Julie-Anne Heafey

Senior Consultant

mbaMission

California

United States

Net Promoter Score: 9.84

Consultant Bio

Julie-Anne Heafey earned her bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and her MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS), where she was co-president of the Women’s Student Association and collaborated with the admissions committee on attracting women applicants. After earning her MBA, Julie-Anne entered strategy consulting, initially working with the Parthenon Group in Boston and then as a freelance consultant to businesses in financial services, health care, software, retail, and social impact in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Julie-Anne began her pre-MBA career in finance, working in France through an internship with the CFO of a large steel company through the École Polytechnique. Later, she joined an equity research team at Salomon Smith Barney, writing call notes, company reports, and industry overviews. Intrigued by how technology was transforming the industry, she transitioned to the firm’s fledgling Internet group, which was tasked with developing the company’s first Web site and online services. There she discovered her passion for strategy and marketing.

While at Dartmouth, Julie-Anne led tours and information sessions for the admissions department and now interviews applicants to the college each year as an alumna volunteer. She has also taught GMAT test-taking skills with Kaplan Test Prep and counseled aspiring MBAs on their business school applications. Julie-Anne is excited about helping mbaMission clients position themselves for success in the competitive application process.

Company Information

mbaMission is the world’s leading MBA admissions consulting firm and the only one exclusively recommended by Manhattan Prep and Kaplan GMAT. Our dedicated, full-time Senior Consultants work one-on-one with business school candidates to identify and showcase their strongest attributes in their applications.

When applying to an elite MBA program, you need elite experience on your side. mbaMission’s full-time consultants are highly skilled communicators with comprehensive knowledge of the MBA admissions process, and helping you navigate that process to your fullest potential is our sole priority. You can be confident of having our undivided attention, because admissions consulting is our exclusive focus. In pursuing your MBA, you are making an important investment in yourself, so choose a firm whose singular objective is helping you achieve your goals.

Our full-time team includes MBAs from all the top programs. Although you work exclusively with one dedicated consultant at mbaMission, you benefit from the experience and input of our entire team. Our consultants intercommunicate constantly, sharing information, ideas, feedback, and recommendations. We also conduct semimonthly meetings, require ongoing training, and hold an annual full-company conference, where we gather to discuss best practices and continue improving our skills and knowledge base. More than 20 full-time admissions experts combine their know-how and experience to advance your cause. We know that our being at the top of our game means you have the greatest chance of success, and together, our team will find the best ways to strengthen your application.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

