Personal MBA Coach | MBA Admissions Consultants

Number Of Expert Admissions Coaches: 5

Total Reviews: 402 | 5 Star Reviews: 402

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

Personal MBA Coach was founded in 2008 to offer a boutique and personalized level of application support unavailable at other firms. Our approach is unique and, unlike with many other consultancies, you will not be handed off to a junior consultant who works with a few clients a year and has limited insight into the application process. All Personal MBA Coach clients work directly with our founder, Scott Edinburgh or a former M7 admissions director. This means you work directly with an expert throughout the entire process. 

Personal MBA Coach helps clients with all aspects of the MBA application process including early planning, GMAT/GRE/EA tutoring, application strategy, school selection, essay editing, and mock interviews. Our team includes former M7 admissions directors and former M7 admissions interviewers. We work with a select number of applicants each year and place them into the best MBA, EMBA, part-time MBA and other graduate school programs.

Our clients not only get admitted, but many also receive substantial scholarships. Last year our clients received over $6.5M in merit scholarships.

All Reviews By Date
  • M7 Admit W/ Scholarship & Multiple T14 Admits
    3 years ago
    MJ was my coach and she was fantastic to work with. She was incredibly patient and straight forward. She helped me tease out key parts of my story and articulate it in a clear and transparent way. I could not ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Deferred M7 Admit
    3 years ago
    Scott knows the MBA admission world. I was working on a time crunch, as I decided to apply to deferred MBA programs fairly last minute, but Scott was patient and very helpful regardless. His best trait is knowing when to ...
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    Class of 2028 Admit
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  • 2x Deferred M7 Admit!
    3 years ago
    110% recommend! I've had a fantastic experience working with Scott and his team. Scott has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about the MBA world, and for every school I applied to, I felt like I had an edge because of ...
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    Class of 2028 Admit
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  • Dream Come True - Cambridge MBA
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team were instrumental in helping me throughout my MBA journey, and I didn't make it easy for them. I decided to apply last minute for the last rounds for LBS and Cambridge - which meant I had ...
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    Stephanie Chen
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • M7 Deferred MBA Admit
    3 years ago
    It was such a pleasure to work with Scott through my deferred application process. I had the opportunity to compare my own application process with those of my friends, who used other top consulting firms for their deferred process. It ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit
    3 years ago
    Initially I was going to apply to an MBA program next year, but after speaking with Scott in February, he convinced me I had a shot at getting during round 3. At this point, I had not even taken (or ...
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    Class of 2025 Applicant
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  • Scott Is The Best! His Waitlist Strategy Worked Perfectly & I Have Been Accepted To My Dream School, Wharton!!
    3 years ago
    Initially, I thought I could handle my MBA application on my own. However, after being waitlisted at my dream school, Wharton, I realized I needed professional help to improve my chances of acceptance. I found Scott and his waitlist strategy ...
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    Sabrina Fathi
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • 4/4 Admit With 3 Full Rides (2 Top 10, 2 Top 20 Programs)
    3 years ago
    I considered working with an MBA consultant because 1) I didn't feel very confident based on my non-business and frankly, not super impressive, background and 2) I didn't start my MBA application or GMAT studying in earnest until July and ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Very Satisfied x10 With My Outcome
    3 years ago
    As a medical doctor with an outsider view of the MBA landscape, Scott and his team helped pushed my application to the top level. To be honest, I didn't speak with other consultants as I was sold on the deal ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Multiple T15 Admits In Round 3/4 - Highly Recommend!
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team have been instrumental on my MBA journey. Scott has a wealth of knowledge about the MBA admissions process and knew exactly how I could bring out the best in my application. Coming from a finance background ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit
    3 years ago
    Scott was tremendous. He was highly professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. He is not going to write your essays for you make no mistake. Instead, he will help you best tell the story that is true to ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Very Helpful With Essays
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team did a fantastic job helping with my essay writing. I am a very poor writer as an engineer and this team was able to polish my weak essays into something fantastic essays that got me into ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Arts Background Admitted To Anderson With Scholarship
    3 years ago
    MJ helped prep me for an interview with Anderson for the part-time program. MJ was very familiar with Anderson and the types of questions to expect. She provided great feedback that helped me to feel more confident going into interviews. ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Arts Background Admitted To M7s With Scholarship
    3 years ago
    I cannot recommend Personal MBA Coach enough. I was admitted with scholarships to Booth, Kellogg, and Anderson. I went to art school for my undergraduate degree, earning a BFA, and have worked in the film industry for a little over 5 ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit
