Gavriella Semaya

I first met Gavriella through a referral from my friend who worked with Gavriella a year before who got accepted to Wharton. After my first meeting, I felt confident in working with her, so I decided to work with Gavriella without shopping around.

My decision to do so turned out amazingly. Gavriella helped me ideate my branding as a candidate in a very thoughtful way, so that you can avoid being a cookie cutter candidate. In the days of Chat GPT, one might think they could apply on their own. Could be true, but I always felt that the input Gavriella provided were several notches better than what you can get from AI tools. I think the differentiation comes from the detailed touches based on her breadth of experience.

She is also very resourceful in terms of her support. She would try her best to be available when you need for many different needs, and will provide support both practically and emotionally.

Through her help, I was able to get accepted to 4 out of 4 MBAs I did my interview with, and eventually enroll at Wharton. I recommended Gavriella to all of my friends who are prepping for their MBAs, and I would do so for any other people who are considering to work with her.

Working with Gavriella was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application process. Her guidance was structured, insightful, and always tailored to my unique background and goals. Thanks to her support, I was accepted to 2 T15 programs, 1 M7 school, and waitlisted at another M7. She helped me craft compelling essays, prepare strategically for interviews, and ultimately gain admission to my top-choice program. Beyond the technical support, Gavriella were a steady source of encouragement throughout a stressful process. I highly recommend Gavriella to anyone looking to elevate their MBA applications.

Working with Gavriella was hands down the best decision I made during my MBA application journey. From our first intro call, she believed in me even though I wasn’t confident. She encouraged me to apply to schools that I initially thought were completely out of my league—and I’m so grateful she did. With her help, I’m attending my dream program in NYC!

Throughout our time together, I felt supported and reassured , and no question was too big or small for her. Her knowledge of each of the schools I was applying to was incredible and took the time to provide thoughtful, honest, and practical advice on how to put my best foot forward in my applications while remaining authentic. She kept my goals in mind and went out of the way to send me incredible resources to leverage. We quickly built a trusted relationship and it was awesome to collaborate together to determine which stories would work best in my applications.

One of her strengths that I really admire is that she makes you feel like you’re the only person that she is working with. She knows the smallest details about me and took the time to understand my story. I felt heard and understood, and I knew she just wanted what was best for me. She gives incredible career advice, and would always answer my calls when I was in an anxious state. She really calmed my nerves and helped me navigate the process from applications to interviews to final school selection.

She was undoubtedly the best part of my application process and incredibly grateful that we had the opportunity to work together! Gavriella – thank you!

Working with Gavriella completely transformed my MBA application experience and significantly boosted my confidence throughout the process. From our very first meeting during the free trial session, I immediately connected with her transparency, positivity, and thoughtful approach.

Coming from a business background with seemingly unconnected stories, I initially struggled to present a cohesive narrative. Gavriella helped me highlight the unique strengths in my profile, guiding me in weaving them into a compelling and authentic application.

One of the aspects I appreciated most was the mutual honesty and respect in our collaboration. Gavriella provided candid, constructive feedback when my drafts fell short, while also being open and receptive when I wanted to explore a different direction. It was clear that she not only listened to my feedback, but also incorporated it in ways that truly elevated my application.

Her support extended beyond the application itself. She acted as a sounding board while I narrowed down my school list, helping me weigh each option. I purchased the full application package and found her responsiveness and availability to be excellent – she was always accessible for calls and provided timely, thorough input.

Gavriella’s guidance was invaluable, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this journey.

I interviewed five different MBA consulting firms during free intro sessions and ultimately chose to work with Gavi. She stood out immediately, not by selling a dream or using pressure tactics, but by being transparent, optimistic, and balanced in her feedback. She highlighted my strengths while thoughtfully planning how to address my weaknesses.

Coming from a sales background and targeting a more strategic post-MBA career, I had a nontraditional path that included being part of tech layoffs, taking a year-long break to travel and volunteer, and then re-entering the workforce. I wasn’t sure how to weave all these elements into a cohesive, compelling narrative or how to approach recommendation letters from people I hadn’t worked with in years. Gavi was able to deconstruct my story and help me rebuild it in a way that felt authentic and impactful.

Just two months into working with her, I recommended Gavi to a friend, who also immediately connected with her candid style and sharp insight. Her continued support through every phase, including post-admissions decisions and waitlist strategies, has been above and beyond.

In the end, I was admitted to one T15, one T10, and one M7 school outright with over $160K in scholarships combined. I was also waitlisted at two other M7 programs, one of which I was ultimately accepted into during round 3 decisions. Gavi helped me every step of the way and never disappeared after the “hard work” was done. Her human-centered approach, dedication, and ability to help manage the emotional rollercoaster of this process make her a truly exceptional consultant. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

After speaking with several top admissions consultants, I ultimately chose to work with Gavriella.

What immediately stood out about Gavriella was her genuine, straightforward approach. While some consultants seemed to overcomplicate the process to sell their services, Gavriella was refreshingly honest and to the point. She made the daunting process feel clear and manageable, while never sugarcoating things. Her honest feedback helped me dig deeper when my essays or stories weren’t landing. She never hesitated to tell me when something needed to go back to the drawing board—but she also guided me to uncover the right stories and shape them powerfully.

One of the biggest intangible benefits of working with her was the confidence I gained knowing I had best-in-class strategic support in my corner. From application strategy to interview prep, Gavriella brought both professionalism and heart to every step.

She also went above and beyond—often reviewing multiple drafts, hopping on last minute calls when deadlines were tight, and offering encouragement when the process felt overwhelming. It was clear she wasn’t just doing a job; she was truly invested in helping me present the best version of myself and reach my full potential.

Gavriella’s exceptional writing guidance helped me get to compelling, authentic essays. She was a true partner in shaping a cohesive, credible, and differentiated application.

Results: I was invited to interview at HBS, and I was accepted to both Wharton and Columbia, with a scholarship from CBS.

If you’re looking for a consultant who is smart, strategic, honest, and truly cares—Gavriella is it. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Gavriella helped me get into my target M7 school!!I I came in with scattered thoughts and experiences, and she helped me shape them into a clear, compelling story that I couldn’t see myself. She knew exactly how to connect the dots in a way that felt authentic and impactful. She was a patient, flexible, and meticulous partner throughout the process, and I couldn’t be happier with the results of working with her!

I decided to work with Gavriella after hearing about her from a previous client. Going into the MBA process I knew what schools I wanted to target, and I knew the test scores I needed, but her experience and advice were so important in helping my strategy. Before application season began in earnest, she made sure to sit down with me and learn about my story, and what my goals and aspirations were.
While I drafted and reviewed essays, her expert feedback was honest, and constructive, exactly what you need to help you set yourself apart and tell your story. She helped me understand what the schools I was applying to were looking for, and when I had trouble figuring out which standardized test to take, she knew how to help me find the right one.
Her experience was invaluable as I made my way through the application process, she was always quick to respond, and willing to set up calls on short notice.
I was accepted at all my top programs, receiving a full-tuition scholarship to one school, and up to 50% at others. I would not have believed I could achieve that before I started working with Gavriella, but she will go above and beyond to guide you through the maelstrom that is MBA admissions. I would highly recommend Gavriella to anyone who wants submit MBA applications.

Early on, she suggested I look into a top business school I hadn’t even considered. At first, I didn’t think it was the right fit for me, but she encouraged me to do some research and keep an open mind. A few months later, I ended up applying, and after visiting all my options, that’s the school I chose! It turned out to be the perfect match.

I had a pretty unique background, and my GMAT wasn’t super high, but Gavriella helped me turn those things into strengths. She really took the time to get to know me and made sure my applications told my story in the best way possible. Thanks to her, I got into 4 out of 6 schools, with scholarships up to 35%. I always felt supported and encouraged, and I couldn’t have done this without her.

Trust her process and advice—her experience truly makes all the difference.

Highly recommend!!!

I worked with Gavriella on an hourly consultation basis, which ended up being the perfect fit for my needs. She was incredibly helpful in brainstorming essay ideas, providing structure to my application, and guiding me through the entire MBA admissions process with her deep expertise. What I appreciated most was her transparency and candid feedback—she was brutally honest in the best way possible, and exactly what I needed to improve my materials. Her turnaround times were always prompt, and I could count on her for clear, thoughtful reviews. I’d recommend her 10/10 without hesitation.

I made the decision to work with Gavriella after hearing about the amazing experience my husband had working with her. I had one MBA school (Duke Fuqua) as my only target given my specific circumstances to join my husband and a specific program: the Accelerated MBA. Gavriella provided clear guidance and honest, specific feedback on my essays as well as helped me navigate the scholarship negotiation including emails and scholarship forms to best showcase my needs, and merit based reasons for an increased scholarship.
During my time working on essays, her feedback was prompt and clear. I was able to meet the application deadline feeling confident that my essays reflected myself in the best way possible. She provided insights on what the school was looking for and helped me connect the dots between my background and the school values.
It was a great pleasure working with Gavriella and I would highly recommend her as a consultant!

Working with Gavriella was a game-changer for my MBA applications. I worked with her for the 2024/2025 cycle, and she was honestly incredible from start to finish. From our very first conversation, Gavriella made me feel genuinely heard and understood. She invested the time to get to know my story, my goals, and what I was looking for in an MBA experience. I was worried my lower test score might hold me back, but Gavriella helped me focus on my strengths and craft a story that truly reflected who I am.