One-on-one consultation services, comprehensive admissions and school-specific guides, a robust blog, free eBooks, essay analyses, and other valuable resources—visit our Web site to find all that mbaMission offers.
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Ding Review
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Free Personal Statement Guide
Free Selecting Your Target MBA Program eBook
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Business School Insider’s Guides
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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Outstanding Support Throughout Application
    2 months ago
    I decided to apply to business school a little later in life than (I believe) most people do. Having started to work full time early on, in the industry I have always been passionate about, I had never heard of MBA programs until I decided to make a career change. The chance of potentially studying in a top business program was a tangible path moving forward and I decided to dive in. As an international applicant with a non-traditional background, I realized I needed support along the application process if I wanted to improve my chances of success - that is when I crossed paths with mbaMission and Julie-Anne. From the very start, Julie-Anne shared plenty of useful insights in terms of establishing a reasonable ...
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  • Highly Recommend Working With Julie Anne
    2 months ago
    Julie-Anne was incredibly helpful from start to finish and I could not be more grateful to have had her help through my application process. I was admitted to HBS in R1 with her help, which was my dream outcome. What I'm most grateful for is her no B/S type of attitude. I naturally struggle with writing, so I needed her to tell me straight up when my essay was headed in the wrong direction or came off differently than I intended it. She was readily available throughout my application process, which was super helpful when I was in the deepest part of my writing process and needed to talk out my ideas with someone. She also gave me great tips for my interview process, which gave me ...
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  • Julie-Anne Was Great, Highly Recommend
    2 months ago
    Working with Julie-Anne was amazing. I was looking to advance in my current industry through a MBA, with 2 YOE & a 325 GRE. She is very blunt with her feedback and does not sugar coat things, which is what I wanted. But she is also very encouraging & walks alongside you on the journey of the application process. The difference in my essay’s first draft and final draft was night & day due to her expertise on each school individually. She is worth the money.
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  • Helped Me With Challenging Essay Stories
    2 months ago
    I applied to one of HSW schools, coming from a consulting and PE/VC background. I was coming from a challenging demographic with a lot of applicants like myself (not URM, working in Finance, etc). I had the GMAT out of the way but really needed to focus on essays. I had a friend who had worked with Julie-Anne last year and had a very successful outcome on his/her HSW applications. Overall, Julie-Anne was very helpful in brainstorming my potential stories, building out ideas, iterating on them, organizing ideas into short stories vs. main essay, etc. I applied in undergrad with a similar story and was rejected, but likely got in this time because we presented it in a different way. Brainstorming my entire background with Julie-Anne ...
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  • Pushed me to be the best version of myself
    10 months ago
    When I decided to apply for an MBA program from my job in consulting, I knew I was facing challenges as a young applicant with limited work experience (having worked at a single company since graduating from undergrad). However, I believed in my story and had confidence in my background, so I chose to work with Julie-Anne. It turned out to be the best decision I made throughout the entire process. As someone who has always been more comfortable with numbers than with essays, I found the application process daunting. However, Julie-Anne's expertise and guidance were evident at every step. She consistently pushed me to bring out my best in every aspect of my work, from crafting compelling essays to preparing for interviews. Her level of ...
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  • School Package Review
    10 months ago
    Julie-Anne was incredibly supportive in helping me craft a compelling application for business schools. Having lived in multiple countries and worked across various industries, I was initially uncertain about which experiences to highlight and how to structure my application. Julie-Anne guided me through brainstorming and organizing my application package, offering insights on which experiences to emphasize and suggesting ways to enhance my profile, such as taking additional coursework. She diligently provided detailed answers to all my questions, even consulting her colleagues on topics she was less familiar with. Her feedback was prompt and thoroughly detailed, offering specific improvements and suggestions.
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  • Hourly With Julie-Anne Helped Mold Candidacy To Admissions Audience
    11 months ago
