Scott Edinburgh

I used Personal MBA Coach for their 5-school package, and I ended up signing up for my sixth school since they broke down the complicated application process into a simpler step-by-step process.

Before I started my application process, I did a fair bit of research on consultants, and finally decided to go with Personal MBA Coach. From Day 1, Scott will give you the honest, non-sugarcoated advice that everybody needs. As a business school applicant, you need to understand what your strengths are as well as your weaknesses. Most consultants are good with telling you your strengths, but they are not as good with telling you your weaknesses as they do not want to upset you. Scott was different, and hence I decided to go with Scott and his team.

Throughout the application process, I knew that I could rely on Personal MBA Coach as Scott was always there and would answer my emails/questions even during weekends or Christmas! From minor points in my overall story to locations I should select for my interviews, Scott would answer all my questions (no matter how minor and tedious they might be).

I am now admitted by one of the top 3 programs in the US, and will be matriculating this fall. I highly recommend Personal MBA Coach if you are looking for the best consultant in the industry as I know I probably would not have made it without Scott and his team.

I highly recommend working with Scott! From Day 1, Scott gave me insights about the application process and specific schools that I would not have known otherwise. I tend to be indecisive and Scott’s direct style helped immensely during the process. I always felt like he was on my side and available, whether by email or a phone call any day of the week. I particularly appreciated the help he provided on my resume to get to the right level of detail. On essays, Scott provides just the right amount of feedback, allowing you to maintain your personal voice and authenticity. I also found his school-specific essay guide extremely helpful! On top of everything, Scott is trustworthy and reliable. I ended up applying to just one M7 school and am thrilled to be attending! I plan to recommend Scott to friends who apply to business school in the future.

I reached out to PersonalMBACoach for their “Gut Check” service less than two weeks before the deadlines for my two schools – HBS (admitted) and GSB (waitlisted) – and I’m super glad I did. Prior to sending it over, I was positive about my application and had spent two months on it. However Scott and his team dug deep and provided strong constructive feedback that showed I still had a long way to go. They even went beyond the provisions of the package and reviewed additional edits for each application. Within a week, my application was looking much better. I highly recommend Scott and his team at any stage of your application process!

I can’t say enough good things about Scott and his team. I would 100% recommend him to anyone who is applying to business school. His personal approach is unique. Anytime we needed to chat, he was available for calls. I always spoke to him, as his team operated efficiently in the background. Scott was always expedient on responding to emails and he was meticulous when he provided suggested edits to essays and application prompts. If we did not see eye-to-eye on a certain detail as it pertained to the essays or application, he would explain his thoughts in-depth, and then we would come to an agreed-upon decision on how to approach. Ultimately, he helped me achieve my goal of getting into one of my top choices, and I cannot be any happier. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team to achieve my dream of matriculating at a top-20 MBA program. Thank you again, Scott!

I would 100% recommend Scott to anyone. Though, I almost don’t want to so I can reserve him for my closest friends.

I met with several consultants before working with Scott. He was the only one who I felt like would push me to get to where I needed to be with direct, thoughtful feedback. From the beginning, Scott’s approach was dedicated to getting at the heart of my story and enabling me to bring that to life. His guidance helped me use my own voice to make my story sing.

Scott is also incredibly efficient with a very structured process (digital tools etc.) which I really appreciated when trying to navigate work and the application process. Ultimately, this dedication and efficiency make for a truly effective consultant. I was accepted into 2 top programs with his support. Thanks, Scott!

Scott is on your team on day 1 and tells you exactly what needs to be addressed and how to get it done. He is extremely responsive, direct, and involved throughout the whole process. I am excited to say that I have been accepted to a few of my target programs. When researching potential consultants, PersonalMBACoach struck me as a service that would provide the greatest value for me and I am happy to say that Scott turned out to be great. I would wholeheartedly recommend PersonalMBACoach to anyone that is serious about the MBA process!

The best In class consultancy that I’ve worked with! You can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.
When I approached them it was a challenge, with most of the deadlines fast approaching. But they were extremely resourceful ensuring that I complete the applications well within the deadline. It’s highly Customized and personalized ensuring your applications completely reflect who you are and your story. The founder won’t settle for anything less than supreme quality on your applications and essays. They will push you to think through and get the best of your capabilities out to be written on the applications! They helped me with repeated iterations and edits of my application until I was completely satisfied! Strong and honest, feedback with each edit was extremely helpful, and it also made it much easier for me to complete my essays.
They have exhaustive knowledge and information about every b-school and helped me tailor my applications accordingly. The Personal MBA Coach was always available, despite the time difference, whenever I needed help, be it any last-minute queries with the form or selection of the schools. I’ve been extremely fortunate to get the opportunity to work on my applications with Personal MBA Coach. My applications have been spot on, and I owe my success on the applications to them! Besides and above all this, the founder, Scott, is an amazing human being and a very kind soul!!
You’ll thoroughly enjoy the process of the applications. I very strongly recommend Personal MBA Coach for candidates aspiring to into their dream b-school!

Scott and his team of editors were hugely helpful in my application journey. I was accepted to 3 of the 6 M7 programs I applied to, and I don’t know if that would have happened without his support. From the initial work, we did together (writing a goal statement and resume from scratch) through the 15+ rounds of edits on each school’s essays, his editors had sharp, strong feedback, and what felt like clear knowledge as to what each school was looking for.

If you’re looking for a consultant to manage the overwhelming process of applying to b school, someone to help organize your time or to-do list, or someone you’ll speak to regularly on the phone, Scott is not your guy.

However, if you’re self-motivated, want his unmatched one sheeters on how to prepare an application for each school, and want tough critical feedback (that is always returned quickly) that will get your applications to the best possible place, I highly recommend Personal MBA Coach.

I decided to work with Scott after doing consultations with four other firms. I was very disillusioned about the industry and wasn’t sure if I even wanted to work with anyone. Upon speaking with him, I was very pleasantly surprised by our natural chemistry and his easygoing nature. Rather than pushing a cookie-cutter narrative for my industry, he asked me for my story and pointed out areas that I should give more thought to. I was incredibly aggressive/ambitious in my school selection, however, Scott was very encouraging while still holding me accountable. Scott’s team pushed me to take my essays to new levels which I can now appreciate was instrumental in bringing my personality to life in the application. When I did not perform well on my GMAT, Scott was very direct with me that I was jeopardizing my future success. After leveraging Personal MBA Coach’s GMAT tutoring service, I was able to hit my target score. The interview prep, specifically for Wharton’s TBD, helped me ease my nerves before the actual interviews. I was waitlisted at my top choice and heavily relied on Scott’s guidance in writing update letters and also for strategies on how to navigate the smoke and mirrors of being a waitlisted candidate. I have so much respect for Scott and his team at Personal MBA Coach. Their commitment to helping early-career individuals achieve their professional goals is unwavering. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for a customized partnership in the application process. I am extremely excited and proud to be following in Scott’s footsteps by attending Wharton this fall!!

It is hard to imagine where I would be in my MBA journey without Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team in my corner. I am proud to say that I have been accepted to several of my top MBA programs.
 
I looked into many MBA consulting companies, but after talking with Scott, he was clearly the best choice for me because I knew that I was getting personalized, no-nonsense service.
 
Scott and his team worked with me every step of the way to help me find my voice and craft my unique MBA story. I leverage Personal MBA Coach for school selection support, personal story development, essay crafting/editing, resume editing, and interview preparation. Scott works with you 1:1 on all aspects of the process, responds promptly, and affords you countless revisions. Additionally, he leverages an easy-to-use editing software that makes the process seamless.
 
One unique aspect of Scott’s approach is his transparency and honest feedback. He truly wants to see you succeed, keeps you grounded, and helps you articulate your strengths in the most effective way possible.
 
Lastly, I want to recognize Scott and his team for being flexible with me through sudden family hardships during my application process. It is clear that Scott cares about his clients and always keeps their best interests in mind.
 
I highly recommend hiring Personal MBA Coach as you embark on your MBA journey. Thank you, Personal MBA Coach!

Scott and his team have it all figured out. They take you through the different components of the process very methodically. They are a well-oiled machine.

The unlimited essay/short answer support was huge for me. Scott and his team pushed/challenged my thinking and forced me to dig deep. I really appreciated the critique and feedback.

I also appreciated Scott serving as the single point of contact for me. His timeliness response to my emails and questions was very important to me throughout this process.

I talked to several different consulting firms before deciding to use Scott. Scott’s knowledge of the process and the MBA arena is unmatched. He was prompt with response and honest about everything during the process leading to my admission to an M7. Thanks for everything!!!

I signed up with the Personal MBA Coach after talking with several consultants because I felt that they could help see beyond of myself and really dig into my stories. It turns out that I was not wrong. Throughout the application process, their timely responses and reviews, and very good organizations really help making the process as smooth as it could be. I would totally agree with other reviews that the most valuable piece is the team really push to identify my unique story and goals, and be specific about them. Moreover, the team also helped prep for the interviews and provided very helpful feedbacks for areas to be improved on. Overall, it was a great and worthy experience!

I signed up with the Personal MBA Coach after talking with several consultants because I felt that they could help see beyond myself and really dig into my stories. It turns out that I was not wrong. Throughout the application process, their timely responses and reviews, and very good organizations really help to make the process as smooth as it could be. I would totally agree with other reviews that the most valuable piece is the team really push to identify my unique story and goals and be specific about them. Moreover, the team also helped prep for the interviews and provided very helpful feedback for areas to be improved on. Overall, it was a great and worthy experience!

I had a very short list of schools (Stanford, Harvard) I wanted to apply to. He went through the competitive analysis for each school and proposed an application theme that was tailored to my strengths. He has a great plan to tackle each school’s application process. He even talked me through a fellowship application and helped me secure a scholarship!! All in all, Scott’s invaluable help got me into HBS!

So I was very late in my application process when I chose to work with Scott. I chose Scott because he could see me beyond the “traditional buckets” of being an Indian male engineer with an average GMAT. We started off by applying to 2 schools in tandem while I took more time to pick the other 2. The resume building, story sorting, etc. took several iterations but it was closed only once I was satisfied. I even had some last-minute changes in school because during the essay writing I realized I was not a good fit with the school, but Scott was accommodating.

Overall, Scott helped me cherry-pick my experiences to create a coherent story for each of my application depending on the school’s requirements. He is always available even for the most mundane queries and is extremely professional in handling everything, something that I wanted from the start; I did not want to work with someone who would give me personal advice/opinions. I got admit in 2 of the schools I applied to, scholarship at 1 of them, 1 reject and 1 WL. All the schools were FT rank top 20. I would recommend Scott for anyone who wants to put their best foot forward for their MBA application.

Scott and the team helped me a lot with my admissions process. Below are some of the key reasons why:

1) Knowledgeable: He is extremely knowledgeable about the admissions process, clearly laying out how to best approach the essays (and other requirements for the school) and tailor the messaging appropriately for practically any top school.

2) Experienced: His 12+ years of experience is also extremely handy, as he can share best practices from earlier candidates with similar profiles. This was extremely helpful for me as I started the process quite late – however, Scott was able to quickly go through my profile, resume and preliminary goals to distill the key messages and points to expand on to make a successful application

3) Well-organized: Scott has a clear and efficient plan, which he tailors basis the time available and the schools being targeted. Again, this was hugely beneficial to me, given my late start – having a process planned out and mapped week by week till the R1 deadlines helped me meet every deadline without any last-minute hassles.