What stood out to me was how thoughtful and strategic she was. She explained the differences between the schools and what each one was looking for. She never gave cookie-cutter advice; everything was tailored to my profile and aspirations. Gavriella was always available for quick questions, and her feedback on my essays and overarching messaging was spot-on. She genuinely cared about my success and was so encouraging throughout the entire process.

Thanks to her, I got into my top choices: Kellogg (with a 50% scholarship!) and Booth (25% scholarship). I’m still in shock! I don’t think I would have gotten these results, or these scholarships, without her guidance and support. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond and help you put your best foot forward, Gavriella is the one.

I am very happy to recommend Gavriella to anyone applying to an MBA program. As a consultant, she was instrumental in helping me navigate the entire application process, providing thoughtful, strategic, and highly personalized guidance throughout. Gavriella was consistently accessible, always quick to respond and willing to jump on a call to talk through anything, big or small. She took the time to deeply understand my background, goals, and story, going far beyond the basic application forms. Her approach was structured and school specific, helping me develop tailored strategies for each of the M7 schools I applied to, as well as two international programs, and clearly explaining what each school values in a candidate. I didn’t have the highest GMAT score, but Gavriella helped me understand how admissions teams look at the full picture and coached me on how to highlight my strengths effectively. Through our work together, she also helped me reflect deeply on my experiences and aspirations, which led me to discover more about myself in a meaningful and positive way. That self-awareness has been incredibly valuable, not just for the MBA process, but for life. Thanks to her support, I felt confident that my application reflected the best version of myself.

I had the pleasure of working with Gavi during the 2024-2025 R1 cycle, and I can confidently say that it was an excellent experience. I was initially hesitant about engaging a consultant again after my experience with another agency in the previous cycle. However, the free consultation with Gavi alleviated my concerns. Her commitment and dedication to helping candidates stood out – She took the time to understand my finance background and post-MBA goals, even connecting me with other consultants at MBAmission with similar background. Her personalized approach from then on made me feel understood, which ultimately led me to decide to work with her.

Throughout the process, her years of knowledge of the schools proved invaluable. She guided me through every aspect—from essay writing and short answer questions to recommendation letters and interview preparation. Her insights were practical. For example, she provided me with interview preparation tips and past questions, along with crucial advice like acting quickly to secure interview timeslots for Wharton’s TBD, which filled up rapidly.

Gavi was also very helpful in building my confidence, especially after my previous cycle where I received no offers. Her motivational support made a significant difference in my mindset, and thus the application results.

Even after I received offers, Gavi continued to assist me. She guided me on scholarship reconsideration requests, knowing that not all offers included financial aid. I was admitted to a school that had previously rejected me, and I know I would not have made it without Gavi’s help. I wholeheartedly recommend Gavi to anyone considering an MBA application consultant.

I got into my dream school — Michigan Ross — and I truly owe a huge part of that to Gavriella.

From the very beginning, I wasn’t sure I would be a strong enough candidate. Coming from a very competitive applicant pool, I had a lot of self-doubt. But Gavriella saw something in me that I couldn’t always see in myself. She encouraged me to apply to Ross even when I wasn’t confident, and she kept lifting me up throughout the process — whether it was helping with school research, building my story, or preparing for the interview.

One of the things that helped me most was her feedback on my essays. She helped me keep the narrative clear and focused, while also making sure I stayed within the word limit. Her suggestions made a huge difference and helped my story come through in a strong, structured way.

There were times when I felt like giving up or playing it safe, but Gavriella kept reminding me why I started and pushed me to aim higher. She helped me see the value of my experiences and that I deserved to be in these top programs.

She also supported me beyond the application — including providing a thoughtful email template to help me request scholarship consideration. I’m happy to share that I received a scholarship from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, and her guidance definitely played a role in that outcome too.

What makes her stand out isn’t just her knowledge, but how much she genuinely cares. She doesn’t just help you write an application — she helps you believe in your story.

If you’re looking for someone who will be honest with you, guide you well, and always have your back, I can’t recommend Gavriella enough.

I first reached out to Gavriella through the free 30-minute call offered by MBA Missions. From that very conversation itself, I could see her passion for genuinely helping candidates. She took the time to understand my background and aspirations—even though we hadn’t formalized anything—and she never hesitated to guide me. Following our call, she sent me a detailed action plan outlining the next steps to improve my profile.
Despite not signing on, she continued to check in consistently, offering personalized advice every step of the way. Her willingness to share her time and expertise with no expectation in return truly set her apart.
I distinctly remember when I was uncertain about whether to retake my GMAT. Gavriella calmly explained that the GMAT was only one part of my application and reassured me that my score was strong enough. She helped me see the bigger picture—encouraging me not to waste time retaking the GMAT, but rather to focus on my application materials.
One aspect that particularly stood out was her proactive approach. When I shared my admission results with her, she suggested I use my offers strategically to negotiate scholarships—a strategy I hadn’t seriously considered until she mentioned it. She even offered to review several drafts of my application materials, providing thoughtful, pointed feedback that made my writing clearer and more compelling.
Although I eventually ended up at an M7, I truly believe that if I had worked with Gavriella through a full school package, my results could have been even more impressive—potentially securing offers from additional top programs with scholarships on the table. For anyone at the stage of choosing an admissions consultant, I highly recommend investing in expert guidance. Gavriella’s insights, empathy, and strategic thinking make her an outstanding MBA coach.
I wholeheartedly recommend Gavriella to anyone on their MBA journey. Her honesty and genuine passion for helping candidates shine through in everything she does—even when there’s no transaction involved—that says it all.

Working with Gavriella over the past year has been an incredible experience. Before starting my MBA journey, I knew I had a strong profile, but I needed help connecting the dots in my career especially given my lower test scores. I reached out to Gavriella based on referrals from friends she had successfully guided into M7 schools.

From day one, Gavriella was honest about the challenges of my ambitious MBA goals. She helped me craft a compelling narrative highlighting my strengths and making my profile stand out, even with a weak test score. Thanks to her guidance, I aced my application and earned a 50% scholarship at Fuqua and a partial scholarship at Kellogg. After receiving my offers, she continued to support me through the decision-making process, playing a critical role in helping me choose the right school.

Gavriella is a one-of-a-kind consultant. Her storytelling skills are powerful, and her commitment to your success is unmatched. She works hand to hand with you through every step of the process, including the emotional ups and downs. She is the type of coach who sends emails late at night, over weekends, and even on holidays to make sure you succeed.

While I was working with her, she was promoted to Managing Director, and it’s no surprise why. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Her kindness and empathy made a real difference for me in a very stressful process.

Gavriella is a no-brainer if you are looking for a consultant to help you through your MBA journey. She is exceptional, and you will not regret it!

I was referred to Gavriella by another consultant at mbaMission who thought we would be a good fit, and it was the luckiest thing to happen to me during the MBA admissions process as I would not have gotten in without her! Even before I received updates on interviews/admissions, I had learnt so much from Gavriella during the process that working with her had already more than paid off. I received 6 interviews and ultimately 5 acceptances from my top choice schools with significant scholarships from all – including HBS which I will be attending in the fall. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with Gavriella, as you will not only be in the strongest position for admissions, but you will also develop so much throughout the process.

From the start, she was great at ensuring that I was comfortable with the timelines and had specific milestones to aim for so I didn’t get overwhelmed in the lead-up to deadline day. I always felt she was very invested in my success and she went above and beyond in helping me craft the best applications. Her perceptive questions and insights during our brainstorming session were critical to generating creative and unique ideas to write about in my essays, and she was a trustworthy partner in refining my drafts to ensure that they were polished but still true to my personality. I had been on the fence about applying to some competitive schools, and Gavriella’s ability to offer straightforward advice whilst having your best interests at heart was invaluable in enabling me to feel confident in the choices I made.

As all her other clients have mentioned, Gavriella is very supportive, responsive and great at ensuring you stay motivated throughout what can be a long and gruelling process. No question is too small or silly for her to respond to; even when I was anxious about minor details of extra-curricular activities on the online forms she was happy to read through them multiple times. As an international applicant, I had added nerves due to my unfamiliarity with the US process, and so I was comforted by the fact that every element of the application, from essays to CV to short answers and even the optional background questions were thoroughly planned and reviewed with her.

Her support didn’t stop at the application form, as she dedicated a lot of time in interview preparation including putting me in touch with former clients to learn more about the various schools. From pre-interview preparatory questions to mock interviews with rigorous and detailed feedback, I felt very prepared for the real thing and this undoubtedly helped me relax and perform my best. The wider mbaMission resources were also helpful when it came to other interview formats such as group interviews.

Gavriella is amazing, and I am incredibly thankful that she was by my side for the admissions process. She is more than just an admissions consultant – she is a coach, mentor and partner, and you will not regret working with her!

Choosing to work with Gavriella was hands down the BEST decision that I made during my MBA admissions journey. I only have positive feedback to share from the process, and as someone who is more frugal, I saw the ROI of our partnership firsthand through MULTIPLE six-figure M7 scholarships.

I now understand why Gavriella has such positive feedback from every one of her clients. Gavriella makes you feel supported every step of the way, from brainstorming and storylining to support pre- and post-interviews; however, where she differentiates herself is in her ability to get to know her clients. It was important for me to find a consultant who wanted to get to know me as a person outside of my application. Gavriella went above and beyond and I truly believe that this was essential in putting my best foot forward. It resulted in a successful, cohesive story that I was proud to have as a representation of myself.