    Working hourly with Julie-Anne starting at the back half of my MBA admissions process provided me with valuable direction and feedback in order to mold my resume, essays and short answers to the MBA Admission audience. While I had a lot of great content in first drafts, Julie-Anne assisted with streamlining and structuring the materials to emphasize and showcase what MBA Admissions personnel is looking for while cutting out unnecessary clutter.
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  • Julie-Anne Is The Best!!
    1 year ago
    Julie-Anne is the best!! Coming from an accounting/audit background, I knew I had an uphill battle to differentiate myself from other applicants. I had initial conversations with other admission consultants but immediately resonated with Julie-Anne’s approach. From the very first call, Julie-Anne took the time to get to know me and my career goals. I tend to be long winded/too technical in my writing which is not good for MBA application essays. Julie-Anne worked with me to consolidate my thoughts and simplify my essays for Adcom. Working with Julie-Anne drastically improved the quality of my essays. I was shocked to see the stark improvement between my initial and final essays. There were also points in time where I was busy with work and put my applications ...
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  • Julie-Anne Heafey Is Money Well Spent
    1 year ago
    I am a middle market private equity associate in NYC. Julie-Anne’s strength is getting the best product out of her pupils. She really encourages introspection and doesn’t let you stop short of your best work. She is very responsive and will take time at a moment’s notice to respond to a call or address a minor question. For these reasons, she is certainly in the top 1% of consultants. She has worked with me as well as a number of prior applicants from my firm and we’ve all gotten into great programs. In my particular case, we needed to find a way to balance the struggles I’ve faced with not sounding too negative. We needed to find a way to position things positively and tie ...
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  • Highly Recommend Julie-Anne's Services!!!
    2 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Julie-Anne as my MBA admissions consultant, and I can confidently say that her guidance and expertise were instrumental in shaping my successful application journey. As someone deeply entrenched in the world of Private Equity, with a GMAT score hovering around the M7 median, I knew that standing out was crucial in the fiercely competitive landscape. Julie-Anne's keen insight into the nuances of MBA admissions was evident from the start. With her expert guidance, I was able to strategically accentuate the most captivating facets of my application, which not only complemented my scores but also highlighted my unique qualities. Her adeptness during the brainstorming phase was a game-changer. She skillfully prodded me to delve deeper into my experiences, bringing out ...
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  • If You Want A Consultant To Help You Tell Your Story In The Best Way Possible, Choose Julie-Anne!
    2 years ago
    I'm a candidate from Singapore and I worked with Julie-Anne as an hourly client for one month before I submitted my application as well as throughout the interview process. She was a fantastic consultant and I was admitted to HBS and Wharton. Julie-Anne was incredibly helpful when it came to brainstorming ideas for my application essays. With her help, I was able to pick out the stories and experiences that had shaped me the most in my life and through her probing questions and willingness to go deep, I was able to find the common thread that tied those stories together, something I had never quite been able to do before. The outcome of our brainstorming sessions ended up being the crux of my essays and ...
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  • Simply The Best!
    2 years ago
    I'm coming from a very traditional background - 2 yrs of IB, and 2 years of PE (US based). I needed to differentiate myself through my story and application. I wanted someone who would be very direct and honest with me, and Julie-Anne was. She tells you what you need to hear. She was also super responsive and available - whenever you needed to chat, she found a way to accommodate. I decided to apply in July, with <5 weeks before the Round 1 deadline. While other consultants I spoke to told me I shouldn't try to make the deadline, Julie-Anne encouraged me to go for it if I wanted to - she helped me ramp up quickly and made sure I was in ...
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  • Helped Me Tell My Story In The Best Way
    2 years ago
    When I first started working with Julie-Anne, I had a bunch of jumbled ideas that didn't fully mesh together. Julie-Anne worked with me tirelessly to help me clarify my message and gain admission to my top-choice school. I have no doubt that Julie-Anne's help with my essays and resume played a key role in my admission to my top-choice school. I could not recommend Julie-Anne more highly. She is honest, empathetic, and always willing to help - no matter how small an ask. Julie-Anne is simply the best.
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  • Great Help
    3 years ago