4) Approachable: Despite working in a completely different time zone (10.5 hours apart), Scott and his team were always available to help, throughout the process (including waitlists).

5) Prompt and efficient: Scott’s responses were always prompt, usually in 24 hours, or at max (rarely) in 48 hours. Despite the time zone difference, there was no drop in intensity throughout the entire duration I worked with Scott.

6) Comprehensive: Scott’s approach covers all aspects of the application. I personally worked with him and his team on improving my resume, crafting a compelling storyline from my experiences and goals, drafting and refining essays + other application materials (with no cap on iterations – Scott kept pushing on details until we were both satisfied), interview prep and waitlist support. He also has other services covering the remainder of the applicant’s life cycle (pre-application, eg GMAT/ GRE prep, etc; and post-application decision, etc) – however, I did not personally use these.

Tl;dr summary – Highly recommend; knowledgeable, experienced, approachable, well-organized, prompt and efficient and comprehensive.

Scott and the team were super helpful for preparing for the Harvard Business School interview. I got helpful, targeted advice to make myself a more competitive applicant. I wish I had considered Personal MBA Coach earlier at the beginning of my MBA application journey!

While I have yet to be convinced applying to Business School should be as time-intensive of a process that it ends up being, the rules to the game are clear and Scott was an excellent coach to help get me there. Without him in your corner, I believe you are playing at a disadvantage.

I appreciated Scott’s candid approach to our initial one-on-one call while I was vetting consultants and then during our “get-to-know-you” phase. It was sincere, honest, and without the unnecessary “flair” you might get with other consultants. After this, as other reviewers mention, almost all of our communication was via email, which complimented my style.

I found that Scott’s patience and guidance while drafting my first few essays were the biggest help and I was able to leverage what I learned into successful applications for other top schools as well.

I highly recommend working with Scott and the team! In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about each school’s admissions process, Scott spent the time to listen and internalize my story. Ultimately, he helped me to identify and highlight my most relevant experiences to appeal to each school. Personal MBA Coach is also extremely organized and has fantastic response times. To that end, after deciding to apply very late in the process, I applied to 5 schools in an approximate 45-day span and finished with plenty of time to spare. The team kept me on track with specific due dates for requesting (and following up on) recommendations, brainstorming, and submitting essay drafts. Finally, Scott found the time to jump on impromptu calls to calm my nerves more than once. I was accepted at my dream school and could not be more pleased with my experience working with Personal MBA Coach.

After an admissions journey that lasted nearly a year and countless hours of work and stress, my saving grace was Scott and the staff at Personal MBA Coach. We came up with an actionable plan to achieve admission to my target schools and achieved it far easier than I ever expected. Scott was there every step of the way to ensure my admissions package was tailored to exactly what top MBA programs desire. It was a worthwhile investment that I’d highly recommend to anyone with aspirations of top b-school admission.

Great experience with Scott — Scott makes the otherwise daunting application process seem manageable, and coaches you through every step of the way. The most valuable piece being his early push to identify your unique story and goals. Ultimately, through working with Scott I was able to great into my 3 top choices (HBS, Wharton, Sloan)

Looking back on my MBA application journey, I can say with certainty that the best decision I made was to hire Personal MBA Coach. I was by no means an easy client. My testing saga ended up taking much longer than expected, and because of this, I ended up working with Scott and the team through R1 and R2. They never complained. While other firms I initially reached out to would not provide the flexibility for me to start working with them while still working through the testing, Scott had no problem with it. He also promised that I would have direct access to him, instead of someone who worked for him, as many of the other firms had arranged. After finally getting a strong test score under my belt, I was left with about a month to complete all of my applications. While Scott and the team typically recommend and request that the essays be near completion at this stage, they worked through each draft with me up until the final deadlines. There were countless drafts and emails exchanged between us. They answered every nitpicky question that I had in a timely fashion, even during the holidays. When it came time to interview, Scott set me up with his interviewing experts, who thoroughly prepared me for each interview. I ended up getting into every single school that I applied to with many full rides, and am now in the position to choose between Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton. Scott’s expertise, dedication, transparency, and most importantly, patience, allowed for my lofty goals to become a reality. As I was searching for a consultant, I was given an important piece of advice, while consultants can be expensive, so is business school. This decision can make all the difference in the long run. I would recommend Scott and his amazing team to anyone in search of a consultant. I speak with conviction when I say that you won’t regret hiring Personal MBA Coach. Best of luck!

TL:DR – Choose Scott, he is great 🙂

Detailed feedback: I am a female candidate from India with a GMAT of 750 and wanted to get into one of either Harvard, Stanford or Wharton. I researched multiple consultants to work with and spoke with all of them, and finally zeroed down on Scott from Personal MBA Coach. A key reason for me to choose to work with Scott was the fact he individually had a great success rate and that I get to directly work with him, unlike other firms where there were multiple consultants and there was the ambiguity of whether I will get a good consultant.

Scott gives great clarity on how to approach the application tailored for each school, while also offering flexibility on the overall approach. For example, I had taken the 6 school package but hadn’t finalized on which schools to apply. Given the lofty target of HSW, I wanted to cover my base by applying to a couple of other schools with better admit chances. I took a sudden decision to apply to CBS within a week of the deadline in round 1. Scott was completely understanding and helped me put together a great application in a short span of time, and I got an admit!

Scott’s style of working is a bit different from what I am used to, as after the initial analysis call, our entire communication was completely on email. Since he personally works with all of his clients, this time crunch is to be expected. While it took me some time to get used to it, we were effectively able to work with each other on all applications to my satisfaction. He is was very responsive and ensured he got back within 2 days for all communications, irrespective of whether it was weekends or holidays. He makes the entire process simple and less complicated, which resulted in me being able to apply to 6 schools with time to spare (with some other consultants I spoke with, they said the process is so complicated that I can at max target 4 schools). The ability to apply to multiple schools reduced the risk of not getting admitted in any, and hence reduced the pressure on me.

His clear insight on what each schools want helped me crack London Business School, Columbia Business School and Wharton. Though I would have loved if I had cracked Stanford and Harvard as well, I wouldn’t have been able to have the success I have had without Scott’s guidance.

I really enjoyed working with Scott on my application. He was very honest and straight-forward. His turnaround time was super quick and he provided a lot of insight into the behind the scenes thoughts that the Ad Com may have. I would 100% recommend.

I spoke to a few consultants before deciding on Scott. He was immediately upfront about his package as well as his approach to getting you what you want. I was able to speak openly about what I wanted from my MBA as well as what I expected from working with him. He was flexible in letting me choose schools that I was interested in and always made sure that I was happy with what I was putting forward. He helped me narrow down what I should talk about by doing several drafts and making me really think about why I was putting something down. Scott was responsive and got me revisions in an extremely timely manner. I felt relieved from a lot of stress if I had done this on my own and had to constantly worry about what admissions officers were looking for. I’m happy with the results and would definitely recommend to anyone.

Scott was really helpful during the application process. I only consulted him after I got to the interview stage and the mock he organized with his colleague Jeremiah was an invaluable preparation tool. It helped build my confidence and helped me tackle every interview situation I ended up facing later.

Trying to find an ideal MBA coach is a tricky partnership. You need to find someone who is honest, understandable and is able to work with you to be creative as possible. I had interviewed a few coaches and instantly felt the connection with Scott. As I made a decision to apply very late into the year and was very close to deadlines, Scott was very specific on the schools that I can potentially get into. As I had a very interesting background, I had gone ahead and wrote my life history – which gave him insight to really dive deep to see what I wanted. He then helped in being more specific with my background, overall achievements and fine-tuned things that were needed to make me a great candidate for these programs. I got tutoring for my EA exam as well as interview coaching. I ended up getting into my dream school!!!

Thanks a lot to Scott and his team for helping me every step of the way!

I was skeptical of working with a consultant but after meeting Scott at an MBA fair, I decided to work with him after speaking with several references who also provided glowing reviews. Coming from consulting, I knew that the pools of MBA applicants were strong, and I really wanted to give myself the best shot at the programs I was interested in and not have to re-apply. I knew I had lots of stories I wanted to tell, but Scott helped me hone and sharpen my personal narrative in a way I don’t think I would have pushed myself to do. His services are definitely worth investing in if you want to give yourself the best shot at admission!

After having preliminary calls with multiple different consultants I chose to work with Scott through his Early MBA Planning package and am very happy that I did. I did not realize how little I knew about how to present myself to the admissions offices and can say with confidence that without his help I would not have gotten into all three of my round one schools, including Wharton, my top choice (Booth and CBS were the others). The price tag was initially a bitter pill to swallow but was worth it many times over in the end. He not only helped me craft a very strong application from an atypical background but also helped me clarify to myself why I was really going back to school and enabled me the confidence to pursue the programs that really suited my specific goals. All in all, I would recommend Scott wholeheartedly – I have already recommended him to all of my friends who are beginning the application process.

My dream comes true. Scott is the best MBA consultant. I could only prepare my EMBA application 4 weeks before the R2 application deadline. Some other consultants said it was not possible, but Scott said, “IT IS DOABLE. Let’s do it.” Scott was resourceful, diligent, and honest throughout the application process. He has an amazing EA teacher, Marissa, that help me acquire the skills necessary to tackle the EA exam with a decent score. Without working with him and his team, I would have never admitted to the Wharton EMBA program – the only EMBA program that I apply in 2020.

After speaking to several admissions consultants, I got the feeling that working with Scott would be the right decision. I was correct. Scott was excellent at providing suggestions that highlighted my strengths and helped navigate the somewhat awkward process of writing about myself. He was also frank and direct, qualities that were invaluable during that period of self-reflection and helped me craft an authentic yet refined narrative. Further, the interview prep facilitated by Scott was incredibly helpful to understand how to position myself after earning interviews.

Ultimately, I was admitted to both of the M7 schools to which I applied in large part due to the work that I did with Scott.

I’m really happy that I got Scott’s help throughout the application process! This is the choice that I didn’t regret. I was not quite confident on my background at the beginning and thought every school on my list would be a reach school. But after consulting with Scott, I gained my confidence and got the guidance that I needed. Scott was very patient throughout the process and always responded fast. The mock interview was also a huge help – the feedback I received was very honest and I got a thorough understanding of what kind of people the admissions are looking for.

I was admitted to the top 1 choice school on my list with a scholarship. I would strongly recommend Scott to anyone who is applying to B-schools.

During the early stages of my search, I spoke with several admission consultants – many of whom worked for and promised the benefits which came under a larger organization. However, on my initial call with Scott, Scott promised me that he would personally oversee every aspect of my application – and he absolutely did: from the initial conversation to discuss goals all the way to receiving the admit call from my top choices. His hands-on guidance was much needed in helping me shape my story, what each individual school is looking for, and where I would have the best chances for success. Scott had all the resources I needed to succeed.

Scott made the essay-writing process easy – he asked me questions that were critical in bringing together my motivations and the right personal examples to demonstrate them. His turnaround was quick and allowed me to finish 4 applications in 6 weeks (I would certainly recommend more time just to really perfect them and give yourself a buffer).

In all, I was admitted to 3 M7 schools and 1 T15 (half-ride) with a mediocre GPA, so Scott’s method speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to start their b school journey.