In addition to her exceptional guidance, I also appreciated how Gavriella gave honest perspectives (rather than just agreeing to please her clients). She has a deep knowledge of each MBA program and the differences between them, and there were many times where we actively discussed how to shape the direction of my application while balancing my own ideas and personal needs. If you value true co-creation and open discussion, then there’s no better place to go.

I genuinely couldn’t have picked a better coach, and for anyone on the fence, I recommend Gavriella without hesitation.

Getting into a top MBA program has always been a dream for me and definitely could not have achieved it without Gavriella.
At first I really did not know much what to expect going into the admissions process with a consultant.
I was afraid they would not be able to completely understand me, my story, goals, strengths, weaknesses, reasons for taking certain decisions, etc.

Gavriella did an enormous effort in really getting to know me through discussion of a 20+ page document that asked all about me and later on kept discussing for hours and hours.
I genuinely felt she wanted to help me achieve my goals, not what was easier, not what would look better, but what really aligned to my goals.

In discussing my options on where to apply she was extremely instrumental in maintaining my hopes and motivation high, while at the same time being realistic with me during the entire process.

To me, what I valued and appreciated the most, was that during the entire timeline, she kept me aware of main deadlines, laid out the entire process clearly, guided me through each step and pushed me when it was more necessary.

At a moment, I felt Gavriella knew me even more than I knew myself, and identified which were my best stories and what differentiated me the most from other candidates.

When giving suggestions and ideas, and telling me what I should or shouldn’t do, she was always very respectful and made sure to hear me out beforehand.

I enjoyed tremendously working with Gavriella, I was really impressed by how much I was looking forward to each meeting with her and contributed to getting me excited about my MBA applications.

I was impressed by her work ethic, her responsibility and the impeccable attention she gave to me, answering emails at midnight, on weekends, etc.

I genuinely felt Gavriella cared about my application process in a deeper way than just as a customer, she was always very cordial and kind and really made a difference in what can become a really stressful process.

Admitted at:
Duke Fuqua – Full Ride Scholarship
MIT Sloan with Scholarship

Partnering with Gavriella altered the course of my life; if you are looking for application partnership, business school preparation and intangibles that will develop you as a person, please read below.

I partnered with Gavriella on a 3 school package through mbaMission.

We applied to (and I got into):
1. Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
2. University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
3. I choose not to apply after getting into Kellogg and Booth.

Gavriella is simply amazing. I cannot put into words the way she impacted my life, changed my life and was an invaluable aspect to this application process. Look no further for application partnership.

These applications are extremely stringent and encompass a recap of your whole life story that you then have to turn into an application that appeals and speaks to admissions teams. Admissions teams get hundreds if not thousands of applications so how do you stand out, how do you get noticed? In the two months that we worked together, Gavriella was incredibly thorough, we communicated almost daily and she taught me so much about myself in this process. Honestly estimating, there were at least 300 valuable pieces to this application that Gavriella provided.

When writing your story in these applications, an external source is very helpful. Gavriella went FAR beyond that. She read the 20 page narrative I wrote, picked out the big ideas and small details and we brought together an incredible application.
This was applied to my resume reworking, 2+ essays, recommendation essays, short answer questions, optional essays, application interviews and everywhere else in this application.

After we completed the two STRONG applications, Gavriella’s assistance through the interview process was invaluable. In these interviews, you have a very short window to convey your life story, what’s important to you, what you like about the specific schools, how you will make an impact, what your presence at the school will be, how you’ve thought about this next step (grad school), and so, so much more. Without her help, my interviews would have been completely different, completely.

She took my “weaker points” and turned them into strengths, making my application very strong and well-rounded.

What truly impressed me is through this process with Gavriella, she taught me so much about myself. Can you list your short term and long term goals in 20 seconds, with complete clarity, using the right verbiage and conveying exactly what you feel to an admissions team? I couldn’t before, but that is one of hundreds of examples of Gavriella’s help. She brings so much information to the table that it felt like I was already in business school. She familiarized me with the business school “language” and terminology. She prepared me for business school more than anyone has (and trust me, I have incredible resources by my side).

You’re not going to be able to find these things in books, in articles or by reading about the application; you just can’t. You could read a thousand pages about how to complete a business school application and it wouldn’t touch the value that Gavriella brought to my process, wouldn’t even get close, at all.

What you’re going to get from Gavriella is not just the best possible chance for success, but you’re going to get things out of working with her that will last you a lifetime. Gavriella is brilliant and knows this space better than anyone and her expertise is astounding, she knows everything and I mean everything. In addition to expertise, Gavriella brings a passion and care for your application that will change your life, as it did mine. It is very rare to find someone who has incredibly refined excellence in both expertise AND passion/EQ/emotional intelligence and awareness.

I will say it again, Gavriella changed my life. If you are looking for an application partner, please, please do not look any further. Please, please sign up with her immediately and I promise that you will have made the BEST decision.

My biggest dream for the past three years came true, I am pursuing my MBA at Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management and I could not have done it without Gavriella.

Gavriella is excellent! She went above and beyond with me, giving me advice and support every step of the way. She is considerate, really tries to understand every candidate and is very efficient with responding to inquiries. I highly recommend her!

Gavriella was an amazing consultant! From our first introductory call to discuss school prospects and deadlines to the brainstorming, drafting, and completion of my essays, she was incredibly supportive, insightful, and re-assuring. Gavriella’s professional background and experiences were key pieces of my success in the application process, helping me to effectively articulate my personal motivations and professional narrative as catalysts for my decision to apply to business school. She was also very proactive and took the time to see the my entire process through without hesitation – after the application process, we remained in constant communication to prep for interviews, discuss school choices and her guidance ultimately played a critical role in my final school choice. I would highly recommend Gavriella to anyone considering a consultant for the MBA process.

Working with Gavriella was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application process. Thanks to her exceptional guidance, I was accepted into all five of the top MBA programs I applied to. Gavriella was instrumental in helping me in articulating my story on paper.

I was especially impressed with her responsiveness and availability, which were crucial given my tight deadlines and demanding work schedule. Gavriella genuinely cares about her clients. She took the time to understand my background and showed a sincere interest in my future goals.

Her support extended beyond just the application process. When I was deciding between two schools, her advice helped me make the best decision considering my future aspirations. I really recommend working with Gavriella!

Choosing Gavi as my MBA application consultant was one of the best decisions I made during my business school application process. Right from the start, Gavi was incredibly helpful, offering insights and guidance that were both challenging and enlightening.

Working with Gavi involved a deep dive into self-discovery through her structured “discovery questions.” This exercise was more than just form-filling; it was an introspective journey that allowed me to understand myself better and clearly define my career goals and aspirations. This initial phase set a strong foundation for the rest of my application.

Gavi’s availability and responsiveness were remarkable. No matter when I reached out with doubts or required feedback, she was always prompt, generally replying to my emails within 30 minutes. This responsiveness made the stressful application process much smoother and less daunting.

Her approach to crafting my story was nothing short of creative. Gavi encouraged me to think outside the box and find unique angles to my narrative, making my application stand out. She was supportive and collaborative, always ensuring she was alongside me, guiding me rather than dictating what to do.

The interview preparation was another area where Gavi excelled. Her coaching was spot-on, equipping me with the confidence and readiness to tackle even the toughest questions. The mock interviews we conducted were critical in honing my delivery and demeanor, which proved invaluable during the actual interviews.

Towards the conclusion of the application process, Gavi’s support extended beyond just securing admissions. She adeptly assisted me in negotiating with schools, which ultimately led to me securing a merit-based scholarship at Kellogg. This was a significant achievement for me and I credit a large part of this success to Gavi’s expert advice and negotiation tactics.

In summary, Gavi isn’t just an advisor; she’s a mentor and a strategist, the kind who will ensure you put your best foot forward. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for not just a consultant, but a true partner in navigating the competitive waters of MBA admissions. With Gavi’s help, I felt prepared, supported, and confident throughout my journey. Thank you, Gavi, for being awesome!

I was accepted to both Wharton and Columbia Business School, a testament to the invaluable assistance provided by Gavriella. Coming from an international background, this was my first application to a U.S. school. Gavriella was always available to answer any questions about the process with patience and clarity. Working with her was a genuinely rewarding experience. She maintained utmost professionalism throughout the process and was consistently prompt and attentive to all inquiries. Gavriella excels at expertly highlighting the unique aspects of personal stories and possesses a deep understanding of what universities are looking for in candidates. She effectively bolsters confidence in one’s background and abilities. Based on my personal experience, I highly recommend working with her for any MBA application.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was a great decision to work with Gavriella! I was accepted at both HBS and Wharton. She was a tremendous help in putting together my application, and particularly in effectively using the essays to tell my story. I reached out to her under a time crunch, and Gavriella was able to quickly identify the unifying thread in my past experiences and help me highlight the accomplishments I was most proud of. She is timely and attentive. Not only is she great at what she does, she is also kind, encouraging, and supportive. Her support extended beyond my admissions – I was torn between the two schools and she gave me helpful advice in making the decision that was best for me. I would highly recommend working with Gavriella – you will absolutely not regret it!