    As I learn more and more about the applicant pool of top MBA programs, I realize how many weak points I had in my application. No test score and a below-average GPA are two data points that come to mind. Further, I started the whole process around Thanksgiving (with only about a month and a half until Round 2 deadlines), so to say I felt the odds were stacked against me is putting it lightly. My cousin (a 2nd year at UNC Kenan Flagler) had hired Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission and strongly recommended I do the same. From our first conversation, I could tell Julie-Anne was passionate about her work and truly cared about her clients’ aspirations/success. Also impressive was her strong professional background and ...
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  • Julie-Anne Is A True Professional!
    3 years ago
    I am a URM applicant who wants to enhance my technical and soft skills in an MBA program, so I decided to hire my first admission consultant, Julie-Anne, with a start-to-finish school package. I had a feeling that I was in good hands when Julie-Anne kindly checked in with me multiple times before application season, even when I postponed my MBA application from round 1 to round 2 due to unforeseen circumstances. While it is true that you will not know if you could have done it with or without a personal admission consultant, I know, undoubtedly, that Julie-Anne made me put my best foot forward, accompanied by essential resources. Outside of the essay revisions, Julie-Anne provided the following resources: brainstorming exercises, interview prep presentations, scholarship ...
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  • Best Mentor, Guide, & Partner You Can Work With!
    3 years ago
    I am an Indian male with a management consulting background. I have limited extracurriculars. My biggest challenge was standing out among the extremely competitive Indian consulting cohort. 1) Julie-Anne is super clear and frank. She encouraged me to apply to a mix of dream, reach & target schools given the competitiveness of the cohort. This turned out to be a solid bet as I got 2 amazing admits & 2 waitlists out of 9 applied schools! 2) Julie-Anne brainstormed with me to understand my entire life journey and interests. She understood me as a person which helped bring out stories from my backpacking experiences, specific assignments as a consultant, my passion for music that truly brought out me and helped me stand out in my application 3) ...
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  • Julie-Anne Helped Me Land My Dream School, GSB!
    3 years ago
    My background is fairly "vanilla" for a finance candidate - 2 years IB BB, 2 years private equity, econ grad. Given how difficult it is to stand out in the finance crowd, I knew that good essays were key to getting into my top choice schools. Julie-Anne was 100% essential in helping me craft my stories and dig deep into who I am and what I want out of my career. What I appreciated was her honesty - whenever something worked, she pushed me to dig a level deeper, and whenever it didn't, she told me upfront that the story would not work. I ended up scrapping several ideas I started with, which looking back was absolutely the right move. Furthermore, she showed a level of ...
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  • Critical Role In M7 Admission
    3 years ago
    Applying while on active duty, Julie-Anne was essential in my application process by helping me articulate my military experience into thoughtful and effective essays. I valued her direct feedback, something friends and family often didn't give when I asked for their help and her dedication to helping me create the best applications possible. I never felt like a client working with Julie-Anne, but instead more like a student because of how much she cared about me and my application and how willing she was to help around the clock for months. From her school background, work experience, and knowledge of the MBA admissions process, Julie-Anne is truly a professional and master at what she does. I am 100% confident I wouldn't have been accepted into ...
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  • Julie-Anne Helped Me Get Into The Perfect-Fit Business School
    4 years ago
    I came into the MBA application process knowing that I would have an uphill battle - my undergraduate GPA was below the average range at Tuck and my work experience in private wealth was good but didn't truly transcend what my peers were doing. I knew that in order to be successfully admitted, I needed to show that I was smarter than my GPA led on (I had an upward trend and a really strong GMAT), but also I needed to convince the admissions team that I had a strong reason to get an MBA. Julie-Anne helped me do exactly that. She reviewed my resume and helped me cut out unnecessary elements and highlight my strengths. She also made it so that my resume would be easy ...
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  • Julie-Anne Is Amazing - Helped Me Secure 2 Of My Target Schools
    4 years ago
    Profile: Management Consultant at MBB Nationality: India GMAT: 750 Q50 V42 Admits: Wharton, MIT Sloan I onboarded Julie-Anne for my application process after speaking to multiple consultants because I really liked her approach from the off. During our 30-minute free consultation, she understood my profile, background and motivations deeply. She even sent a detailed summary of our discussion along with her preliminary thoughts right after. This really impressed me and stood out for me vs. other consultants. Throughout the application process, Julie-Anne was always there for me, as a consultant and a mentor. She was thoughtful, creative and a calming presence. On multiple occasions, she went out of her way to help me - such as responding back within less than the prescribed time when ...
