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Graduate: 25 Years
Firm
University of Pittsburgh
School Admissions or Administration
English
MBA Admissions Consultant
Accepted
United States
Net Promoter Score: 9.89
As the former executive director of admissions at Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School and assistant dean of admissions at Georgetown’s McDonough School and the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School, has 23 years of experience overseeing admissions committees and has reviewed more than 38,000 applications for the MBA and master’s programs in management of information systems, computational finance, business analytics, and product management.
Has worked closely with organizations that add value to the candidate experience, including the Forté Foundation, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, Admit.me, Access MBA, Reaching Out MBA, and Military MBA.
Uses a straightforward and organized approach to coaching candidates, who describe her as warm, supportive, and focused on understanding them and their goals
Headquartered in Southern California, with talented admissions consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia, Accepted can assist you, no matter where you are. With a staff of former admissions directors, published authors, and experienced consultants, we’ve been helping MBA applicants to top business schools for more than 20 years. We know the admissions biz. We know how to help you get accepted.
We offer comprehensive application packages as well as flat-rate and hourly options for “ala carte” services like essay editing, interview prep, resumes, and waitlist guidance. You can also start on a flat-rate basis and then switch to hourly plans for later work. Plus, we encourage new clients to start with a small purchase, like one hour, and then if they like us, purchase more or upgrade to packages.
Location: United States
Email: kelly.wilson@accepted.com
Website: http://www.accepted.com/
10=Without Hesitation, 1=I would advise against it.
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My experience with Kelly was exceptional. As an international applicant with a non-traditional background — a psychologist with less than two years of full-time, post-undergraduate work experience — I was initially intimidated by the MBA application process. Kelly’s expertise and unwavering support were invaluable in helping me navigate every step of the journey. She carefully reviewed my resume, transcripts, and personal narrative, even reaching out to admissions committee members to assess whether my target programs were realistically within reach. With full transparency, she also explained which schools might be too much of a stretch given my professional experience and quantitative background. Once we finalized my target list, Kelly went above and beyond to help me craft an authentic, compelling story that reflected my true self and demonstrated my cultural fit with each program. She even sought additional feedback from her colleagues to ensure my applications were as strong as possible. Thanks to her guidance, I was admitted to my dream school — a top 10 MBA program. I couldn’t have done it without her. More than a consultant, Kelly is a true partner who genuinely roots for your success. Thank you so much, Kelly!
I had an amazing experience with Accepted! Applying to schools is never fun, but working with Kelly made this stressful process much easier. From guiding me through the process of telling my story to navigating confusing application portals, Kelly served as more of a mentor than just an essay consultant. She was in constant communication throughout the application process, and she even checked in after I had submitted my applications. Kelly tailored her advice to my interests, and we worked together to make sure that my application fully represented me and my career interests. Although my full-time job made it difficult for me to meet often, Kelly was very accommodating. Her feedback was clear and engaging, and there was no point in the process where I felt directionless. Without Kelly, I would not have had such a streamlined and successful application process. I highly recommend working with Kelly if you are applying to MBA programs!
I just can’t get over how great of a partner Kelly was to have by my side through this process. She has an uncanny ability to really feel like your partner through the process, not just a consultant. She has an incredible style to be able to push you to dig deeper and share your story in a way that resonates with the admission committee. Having recently been on that side of the fence, she has an incredible perspective on it. I would not have been able to get into my number 1 choice of the M7 schools (with a scholarship!) without her help and support! I couldn’t be happier with my experience with her, and I’m confident you’ll have the same feeling at the end of your journey.
Kelly was an incredible person to work with, and I could not have gotten into my dream M7 school without her help.
Kelly is amazingly dedicated and passionate about helping her students. She truly goes above and beyond – helping students at all hours of the day. What really sets her apart, though, is how she continuously motivates you to achieve your full potential. Also, since Kelly was an admissions director/dean until relatively recently, her insights into what admissions committees look for are all “fresh”/up-to-date.
I am also very grateful for how proactive, organized, and responsive Kelly was throughout even the busiest stretches of the admissions cycle. She would continuously check-in with me and make sure I had all the support I needed to submit a strong application. I highly, highly recommend working with Kelly! My only regret is that I didn’t start working with her earlier in the applications cycle!
Working through the MBA admissions process can feel daunting at times, but with Kelly’s help I was able to navigate without a hitch. She helped me get into my target school, even being offered a scholarship! Her attention to detail and willingness to keep iterating on the different elements of the application to push the overall application to its best version is incredible. Her deep knowledge of this field is evident in every piece of feedback she provides. Very Recommended!
Kelly was an absolute game-changer in my MBA application journey. From the very beginning, she made herself available whenever I needed her, creating a supportive environment where I felt truly heard and comfortable. Her personable nature made the entire process much less daunting, and her dedication was clear—she never shied away from going above and beyond.
I was particularly impressed by her thoughtful guidance when I was contemplating applying to a “reach” school. Kelly went the extra mile, consulting her colleagues to ensure she was giving me the best possible advice, and even managed to gather insights that simply weren’t available online. This personalized approach helped me gain confidence and made all the difference in my decision-making.
What truly stood out was the way Kelly took the time to understand my story deeply and helped me tailor each essay to reflect my individual journey. Her expertise in editing and her approach to brainstorming ensured my essays were unique and impactful. I can’t recommend Kelly highly enough—she’s someone who genuinely cares about your success and knows how to bring out the best in your story.
Worked with Kelly and had a great experience. She gives great feedback, has major expertise in the MBA admissions process, and is extremely timely/organized. I can’t recommend her enough and believe she really helped me with my admission and full scholarship. Thank you, Kelly!!
As a military guy, I was very intimidated by the MBA admissions process. Having Kelly in my corner was invaluable; she guided me through the essay and resume process to ensure I put forward the best product. She is incredibly kind and giving, and I am very grateful for not only her help with my application, but for being a sounding board for me and providing candid and caring feedback. If you need someone to help you with your applications, you should start and stop your search with Kelly.
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Kelly Wilson. She helped me submit the best version of myself and got a full scholarship with a stipend on a top 20 school. Given my profile and stats I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her.
After the initial chat I felt like I was working with someone with deep knowledge of the industry and extensive experience within the admissions committee. I was insecure about my profile but she showed me that was not the case.
Even though Kelly and I had only 3 weeks to work on all my applications with her help, responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile I was able to apply to all the schools I had my sights on.
I am happy to say that I got accepted at 3 of the 4 schools I applied and got significant scholarships. Highly recommend working with her.
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