Working with Gavriella was incredible and I recommend her a consultant for a couple of reasons:

1. Professional and timely responses – Gavriella was extremely professional and responded to my emails, gave me resume feedback and edited my essays all in a timely manner so that I could follow the timeline we sett and make sure I was happy with my application well before the deadlines.

2. Relevant feedback – Gavriella gave me relevant feedback based off of my post-MBA goals and what schools I wanted to go to. She didn’t try to fit me in a box but worked with my story and helped me shape the right version of me that I wanted to present to the admissions committees.

3. Comfortable & Friendly – Some consultants are really hard to approach and can be really intimidating. Some of them I even felt discouraged from applying or I felt that I wasn’t good enough! But Gavriella never made me feel that way. She was supportive and a friendly face through out the whole process. It felt good that I could rely on her to answer any of my questions.

Not only did I get into my dream school of Columbia, I also got a scholarship!

Working with Gavriella was the single best decision I have ever made! She helped me out every step of the way during my application process. I signed up for the 3-school package – GSB, HBS, and Wharton. With Gavriella’s help, I got interview invites from both HBS and Wharton, and I ended up accepting the offer from HBS.

Gavriella was extremely supportive and helpful throughout the process. She helped me stay focused and responded quickly during the overwhelming application process. She’s great at paying attention to details and shaping your story. Plus, she genuinely cares about your success.

Not only is Gavriella amazing at what she does, but she’s also really nice to work with. She listens to you and values your ideas, making sure they come through in your application. She’s a great communicator and really understands where you’re coming from.

On top of helping me with these 3 applications, Gavriella also gave me some great advice for my Sloan MIT application, which I was working on by myself. Thanks to her help, I got an interview invite for Sloan MIT too!

Overall, Gavriella was amazing to work with, and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for help with their applications.

Working with Gavriella is one of the best life decisions I have ever made. In 9 short months (all inclusive package), she not only helped me secure admission into my dream school – Stanford GSB (and other M7 schools) but has also evolved into becoming an advisor, friend and confidant for life. Such has been the transformative impact of Gavriella and no amount of words will ever do justice to how highly I recommend her to any applicant planning to embark on the MBA application journey.

Allow me to sum up her differentiated attributes that made her an absolute game changer in my path towards my dream school across 5 themes:

1. Highly Personalized – In our time working together, it always felt like I was her only client because that is the level of personalized attention she provided. She always went above and beyond without ever counting how many rounds of essay edits have happened or how many interview practice sessions we have done, because Gavriella genuinely cares. During the brainstorming phase, she allowed us to do innumerable zoom sessions (more than typical) to really pin down the essence of the story we wanted to convey. During the essay writing process, she provided thoughtful feedback and edits ahead of the regular turnaround time (and many times over weekends too), which allowed me to work efficiently. During the interview practice sessions, she helped me practice critical stories again and again until I felt confident enough for the big day. If you sign Gavriella up, I can guarantee that you’ll be promised a level of personalized service and responsiveness that will far exceed your expectations.

2. Expert Storyteller and Marketer – One of my core takeaways from this journey is realizing how much of the application process is about effective marketing and storytelling. And that is where Gavriella shines so bright. I’d like to particularly call out 2 nuances of this trait. One, she has a rare ability to connect disparate threads of your life in a uniquely creative yet authentic fashion. And two, her flair with words is simply unmatched. She also possesses a rich awareness of language and tone nuances that different schools like. While she tirelessly helped me level up my essays to a place worthy of submission to highly selective programs, I am also walking away with actionable tips on how to storytell (both written and verbal) effectively in other parts of my life. Working with Gavriella will allow you to go beyond the scope of the application process and permit you to experience a deep sense of reflection and growth.

3. Meticulous and Persevering – Gavriella has an amazing attention to detail. In every redlined essay version I received, it was clear to me that she had read every word thoroughly because she proposed multiple ways in which the same sentence could be written for higher impact and recall value. As I already stated, we went through the same essay draft more than 10 times, because she pushed for perfection. Even when we might have had differing thoughts on things, she used to provide well rationalized and thought out explanations for each of her points, which brought the best out of me. Also, one of the often understated and overlooked portions of this process is the application form itself. She made sure that in addition to extremely strong essays, we went through multiple iterations of application form short answers to curate the best possible overall application we could.

4. Trust and Belief – I had talked to 12 consultants when I was searching who to partner with, but what made me instantly connect with Gavriella was the belief she placed in me and my candidacy. I was a non-traditional applicant from an overrepresented demographic. I was unsure whether I was dreaming too big. But when I talked to her, I immediately felt that she understood me and I got a sense that she would make my dream of getting into Stanford hers, and boy I was right!

5. Friend and Confidant – As I have stated, applying to business school is more than a full time job. More than a consultant, you need a friend who will motivate you when you need it, who will hear you rant when you are stressed and who feels every inch of your emotion all the way. That’s what Gavriella was to me, which made this process all the more easier.

I can go on and on about the indelible impact she has had, but in summary, I would simply not be where I am today without her. I highly recommend you to choose her in a heartbeat for she can single handedly change your life.

I worked with Gavi for a 5 school package (all M7 schools), and I have no shortage of praise for Gavi! Gavi helped me convert all 5 of my applications into interviews, resulting in 3 acceptances all with scholarship / fellowships. I will be attending Wharton this fall with a fellowship thanks to her support!

While the MBA application process can be a grueling challenge filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and stress and Gavi operates as a true partner to help break down the application process into a tenable journey.

Gavi has an incredibly deep toolkit to help prepare you for the application process. As an attentive listener, strong communicator, and deep empath, she takes the time to deeply understand her clients so that she can tailor her guidance specifically to you. Gavi will get to know you and help you create an application that highlights you in the best way possible.

Though I was randomly assigned to work with Gavi through the mbaMission consult, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her. My application and preparation would not have been what it was without her. I attribute so much of my success in the application process to her guidance and support. The only sad part about the MBA application process being over for me is not getting to work with Gavi anymore!

I can only speak positively about my experience working with Gavriella. Candidly, I did work with a consultant other than Gavriella during majority of my application process. Once I submitted my applications, I was fortunate enough to be invited to interview at several programs. At the time, my original consultant was inundated with work, so he recommended that I prepare the interviews with Gavriella. He spoke highly of her and felt that she would provide fresh and objective feedback.

Gavriella exceeded my expectations in every possible way. I was nervous pivoting to a different consultant on such short notice, especially before what felt like the biggest moment in my application process. Gavriella accommodated my tight schedule in every way possible. She provided helpful technical advice and thoughtful perspectives that I could implement immediately. She offered to do as many follow-up sessions as necessary to reinforce the prior work we had done to ensure I felt comfortable, confident, and prepared going into my interviews. Gavriella took the time to understand my story and to connect with me as the human behind the stressful application process. It was a true pleasure working with Gavriella and I recommend her highly and without reservation.

While looking for MBA programs, I found the MBA Mission’s website and got excited about their offer of a free 30-minute consultation. That’s where I discovered Gavriella. In her profile video, she said something that stuck with me: “There is a puzzle in every piece of your life that you want to showcase in your application.” I knew I had the experience and passion, but I was unsure how to tell the story of my 10 years of work in a clear way.

Gavriella turned out to be a fantastic listener and super responsive. I always appreciated how quickly she replied to my emails and gave feedback. What stood out even more was the quality of her work and how she invested time in me, sharing resources and boosting my confidence in my strengths. Gavriella knew both my professional and personal sides, and I believe that’s why I did well in all three assessments. She became my confidence booster.

Thanks to Gavriella, I’m set to be the first woman from my small town in Nigeria to get an offer from Boston Business School with a scholarship. I can’t thank Gavi enough for this life-changing opportunity.

Gavriella was very helpful and would communicate very promptly for all of my needs for essay writing + interview prep. Her patience and nurturing nature was definitely something that I needed for the stressful MBA journey. Thanks for your help once again!!

Gavi helped me put together two applications to Wharton and Columbia in a very short time period in R3. She made herself available as needed and provided impactful feedback helping bring my existing applications to the next level. I was admitted to Wharton and was invited to interview at Columbia, though I withdrew my application after getting into Wharton. I worked with a different consultant for a prior round and found Gavi much more helpful as she was highly invested in getting to know me as a person, which allowed her to provide more impactful feedback on my applications. Would highly recommend Gavi to anyone applying to business school.

I truly don’t know where I’d be without Gavriella. I started my MBA journey quite late – realized I wanted to apply in September…and I haven’t even taken the GMATs yet! I knew I needed someone who to help me make sure I stay on track, as time was truly of the essence for me. Gavi was able to help me navigate the process so well and make sure I didn’t waste any time in areas that I didn’t need to. This is so crucial for some who is studying 10-15 hours a week for the GMATs and working a demanding full time job.

Gavi helped me plan out my tight timeline, is super responsive, and you really feel like she’s engaged and supporting you every step of the way. No to mention – she is a FANTASTIC writer/editor. She was able to help me hone in on my stories, think through how to structure a jumble of stories into neat narratives, and edit my essays to keep them concise and focused.

Lastly, Gavi is your biggest cheerleader and never made me feel like I’m falling behind even if I was. Only with her support I was able to make a last minute decision to apply to one more dream school with an essay that ended up being my favorite.

Definitely recommend working with Gavi!

