Candy Lee LaBalle

A friend of mine who was admitted to LBS and MIT recommend me, Candy.
I was quite lost with my application and Candy really help me to focus my essays and LORs.
She really knows what Top Business Schools are looking for and how to be a strong applicant.
I only applied to LBS in R3 and I have been admitted. I strongly recommend Candy.

When I took the decision to apply for a M7 MBA in the US the first thing I did was talk to people that were already accepted and living the experience there so I could understand better the culture of each school and the complexity of the application process. It easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to put in, self-reflecting to identify your story and strengths, why MBA, why now, why here… One thing that surprised me was that several people I talked to in my target schools recommended me the use of a consultant to help with this process, and they all pointed to the same person: Candy. They described her as the person you need in your team if you want to ace your application, and ensure you are going to get admitted to one of the top schools. After evaluating the situation, and talking to other consultants I decided to go with Candy and I can not be happier about that. I got accepted to my dream M7 school with a nontraditional background. Candy has a very methodic and structured process, she will first you identify the strengths of your profile, saving you tons of time thanks to her experience and tailoring those strengths to each one of the school cultures, which she knows very well. She will give you insights and suggest ways of reinforcing your profile to increase your success. She will push your boundaries to ensure your application reaches the highest standards you can provide, creating deadlines, and being available literally 24/7 to solve your doubts. I remember how she replied during the weekend when the application deadline was getting very close, and that helped reduced the anxiety and stress caused by such a process. Once you are handed the interview invite, the work does not stop there. She will help you prepare with a mock interview, to get used to the question and structure. For all the steps she prepares very thorough feedback to ensure that you are more than ready when the real interview happens. I can not be happier to have chosen Candy for this MBA application journey, she has been a key stakeholder in making my dream of going to the US come true. I strongly recommended her to any person willing to apply to the TOP MBA schools worldwide.

The MBA application is a nightmare: Research about schools, programs, and which one suits you better, what are the real chances of getting in to not to lose time unnecessarily, Europe Vs US MBAs…I had a lot of concerns and questions difficult to find online however Candy provided answers for all of them from the very first moment. Together we defined where to apply, how were the process for each one, and knowing she was alongside me helping you through the path really made the difference. In my case I was a reapplicant to some B-schools, my profile was exactly the same but with Candy, I could see how many great things I accomplished and showed them into my essays. Candy really really made the difference.

Candy was a key pillar of my application process. I applied to the top 3 European b-schools, and I was admitted to all of them!
With a 680 score on my GMAT, Candy helped me strengthen my application, building my best story, and preparing me to succeed in the interviews and admission process.

I paid for the ‘Application incubator’ service, and I highly recommended it. I would outline the following key points of the service:
– she has priceless insights from every school. Each school has its own culture and values, and she knows perfectly which points of your experience and skills you should highlight in your essays and CV to be a better fit for the school.
– she also knows perfectly the differences between the admission processes: Interviews conducted by Alumni or by admission officers, university assessment day, video interviews… Every selection process is different and knowing what to expect for each one, was highly valuable.

I highly recommend Candy to everyone wishing to be accepted in a world-top MBA in Europe or the US.

There are no enough words to describe how important was Candy in my applications. I applied to two top 10 business schools in the world and I got an offer from both, 2 out of 2! That would have not never happened without her. Candy has a deep knowledge of the most important Business Schools in the world, guiding you to make the best possible application for any top business school you apply.

First of all, Candy will help you with the CV, she will review professional experience to understand what things you should highlight on your CV and then, she will help you with the essays.

There is no best asset than Candy to outstand the application essays. She will try to know more about yourself, your experiences, your histories, to take the best of yourself and to reflect it on your essays.

Candy is great! She will work really hard on your application and she will help you until the very last step of the admissions process.

No doubt Candy boosted my odds to get into my dream business school. She is a safe value!

The MBA application process is long and tiring, so counting on someone that has the experience and the know-how is an invaluable asset!

Candy helped me from the very beginning. I am from a noncommon background and thought it was hard to get it done.

She always believed in me and my possibilities; she was there when the GMAT didn’t go as I expected giving patience and to indicate the following steps… This truly helps when you are lost.

She also gave precious tips for my essays and really pushed me to reflect enough in order to get top essays. She also made an effort to get to know me and understand who I am which clearly boosts the quality of her help.

Well, I got accepted into Columbia Business School, the only school I applied for as I really wanted it.
I would never be able to repay Candy for her help.
I certainly recommend her! Es una crack!!!! 😉

Candy has been extremely helpful during my application process. She is very professional with a wide knowledge of universities and MBAs. She knows exactly what each university is looking for and prepares you not only with all documentation but also with the interviews. She also suggested some programs I didn’t know about. She stands out your strengths and helps you improve your weaknesses. I strongly recommend her services. One of the best decisions I have made! Furthermore, she has a great personality.

Candy was very helpful in the essay part of my application. She is kind and certainly knows the business. She has a long record of successful applicants to top schools.
I certainly recommend her.

Working on my applications with Candy has been the best decision I have taken on the long application process.
First, she was super helpful when I was deciding on which B-schools I would apply to, as she is an experienced professional with a deep understanding of each b-school’s culture and fit. She understood my profile and my stories (strengths, weaknesses, etc), and she helped me craft my application essays in order to bring forward my maximum potential. She is 100% committed to her clients (working on weekends and holidays when needed!) and, at a personal level, she is an amazing person that you know you can count on at any point for any kind of advice. I applied to INSEAD and LBS and I received an offer from both, and I know that this wouldn’t have been possible without her guidance and help! I strongly recommend Candy to any person that wants to attend B-school!

I was not a good GMAT taker and my 670 required to put all efforts into my INSEAD application. After speaking to Candy she kindly accepted to work together. I had the advantage of a nice story to tell (transactions+strategy consultancy+corporate) and she really helped me to show the best of me on my application. I also sometimes need some kind push and Candy will always set some sort of internal calendar and deadlines to coordinate with you. Very accessible and friendly. Pricing was reasonable.