There were several hurdles I faced when applying to MBA programs: (1) I have below-average stats for M7 schools (quite far below), (2) I am a non-traditional candidate with an impact-focused background and no “recognizable companies” on my resume, (3) I tend to overthink my written communication/essays and sabotage myself. Scott helped me overcome all three. I knew that to highlight my nontraditional background in a way that would help overcome my stats and to avoid overthinking this process, I would need some third party, expert help. I ended up choosing Scott because he was direct, professional, humble, and concise in our first communication and maintained this approach throughout our time working together. He has a deep knowledge of schools. He provided me with excellent analytical support on school admission results. He helped me craft my story compellingly, drawing out the key attributes of my experience that allowed me to address my unique fit with and genuine ability to contribute to each school I chose to apply to. The interview prep was also fantastic. I really attribute my mock interview to doing well in my actual interview at a top 3 school, which ultimately resulted in admission. I cannot recommend Scott highly enough. I will be referring him to any and all friends who are considering applying to business school.

I chose to go with Scott after making the usual consultation rounds as I felt our initial chat was the most earnest and straightforward out of everyone that I talked to. I liked the fact that his business model allowed him to personally oversee my application process the whole way through.

Scott’s pedigree second to none as is his deep deep knowledge of the top institutions and the candidate profiles they go after. I knew I needed someone to help me craft my story and help me refine my essays, and Scott’s team was able to push me to produce materials that surpassed my expectations. He won’t do the work for you, and that’s essential to creating a sincere story that addresses what adcoms are looking for. I also found the team performing interview prep both honest and invaluable and was able to use their advice across multiple schools. I’m extremely pleased with my decision to work with Scott and recommend him to any candidate, especially those that are new or have little experience to the application process.

I hired Scott after I spoke to a few consultants, some of them even suggested me to not apply with 3 years of work experience. However, Scott took on the challenge to help me build my story. He spent a considerable amount of time getting to know me and then drafting the story with me. He was extremely honest (a MUST quality in a consultant). He helped me optimize my school selection process, pushed me to give GMAT again to improve my score, and helped me get into 3 schools of my choice. I would definitely recommend him for the MBA application journey.

Scott is a true professional who has been in this business for over a decade. He knows what he is doing and he will work with you one-on-one throughout the entire process. His expertise will give you an extra edge in your application that fully justifies the cost – and then some.

For some background on my experience, I am a non-traditional applicant. I needed help giving my profile credibility. I wanted the adcoms to know that I could succeed in business school and that I would be able to get a good job afterward. I believe that Scott helped me successfully get that message across. I was accepted to all schools to which I applied, one with a full-tuition fellowship.

If you’re going to hire a consultant, hire Scott. Hands down, he was the most straightforward and helpful of the 10+ consultants I spoke with on the phone for initial intro calls. He also always kept his word and was very responsive, kind, and fair. I was hesitant to hire a consultant at first, but after speaking with him (and meeting him in person at an MBA fair – a huge plus, as he does speaking engagements across the country), I knew I had made the right choice. From day 1, Scott was a value add and clearly very smart, and really helped me craft the best possible version of my story. He will not do the work for you but will guide you towards your best work product and help your authentic voice shine through, which is really the best you can ask for in an admissions consultant! He also was super helpful in continuing to offer his support even after I was admitted to my dream school and looking for pre-MBA internships.

Highly recommend Scott – best admissions consultant in the business!

I chose Scott after talking with a few different admissions consultants during free 30min profile discussions. I chose Scott for two reasons. First, he was the only person I spoke with that understood and got my Pre-MBA story. Second, I liked the fact that he was the one I spoke to in the beginning, but would also be who I would work with the whole time. He owns the company but is also your direct contact and who you work with the whole time.

Scott was really straightforward and helpful during the entire process. He was brutally honest and made me really think about why I wanted to do this which helped me craft a better story. I really felt like he was with me the whole way and truly cared about my success. I ended up getting into my top choice school and if I had to do it over, I would 100% go with Scott!

Yes it’s possible to work on your applications yourself and to just ask your friends and family to help edit your essays but why not set yourself up for the best chance by hiring a professional admissions consultant who will help guide you through the entire process?

Like most, I was initially hesitant about hiring a consultant. But after my first introductory call with Scott, I knew I had to work with him. Having been out of school for ~4 years, I was a little rusty with my writing but Scott continued to push me and I was able to write compelling essays for my applications. I also really appreciated the quick turnaround between all of the edits. The mock interviews that Scott helps set up with former MBA interviewers were also extremely helpful and helped me be more confident for my actual interviews.

Out of the 5 schools I applied to, I’ve been accepted into 1 with a decently sized scholarship, waitlisted at another, and I’m waiting to hear back from 2. Obviously hoping for some more good news down the road but it’s nice to have 1 admit so far and I wholeheartedly attribute this success to Scott and Personal MBA Coach!

Before deciding to work with Scott I interviewed 5 or 6 other consultants. Ultimately, I decided to go with Scott for two reasons 1. I wanted to know the person who I was going to be working with and 2. He promised me that he would be brutally honest with his feedback. Working with Scott was a pleasure, he helped frame my story and provided very personalized and tailored feedback. He held true to his word and gave very honest feedback that pushed me to produce better essays. We applied to five schools and I was rejected from two and waitlisted at 3, not the ideal result we were hoping for. Scott helped me game plan for the waitlist and continued to work with me as I provided updates to the schools. Ultimately got into one of the three I was waitlisted at and dropped the rest. I could not have done it without Scott.

I got to work early on my MBA applications (maybe a little too early), but Scott was incredibly supportive and helpful all the way through. He was always available to discuss my application and provided candid and insightful advice. I worked with Scott on applications to Columbia, UVA Darden, and Duke Fuqua. I was admitted to Columbia and Darden and received an interview with Fuqua. The MBA application process is stressful enough as it is, but Scott helped to streamline everything and gave me peace of mind; I don’t think I would’ve had as much success without Scott’s help. If you’re looking for an MBA coach, and I suggest that you do, I fully recommend Scott and the rest of the team at Personal MBA Coach.

After searching around for a few consultants, I immediately knew Scott was the right one for me due to his no BS approach. Throughout the daunting process, Scott kept me honest and disciplined and was very responsive. Despite being in an over-represented demographic with average stats, I was able to gain admission to a top school! Scott really challenges you and helps you craft your story, even if you don’t think you have much of one when you first start the process. Highly recommend without any hesitation!

I highly recommend Scott if you are looking for an MBA Consultant. He is very knowledgeable, very easy to get in touch with, and understands your profile well and which schools would be a good fit. Interview coaching is also extremely helpful.

I talked to about 10 admissions consultants before I decided and Scott clearly stood out – extremely professional and very nice to talk to. Also, his model of working together directly with the CEO / Founder of the consultancy while paying a below-market rate was very attractive to me. The decision turned out to be a great one! Scott got me into Berkeley (my dream school) and Wharton and I’m not sure whether I would have managed this without him. He was very responsive (usually 24 hours), always there to help and made my essays better through editing and pointing me in the right direction in terms of what to write. I would definitely recommend Scott and would always work together with him again. Certainly one of the best in the business!

MBA application is a daunting process, especially for someone like me, whose GMAT and background do not stand out (perhaps even slightly below average). Scott takes the time to get to know me and my story and used a customized approach to help me navigate through the process. I could not have done gotten into my dream program (top 10) without Scott! I think the key to my admission is his essay guidance: he really drilled down into my essays and think through my story, helping me articulate the “Why?” and the “How?”. Scott is extremely patient and he always answers my questions in a very timely manner – such a pleasure to work with!

As I began the process, I took advantage of 30min free consultations that most MBA Admissions Consultants offer. After speaking with a handful, Scott stood out from the rest with his candor and willingness to construct an individualized, customized approach to each application. Fast forward to today, and I am ecstatic with the results. Despite being a younger applicant, Scott helped me construct a holistic application that eventually allowed me to gain admission to Booth. Throughout the process, he was consistently responsive to each of my requests, kept me on pace to hit deadlines with step by step assistance, and provided ample resources to ensure preparedness for the interviews. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone looking to increase their chances of admission. He is the best!

I have a GPA that falls in the bottom 20% in all universities I was considering, and a GMAT score of 710. However, my non-traditional background made my overall profile relatively risky, as I do not have a well-known company name on my resume, making my application tricky to some extent.
Scott immediately told me the strengths and weaknesses of my applications, and still believed in me from the start.
He always provided fast and great quality responses, was patient all along the way and always pushed me to improve every single detail presented in my application.
I applied to a top school in Europe and an M7 school, and have been admitted to both. Looking back, it would have been near impossible to even get an interview if it hadn’t been for Scott’s help.
I am proud of having made the decision to work with Scott, and highly recommend him to anyone out there who seeks help in their applications!

I worked with Scott on my application for Columbia business school and could not have had a better experience. He was quick to respond to any questions I had with the process and was great with providing suggestions on how to improve the quality of essays. Scott’s feedback was always honest and constructive and he didn’t waste time trying to soften it. He was extremely helpful getting me to think about how my message would be perceived from an outside perspective and spent time helping me fine-tune it to articulate exactly what I had intended. Overall, would highly recommend Scott

Scott was a very valuable resource throughout the entire application process. As an international applicant, I did not know a lot of people around me that were going through the same process, therefore I really needed someone that was knowledgable. Scott was a wealth of information and was extremely easy to talk. He was very straight-forward with his advice, not afraid to speak truthfully about the quality of your application, which was fantastic as it saved both his time and mine. When I was choosing an admission consultant, I selected Scott because I liked the idea of having one consultant help me through multiple schools, instead of the large consultancies where they allocate a different consultant for each application. This proved to be a very good decision, as Scott knew my profile inside-out and was able to help me leverage different qualities for different schools. I was wary of the high price tag initially, but after this experience, the amount of admission scholarship I was able to obtain with Scott’s help far exceeds the fee. Overall would definitely recommend!

Scott was an absolutely amazing resource throughout the application process. When I first started working with Scott I hadn’t hit my desired GMAT/GRE score and he was up front and candid about what was realistic considering my score at that time. I really appreciated that he didn’t pander but was honest and constructive in his feedback. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable on the nuance of what each school is looking for and he gave me great advice for tailoring my story accordingly. His comments on my essays etc were always very constructive and helped me to think about my message from an outsiders perspective. He was always really quick to respond and I felt like I got a tailored, personal approach rather than a one size fits all package.

I also utilized the mock interviews, which were definitely a game changer for me – post mock interview feedback was again constructive and candid and was a great way to practice that I wouldn’t have done on my own. Mocks gave me a lot more confidence going into the real interviews.

I got into some really great schools and will be attending Booth in the Fall – I definitely accredit my success to the support I received from Scott. Would 100% recommend him!

I started with Scott a month out from the final deadline for my dream program and, despite the short timeframe, we were able to put together a solid application, ace the interview, and get in. It wasn’t easy, but if you’re serious about getting into the best MBA program you can it would be silly to go at it alone. The investment in your future is worth it.