Gavi was so incredible to work with! She really spent time getting to know me and cared about my outcomes. Something that stood out to me was the amount of care and attention she gave to me, so I never felt like I was one of many clients. She was also able to keep me focused in a pretty overwhelming process whilst being extremely responsive. Her ability to hone into details and aid you in crafting your story is unparalleled. I got into a top MBA program and in the end I felt like she genuinely cared about my success!

Gavriella Semaya is an exceptional MBA consultant who delivered outstanding results. Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her clients are truly commendable. From the start, Gavriella displayed a comprehensive understanding of the MBA application process, providing invaluable insights and advice that contributed to my success. Her personalized approach, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment made me feel confident and supported throughout the journey. With Gavriella’s guidance, I was able to craft a compelling application and secure offers from prestigious business schools. I highly recommend Gavriella Semaya to anyone seeking expert MBA consulting services.

Working with Gavriella was an absolute pleasure and I cannot recommend her enough. I can truly say I would not have gotten into my school, much less a full scholarship, without her support and guidance. She is a highly skilled communicator and was able to help me organize my thoughts in a clear and concise manner, ultimately enabling me to put my best foot forward.

On top of communication, Gavriella was always very quick to respond and provide feedback. I started the application process late in the cycle and as a result had to work into the early morning, but Gavriella would also review and respond well ahead of the mbaMission response times. As a result, I was able to submit 9 applications in a matter of weeks.

Gavriella also has a deep understanding of what AdComs look for, and ways to strengthen applications as a result. Coming from an unimpressive undergrad with an equally average GPA, she advised me to complete MBAMath.com, which was not remotely on my radar. This paid off as the AdCom asked for the transcript prior to offering admission.

Finally, Gavriella was a pleasure to work with. She acted as a partner throughout this whole process, and I felt she was genuinely interested in my success. I fully plan to partner with her in the future for executive coaching (or any other needs that may arise).

I purchased an hourly service package to supplement Applicantlab. I was able to secure interviews from 4 schools and received 3 acceptances. I am now matriculating in my top school.

I was looking for someone who could bring my story alive and is an excellent writer. I worked with Gavriella on 6 top 20 B school applications. She made a difference without a doubt. She provided great suggestions that helped me achieve the results I did.

Gavriella is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and supportive. She knows how to present candidates in the best light possible without misrepresenting or embellishing achievements too much. She understands the balance and never shies away from challenging your thought process or providing critical feedback.

I could not have asked for a better consultant. It was worth every penny.

Gavriella Semaya is an exceptional professional who is highly skilled at helping applicants achieve their academic goals. Her expertise, guidance, and encouragement have proved invaluable.

Gavriella helped me rework my resume and shape my essays as a reapplicant to top MBA programs. She was always available to answer my questions and provide feedback on my application materials. She went above and beyond to ensure that I submitted the best possible applications and was successful in achieving my goals.

One of Gavriella’s strengths is her ability to show initiative and a genuine interest in her client’s success. She takes the time to get to know the applicant’s unique situation and provides tailored advice and support accordingly. Her passion for helping others is evident in her work and she truly cares about her clients’ results.

Overall, I highly recommend Gavriella Semaya as an MBA admissions consultant. She is a talented and dedicated professional who can make a significant impact on your MBA application journey.

Gavriella Semaya was excellent and efficient with our time. She helped frame my essay and connect them together to create my unique story. Gavriella worked diligently with me to meet my tight deadlines and made sure to help me write a strong essay. She provides a questionnaire to get to know more about you and in meetings helps to dig deep into what makes your experience unique and make sure it’s being tied together and presented in your essay to provide a highly competitive and unique essay. I would highly recommend Gavriella for your IVY League MBA candidacy. Also, shout out to Jermey, the founder, who made himself available and provided advice tailored to me.

In the short amount of time, I’ve known Gavriella through this MBA process my life changed. While this statement may sound hyperbolic, it’s not. As a coach, Gavriella really helped me make some critical life choices I had to face when applying to graduate school. I really experienced growth in my essay writing, enhanced my interview skills, and even had a more clear vision for the direction of my career. She made our conversations a safe place with no judgment. I was able to gain more confidence in this process which was conveyed in my application and led to an acceptance into my top school. Gavriella really cares when coaching me — she took a deep holistic dive and pushed me in a positive, constructive way. I am blessed to have had her as my coach.

I legitimately do not have anything but incredible things to say about Gavriella.
When I decided to embark on this MBA application journey, I started with an idea for a business. I knew that it was a bit of a crazy concept and I was leaving the comfy job for a chance to start a company from scratch. This idea was not simple and when I explained it to Gavriella she was very intrigued, but most importantly, she saw the potential that my story had and immediately knew how to navigate the applications with me. She helped me craft a consistent story on how my architecture background prepared me for MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship. We narrowed down the schools together and then worked on the interviews once I heard back from each school. She had amazing advice throughout the whole process also, for example: prioritizing, getting scholarships, negotiating, which tests to take, and many more. The whole MBA application process can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when you get tons and tons of information about applications. Having her along the process was incredibly valuable because she always had great advice, but most importantly, she understood me and what my idea was about.
After working with her for 6 months or so, not only did I get admitted to all 3 schools I wanted to go to, but also got full-ride scholarships to each one. I am super grateful for everything Gavriella has done for me, I have no doubt that she made a huge impact on my results.

Starting my MBA application was a process that really scared me. I didn’t feel confident in my ability to put together an application that would show my best strengths, and I didn’t know what schools I could really get into. I found Gavriella and after our first preview interview, I felt like she would be a wonderful advisor through my application process. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge that I was able to utilize. I was able to ask her questions at any time and on any topic and she always responded with a helpful and thoughtful response. She was optimistic and gave me the emotional support I needed to get through the ups and downs of applying to multiple schools with a variety of different essay topics and deadlines. She was an amazing editor and advisor while I was writing my essays. I feel like her ideas helped make my writing 10x better! I felt like she truly cared about me and that my wins were her wins. I got offers from 4 of the 5 schools that I applied to and am so happy with my school of choice. I truly feel like I couldn’t have done this process without Gavriella’s help. Thank you Gavriella, your help has meant the world!

Coming from an industry where an MBA is not a common choice, I decided to rely on a consultant for my applications. I chose the 5 Schools package and I couldn’t be more satisfied with it. I met Gavriella the year before actually applying, but due to low GMAT scores (also suggested by her), I decided to postpone and worked further to improve it. When I got the score I needed, I was still convinced she was the perfect fit for me. As I started working with her, not only it became clear I was right, but I also discovered her pristine commitment to the process and to you in particular. She supported me from screening business schools to understanding really who I was. She really started digging into my life to get all the details and shades about me, and the deeper we went, the better I felt. We really had an amazing synergy and I felt I was motivated but at the same time pushed the right amount. We then started writing the essays (she really excels at it, I couldn’t have expected anything better) and processing all the background tasks the applications require. Applications can be overwhelming from time to time, but also in that case, she made me feel I had everything under control. When I felt short of time, she put down a timeline to track progress and missing steps, to be sure not to miss anything. She really went above and beyond. It was clear she really cared about me and did her best to support the journey, morally and professionally. Ultimately, I was admitted to two M7 schools and 4 schools out of 5 overall. I’m sure I couldn’t have done it without her.

Out of the 5 schools I worked on with Gavriella, I received interview invites from 4 and will now go and attend HBS! I got multiple offers and scholarships (Applied to 6 M7 schools(Of which I worked on 2 schools myself) and LBS) My guide and mentor – The Guru who made it happen. As traditional Indian saying goes, Guru guides you to your destiny, so bow to the Guru even before you bow before God and she is the mentor who made it happen for me.
Unsure of my candidacy for HBS, she instilled confidence in me and pushed me to introspect until I found out why I believed in certain things or choose to behave a certain way. The MBA journey is far longer than the two-year program and while a good GMAT Score feels like a big milestone, it is just the beginning. Your growth begins with applications- as you introspect and find the underlying why you grow and she ensured I knew each why. She highlighted to me how things that seem monotonous or mundane to me, were actually not that common and how I could convey that effectively to the schools to get the interview invites. She made the journey so smooth and easy-paced that I did not feel the anxiety until the HBS Interview invite came and I processed how real this all was. Preparing for the interview, I appreciated my application and felt this sense of immense gratitude towards Gavriella that is hard to put into words. I am so glad I chose MBAMission. Besides the 5 schools I chose to work on with her, she helped me put together my application for two more schools, highlighting how the essays could be along the structure of school A or B.

If I could – I would give her a Net Promoter score of 11 out of 10

Gavriella was great! The MBA application process is long and difficult, so having someone as experienced and supportive as she is was crucial to my success. Professional, intelligent, and articulate, she consistently demonstrated genuine care for my application. Gavriella is particularly talented at helping applicants with their essays: her insight enabled me to tell my story in a way that highlighted my personality and professional goals in a manner that was both coherent and engaging.

Extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for her clients, she exceeded all expectations and has my highest recommendation for any prospective MBA student.

I worked with Gavriella and had a great experience. I had solid stats but, in my opinion, pretty average work experience and extracurriculars. With Gavriella’s help, I was able to get into multiple M7’s. She was very prompt in communication and offered tons of extra advice via emails.

She was especially helpful with the essays. She really helped me nail down the story I wanted to tell about myself and what points to touch on in each of the essays. I don’t think I would’ve had the same success without her!