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  • Accepted To Top 3 Choices In Round 1!
    4 years ago
    Julie-Anne played a huge role in my being accepted to my top three choice schools, Harvard Business School, Wharton/Lauder and UVA Darden in Round 1 of the 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle. While I had all the right pieces (720 GMAT, high GPA and strong recommendations), I struggled to develop my MBA story through my essays and short-answer responses. More specifically, coming from international development, I was completely lost about how to contextualize my background and skills through a business lens and articulate how I could contribute uniquely to the classroom. Julie-Anne exceeded my expectations on every front. She was accessible, diligent, kind and strategic. She listened closely early on to understand who I was, why I wanted an MBA and what I hoped to do, and ...
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  • Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    Julie-Anne was a huge help throughout my application process. She constantly provided guidance on what admission officers value and in turn aspects of my candidacy to highlight. Julie-Anne was helpful in brainstorming ideas and crafting my essays. She also helped me write strong short answer responses and ensure all aspects of my application were additive. The interview prep was also incredibly helpful. One point worth noting is MBA Mission's SLA and 2 business day turn around time for essay editing, which JA stuck to fairly strictly.
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  • Incredibly Helpful And Worth It--Julie-Anne Is The Best!
    4 years ago
    I was a military applicant with a low standardized test score and an unconventional story to share. Initially, I reached out to mbaMission only for strategic advice—I thought that I had a good understanding of what information I needed to present, but I wanted a second opinion to ensure I was hitting the mark. After speaking with Julie-Anne, I immediately realized how helpful it would be to have someone guide me throughout the process. Julie-Anne was a coach, supporter, and teacher throughout the most challenging points of the application cycle. She took time to get to know my ambitions, reasoning, and most importantly, “me” as a person. Her perspective helped me improve my essays by navigating blind spots, presenting my weaknesses in a positive light, ...
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  • Julie-Anne Helped Me Get Into My Top Choice Program
    4 years ago
    The MBA application process can be difficult to navigate. It requires thorough self-reflection, high-quality essay writing and a resume that helps highlight your accomplishments and show your career impact. This becomes even more important if you have an atypical career path like myself, where I have worked on both the investing and operating side of business across 5+ industries. I’ve had a number of friends who have completed MBA programs, and most of them utilized an admissions consultant to help work through the application process. I took the admissions consultant decision very seriously, and conducted a number of 30-minute phone screenings that many services offer. After speaking with Julie-Anne Heafey at mbaMission, it became abundantly clear that she was the ideal consultant to work with ...
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  • Amazing Consultant, Julie-Anne
    4 years ago
    Julie-Anne was an incredible consultant. She guided me every step of the way and gave me candid feedback that enhanced my application. I was accepted to all three programs I applied to, and do not believe I would have been able to achieve that without her help. Coming from a very traditional finance background (Ivy League undergraduate, investment banking, private equity) I thought there was a magic formula for entrance and Julie-Anne steered me clear of that assumption. She helped me bring out my unique attributes in my essays and brain storm what it was I really wanted to get out of business school. So very thankful for Julie-Anne!
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  • Fantastic MBA Consultant
    4 years ago
    From the start, Julie-Anne asked hard questions that challenged the way I thought as I wrote my application essays. As a person from big tech with a mid-tier university background (and very little extra-curricular involvement), I needed her help in ensuring I stood out. The best part about working with Julie-Anne was her ability to help me turn my background into meaningful stories. Julie-Anne spent hours brainstorming with me, and when it came to providing feedback on my essays, she was incredibly honest. She encouraged me to scrap essays and start over when needed, and also dig into the details more that I otherwise would have. Without her help, my stories would've been too broad to earn interviews at top schools. Besides her stellar editing, Julie-Anne ...
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  • Very Helpful
    4 years ago
    I worked closely with Julie to draft and edits my resume, essays, and other application materials for 3 part-time MBA programs. Julie was a terrific partner who delivered feedback quickly and helped me brainstorm new ideas when I was feeling stuck. I was accepted by all 3 of my target programs, and owe much of my success to Julie's help. Thanks, Julie!