    3 years ago
    I was happy to work with Scott and his team. First, for their punctual edits and the necessary push to be on track. Second, for the genuine interest that Scott has in understanding our background and helping us prepare the ...
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    Sasivarnan Kanaghasalam Sathyapriya
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit X2 Highly Recommend
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team provided a ton of support throughout this process. The MBA search process is naturally very time-consuming and Scott's process helped to bring structure throughout the search. I feel that I got an outcome at the top ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Consultant Admitted To M7 School!
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team were very helpful in helping me craft my story and find the main points I should mention in my applications. He was really interested in helping me write a better application, and providing me with honest ...
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    Alejandro Lozano
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Excellent Interview Prep - Full Ride!
    3 years ago
    I worked with MJ to prepare for my interview with UCLA. Her feedback was very intentional and thoughtful. It was very easy to incorporate her feedback into my practice afterward, and I felt much more confident going into my actual ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit & T15 Full Ride
    3 years ago
    With the help of Scott and the entire Personal MBA Coach team, I was accepted to 5 of my 6 schools with 1 waitlist (all T15 programs). I received over $375k in scholarship funding, including $115k to an M7 and ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit
    3 years ago
    I can't recommend Scott and his team enough. They are extremely comprehensive, structured, and professional in their approach to guiding you. Applying to business school really forces you to introspect and ask yourself why you really want an MBA. Scott ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Huge Application Value-Adder (Military Vet, 3xM7 Admits)
    3 years ago
    Truly an investment that is worth every penny: Scott, MJ, and the Personal MBA Coach team were an absolutely amazing resource for tying together my application package. MJ was a huge value for candid feedback on a mock interview for ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Valuable Investment In MBA Journey. 3xM7 Admits
    3 years ago
    An investment that is worth every penny: Scott and his team were an absolutely amazing resource for tying together my application package. The strength of his program provided me with a feeling of insurance that I was showing MBA admissions ...
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    Frank Love
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admitted To My Top Choice M7 School!
    3 years ago
    I had a wonderful experience working with Scott and his team! I’ve been admitted to my top choice M7 school and received a full scholarship at another school. I had initial consultations with several other consulting services but chose to ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 x2 + LBS Admit.
    3 years ago
    3 for 3! Wharton, CBS, and LBS Admit. Scott really knows what he's doing. I appreciated his direct and honest feedback throughout the entire application process. The turnaround time was extremely quick and his subtle yet powerful changes elevated my ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Great TBD Experience!
    3 years ago
    MJ helped me prepare for my Wharton interview. She is very knowledgeable and was able to give me candid and detailed feedback after our mock interview. Thanks to her help, I was able to improve my performance during the actual ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Big 4 Consultant & M7 Admit!
    3 years ago
    Scott was fantastic to work with. His advice and guidance helped me build exceptional applications that truly expressed my voice and my story, especially helping me shape my vague goals into something that could be communicated more succinctly. He was ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit! Would Highly Recommend
    3 years ago
    I had a great experience working with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach Team. I was impressed by the structured and personalized support I received. As a result, I was able to stay on track throughout the application process from ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 x2 + LBS Admit - Highly Recommend!
    3 years ago
    I am truly happy to recommend Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team! Getting in touch with Scott at the beginning of the application process was the best choice I could possibly make. The incredible result of getting an admit offer ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • M7 + Insead Admit, highly recommend
    3 years ago
    I fall short of words to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work Scott, and his team (Ujjwal, and Jackie) did in helping me apply to some of the most selective business schools in the world. As a member ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Great experience with Scott & the Team!
    3 years ago
    I cannot recommend the Personal MBA Coach team enough! After talking with other companies, I chose Scott's team; he was honest and genuine in sharing his thoughts about my profile and collaborated with me to design a plan. Scott assisted ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit x3 (Rejected Previous Year With Brand-Name Consultant!)
    3 years ago
    I could not recommend Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team highly enough! As a reapplicant, I went from being rejected (without an interview) from all the schools I applied for the previous year (using a brand-name consultant), to a ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admitted Into The Top Program I Wanted!
    3 years ago
    Scott and his team were so great in helping me create the most competitive application despite my lower test score. The essay help, resume reviews, and overall application consulting were so helpful. Without Scott and his team, I never could’ve ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit! Excellent Experience!