Working with Gavriella was an amazing process. She was always extremely prompt in responding to me and encouraging as I worked through my application. Her help allowed me to adequately prepare a couple of compelling essays, perfect my resume, and feel comfortable in my interview.

Her ability to get to know you and then personalize your message is unparalleled, and I can’t imagine how I would have navigated this process without her. Oh yeah, and the most important part: I got admitted into my first-choice program.

I majored in accounting 9 years ago and was a good student through undergraduate studies, however, I had spent the last 7 years as a fishing guide and skiing patroller. Due to my work history, I had a unique background that Gavriella helped me showcase effectively.

I can’t thank her enough, and I encourage anyone and everyone to reach out to her for help with their MBA applications!

I was referred to Gavriella by a friend that had recently been accepted to Cornell’s full-time MBA program. I began my journey by scheduling a consultation, during which I laid out my goal of attending Columbia Business School. She began by telling me that given some of my stats, it truly was a long shot. Gavriella will not sugarcoat your situation, but hearing her honest assessment was exactly what I needed and exactly what you will need throughout the process.

The application process can be quite grueling – Gavriella helped me through every step, from crafting my essays to perfecting and anticipating every possible interview question. Her suggestions and preparation tips were perfectly catered to my background and to my target program. If you are anything like me and you tend to be a bit self-critical, Gavriella will not only help you crush your applications, but she will also remind you that you DO have a story to tell. If you feel like you don’t, it’s because you haven’t learned how to tell it.

People going through the process of applying to school, be it undergrad or graduate, often ask me if hiring a consultant is worth it, and that’s a tricky one. I would imagine that not all admission consultants are equal in terms of the value they provide, but working with Gavriella was worth every penny and then some. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, bright and a terrific editor.

If I can get into Columbia Business School with Gavriella’s help, then if you’re committed to the process and receptive to her coaching, the sky is the limit for you.

It’s impossible to overstate how great my entire experience with Gavriella was. She was incredibly insightful and diligent and her expertise showed at every available moment. I looked into a number of consulting services and the amount of attention and care that Gavriella puts into her work was evident from the first time we spoke. Naturally, given the investment level of a consulting service, I wanted to make the best possible choice and I can say with absolute confidence that I did. Gavriella truly gets personally invested in your success and does everything within her ability to help you achieve your goals. I got accepted into my top choice of program and that would not have been possible without Gavriella’s help. If you’re looking for the absolute best possible experience in every way – do yourself a favor and get in touch with Gavriella! Even if I hadn’t been accepted anywhere, I’d give her 6 stars if I could!

I decided to apply to B school just 1.5 months before R1 deadlines and Gavriella made the process seamless, taking out much of the stress I would’ve had without her! From setting a schedule for deliverables (making the whole process much more manageable), the in-depth brainstorming, to multiple revisions of my HBS and GSB essays, and brainstorming & editing for the short answer prompts as well, she showed her prowess as an advisor, writer/editor, and storyteller. She also knew many of the MBA programs so well and was able to help me curate my story to uniquely fit each one. She was invaluable in my preparation for my HBS interview, conducting a mock interview, giving me helpful feedback, and sharing other potential questions that could come up. She also courteously gave me feedback on a couple of schools’ essays that were not included in my package, which I am extremely grateful for!

Gavriella made me feel comfortable and confident in my experience and story, ultimately making the admissions process alone an enlightening journey. I’m happy to share that with her help, I was admitted to my dream school, HBS, and Wharton! I would highly recommend working with Gavriella, she was so easy to work with and provided quality feedback. I’m confident I put my best foot forward with my applications and I would not have been able to get them there without her!

Working with Gavriella was truly an incredibly smooth process! Not only did she support me through the entire process but also made me feel confident through every step of the application process. She was incredibly responsive and detailed with her feedback! She really takes the time to get to know you and ensures your application highlights all your core skills, personality traits, and accomplishments. I was on a crunch time when it came to applying but she supported me tirelessly and made my application a priority, making this process seamless! I do not believe I could have gotten into my dream school without her guidance, support, and expertise! An absolute pleasure working with her!

Working with Gavriella has been a pleasure. During my first session with Gavriella, I wasn’t very confident about applying to the top tier business schools. She provided me with a realistic evaluation of my candidacy and the much needed confidence boost to apply to the top tier business schools. Gavriella’s guidance, feedback and insights have been extremely valuable throughout my application process. She pushed me to give my best and build a strong application. Gavriella was very easy to work with; very responsive and always available to answer any questions. She demonstrated a strong understanding, expertise and judgment around the MBA application process.
I feel that I wouldn’t have gotten into Columbia Business School without Gavriella’s guidance.

At first, when I started applying to business school I thought I could do it on my own and I was thinking “how much can a consultant actually help…is it worth the price?” Well on my own I was denied to every school I applied to in R1. Then, I decided to do a free consultation with Gavriella and I knew she would be instrumental in my applications for R2 Man, was I right. In R2 I was accepted to all 7 of the schools I applied to and most with 50% scholarships. Not to mention being accepted at my dream school Ross. I chose to do the hourly services and I was not disappointed. I would turn in essays to her at 2 am and they were back to me by 6 am. She is an incredibly hard worker, empathetic, and cares for her clients. She is available day and night without question. Gavriella has a talent for helping to create your story in a way that makes you look like a rock star and helping to show you how you fit within each program. I promise you will not go wrong using Gavriella. It has been the best decision I have made in my professional career thus far. My expectations were blown away and if you choose Gavriella, you will be accepted to the school of your dreams.

Gavriella was a fantastic consultant throughout the entire MBA application process. I could not recommend her more!
From the initial consultation meeting, Gavriella soothed my nerves. She quickly provided a clear and thorough plan of how I would work through my apps. We worked very closely from then on, and I appreciate how she went above and beyond to provide quick turns of my essays and make herself available, even on weekends on a few occasions. She provided detailed and very additive edits (grammatically, structurally, and most importantly creatively).
The highlight of working with Gavriella was truly the brainstorming / “crafting my story” process – crucial to my application and the pain point of the process for me. She really took the time to understand my journey to date, asking thoughtful questions to identify unique stories, and brainstorming interesting ways to tell my story. Furthermore, she gave me a needed confidence boost to see that my story is unique, and was always honest and frank.
At the end of the day, I got into 3 out of the 5 schools (including two M7 schools) I applied to and waitlisted at another M7. Gavriella was instrumental in that result, and I cannot thank her enough!

Gavriella helped me get into Wharton with a scholarship. She was a fantastic partner to have during the application process and I cannot recommend working with her highly enough. When beginning to apply, Gavriella helped me crystalize my thoughts and develop a tangible story that would stick out through the mass of applications each adcom reviews. When working directly on the applications themselves, Gavriella really shines because of her exceptional ability to guide individuals through the writing process. After submitting the applications, being able to bounce questions off of Gavriella was fantastic, especially considering how many times she has helped people through this process.

I would definitely recommend Gavriella. 10/10.

I first applied to B-schools back in 2020 to enroll in Fall 2021. However, my biggest mistake was focusing too much on perfecting the GMAT scores that I didn’t put as much of an effort into my narrative. As I didn’t get into my target school, I decided to reapply again for Fall 2022, while reassessing the strengths of each school.

As I was already familiar with the application process, I chose the hourly services with Gavriella from MBAMission.
I have spoken with a few other consultants prior and given my low GMAT (640) / GRE (323) scores, all of them told me that I was better off aiming for lower-tier schools and that they are unable to work with me.
The first time I had an initial consultation with Gavi, she explained that her job is to ensure that I am submitting the very best version of myself. She was incredibly helpful in sharpening my narrative and ensuring that I get my point across.
Her feedbacks are very specific and targeted. We worked not only on the essays but also the short-answer questions (something that I initially hadn’t given much thought to). She is incredibly responsive and is always available to answer any questions I have.

I received admit from Yale SOM, Columbia CBS, and Kellogg with scholarships.

Overall, my MBA application process is much less daunting – would definitely recommend her!

I came into the whole MBA application process a little bit lost, I didn’t know where I would fit or how I stacked up against other candidates. But Gavriella showed how the holes in my application weren’t as serious as I had thought and had read from other online resources. She was always quick to point out the strengths in my application and constantly reminded me to continuously highlight those.

We worked together from school selection right the way through interviews. She was a wonderful person to have throughout the entire process, and I shudder to think of how things would have gone had I not had her help. If anyone is struggling and in need of help, I cannot recommend Gavriella more highly.

The service and support that Gavriella provided was more than I could’ve ever expected. From our first brainstorming session all the way to interview prep, she was incredibly involved, supportive, thorough, and helpful. Gavi helped me take all elements of my background and mold them into a cohesive and compelling story, which left me confident moving forward with all parts of the admissions process. Especially coming from a non-traditional undergraduate education as well as work experience, it was essential that my story made sense, and Gavriella helped me get there.
Gavriella was very responsive and always willing to hop on a call to talk through things as needed. I truly felt like she had my back and pushed me to put the work in so that I would have the best possible outcome. She is an amazing writer and storyteller and had immense knowledge on what goes into a successful application.
My favorite part about working with Gavriella was her optimism. There were times when I doubted my likelihood of admission due to certain weaknesses in my application and she always kept me moving forward and focusing on everything positive that I have to offer. The admissions process can be long, daunting, and discouraging – but working with Gavi kept me excited and confident about my prospects.
I feel truly thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Gavriella. I was admitted to three schools, all with large scholarships, and am so excited for my future!