    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • HOW JULIE-ANNE HEAFEY GUIDED ME TO STANFORD GSB
    5 years ago
    My GMAT score was 650 only, and I was already much older than the MBA students' average age. To maximize my lean chances to be accepted at a top business school, I knew that my essays, my resume, and all the rest of my application should be impeccable. I decided to get specialized help but was advised by two different admissions consultants to drop my dream and seek another way to pivot my career. I hopelessly insisted a third time, and that’s when I met Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. For the first time in a free 30-minute consultation, someone went beyond basic parameters such as my GMAT score, GPA, or my age. Julie-Anne patiently took the time to listen to my story and holistically understand my goals. ...
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  • Amazing MBA Consultant Julie-Anne
    5 years ago
    The full school package was extremely helpful at mbaMission. I was able to receive edit help with essays, interview prep for several schools, and resume review. There were a few brainstorming calls that were helpful for me to figure out my point of view for my essays. We also went through the different characteristics that each school was looking for in the essays. Julie-Anne was the highlight of working with mbaMission as she was particularly helpful editing the essays. I currently work in private equity and do not have the strongest writing skills and Julie-Anne was able to give me specific comments to pull out the necessary details needed in my essays. She also works extremely fast under tight deadlines even when she is busy ...
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  • Incredible Consultant & Human-- Could Not Recommend More
    5 years ago
    Coming from a technical background in the oil industry, far removed from the business realm, I knew that an outsider’s perspective, especially one grounded in the MBA process would be beneficial to help my stories come across. (This meant ensuring that my technical resume and stories about technical projects were approached in a way that could be understood by a variety of audiences.) Initially, upon speaking with friends who navigated the MBA process, I reached out to a competitor consulting firm and after an initial conversation with a consultant, she provided lofty claims that they felt that I would absolutely get into the top 7 schools and that given my lack of a job title change that was what needed to be focused on. The more ...
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  • Amazing - Got Me Into My Top School!
    5 years ago
    Background: Econ undergrad at Ivy, Product Manager, male, over-represented demographic. Applied to MIT, CBS and Wharton. Received interviews at all schools, was admitted to MIT and CBS. When I first began thinking about applying for an MBA, I worried about my chances because I was an over-represented demographic and felt I didn't have a unique story (I had spent 4.5 at the same company in one role). I was looking for a consultant who was honest, could help craft my story, tell me my strengths and weaknesses, and keep me on track with the deadlines. Julie-Anne was fantastic and helped in every aspect of the application, even in areas that I didn't know I would need help. She was honest in her feedback (my qualifications, strengths, ...
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  • Couldn't Have Done It Without Julie-Anne!
    5 years ago
    I’ve been accepted to two M7 schools, and I'm almost certain I would have come up empty without Julie-Anne's guidance and support. Compared to other MBA hopefuls, I was very late to join the game when I realized I wanted to pursue an MBA. As an MBA was not on my to-do list, my profile/experience wasn’t geared towards MBA admissions. My stats were average to below average for M7 standards, and my work experience doesn’t jump off the page as remarkable. I applied to five M7 schools, and only had a short amount of time to put together my applications. Julie-Anne helped me through the entire process – from validating why an MBA is right for me, to helping understand what each school values in their candidates, ...
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  • Worth It! Julie-Anne helped me get into my top choice!
    5 years ago
    When considering B school, I was worried about my chances given my GMAT and background. I had only taken the GMAT once and my score did not make me stand out. I spent 4 years with one company in accounting/consulting, didn't have a brand name undergrad, and was part of a overrepresented demographic. I was also skeptical of the cost of admissions consulting services. When considering a consultant, I was looking for someone who would be able to candidly evaluate my application. I did several free consultations with firms to get a feel for different consultants, and Julie-Anne stood out among others for her sincerity and willingness to go above and beyond in providing advice. If you are on the fence about using a ...
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  • Julie-Anne was Awesome!
    5 years ago