I have been a Round 2 Wharton applicant for its prestigious full-time MBA program for the class of 2021. With a 720 on the GMAT, I thought my chances of getting into Wharton would be highly bleak. But I didn’t want to let go off the possibility of being admitted to Wharton and hold a regret throughout my life of not trying. To my surprise, I received an interview call and without any delay, I started preparing for the Team-Based Discussion and 10 min personal interview. That’s when I came in touch with Scott. Scott helped me navigate the unusual interview format, including the TBD. Realizing that I would need practice for the TBD, I enrolled in one mock TBD session with personal MBA coach. The session was extremely helpful and I requested for another session. Although all upcoming sessions were fully booked, Scott made an exception and helped me enroll in one the same night. Thanking the services of Personalmbacoach, I went for my TBD and PI. I believe I did fairly well, and through my preparation, I was in much better shape than I would have been had I not opted for the services. I remember receiving a lot of feedback after my mock TBD sessions from the trainer. I wish I had come across Personal MBA coach in the early start of my applications. Nevertheless, I would strongly recommend Personal MBA coach for their interview services. I have been waitlisted to the program, and hopefully (fingers crossed) I can still make it from here.

I engaged with Scott quite last minute for a US Top 5 program. Previous to working with him, I was already invited for interviews at several Top 5 schools, but got dinged post-interview. Scott was quick to identify the missing gaps and provide extremely thorough and individualized feedback on my application.

In addition, his turnaround time for polishing and editing my materials was very timely. He never did the work for me but provided valuable insights that were customized to what the target school was looking for. I also appreciated that his feedback was brutally honest, without any BS.

In my opinion, what you need from an MBA consultant isn’t someone who will write your essays, but one that truly spends time to understand where you come from and give you honest & customized feedback that won’t waste your time.

I recommend Scott wholeheartedly!

Scott brings incredible insights into each step of the application process thanks to his career in the industry. He just gets it. I evaluated both large and independent consultants prior to applying, and each gave me the standard, sugar-coated feedback on application strengths and positioning my story. Scott provided a customized and tailored approach, was available through text and email each step of the way, and ultimately, navigated me to my dream school with a substantial scholarship. Can’t recommend him, his team, and his services enough.

I have no words to express how grateful I am for all the guidance and support that Scott provided during the MBA application process. I was admitted into 4 out of 8 MBA programs I applied to and received full scholarship to the one most dear to my heart. My experience with Scott was absolutely invaluable and I know I would not have been able to succeed without him. He was there for me every step of the way. From the first moment I talked to Scott, it was obvious that he truly cares about me and was fully vested in my success. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for an MBA consultant. I could have not asked for a better coach. Thank you Scott!

I am currently a college senior. I’ve worked with Scott to apply for 6 MBA programs that have early admission/ deferral program. Now I have been accepted to one school and waiting for results on others. For the school I’ve been accepted, I also got half tuition which totally paid off the consultancy fees. I have to say that it has been a wonderful experience working with Scott.

I’ve chatted with over 10 consultancies before deciding on who to work with. It was only until I was able to meet Scott in person when I traveled to Boson that I decided to work with him.

Throughout the application process, he played a pivotal role. First of all, since I am a younger applicant, I was essentially writing on my goals after 4 years (2 years of deferral period and then 2 years of MBA). Scott was able to help me sort out all my possible options and evaluate which one works the best. It was more than writing an essay but more like helping me to sort out my life. He could help me to explore all career options because he himself graduated from Wharton and have had a wide range of industry background. He was extremely patient and would hop on a call with me when necessary.

Second, Scott has been very flexible in coordinating with my schedule. I’ve been flying within U.S., to U.K, and to China throughout the couple of months. Sometimes due to work/school situations, my responses were delayed. However, Scott always provides a new edit within 2 days. When the deadline is close, he would help me do one draft a day for a couple of essays. For a lot of the essays, he would push me to dive deeper into what I wanted to express. There were some essays that we had over 10 drafts.

Third, he also gave me a lot of help on interviews. Since I haven’t done interviews for a while and English is also not my first language, Scott gave me extra interview help by scheduling mock interviews for me to practice with some schools’ ex-interviewers.

It was awesome working with Scott and I would totally recommend anyone who is considering going to MBA.

Scott helped me with 9 individual applications this year. He is hands down the reason behind the multiple acceptances I received from the top 7 B-schools including a full-ride offer from a top ivy. He provides an extremely professional service and works one-on-one to perfect every facet of your application. When you hire Scott, you get his undivided attention throughout the entire process. He is an extremely gifted and talented individual who I can confidently say is the absolute best in the business. Thank you Scott for all your help. I couldn’t have done it without you!

After researching and having phone calls with several consultants, I choose Scott to support me with my application. I could not have made a better choice!

Scott cares about your applications. He is highly responsive in addressing questions, queries, and concerns. He makes sure to always have enough time for you, and follows up with you to make sure you’re on-track.

Scott also has significant experience. That means he understands how you as a person can shine and be different. His experience makes a difference in letting you be unique and stand out from the competition.

Scott empowered me to understand how to write my own essay that showcased who I was using my own words. As someone from a background that does not traditionally apply to business school, Scott really helped me understand how the business school admissions process and how to manage the challenges.

Having been admitted to a top 10 school, I know that Scott made a difference. You can’t go wrong choosing Scott!

I worked with Scott this past application cycle and it’s been an exceptional experience! From understanding my story to identifying my strengths and weaknesses, Scott has been an asset throughout the application process. We went through 15+ rounds of edits between 4 schools with average turnaround times of 2-3 days. After applying and being admitted to 3/4 schools, Scott continues to be a resource in helping to make sure I’m thinking through the pros and cons of each program as I make a final decision.

Tldr; Scott and his team have been great to work with. Overall great pricing, quick turnaround times, and personalized packages.

Scott is a true professional and knows the college admissions process inside out. He was a tremendous help in getting me into Booth-EMBA and is currently helping me with my applications to EMBA Programs at Columbia, MIT, and Stern. He is highly responsive, gives fantastic tips, and advice. He is even available on weekends and is very flexible with time scheduling. I highly recommend Scott for EMBA applicants.

I met Scott at an MBA tour and was immediately blown away but his level of knowledge and expertise. Within 10 minutes, he totally changed my application game plan. I knew I had to work with him. I hired Scott for 2 schools. He was instrumental in helping me craft my story and also, I was extremely impressed by how much he knows about each specific school’s admission process. His knowledge definitely influenced how I approached each school’s essays. And during the essay process, he provided quick feedback and his revisions/suggestions only made my essays better. By the time I was ready to submit, I was so confident in my application. I didn’t have to worry about having said the wrong thing, accidental errors, etc. Scott was in my corner. Plus the interview prep he provided was invaluable! I ended up getting into the two schools I applied to with $$$. I’ll be attending an M7 school this fall. If you’re looking to hire a consultant, I HIGHLY recommend Scott. Smart, personable and there for you every step of the way!

Personal MBA Coach (Scott) supported me throughout the application process. I went in without a clear idea of how to approach the application, and PMC was a huge asset. I ultimately got into my top choice, and it wouldn’t have been possible without their support.
I’d recommend PMC to anyone who’s pressed for time and/or would like to submit amazing quality applications.

In Summary – Scott got me into four outstanding MBA programs despite my not having the highest of high GMAT scores. Through his coaching and advice, my essays and broader applications stood out. He helped me achieve my MBA dreams!

Scott was instrumental in helping me through the MBA admissions process. I did a lot of research into which MBA Admissions Consultant I would work with and found that all other folks I spoke to for an introductory call just walked through a standard list of questions. Scott, on the other hand, had a conversation with me – about my career and life goals and experiences at my company. From that very first conversation all the way to the end, he was very personable and displayed a deep level of commitment to helping me achieve my MBA dreams.

Personal MBA Coach was there for me throughout my application journey. The GMAT tutoring that Scott’s team provided was hyper-personalized and easily accessible – I increased my score by 60 points over the course of 3 months via web-based tutoring sessions.

When it came to the applications themselves, Scott was invaluable. He was a huge help as I went through the content ideation process – he candidly responded to my ideas and helped me craft my narratives. I always appreciated that Scott did not sugar coat anything – if he thought something could be stronger he not only told me that but also gave me quite prescriptive feedback as to HOW I could make it stronger. In particular, Scott is an expert on the exact messages that resonate/stand out for each program, and I found having this information to be critical to the success of my applications.

Lastly, the interview help provided by Scott and PMC was outstanding – I was connected with alumni from each of the programs I interviewed at and had mock interviews as well as debrief sessions for each of them.

You cannot go wrong working with Scott. He is supportive, encouraging, critical, and fun to work with. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF!!

I am an Indian male applicant with a high GMAT score but a profile that’s not very conventional (business degree in undergrad -> real estate strategy work ex). None of the firms on my resume were ‘feeder firms’ and hence while researching for MBA consultants, I got mixed responses about my prospects (one of the biggest MBA consulting firms in the US told me to apply to schools outside of the top-15 and to Cambridge Judge and below). Scott was one of the few consultants who fit the bill in more than one aspect: he boosted my confidence starting with our introductory call (encouraging me to apply to certain aspirational schools, cautioning against a couple), and since Scott’s is a boutique firm, I was assured that I will be working with the same person throughout the application process, rather than being matched with an advisor from a large pool, which many firms with a cookie cutter approach do.

Coming to the essays: I did 3 applications with Scott. His inputs were practical and insightful. Not once did he miss the 24-48 hours response timeline, and in most cases, his replies were extremely swift (within a couple of hours sometimes!). After a few edits, I got the grip on essays, understood what adcoms are looking for, and eventually applied to 3 more schools leveraging the learnings from my 3 applications with Scott (once you write a few, the others become much easier). I did Wharton, Kellogg and LBS apps with Ross.

Interviews: I got interview invites from Kellogg and LBS, and Scott arranged mock interview sessions with former M7 interviewers whose inputs were very helpful.

Result: I got accepted at one of my 3 top choices (LBS) and waitlisted at Kellogg. Additionally, I got accepted at Michigan Ross ($$) and NYU Stern ($$$)!

Scott will forge a personal bond with you in the first call and that will last till the very end. I encourage all applicants to go ahead with Personal MBA Coach without hesitance!

Scott is an amazing consultant for my business school application. I used another consultant in my round 1 application and did not have a great experience. I decided to switch and worked with Scott in my round 2 application for four schools and got in three of them with scholarships. Scott is extremely insightful, flexible, personable, and encouraging throughout the process. Highly recommend for everyone!

The short version: Researched multiple consultants. Chose Scott over all others. Got into Wharton, Columbia, and Ross despite tremendous odds.

The long one: Since I was an Indian (read: one of the largest demographics) male (the most competitive gender) engineer (the hardest degree type to distinguish yourself in, especially when you are Indian), who was also a re-applicant with 8 years of experience, I knew it was going to be very hard to get into my dream school.

I contacted 10+ consultants and spoke to them at length to understand how they operate. Given my background, I knew that I would need someone who will understand my story properly and help me craft a unique story. After talking to a few of the major consulting firms, I realized that I needed a boutique consultant where I could deal with my consultant directly. Amongst all the boutique consultants I spoke with, I had the best connection with Scott. I liked his calm demeanor, the fact that he seemed to know the colleges well, and most importantly that he had worked with many Indians before and knew how to help them.