Gavi and I had about three months to put together my applications and she was great to work with. From brainstorming ideas, editing essays, to conducting mock interviews, there is no way I could have made it through this application process without her. She is a wonderful writer and was really instrumental in helping me develop a cohesive and interesting “story” for myself. She is personable, thoughtful, and very responsive. Her feedback was honest and I could tell that she really wanted me to succeed – there were times where I thought the essays were fine but she still pushed me to refine them further. Thanks to her, I’ll be enrolling at my dream school in the fall, HBS! I would definitely recommend Gavi’s services to anyone navigating the MBA application process.

I got an opportunity to work with Gavriella in Oct – Nov 2021 for my application to the Cornell Tech MBA Program and got accepted with a scholarship. I must say it would not have been possible without her and I give her full credit for that. I do fall into the very traditional and highly competitive pool of Indian male Engineers and a low GMAT score of 680 – another big issue. I had spoken to a couple of other consultants before and most told me my chances to get admitted were almost impossible.

When I set up my first consultation call with her, rather than giving me generic feedback like others, she took the time to patiently hear my story and my motivations to pursue the program, and which areas I would be needing help with. I was convinced that I would get personalized attention and made the decision to work with her on my application. Since I had already narrowed it down to which program I was applying to, I enrolled for the hourly service.

In our first brainstorming session, we decided that the best strategy was to dedicate most of the time to the essays. In my competitive bucket, having great essays and telling my own story in an inspiring way was my only best chance. That is what I was really banking on and she helped me deliver!

Even though I had ideas for my essay set, she encouraged me to fill in another brainstorming document which seemed very lengthy at first but it really probed me to think deeper and helped me to split my achievements and use them effectively in other parts of the application. For my essay, I decided to write the 3 most compelling stories connecting my past to the MBA program with a 1200 word-initial draft but only had a 700-word limit. At this point in time, I was convinced I would be asked to drop a story (which I really didn’t want to do) in order to adhere to the word limit. To my surprise, in the first review itself, she helped me edit the same stories in less than 700 words in the first draft in a more structured, connected, and inspiring way. She asked me to focus on the content and let her bother about the word limit. This gave me tremendous confidence in further refining the stories and totally took the pressure off me regarding the word limit. I gave her additional content multiple times for review and she helped me have the same content written within the word limit EVERY SINGLE TIME! With my experience, I can tell she is the best in the business in this aspect. It also helped me save my time and focus on other aspects of the application. 

Throughout the application I found her work to be intellectually honest, efficient and super punctual. She also totally helped me with my CV, to be much more presentable and readable which I was super impressed with and realized how clumsy it was initially. I have learned many techniques from her which I am going to remember for life. The outcome of all these efforts was that during my final submission, more than anyone else I was extremely satisfied with my application, irrespective of the results. 

She also helped me with my interview preparations and asked me how I could differentiate myself by focusing on the uncommon aspects of my work from a regular engineer. Post acceptance, she has been a real mentor in helping with my career choices and many other aspects of the MBA program. In my opinion, throughout your application review, you might be able to change and improve on other aspects of your application such as GMAT/ recommendations. But your essay gives the admissions committee an impression of who you truly are and you cannot mess with that so I highly recommend working with Gavriella in this aspect as you will never regret your time working with her.

Gavriella helped me get into my dream MBA programs and get admitted with scholarship offers! I opted for a start-to-finish package with 4 schools and am so glad I did.

I knew that I really needed to hone my essays to make sure I had the best shot at getting into my goal schools. Gavriella has a very strong writing background and she really took the time to understand my personal story, motivations, and passions to ensure that we were able to create a story that would be appealing to the admission team while staying true to me.

I also had a tighter than optimal timeline to meet school application deadlines as I chose to apply later in the year. Gavriella got us organized from the first call with a comprehensive summary and next steps. She was then extremely present and available throughout the entire process, both for application support and mental support through the uphill battle of the admission process. She kept me on track for all the schools and was always on top of essay edit turnaround times. I really appreciate that she was able to provide insight into what stands out to the admission committee at each school and what exactly an essay question is asking for.

I found the mock interviews really helpful before going into the actual interviews. They always gave me the extra bolster of confidence and preparedness I needed. Her interview prep also helped me to pace my answers and be succinct and impactful.

I highly recommend Gavriellea to anyone looking for an MBA admissions consultant!

Gavriella Semaya has helped me with my admission application for Fuqua school of business and the result is that I have been admitted to my goal school. I remember one time I needed urgent help on a piece of work from her. While it was during a 2-day national holiday, she agreed to work and submitted the work in slightly less than an hour with high quality edits. Gavriella was amazingly helpful in rephrasing my story so it became genuine and compelling, removing unnecessary words and sentences to answer the question directly, and redirecting me in the areas of focus during the mock interview. She was proactively engaging with me on every step and super-responsive.

If you are looking to engage an advisor for your applications, Gavriella is the perfect choice. Gavriella helped shape my applications and worked with me to define the strategy, choices and essays that went along with them. Gavriella guided my applications from start to end by brainstorming the topics and inputs to final edits. She is endlessly patient and answered my many many questions with thoughtful, personalized, and useful answers, and provided the right advice all along the way. Without Gavriella’s writing skills and editing, my essays would not have been nearly the same (nor as concise and within the word limit) and without her coaching and guidance, I would not be starting my full-time MBA in the fall. Gavriella is a great choice for hourly and school packages.

I would not be going to business school this fall if it were not for Gavriella Semaya. To say she was instrumental does not come close to capturing how impactful she was in my process. Gavriella is a talented listener, remarkable editor, and an incredibly thoughtful advisor. I was extremely impressed with how quickly Gavriella understood my story and helped me craft a strong and succinct narrative. She did not let me off easy; Gavriella pushed me to think about my goals and articulate how I got to where I am – she guided me down a path of meaningful self-discovery that will serve me well for years to come. In addition to her ability to help me articulate my story and goals, Gavriella has a gift for editing which significantly increased the quality of my applications. Lastly, Gavriella went above and beyond to check in after each interview, she helped me manage the waitlist process and was a valuable sounding board when I made my final decision. I am so grateful to have worked with Gavriella, I cannot recommend her enough. While I am thrilled to be going to school, I am sad that my time with her as an advisor is over!

I signed up for mbaMission’s hourly services in hopes to enhance and practice my interview skills. I was paired to work with Gavriella and she was extremely helpful! She gave me roughly 10-12 questions that are typical questions in a business school interview for me to prepare for and we had mock interviews with those questions. In the first mock interview, I kept stuttering and I was a mess. Gavriella helped me calm down and put the interview into a better perspective so that I wouldn’t be as nervous. We practiced for around 3 hours and I really loved how she was able to show me how to better answer some of my answers and clearly explain what I was trying to say. After the mock interview, she sent me a bunch of other questions that could be asked so that I could review myself. Overall, my experience with Gavriella was very productive and informative, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking advice when applying to business school. I also was admitted to my top choice school with her help and couldn’t have done it without her!

In our consultation call, Gavriella was very knowledgeable & personable when helping me to prepare my MBA application. Our conversation was organic and her recommendations were always specifically tailored for me. We polished my resume by ensuring that each bullet didn’t merely describe my responsibilities, but actually highlighted the impact of my work and the accomplishments I achieved in each position. Additionally, Gavriella gave suggestions on how to best articulate ambitious & achievable goals in my personal statement as well as how to prepare individualized “context packets” for my recommenders. After our incredibly productive call, she followed up with a detailed email that summarized our conversation, reiterated her key recommendations, and provided additional (free!) resources that would further aid me in my MBA journey. Gavriella’s guidance & insights gave me the clarity & confidence I️ needed to finish my applications & couldn’t recommend her more highly!

I was a little nervous about using a consultant for my application. I started with 2 hours with Gavriella. She is very honest, dedicated, and smart. She never missed any of the commitments. In a 30 mins zoom call; she understood my background goals and came up with great suggestions on where I can improve my application further. I could feel the difference in my application quality right away and felt confident before applying itself. She even helped me with my professional resume. Got admitted to all my dream schools and picked my top choice in G7. I highly recommend her to anybody without a doubt.

Gavriella was incredibly helpful in enabling me to pump out 4 last-minute applications in under 7 days…over the holidays to boot! Her effort to understand the distinguishing features of my personal narrative in such a short time frame coupled with her ability to decisively and effectively cull my verbosity were essential to allowing me to convey the most compelling features of my candidacy.

The flexibility in structuring the use of my hours was also very helpful as the areas of my application requiring review and the level of depth required were quite fluid. Despite this, we were able to work together to ensure we were able to achieve proper treatment all around.

Gavriella was also a tremendous resource in navigating the interview and waitlist processes going above and beyond the call of duty. Her provision of guiding resources, as well as continued Q&A support, helped quell some of the uncertainty and allowed me to feel prepared and confident in my approach during those anxiety-ridden weeks.

In the end, thanks to Gavriella’s help, I was able to gain admission to Wharton with a >50% scholarship and a place on the waitlist at GSB. Would recommend her in a second to anyone embarking on the MBA app journey and would only recommend that you give yourself (and her) more time!

I genuinely believe I would not have been admitted without the help of Gavriella. I began the MBA process incredibly naïve and completely overwhelmed.