    Julie-Anne was truly awesome to work with throughout my application process. I am an engineer and not a natural storyteller so her guidance was tremendously useful for making my application stand out. She was extremely helpful at giving advice and feedback on the tricky smaller sections of applications (Stanford has what feels like 15 mini-essays) and I was able to get interviews at GSB, Kellogg, and MIT with admittance at the latter two schools. Julie-Anne really helped me stay on track while applying to 5 schools in round 1. While it can be tempting to put off application work until later in the summer, having a consultant like Julie Anne and starting earlier will help you not stress deadlines at the end, knowing you have ...
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  • Great Experience!
    5 years ago
    Background: econ undergrad to investment banking to private equity. Applied to HBS and GSB. Received interviews at both schools (GSB R1, HBS deferred R1, interview R2), and was admitted to GSB (did not take HBS interview). I was looking for a consultant who would a) walk me through the process of the application to limit effort on my end, b) provide constructive criticism on the essays, and c) keep me on track to submit so I don't pull an all-nighter the night before. Julie-Anne certainly filled all of those roles for me. I would say that she stood out the most in regards to essay writing, where she was extremely helpful with brainstorming constructs, as well as giving me the hard feedback of when I totally ...
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  • Highly Recommend Julie Anne-Heafey
    6 years ago
    I had a challenging story to communicate (white male, finance background, weak GMAT, career pivot, location pivot, etc.) but Julie did an amazing job of working with me to craft a compelling and unique story for each MBA program that I considered. In addition, I was an extremely demanding client (applied to nine MBA programs) yet Julie always rose the occasion when deadlines arrived. She went above and beyond for me several times throughout the application process and I am very thankful that I selected her as my consultant. Highly recommend to any MBA candidates looking at a hiring a consultant!
    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Thank You, Julie-Anne Heafey!
    6 years ago
    Stats - Female from West Africa in PE/Impact Investments. I needed someone to help review my essays to support my EMBA application at a world-class school in the UK. Given my Africa background and investments focus, I really needed to position myself in a compelling manner. Julie-Anne gave very constructive and thought-provoking feedback (I was sure she knew me from 10 years back!) as she really GOT my story and was able to appreciate my journey and help articulate it better. Her background in finance and being an MBA holder really showed strongly. Despite the tight timelines and imminent application deadline, Julie-Anne went above and beyond for me and was able to turn around my essays very speedily (at a point overnight) which helped me meet ...
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  • Really Helpful Interview Prep Session
    6 years ago
    Julie-Anne was incredibly helpful and got me ready to perform well during my interview. I had a few holes in my application, and she and I worked through a few different answer options to make sure I was putting my best foot forward. I'm grateful for the time we spent doing this prep because it worked and I got into my dream school.
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • mbaMission- Julie-Anne Heafey
    6 years ago
    Data Points: GPA: 3.8 Undergrad Degree: Management Information Systems Gender: Male GMAT Score: LOW Current Industry: Tech Leadership activities: Heavy involvement during undergrad/post graduation Volunteering activities: Heavy involvement during undergrad/post graduation Life Goals: #1 Develop a platform to help people discover their passion. #2. Help minorities pursue a degree in technology Julie-Anne Heafey was my MBA consultant during the 2019 applications process. In my experience in working with her, I can honestly say she was everything you could ask for when it comes to an MBA mentor! There are three key areas where I felt Julie-Anne really stood out for me as a remarkable consultant. #1. Julie-Anne is a great listener. Not once did I feel like I was losing my story or was not remaining true to myself. Julie-Anne takes the time and attention to ...
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  • Extremely Helpful!
    6 years ago
    Stats - male, reapplicant, career pivot. My favorite thing about Julie-Anne is her no-nonsense approach and her willingness to help with all aspects of an application. After speaking with her during a free consultation, I knew she'd be extremely valuable during the application process. She doesn't sugar coat, and her honesty was very important as I honed my application. With her guidance and expertise, she was able to help me turn an application that was getting me nowhere into several acceptances at top programs. There cannot be enough said about the power of another set of eyes, especially ones as sharp as Julie-Anne's. She can be as detail-oriented or high-level as you need her to be, and she truly cares about the success of those she helps. ...
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  • Absolutely Fantastic!
    6 years ago
    Julie-Anne is simply incredible. She was an invaluable resource throughout the entire process. I was accepted to my dream school, which was quite a stretch given my unique background. It would not have been possible without Julie-Anne's sage advice and assistance. She is truly extraordinary!
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