    3 years ago
    After talking with many different consultants, I decided to go with Scott and Personal MBA Coach because I felt he and the team gave me the best chance of achieving my goal to get into an M7 school despite coming ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit - Highly Recommend
    3 years ago
    I cannot recommend the Personal MBA team enough. After interviewing with other companies, I responded best to Scott's firm and structured attitude; he was honest regarding gaps in my resume and collaborated with me on areas to improve. Scott assisted ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Very Satisfied With My Experience!
    3 years ago
    Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team helped me get into my dream school! (M7) I had a fantastic experience working with Personal MBA Coach, who provided comprehensive support and guidance on every aspect of the application process. The team ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit - MJ, My Biggest Support System!
    3 years ago
    My experience working with MJ Shores, Scott Edinburgh and the entire Personal MBA Coach Team far exceeded my expectations. MJ especially was my lifesaver during the MBA prep and application process! She was helpful, generous with her time, and went ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • M7 Admit - Unmatched Service & Support!
    3 years ago
    Scott Edinburgh, MJ Shores, and the rest of the Personal MBA Coach Team were my lifesavers during both the MBA prep and application process. They were candid, supportive, and provided timely feedback. Their industry knowledge and the personalized coaching they ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • M7 Admit, Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    I worked with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team for my applications and am very happy with the entire process. The team understands the critical requirements and tips for each top program, allowing for a very streamlined process. I ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • M7 Admit, Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    Scott and his team at Personal MBA Coach have been instrumental in my MBA journey. I could not recommend his services highly enough, as he is extremely knowledgeable and personable, and along with you every step of the way. He ...
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    Class of 2023 Applicant
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  • M7 Admit, Highly Recommend Personal MBA
    4 years ago
    The support Scott offers is world-class. The knowledge of his staff is invaluable in developing the overall application strategy, while the thought and care that Scott individually supplies makes all the difference. I am so glad I chose to work ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • M7 Admit, Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    Scott and his team at Personal MBA Coach were absolutely incredible to work with. As someone without a lot of connections with business school experience/aspirations, finding a consultant was an important step that I had decided on quite early in ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Indispensible!!!
    4 years ago
    I never thought I would be one to pay for an admissions consultant, but as a military applicant applying from deployment, I could not have achieved the admissions results I did without Scott's help. Scott and his team flexed to ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Focused & Thorough!
    4 years ago
    Scott was of great help during the very stressful MBA application period right from helping me select my list of colleges, to guiding me on essay outlines and eventually interview prep. Scott is thorough, honest with his feedback and genuinely ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Incredibly Helpful & Diligent
    4 years ago
    I used a different consultant last year and applied to 3 M7s and didn't even get an interview. This year I worked with Scott and found him so helpful in comparison. Scott always provided feedback in a timely manner and ...
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  • Great Experience!
    4 years ago
    I used Scott's mock interview service and it was a FANTASTIC experience! Scott knew what the core values of my target school were, and knew what the interviewer wants. He knows how to fit each candidate into each school. He ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend Scott!
    4 years ago
    I had a great experience working with Scott and his team through the business school application process. Scott worked with me on every facet of my applications - initial story development, resume reconstruction, essay, and short-answer writing, interview preparation, etc. ...
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  • Would Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    Scott and the rest of the team are fantastic. I felt thoroughly supported throughout the whole process and he always made sure to guide me (without ever generating material on my behalf or in any way distorting the application material ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend For All MBA Applicants!
    4 years ago
    As a deferred applicant, I worked with Scott at Personal MBA Coach to prepare for Wharton, and the process was seamless. I was amazed by how quickly I received feedback! Scott and I worked through my entire app in ~3 ...
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    Class of 2028 Admit
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  • Helped me nail the interview!
    4 years ago
    MJ helped me prepare for my HBS interview, and I left our session feeling much more confident about nailing the real interview. She made sure to go over my resume in great detail to prepare for the probing questions that ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • The Best Decision Ever - Exceptional Consultant!
    4 years ago
    I had heard about Scott and Personal MBA Coach through a close friend who found success with their service. Working with Personal MBA Coach was the best decision I made throughout the MBA process! Scott provided candid, personalized feedback across ...
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