I initially enlisted Gavriella’s help for a two-school package. However, the immediate value and impact of her services convinced me to expand my package to include a third school. I only wish I could have used her help for all my applications!

She is equal parts teacher, strategist, therapist, and friend. She dove headfirst into my chaotic mess of a story, helping turn it into a coherent narrative that accurately depicted me and my experiences. Understanding who I am also allowed her to guide me to apply to programs aligned with my interest and post MBA goals that I had failed to consider.

From there, she proved instrumental in assisting me in articulating my story logically, thoughtfully, and compellingly. When interviews came, I was extremely nervous. The preparation she helped me with gave me confidence and empowered me.

If that wasn’t enough, she genuinely cared about me and my outcome. I distinctly remember email exchanges with her anxiously waiting for decisions alongside me. She celebrated my admittances AND helped me through rejections.

I cannot speak more highly of Gavriella.

I’ve applied for a few T20 business schools’ MBA program in Round 2 for 2023 admission, and I have been admitted to my top choice school with a scholarship offer that is way more than I could ever dream of.
My experience of working with Gavriella has been amazing from beginning to end. As an older applicant (mid 30’s) with a non-traditional background, I had a lot of doubt about myself when I started the MBA journey. Gavriella did a great job to be there for me and to build my confidence. She was very caring and passionate — a very good listener and a genuine friend who made me feel comfortable to share my stories and put trust in her. I felt so lucky to have her during the whole process.
The best part of my experience with Gavriella is that, instead of trying to fit in any typical category or image, she worked with me to create a unique strategy to present my true self. She guided me to look back into my life/work experience, to reflect and to find a connection between my past and future goals.
She was always approachable, answered my inquires right away, and more often gave back more than I could’ve asked. Whether it was with essay drafting, recommendations, school networking, interview prep, or actions after submission, she always thought ahead and offered me insight to guide me through the key turning points in the application timeline.
My result is beyond what I have expected, and I am extremely grateful for Gavriella’s generous assistance.

I will open this by saying beyond being a great consultant for your application, Gavriella is a wonderful person. I came to meet Gavriella through a free consultation (as I am sure many others do), and I have done this with other consultants, so I had experience in this. What I found was not a pushy salesperson, instead, someone who asked the ‘right’ questions. She asked me why I wanted to go to the programs I specifically brought up, she asked me what my biggest concerns were and what I thought my unique attributes were (because on paper I was at best an average candidate, if not below average) and at the end of our brief interaction, she candidly told me what she thought of my application and profile, what schools were the best fit, and what I could do if money were no object. I am also a relatively simple person, who loves analogies, and her analogies and explanations were so clear and relatable – my experience with her was one of the best interactions I have had with someone providing a service.

I believe that if you are like me and want this experience to be as enjoyable as it can be – I know it is a nervous time, but at this point, you have done all the heavy lifting, now it’s about articulating it well – then I would recommend Gavriella. Her ability to be candid and honest, while also being a pleasure to work with is unparalleled by anyone I have met in any other sector. Moreover, her generosity, be it in time or reviewing materials extends far beyond expectations.

I know I did not hit on things you probably were expecting to read in this review, but I feel if you’re going to trust a person to help you make this life-changing decision, you need to understand their character, and I can tell you Gavriela’s character, effort, and devotion to her clients is unmatched.

If I could share my name and information I would, because I believe that strongly in her ability to support you.

As a somewhat unconventional applicant, I wasn’t sure what to expect from an MBA consultant. Any trepidation I might have had vanished after my first call with Gavriella, however. It was clear from the first day that she would be an invaluable asset going forward. She helped weave my disparate work experience into a compelling narrative, hone in on a more curated target list of schools, and provided excellent interview prep which left me in great shape for all of the interviews that subsequently arose. Working with Gavriella went a long way in taking the stress out of the application/interview process, and it was clear to me early on that she was operating with my best interest in mind, not her own. To anyone reading this who is in need of an Admission Consultant – go with Gavriella if she’s available. You won’t regret it!

Working with Gavriella totally exceeded my expectations. The process was really smooth and although we were short of time she connected with my story immediately and helped me outline it in the best way possible. She was very detailed-oriented and precise with her contributions… It was the third eye I needed to accomplish a well-rounded application. She was very efficient and we even had the opportunity to check other essays! After submitting everything we kept in touch, a fact that made me notice she was very diligent with her work.
I was skeptical of acquiring this kind of service but it was an investment I’ll never regret. I totally recommend MBA Mission and Gavriella.

My overall experience with mbaMission and especially my consultant, Gavriella, was excellent!

I elected for the hourly service, for the flexibility, and because I knew which schools I wanted to apply to, but in no way did this detract from the highly personalized guidance I received.

My busy work schedule and different time zone were also no impediment; Gavriella was able to work around me and help with essay editing, deciding on which stories to discuss and eventually on interview preparation as well. I received first-class coaching for every step of the application, tailored specifically to me.

Gavriella was very knowledgeable about the idiosyncrasies of each school’s application process and took time to understand my background, my goals and exactly how I should present my narrative.

I found most useful the open and honest feedback. I felt Gavriella really wanted my application to be the best that it could be. I am very excited to start business school later this year and am sure I could not have been successful without the help of mbaMission.

Gavriella is a fantastic advisor and a lovely person – I could not recommend her services highly enough!

From the beginning of my application process, I had been hesitant about hiring a consultant for a variety of reasons, but now as I prepare to attend Columbia Business School next year, I can very confidently say that working with Gavriella was the best decision I made during the process. I interviewed five consultants and from the get-go I was confident that Gavriella was the right choice. She showed up to our meeting prepped on my background, was very candid about my strengths and weaknesses and proposed a concrete plan to move forward. The minute I knew for absolute sure that I had made the right decision occurred several weeks after we started working together. We were several turns into the all-important goals essay when Gavriella made the (at the time) very unpopular suggestion that we weren’t hitting the mark and that we should go back to the drawing board to make sure that we craft not just a good story but a great one. Most people would have said it’s good enough and forgone the extra work, but Gavriella was committed to our process and committed to my goal of getting into Columbia. She was always there for me to bounce ideas off, provided truly honest feedback, and at times just to listen to me complain about the whole process. No stone was left unturned from beginning to end and Gavriella pushed me day after day to make sure that I wasn’t just submitting a good application but a truly exemplary one. Gavriella guided me and helped create a narrative that showcased to the admissions board a full picture of who I am and what I am capable of.

I used 5 hours of Gavriella’s services to help support reviewing/editing my applications. She really took the time to get to know me and my motivations. She was then able to provide concrete feedback on how I could increase the clarity of messaging across my application. Furthermore, Gavriella was able to offer valuable input on what admissions committees would be looking for.

I had a highly personalized experience where I felt she was truly invested in my success. Not to mention the quick turnaround times to review materials. I ended up getting into my two top choices (GSB & HBS). Gavriella was a key contributor.

Spark notes:

Gavi is articulate, approachable, pragmatic, and incredibly smart. She removed any intimidation I had about the application process, and helped me cement my story and goals in a way that was strategic, calculated, but also nurturing.

Working with Gavi was like working with a good friend who wants you to succeed, but is not afraid to step back and be real with an honest, third party perspective. Her knowledge of the application nuances between each school was extensive, and she was extremely accommodating and flexible throughout my somewhat accelerated (my own fault) process.

You *will not* regret working with Gavi. I could not have made it through applications and interviews – and into programs! – without her insight, encouragement, and guidance.

Full picture:

Like many others, I decided to apply to MBA programs during a period of uncertainty. I’d already taken the GRE and researched schools, but needed clarity on my story, and direction on how to holistically incorporate my experiences and ambitions. On top of that, I was starting the application process only a month out from R1 deadlines, so everything was accelerated and I was overwhelmed. 

Working with Gavi brought clarity and more – she was truly the calm within the storm in what would have been an otherwise unbearably frenzied process. My biggest obstacle was the overwhelming number of themes I was trying to incorporate, and Gavi’s ability to distill them into compelling narrative was invaluable. Her clarity was particularly helpful throughout essay outlining / writing / editing, where she broke down the process into measured, achievable segments that kept me on track and on topic. Gavi has also been incredibly supportive throughout the interview process, sharing previous questions unprompted, helping me strategize, talk through themes, and brainstorm examples of past work and projects.

On top of her extensive insight and skill set, Gavi is extremely invested, caring, and supportive. She offered guidance and reassurance when I was struggling to balance a demanding full-time job with the application process, and – not only put up with, but also helped me work through – the anxiety and stress of the past 6 months. She is a fabulous MBA coach and career coach who genuinely cares about her clients’ success and happiness. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

As stated above, work with Gavi – I cannot recommend her enough.

A friend of mine strongly recommended me to hire mbaMission to help me with my MBA application journey. I was having seconds doubts because I’ve had terrible experiences in the past with several informal coaches. I gave myself a chance and hired mbaMission, and they assigned me Gavriella as my coach after a profile review.
I want to congratulate mbaMission’s methodology and service. It has been amazing.
I was accepted to my #1 and #2 MBA options. I am sure a great part of it was thanks to Gavriella, she rocks, and she has been the best advisor I have ever had. She got to know me perfectly since the first session I had with her. She taught me how to get the best out of me in every step of the application process; my resume, essays, short answer questions, interviews, and even the post-acceptance process. She lifted me up many times, and she never let me give up… She is THE best!!!!