I realized his value while working with him on my first application itself. After we figured out my story, we exchanged a lot of drafts on bringing out the ‘why’. Scott adds detailed notes in each draft and he always responds within 48 hours. The final essays were really really good, even if I say so myself. They made so much sense and compared to the essays I had written myself during the previous application cycle, these were crystal clear. There was a perfect balance – the essays logically and clearly told the adcom what I wanted to do while bringing out the emotional angle to support why I wanted to do it. Moreover, the last aspect which is so important – the interview prep – is the best part about working with him. My mock interviews were super important in making sure that I do well on the day! In fact, without them, I am confident I would not have been nearly as good.

Lastly, if there is one thing I can say that would convince you of how good Scott is, it is this – When I took the 5 school package with him, I followed his instructions precisely for 3 schools and went with my gut for the other 2. It just so happens that I got into all the 3 where I listened to him and got rejected from the other 2. Now, I could put that down as a remarkable coincidence but after working with him over 9 months, I am inclined to believe that Scott knows what he is talking about.

I truly believe that he is the reason I am going to Wharton and I recommend if you are looking for a consultant, look no further than Scott.

Scott is an exceptional resource to have throughout the long process of applying to schools. From the day you sign on, he forms a disciplined and effective schedule with you. Personally, he helped me from the very get-go, providing advice and clarity of which schools to apply to, how to effectively present your resume, format essays, and have successful interviews. Scott & his team also respond to any questions you may have day or night and always willing to jump on the phone with you. I made the right decision going with Personal MBA Coach and could not be any happier with the results as I got into my #1 choice. I strongly recommend other prospective students to use him. Thank you, Scott!

I started off the MBA process with a large, brand name consulting service that proved to be a huge disappointment (lack of communication, poor advice, generic approach). Luckily, I met Scott who was the polar opposite of my initial MBA consultant. He took the time to truly understand my background which was pivotal in helping me craft my story. He also had experience with other clients from my industry, which was a huge bonus as I come from a relatively niche industry. His structured approach and methods helped streamline the entire application process and significantly reduced the stress I felt about the daunting task of applying to b-school. If you’re looking for a personalized experience from somebody that truly cares about their clients, Scott is the way to go!

Thanks to Scott’s support, I have secured admission to HBS ($$), Wharton ($$), and Kellogg ($$$). I greatly appreciate Scott’s support during my whole application process!

Scott is very professional: despite our time difference (I’m an international application), Scott always ensures timely response to my question/request. When he can’t, he would let me know in advance and propose a suitable timeline.

Scott is very experienced. Rest assured that you can trust his knowledge on MBA applications, whether it’s about what the Adcom focuses on or what differentiates each school. As I was applying to multiple schools, some obviously are different from others. Scott was able to make sure I know how to present myself and put myself in the best possible position. While Scott didn’t change my life story or career goal in any way, he did help me better tell it to the Adcom.

Finally, Scott didn’t try to act like he knew everything, as he introduced his connections that are more familiar with the specific school’s interview process as we were preparing for the final interviews.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience work with Scott and would highly recommend the Personal MBA Coach for anyone who’s considering an MBA consultant!

After receiving acceptance to all 3 programs I applied to in 2nd Round, as well as scholarships at two of the three, I can’t say enough good things about Scott. He took time, in the beginning, to get to know me and understand the story I should tell in my applications, and was incredibly responsive throughout the process. Not only did Scott help immensely with the applications (essay writing, resume development, etc.), but he was also a great resource when I was evaluating which schools to apply to, and helped me understand where I should spend more time in my extracurriculars. Finally, the interview prep he helped coordinate was the cherry on top of a wonderful service – I can’t recommend him enough!

The MBA application process is a daunting task, but Scott was wonderful at laying out a clear framework that walked me through the entire process. He got to know my “story” inside out right away, which added significant value when we were brainstorming essay topics and editing my resume. Scott’s quick turnaround time allowed me to continue with the momentum that I had while in the middle of writing my essays. His edits were insightful and helped me craft a compelling story for why I was pursuing an MBA. At the end of the process, I landed a significant scholarship to one of my top choices.

Scott was extremely helpful in my admissions preparation for business school. I can say with confidence, as a successful HBS admit, that he played a pivotal role in helping me highlight my strengths to the ad-com. He assisted in interview prep, profile construction, and essay outlining. He also was a great resource just in general throughout the very self-reflective process that is the MBA admissions process.

It was a crazy ride from start to finish applying for top MBA programs. It wouldn’t have been possible without Scott’s assistance. Coming from an engineering background, both undergraduate and career-wise, I did not know anyone who went to a full-time MBA program let alone a top MBA program. I thought I could handle the process by myself with assistance from friends and family. I soon realized I was in over my head. This caused me to regroup and postpone applying to schools for a year while I found an expert to assist me. I heavily researched lots of different admission consultants including having an initial screening with a handful.

Ultimately, I was looking for a consultant who had a few key qualities: success getting students admitted at the top schools, someone who was as invested in the process as me, and someone who would give me the truth without sugar coating it. Scott checked all these boxes. I felt better knowing that I was working with the owner of the consultant company, which isn’t true of some of the bigger consultant companies. This was a big reason why I chose Scott. I was concerned at other admission consultant companies that I would be pawned off to a low-level consultant without much experience.

The entire process was still stressful, but Scott helped me successfully get accepted to 2 top 7 programs and waitlisted at a 3rd. He was great to work with. We started by creating a schedule with milestones to hit as well as an initial brainstorming session. I also already knew what schools I was going to apply to, but he would assist with school selections. We only talked on the phone a few times but that was fine for me. We mostly communicated through email. His response time for emails or questions was normally within a day and around two days for essay revisions. For the most part, he was blunt in his responses and opinions. I enjoyed this as I would rather have the truth. This may not work as well for some people who need more emotional support during the process. He also pushed me in my essay writing abilities. As an engineer, this was a weak spot for me and he provided a great deal of value with editing abilities.

Overall working with him was a great experience and I would definitely recommend him to others. As the owner of the company, I felt that he was as invested in me getting into at least 1 of my target programs as I was. However, a lot of the work is still placed on the applicant and a consultant is only there to assist.

Working with Scott was the best decision I made in the arduous application process. He was HIGHLY responsive to any questions or concerns I had during this stressful time. My only regret is not doing the 5 school package (I chose the 3 schools). Scott really knows how to present your story in the best way possible to maximize your chances of admission and scholarship. If you’re serious about an MBA, get started with him sooner rather than later!! Scott is more than just a consultant, he is a mentor and life coach!

I met Scott at the MBA tour in Toronto in August 2018, we chatted for a bit that day, as I did with many other consultants. About a week later, we set up a free consult and the first thing that made him stand out was how much he remembered from our conversation……many other consultants are just talking heads until you hire them. I enjoyed getting the personalized experience even before I decided to work with him.

I hired Scott in Sept for just one school, and after 2 weeks I decided to go with the 3 school package to reduce my risk. I applied to Wharton, HBS and LBS Round 2.

From day 1 the service was always available, always personal and always so much fun. Scott took a lot of the stress of applying off my back as I could focus on writing the GMAT. We strategized my story in a way that drew on all the strengths I had, strengths I don’t notice day2day. We then set out a timeline and from then on all document edits were done in 24-48 hours. If you ever needed to chat about something that was urgent though, you could call or get an email response sooner.

The resume, when I compare the one I was using initially to the final draft he worked with me on, it was day and night.

My essay, he really pushed me to get more of myself out on the paper and that helped for better storytelling. Scott is like the big brother that keeps telling you where you can improve, he will push you to the best essay you can get.

Short answer questions, even these he spent time perfecting with about 3-4 edits for each run down.

In the end, your profile is a well thought out, well-written piece that fully represents you. That is how personal Personal MBA Coach.

Now I’m enrolling in Wharton Class of 2021 and I am so grateful for the help and advice that Personal MBA coach offered. I have recommended him to every MBA hopeful I’ve met and will continue to.

I was originally a bit skeptical on working with a consultant but changed my mind after taking a free consultation with Scott Edinburgh, Personal MBA Coach. I knew within 5 minutes conversation that I needed to work with him. I had taken consultations with another company but Scott possesses a warm personality that to put his clients at ease throughout the application process. Aside from all of his insights, I appreciated Scott’s ability to help to present my application in the most positive light. Furthermore, he was completely committed to helping me stick to our schedule and thoroughly review my essays. He diplomatically pushed me to do some self-reflection and demonstrated my unique story in the application essay. As a result of his consultant, I was invited to interview with both schools that I applied.

I got admitted into LBS Class of 2021. Scott, thank you so much for the help!
Scott is highly professional and a down-to-detail consultant and someone you can put into trust.
Scott is very experienced and knows each school very well. Therefore, he was able to bring in more insights beneath general website info.
He has navigated me through the entire MBA process with great details and helped me craft my own strategy along the way.
With his help, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses and took action on them.
He also kindly introduced his connections to me during the interview prep. It really helped a lot!

On top of that, Scott has an admirable work ethic. He worked so hard and always responses within 48 hours, even during midnight.

Thank you so much!

I reached out to Scott while I was doing my research on various admission consultants, and after the first call with Scott, I knew he was the right consultant for me. Throughout the duration of our association, he has been available through a call/email etc especially when it is a time-sensitive issue. We took a lot of time to decide on the target schools based on my application as I wanted to apply to a lot of them, but then he helped me streamline my thought process. His approach in helping me build my story was phenomenal as he gave me ideas to ponder over instead of just enforcing me to use one strategy. This definitely helped me clarify the career trajectory for the application and in general as well. With his support, I got interviews almost in all the schools I applied, and have gained an admit from one of them. Still awaiting to hear from 2 top schools. I would definitely recommend him.

I would highly recommend Scott and the Personal MBA Coach to anyone interested in getting accepted into a top MBA program. Scott is patient, organized, attentive, and an excellent coach through the entire process. Together, we laid out a strategy (which included guidance on the resume, essays, interviews, and other crucial factors) that eventually led to a series of well-rounded applications that demonstrated my appeal as an MBA prospect to the adcom. But instead of trying to mold my application into a predictable form, we worked together to create an application that was authentic. Scott was an integral part of my HBS application success, and I sincerely recommend him for application consulting!

I am a new member of the Wharton class of 2021. This past fall I worked with Scott on a 5 school comprehensive package. From the start, I felt that Scott was personally invested in my MBA application journey. I only ever interacted with Scott, and I felt that Scott knew my story and my essays inside and out. He was very accessible anytime I wanted to chat via phone or email. He provided great insights into what each school was looking for in its application–the kind of detail and nuance I would have never known without his help! I am incredibly excited to be attending Wharton and would 100% recommend Scott to anyone seeking the best possible outcomes from their MBA application process.

The MBA application process can be overwhelming and all-consuming, especially for someone who has a demanding job. After chatting with several consulting companies, I felt that Scott was genuine and sincere and had my best interest at heart. He was very honest about my candidacy, evaluating and suggesting schools as he saw as good possibilities while all encouraging and supportive for “reach” schools. Scott was relentless in seeking to reveal and present the best of me. With patience, he inquired and brainstormed, until there were clear ideas for the various essays required; with professionalism, he helped edited and re-edited the essays. Scott will continue to push you until you put forth your absolute best work and deliver results. He was unflappable in a crisis and advised sound remedy based on his good judgment and experience. Scott was there with me every step of the way, from school selection and essay choice to mock interviews with alumni from my respective schools and final acceptance. With Scott’s help and guidance in navigating the entire process, I was ultimately admitted to 3 of my top schools.

