Jeremy is amazing at seeing through your story, selecting the most valuable parts, and then beautifully retelling a new winning authentic version of it, highlighting your true aspirations. Reading between the lines, he even highlighted some points whose values had remained obscure even to myself. He clearly laid out the plan and helped me to efficiently implement every step of the application process, from writing my resume to preparing my recommendation, answering the online application questions, and preparing for my interviews. He was always on time and responsive. His feedbacks were essential for me to prepare the first drafts of my essays, significantly saving my time. He spent a lot of time helping me coherently answer interview questions with finesse and confidence. He even asked his mbaMission colleagues who graduated from the schools that I got an interview to do mock interviews with me. Those interviews gave me a critical perspective and boosted my confidence in giving cogent answers. Every single step of the application is important, and Jeremy helped me present my best self.
I strongly recommend Jeremy to anyone who wants to apply for a top business school, because I have no doubt that he will do the same for them. He is a gem.

Nisha was so incredible to work with throughout the entire application process. She was responsive, thoughtful, and made sure to keep me both informed and on track during the application process. Nisha helped me narrow down which schools I wanted to apply to, hone in on my story and why business school was the right choice for me, and help me prepare for my interviews. She was able to look at each one of my applications comprehensively and show me what was working and what wasn’t. After Nisha’s edits and insights, I felt confident that my applications were at their best when submitting. Nisha was referred to me by a close friend who said “if you are going to spend your money on one thing throughout the application process, it should be Nisha’s services” and I couldn’t agree more. I was accepted to my first choice school and I could not be more thankful for all of Nisha’s help. HIGHLY recommend!

Harold was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was organized, straight forward and insightful. He gave candid pointed feedback which was helpful in getting my essays to the finish line. I felt that Harold genuinely cared about the process and was a great support system through a very stressful time.

I got a late start to the MBA application process after spending more time than I had planned preparing for the GMAT. Harold helped me stay on track for round 1 by helping me prioritize my top schools and created a plan that enabled me to get all applications done on time. The most difficult part of the process for me was finding the time to write essays with a busy work schedule. Harold was instrumental in helping me organize my essay topics so I could make the best use of my time. He encouraged me to keep sending him drafts even when far from perfect form. Harold’s insightful feedback and knowledge of the application process led to a final product I felt confident submitting. I ended up getting into my first choice school and couldn’t have done it without Harold. I would highly recommend his services to anyone starting this process.