I’m applying for MIT / HBS / LBS this year and due to work commitment, my original plan with him had to change and I was working under a very tight timeline with him during Christmas and new year on my applications. Despite these difficulties and holiday season, Scott prioritized my applications and we managed to put together something that’s superb and I submitted right on the deadline day. I also found him very direct, responsible, reliable and flexible to accommodate my needs. He’s always very responsive on emails and never replied more than 2 days after my emails. Further, I found the HBS interview guy (who’s working for him) extremely helpful. He put me on the spot, tried to challenging me and gave me very direct and helpful feedback. I got interviews for LBS and HBS and am still waiting on MIT. I would not get the interviews without Scott’s support!

I am a first year MBA Candidate at Columbia Business School and I have Scott Edinburgh to thank for it!

It was a long, yet incredibly transformative journey to business school and I can certainly say that I would not have been able to do it without the help of Scott. Being there every step of the way, Scott will help you craft a strategy that helps present your best self in your B-School applications. He dives deep and curates your brand, your story, your resume, your letters of recommendation requests, and your essays line by line, going through as many iterations as you need to be confident in what you are submitting to admissions.

When it comes time to interview, Scott will strengthen your interviewing skills by helping you identify and refine your behavioral stories, administering 1-on-1 mock interview sessions, and giving feedback on your video interview samples. All of this mentally trains and prepares you for when you finally come face to face with the business school interviewers.

Why did I pick Scott? I interviewed ~10 different MBA coaches before finalizing Scott and the reason was simple: Scott really cares about you and is truly vested in your success. And this became increasingly evident as Scott fielded countless questions and emails from me and VERY PATIENTLY supported me through all the stressful “freak outs” and breakdowns. The MBA application process is tough, arduous process. Scott Edinburgh is someone who can help alleviate a lot of that pressure and set you up for true success!

Scott is extremely knowledgeable about schools and test taking. He will offer you great guidance. He puts a lot of emphasis on ethics as he does not write essays for students and lets students’ unique voices shine throughout the application process. He offers superb interview tips and mock interview sessions to make sure that you go into the interview with confidence! I highly recommend him.

Scott was the quintessential pillar of support during my applications. I was really struggling to manage with intense work-life and my applications. Scott set deadlines and planned out my journey to ensure we finished the applications well in time. At the same time, when I failed to meet these deadlines, he demonstrated patience and worked to help me push past the finish line.

The other great attribute of Scott that I really appreciate is his ability to give candid feedback. He has a clear line of thinking and communicates his ideas quite clearly. He was surely the much-needed sounding board for my applications! He has a great sense of what works and what doesn’t – which is extremely helpful to international applicants like myself who are not familiar with the application process.

When I first applied to business school in 2016, I was rejected by six of the M7 schools. With Scott’s guidance in 2018, I was able to secure acceptances from Kellogg, Booth and Sloan and was offered a combined $170K in scholarship money from Kellogg and Booth.

I started the process with Scott after meeting him in late July 2018 after the MBA Tour and listening to his talk about the 10 things that one must do to prepare for applications. He seemed very knowledgeable and mentioned his connections with admissions offices, all while offering insights that I would never find online. I immediately signed up with him and am so glad that I did.

Scott took the time to thoroughly understand my background before laying out our plan of attack. Scott’s guidance made me feel very assured and confident in myself throughout the process. He steered me in the right direction on how to prioritize apps and plan out my essays for each school, recommending that I focus on particular topics that would resonate with admissions based on my background and what he knew they would look for. We developed such great chemistry that we would be emailing each other practically every other day for the next two months. We scheduled phone calls to strategize our attack for each school’s application. He’s also been available at a moment’s notice for me to call him with more pressing matters, such as how I should rationalize the factors that went into my decision of deciding the business school this fall. This encapsulates what I have truly enjoyed most about working with Scott — he is candid in his feedback, available at at a moment’s notice, and provides great perspective on the admissions process given his history working with other clients.

If you are considering the investment, I would highly encourage you to sign up with Scott. Working with the founder of a top consulting firm is a huge plus, and I think it would give you the confidence that you’d need to secure placements at top MBA programs.

Starting off, I knew I wanted to work with a consultant because I wanted someone to help keep me on track while I balanced a busy job (I do consulting) and my extracurricular commitments. My initial search process started off with the free 30-min consultations with the larger brand names. I realized that I wanted more personalized attention and that the quality of the experience varied based on which consultant you worked with when signing on with a larger group. Eventually, I found Scott and we connected because of our backgrounds (Scott is a former consultant) and the fact that I would get his personalized attention throughout the process.

We worked together on 3 applications. He was extremely helpful when it came to outlining an essay response, getting my main points across, and finding ways for me to stand out among the sea of other male consultants in the MBA application pool. I felt that Scott took the time to read through my drafts, which he sent back usually within 1-2 business days. We finished the 3 applications with 2-3 weeks to go before the deadline. I then used material from those 3 schools to do 2 other schools on my own, mostly to save money. I would recommend the same to others if money is an issue, but you still want to make the most out of a consultant.

Beyond essays, the package does include interview prep. Overall, I felt like that was less useful than the essay help was. I say that because the nature of interviews can get pretty subjective. Scott does have personalized interview guides for each school (2-3 pages), but most of the information can be found online or from current students. Regardless, it was nice to practice interviews with people who had either interviewed at the school themselves or gone to the program. I also supplemented my interview practice with current students/alumni who I had known through undergrad or work.

Finally, I just want to say that Scott cares about each of his clients! He called to congratulate me when he heard I got into my dream programs and was there to comfort me when a got dinged at a few others. Looking back, there is nobody else I would have rather worked with to help me through this process!

After calling several consulting firms for their free consultation, I found that Scott was the most straightforward and provided the most honest feedback. He did not try to up-sell me his services when I indicated that I only wanted to apply to two schools. He indicated that my odds were not the greatest upfront and did not pressure me to use his services, unlike some of the big firms that referred me to their outside/lesser known partners. I ultimately accepted early decision at one school and declined my interview at the other.

Throughout the application process, Scott kept his promise on providing comments or feedback within 48 hours. I was able to get quicker responses/live phone calls within 24 hours, when necessary. Given that Scott appears to have many touch points with various adcoms throughout the year, he was able to provide very insightful essay comments and help craft stories that work best/better for specific schools. In addition, interview prep was extremely helpful because he was able to connect me with a prior ambassador.

I highly recommend Personal MBA Coach for your MBA application process, especially for applicants who value honest feedback.

I searched around on the internet for weeks and used introductory consultations from more than 5 different admissions consulting services prior to selecting Scott of Personal MBA Coach to assist me on an hourly basis with my applications. My only regret was that I chose to use Scott for just a couple of hours for each of my applications rather than purchasing more extensive packages for each school.

In addition to Scott’s impressive background as an MIT and Wharton graduate and his extensive track record of success in assisting MBA applicants to get accepted to their target schools, there are a few aspects of Scott’s Personal MBA Coach services that I believe really separate him from most MBA consulting services:

1. Rather than provide me with cookie cutter advice and examples, Scott made a true effort to get to know me on a personal level first. Once he really knew me, he then helped me decide which of my features and accomplishments would be the best to focus on in essays and applications.

2. Scott works around the clock and made every effort to work with me whenever was best for my schedule. This flexibility ranged from calls at 7 and 8 in the morning prior to work to help me develop my essay strategies, to 10 pm on a Friday to conduct a mock interview for my interview the following week. Despite his busy schedule, Scott did a great job of meeting whenever was best for me and typically found time within just 24 hours of my request. This was invaluable when applying to multiple schools within tight deadlines.

3. Scott’s advice was always honest and intended to help me create the best applications possible rather than to increase the number of hours I would require him (and in turn his own pay). Scott never pressured me to use him/pay him more and simply explained what he could do in the time that I purchased from him and what he thought was the most efficient use of his time. He worked super efficiently in the time I purchased from him.

Overall, I was extremely satisfied with the service that Scott of Personal MBA Coach provided me and couldn’t have gotten into a top MBA program without him!

The Personal MBA Coach Team has been instrumental in my MBA admissions journey. They truly made it possible for me to achieve my long term dream of getting admitted to a top business school.
The team’s thorough knowledge of the entire application process and guidance on how best to position myself along with various nuances related to each school, The Personal MBA Coach really customized and supported me extensively throughout the MBA process.
I am a non-traditional MBA candidate, with a PhD and a little older than traditional applications that was discouraged by other MBA coaching and advisory services in terms of my aspirations of getting admitted to a full time program. But once I spoke with the The Personal MBA Coach, he provided a lot of support, and helped me build confidence to peruse the effort and defined clearly a working strategy for me specifically.
He and his team are thorough, diligent, pragmatic and realistic. With my profile he was very honest about what I needed to work on to get to my target and how to go about it.
Unlike other MBA admissions advisory services, The Personal MBA Coach is truly personal and goes the extra mile to provide best in class service, advisory and support through out the process of MBA admissions. They are available and ready to answer any question and are very flexible in terms of scheduling.
Scott has a deep understanding of each school and what is needed for them to tailor the application in the best way. Throughout the process of working with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team, I not only got admitted into the Full-Time MBA program at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, but also developed key insights about myself, becoming a better writer, interviewee and strategic thinker.
My sincerest thanks to the Personal MBA Coach and team and I strongly recommend working with this team if one truly wants to achieve their MBA goals and dreams.

Scott was absolutely incredible to work with!

At first, I was debating going through the admissions process without an admissions consultant, but in hindsight, I’m so glad I decided to go with Scott. He is very experienced and knowledgeable about the process, is extremely responsive (e.g. essay revisions turned around within 24 hours), and I can tell he gives his 100% effort to each of his clients. I also appreciate that Scott gives it to you as is – he isn’t one to sugarcoat and will give you the feedback you need to hear.

I’m happy to say I will be attending my top choice (Wharton) this fall, and I can’t thank Scott enough for getting us here. I felt well-prepared throughout the whole process (including no surprises during interviews!), and I highly recommend Scott to other prospective applicants!

I worked with Scott on the interview preparation portion of my application to HBS. I can say honestly that without this interview preparation, I would not have been ready for the depth of questions I was asked in my actual interview. This package was a critical part of my preparation, and allowed me to go into the interview feeling confident and prepared. Scott was always just a quick email away if I needed anything, and his service was a key factor in my preparation that ultimately led to an HBS admission. I would recommend Scott and his team to any of my peers applying to business school. And can truly say it was 100% worth the money. Thank you Scott!

I could not have asked for a better experience working with Scott and his team at Personal MBA Coach. Before starting each application I scheduled a phone call with Scott to review my ideas for the essays and ended each call with a clear path forward. After drafting the essays and sending over to Scott I received thoughtful and helpful feedback within 48 hours which helped me keep moving my MBA applications forward. Working with Scott on essays and with his colleagues on interview prep was incredibly helpful. I ended up being admitted to my top choice M7 program with a large merit fellowship and am so glad I chose to work with Personal MBA Coach throughout this process.

Scott was absolutely instrumental to my success in the business school application process; there was no way I would have been as successful and comfortable without him.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that Scott had exactly the expertise, experience, and empathy I was looking for in an excellent MBA coach. Scott guided me through the entire process, including picking my target schools, setting milestones and deadlines, crafting my story, reviewing my applications, essays, and recommendations, interview prep, and even up to post-offer strategy.

Throughout the process, Scott was extremely available at all times of the day; there was not a moment that I was worried that he would not be available to me for an important part of the process. In addition, he pulled no punches; he was truly fully invested in my success and pointed out my strengths and weaknesses clearly and specifically.

Again, without Scott’s guidance, the MBA application process would certainly have been a much harder and stressful process and there could very well have been a different outcome for me in the end.

Scott worked with me for nearly nine-months as I navigated the arduous MBA application process. He and his team helped with everything from school selection, to essay review, interview prep and post-acceptance decision making.

From the very beginning, Scott got down to brass tacks. He helped me understand the best way to package my profile and frame my story. He additionally provided valuable insight into the specifics of what each program’s admissions committees are looking for, which helped me to tailor my applications to their expectations.

As a partner throughout this process, Scott was a professional in every sense; he was attentive, honest, and discerning. The overall experience was top-rate. With Scott’s help, I was ultimately accepted into several top MBA programs with substantial scholarship money. I absolutely recommend his services to anyone who’s serious about submitting a strong application.

Choosing Scott as my MBA consultant was the best investment I made in preparing for graduate school admissions.
I initially discovered Scott/Personal MBA Coach through a meeting with a recruitment member from the program I would be applying to. He spoke very highly of Scott and his team and recommended that if I needed help with any stage of the application or test preparation to consider Scott.
About a year later at a QS MBA fair, I sat in the different MBA counselor panels and Scott’s presentation and expertise hit the nail on the head for what I was looking to achieve (1) authentically branding myself for an MBA, (2) support and guidance during the application process, and (3) he knew the school I was applying to and could bring a different perspective that I wouldn’t be privy to.
In our first meeting (via phone), he explained the different services and packages, I chose the 1 school application and test prep services package and he outlined what the process would look like moving forward. He was very gracious and helpful in explaining the questions I had and making the plan customizable to what I would need. We set up the timeline to apply and he put me in connection to a tutor on his team to begin test preparations.
The tutor, Shaudi, was extremely helpful, accommodating and resourceful. We met twice a week over skype (using google docs and screen share also) and she was extremely generous with examples and additional material. Having used other test prep services to prep for the GMAT I was wary of signing up for another as I was just ready for it to be an expense that didn’t drive any results but this could not be further than the truth. I wish that I had just spent the money up front to do the tutoring rather than the 8-week group prep course I had done earlier.
I am an extremely type-A, calendar, to-do list driven person and they both were extremely attentive and organized which definitely helped settle my nerves. What I especially appreciated is that they broke the process down into digestible bits. I like to finish all my outstanding items/projects at once, and that approach would not have worked here and Scott and Shaudi organized it in such a way that I knew what was coming and could see how I was making progress each week. I cannot recommend Personal MBA Coach, Scott and Shaudi enough they made my application process go so smoothly and helped remove a great deal of stress I had.

I searched around on the internet for weeks and used introductory consultations from more than 5 different admissions consulting services prior to selecting Scott of Personal MBA Coach to assist me with my applications. I initially purchased a one school package and quickly upgraded to a 3-school after seeing how valuable Scott’s help was. I also purchased individual hours for R2 apps after going 5/5 in round 1.

In addition to Scott’s impressive background as an MIT and Wharton graduate and his extensive track record of success in assisting MBA applicants to get accepted to their target schools, there are a few aspects of Scott’s Personal MBA Coach services that I believe really separate him from most MBA consulting services:

1. Rather than provide me with cookie cutter advice and examples, Scott made a true effort to get to know me on a personal level first. Once he really knew me, he then helped me decide which of my features and accomplishments would be the best to focus on in essays and applications.

2. Scott works around the clock and made every effort to work with me whenever was best for my schedule. This flexibility ranged from calls at 7 and 8 in the morning prior to work to help me develop my essay strategies to 10 pm on a Friday to conduct a mock interview for my interview the following week. Despite his busy schedule, Scott did a great job of meeting whenever was best for me and typically found time within just 24 hours of my request. This was invaluable when applying to multiple schools within tight deadlines.

3. Scott’s advice was always honest and intended to help me create the best applications possible rather than to increase the number of hours I would require him (and in turn his own pay). Scott never pressured me to use him/pay him more and simply explained what he could do in the time that I purchased from him and what he thought was the most efficient use of his time. He worked super efficiently in the time I purchased from him.

Overall, I was extremely satisfied with the service that Scott of Personal MBA Coach and without his help there is no chance I would have gotten into my top 2 schools. I’m currently attending Fuqua and couldn’t be happier.

I worked with Scott last year on both my Round 1 and Round 2 applications for business school. Scott and I met early on in the process and he helped me frame my story for why I wanted to go to business school and what I would contribute. Throughout the process, Scott helped me construct my broader pitch, refine my essays, and prepare for interviews.

I found Scott to be valuable across all three of these dimensions. His ability to offer constructive, candid feedback is a great asset and not something you will get at all admissions services. In particular, I would recommend Scott’s ability to coach through interviews. His practice interviews prepared me very well for the actual ones, with the questions often being virtually identical. He was even able to help me practice group interviews in a way that facilitated improvement.

Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend Scott. Working with him took a lot of stress out of the process and certainly improved my chances in what is often an uncertain admissions process.

I worked with a large consulting company prior to coming to Scott. I regret not using Scott from the start. The level of personal attention from him is unmatched, and he is sincerely invested in your future. I give him the highest recommendation possible. His expertise clearly was superior to my other consultant. The MBA process is a complicated, stressful road, and Scott was the perfect guide to steer me in the right direction every step of the way. From business school selection, essay work, and interview preparation, Scott provided the necessary attention to detail that brought out the best in me. I am thrilled to say I was accepted to both the programs Scott helped me apply to. Thank you Scott.

Scott was focused on helping me succeed throughout our time together. He was able to advise me on every step of the process and I achieved my goal of attending UCLA Anderson.

Scott did a fantastic job preparing me for interviews and creating my resume. I came in with a below average (at best) resume and he did a fantastic job helping me stand out to give me that extra edge. Scott is attentive, quick to respond, professional and provides an experience second to none. Not only did he help me cater my resume towards business school applications but also worked diligently on a resume catered toward the internship I had been pursuing – and was ultimately rewarded. Having used other services (both private and larger “institutional size” programs), I can honestly say he is by far the best.

When doing my initial search for an admissions consultant, I was first drawn to the big-name consulting companies. Yet, after doing more research I realized that I did not merely want to be another faceless customer at one of these big firms. I knew that I needed the personalized support that Scott @ Personal MBA Coach provides in order to get through the application process in one piece. The whole application process, from b-school research to essay writing, is intensive, time-consuming, and stressful. I highly recommend Scott as the person ripe for the job to get you through it—with success. Truth be told, Scott gets into the minutiae of the entire application, including the 50 character explanations for my ECs in your undergraduate studies. From countless essay edits to much-needed mock interviews, Scott was there for me at every step.

Scott’s one-on-one support is exactly what I needed to conquer this arduous process and engineer an admission to my dream school of Columbia.

I don’t write online reviews. Especially not 6 years after the purchase. But Scott deserves an exception.

I knew MBA applications were a long shot for me to begin with. Coming from a no-name international school (not known to the U.S. application dropdown menu), I was hoping that I “had it in me”, but at the same time know that I needed to craft the perfect application, most importantly the essays, to stand out.

My first call was into Sandy Kreisberg. My second into Scott. I went with Scott, and never regretted it. The results spoke for themselves: 4 applications (all top schools), 3 admissions, including my dream choice: Stanford GSB.

Scott knows inside out how to tailor your best and hightest-chance-of-success application package. He continually challenged me to craft the unique and authentic essays that opened the doors to the top MBA programs for me. And as if that all was not already a utopia of awesomeness, Scott helped me secure a full-ride scholarship from my national government. I mean, give me a break, Scott.

When I arrived on campus, GSB’s (back then) Dean of Admissions Derrick Bolton took me by the side and told me it was my “What Matters Most To You and Why” essay that made the difference. I honestly look at that essay and I think it’s the best piece I have ever written in my life. Would have not been the case without Scott.

Beyond essays, Scott is a fountain of wisdom for school selection, general application strategies, resume editing, picking recommenders, and being there for you during the emotional rollercoaster than MBA applications can be. Take my word. I could not think of a better person than Scott to partner up for this journey that can be such a life-changer. Certainly was for me. THANK YOU, SCOTT.

Scott is no only a great resource to bounce ideas off of, but also an excellent essay editor. Much of my reason for a consultant was to develop a strategy for my application to school. I am a traditional background and struggled with what would make me stand out. Scott was great at helping me with this. However, Scott’s strongest suit may be essay editing. I believe he is second to none at this. He would take my ideas/writing and put them all together in a coherent story that spoke directly to what I could add to a program. Evan after all that hard work, I was waitlisted at two of my top schools. Scott was integral in helping me think through strategy and come up with the best ways to continue showing interest without overwhelming the admissions committee. I ended up getting into both schools. Without Scott, I am confident I would not have had the same success. I would highly recommend him.

I worked with Scott Edinburgh at Personal MBA Coach and I could not have been happier! Scott offers an incredible personal experience that is very hard to find. The fact that you are working with an individual and not a company cannot be emphasized enough. Don’t be fooled by the big company name / support services that some larger firms have. At the end of the day you work with one person most of the time so why not work directly with an expert for the same price rather than an employee of a larger firm?

I hired a very well known name and was not satisfied as the support did not feel personalized enough since I was just a number in the process and it died off as it got closer to the deadlines. I then worked with Scott and was floored by the level of support I got. While we only had a short amount of time since I contacted him late, he took the time to get to know me personally and professionally and he was the one coming up with essay topics after just a couple discussions. Scott is quite tough and it works out in the end. In a very short amount of time, we did an entire HBS application and I ultimately got in. (As well as a couple other programs too!)

With Personal MBA Coach, you get a great balance of no BS, direct and brutal feedback while at the same time you have encouraging support throughout the entire process. Whereas with the other more well-known name I felt like I was a number in the process, Scott brainstormed everything with me from start to finish. Scott is a hidden gem in the admissions consulting space and I have sent many friends to him over the years who also had great success!

After meeting with and chatting with over 7 MBA admissions consultants, ranging from the biggest brand names to the smallest independents, I decided to go with Scott, Personal MBA Coach, as my advisor for 8 schools. Not because he was the most optimistic or the most pessimistic, but because he seemed honest and like an easy guy to work with, with an equal to or better track record of success versus his competitors.
We agreed on some “safe” schools, some “matches,” and some “reaches,” and decided that a strategy of applying to 8 match-to-reaches with no safety schools would be an optimal strategy for my goals and risk tolerance. I applied to all of the M7+Tuck, and to my surprise received offers of admission to 3 of the 8 schools, with interviews and eventual waitlist at 2 more, which I chose not to pursue.
As a realist, I understand that a lot of your profile is set in stone. GMAT, GPA, Work Experience… but there is still a huge amount of room to market yourself in a certain way that Personal MBA Coach was key in. Knowing what pieces of my career and background to emphasize were part of this.
One additional reason I chose Personal MBA Coach over some of the larger companies was that he ensured me that whether it was interview prep, essay brainstorming, or essay revisions, he would be the only person I spoke and dealt with whether by phone or email. This ended up being absolutely 100% true. There are of course other good consultants out there, but Scott is extremely connected to the process and is able to identify trends that others cannot.

A good friend of mine who was helping me through the process asked me if I wanted to chat with Scott. Since the 15 min call was free, I called Scott and shared with him my story. To my surprise, he did not sugarcoat his points of reservation, and was very forward about what aspects was not working. His honesty is refreshing. At no point in the conversation did I feel that he was courting me for his services. He was already serving me.

I only had budget for one or two schools. He recommended that we work together on the school that has the highest admit rate, because I was aiming to get into any top program in this application season. I chose to work with him on my reach school instead (with one of the lowest acceptance rates in the world). When I told him my school selection, he was nothing but supportive. I was worried that because I chose the hardest school to get into, he would not work as hard with me as he would otherwise, since I’m risking his “96% success rate.”, but he was so professional, and gave me great guidance along the way.

– Here are 3 things I really liked about Scott

– Readily Available. His turnaround times are crazy awesome. We burned through 5 or 6 drafts for three separate essays within a span of 2 weeks (15 drafts in total within 14 days). And I’m talking about serious edits with a lot of thought put in. This was during the short lull between R1 and R2. But when crunch time hits, he was still replying at an impressive rate of t+36 hours at the latest. You literally cannot find this anywhere else in the market.

-Honesty: Mentioned this before, but he gives you good reason as to why an idea would not work. So whenever he green-lighted my story or essays, I knew I got something solid.

-Industry specific insights: This is probably the greatest value add of Scott. Throughout the process, you, as an applicant, will need guidance on more than just the essays. I remember just hitting Scott up for random questions like “which picture should I use for my application?” or “do you think I should write to alums to put in good word for me?” Scott can give school specific insights, and that helped a lot.

End result: I got interview invitations from 2 of HSW, and got an offer from one of them and a merit based fellowship.

Scott is worth every penny. And he’s not even the most expensive consultant out there!

Scott- if you are reading this, thanks again.

I highly recommend Scott. I did my homework and spoke to quite a few MBA consultants before settling with Scott. He was by far the most down to earth and easy to speak to. He is very knowledgeable about the admission’s process, across US Ivy league and European top business schools. His turn around time was amazing, whether it was a weekend or a weekday, he always replied almost the same day. He was very honest in his feedback. He helped schedule two mock interviews, which was very helpful. At the end, I managed to get into LBS as well as get a scholarship without which I could not have proceeded further. I would urge anyone shopping for a consultant to give Scott a try! Trust me, it will be worth your time!

I decided to apply for MBA late in June, and to make the GMAT that I took 5 years ago count, I had to go for round 1, which left me with only 2-3 months to complete the whole thing. I talked to several friends who had MBA experience, and figured hiring a consultant would be very helpful in my case.

I did not know where to start, so I googled. After visiting a few forums, I collected a few names, including both big names with a large team of consultants, as well as smaller shops like Personal MBA Coach. After completing several free consulting sessions, it was almost no brainer to go with Scott. The big firms are super good at marketing, followed up warmly with you, but at the end, you were just talking to sales guys. You don’t even know who would end up being your consultant. With Scott, it was pretty simple, what you see is what you get. I liked that he was very straightforward with the pros and cons in my profile after initial review, and he has had a lo t of success with top 10 programs which are definitely my targets.

Throughout the process, Scott was very responsive. He’s working really hard and I have seen him replying to my messages anytime of the day. The promised turnaround is 24 hours but was usually much sooner that. He never shy away from honest opinions, but at the same time was receptive to ideas. At the end of the day, I know it was the essay and I need to own it, but Scott has definitely provided a lot of valuable advice, from how to tell a story, to which word to choose.

When it comes to mock interview, he has a great network and was able to find interviewers that actually went to the school that I applied for.

I was very satisfied with the results. I applied for 2 top ten programs that I like and got offers from both. Without Scott’s help, I’m not sure I could pull all these off in such a compressed timeline. His dedicated and personal approach definitely made a big difference!

I vetted no less than 10 consultants. Scott is the most level-headed, logical, patient, knowledgable, and easy to work with. We worked on a four school package and I also added on several extra hours. He helped me craft my work experience, passions and extracurriculars in a very positive way and prepared me well for interviews. Actually, I overprepared. As a result of our months-long work I am attending my dream school with an $80,000 scholarship. Scott makes the process fun and rewarding. You may be considering someone else or thinking you can do this on your own. Why risk the results of one of the most important decisions of your life. Go with Scott!

I got in Columbia CBS – 2019 thanks to Scott and his team. I decided to have the full school package, and they helped me from determining my interests (sounds strange, but true), sourcing the schools, finalizing shortlists, editing resume, brainstorming and editing essays, application review, and interview prep. The following is what I think makes Scott better than the rest: 1. Response rate: All communication was responded within 24 hours. 2. Personal attention: All questions are answered tailoring to your situation, in full details. He actually helped me understand what the admissions committee was all about. 3. Feedback: Frank, to-the-point feedback. 4. Editing: Extremely careful editing, and clear feedback whenever needed. Once you start working with him, you KNOW that you are NOT wasting your money, and time.

I initially reached out to several admissions consultants (including some of the larger ones), but I found Scott at Personal MBA Coach to be the most engaged, thoughtful, and interested throughout the initial consultation process. The fact that I knew I would be working with him throughout the admissions process (rather than passed on to someone I had no connection with, which seems to be the practice of the larger firms) was also hugely important to me, particularly given the impression he made when I first spoke to him. In the end, Scott at Personal MBA Coach made my decision to work with him a relatively easy one. I went with the comprehensive school package and started preparing four applications in late-June. Throughout the process, Scott was outstanding to work with and genuinely exceeded my expectations (which were high to begin with). Scott’s turnaround times are very rapid and he always provided insightful, thought-provoking comments that enabled me to write significantly improve the quality of my essays (both in terms of content and style) every iteration. We would typically do between four and six drafts per essay and there was always a very noticeable difference between the first and last versions. The fact that Scott is also able to draw on his considerable experience with AdComs to really understand what each school is after is invaluable (particularly for a candidate from outside the US) leading to essays that really focus on what each school is looking for. While most of the time we focused on essays, Scott dedicated significant time to help me refine my resume, short-answer questions, and interview preparation. Scott’s attention to detail, personalised approach, and focus on the overall quality of each of my applications was relentless. Overall, Scott from Personal MBA Coach is a fantastic person to have in your corner throughout the admissions process and it was a pleasure working with him. I have little doubt that without him I would not have received offers at Wharton and MIT Sloan. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

I had the pleasure of working with Scott during the application process for M7 programs. Although I had a strong profile in terms of undergrad reputation, GPA, test scores and work experience, I knew that admission to the M7 programs would be highly competitive. Before I decided to work with Scott, I did my research and narrowed my options between one of the largest consulting companies and Scott’s company. With pricing being relatively equal, I decided to go with Personal MBA coach because I wanted to work with Scott directly, as opposed to a random consultant who was working for one of the larger companies. Scott’s academic pedigree is second to none – MIT grad / Wharton MBA. He knows exactly what it takes to get into a top MBA program because he has a top MBA degree and has worked with countless students who have successfully achieved admission into the top programs. As the other reviewers mention, he has a no BS approach, which is really helpful. You get exactly what you sign up for – a super experienced consultant and advisor who helps you navigate the confusing MBA admissions process. His services were absolutely worth every penny because he helped me construct a compelling story (while keeping my own voice) and distinguish myself from other top applicants. He really pushes you to produce the best work of which you are capable. Applying to the M7 programs is a daunting process but Scott made the process more manageable and seamless. I am really happy to say that I already got accepted to an M7 program and am excited to hear back from others in round 2. I would absolutely recommend Scott to anyone looking to gain admission to a top program. He is a really nice guy who is extremely intelligent and exceptionally talented at what he does.

I took the comprehensive school package with Scott. Since I had already created a shortlist of my schools, we concentrated more on essays and application content and interviews. The overall experience with Scott was excellent! With his help, I got into two of my dream schools, INSEAD and LBS. I started preparing for applications pretty late (mid August with September timelines). This, plus a demanding job, meant I was working late in the night on applications and needed someone who could help me finish the applications in such short time with quick turnarounds. Scott exceeded these expectations and was as invested in my applications as I was! There were times when he replied to my mails with edits and quick responses within hours. I would send him content at 3AM in the night and he would respond by the time I woke up in morning and then I would take up the version control from there. He is excellent at essays. He has a no BS approach to essays and when I compare the first and last version of my essays, I can see a huge difference. He gave direct and honest feedback on my essays and helped me craft my story well. His focus was not on completing the applications, but on making them perfect. This helped me create really amazing essays, resume and overall application. If I have to compare him to other consultants (based on my initial free consultations and feedback from multiple other friends who used other consultants), I would say Scott is much better, personalized and invested in your applications and success than other consulting companies. One important thing – Scott is great for essays/applications/interview prep/recommendation letter strategy. However, if you are looking for someone who provides you with a lot of content (e.g. pdfs about schools, resume writing document etc) like other big name consulting companies, you may need to look for someone else. I personally was able to research well using all the free content from the internet. All other things – Scott and I ran the show together!

As a non traditional applicant, developing a compelling narrative was a task that I knew would be challenging and after reviewing ~10 admission consulting companies, I moved forward with Personal MBA Coach to be my partner during the application process. Personal MBA Coach helped work with me on my storyline, discover what makes me unique, and used these details to work with me to develop a concise and compelling narrative. I succeeded in getting into 4 of my target schools all with scholarship amounts. I highly recommend partnering with Personal MBA Coach.

When I decided to apply to Bschool, I knew that I needed some extra support. After some research, I found Personal MBA Coach and had a chat with Scott. He was friendly, genuinely interested, and understood where I was coming from and my needs. Scott was so helpful and open from the beginning and constantly challenged me. He critiqued my essays and references with great detail and endless patience. I have an unconventional background and was very unfamiliar with this kind of process; Scott helped me to pull out the right elements of my background and experience and convey it in the “Bschool way”. I had a low GMAT score for the schools I applied to and there’s no way I would’ve gotten into LBS without Personal MBA Coach’s continuous support, flexibility, advice and patience. I even got a scholarship from one of the schools I applied to! It was great to work with Scott – fun, interesting, and a great learning experience. Thank you Scott!

I spoke with numerous large consulting firms and ended up choosing Personal MBA Coach because he was very clearly focused on this industry (rather than doing it on the side) and didn’t sugar coat his feedback. Scott isn’t in the business of telling you how great you are in order to make you like him – he’ll be totally blunt and straightforward with you. In the end, this is something that I felt was extremely valuable for my application because it forced me to really look at what I was bringing to the table and go into the entire process more prepared than I would have otherwise. On top of that, he’s always very responsive and I always felt like I was receiving above and beyond help. I got into my top school (M7) with a full scholarship and I credit much of my success to Scott’s guidance throughout the entire process. I highly recommend his services.

I tried applying to schools on my own first. Despite an extremely high GMAT score and good work experience I only got two interviews, and I struck out at all 6 places I applied. I didn’t even get waitlisted anywhere. For my second year of applications, I decided to get help. After talking to multiple consultants and feeling less than thrilled about their pitches (most were obviously just after my money) I talked to Scott. He was more engaged than anyone else, and most importantly he seemed to genuinely want to help me. Long story short, I ended up getting interviews at 4 of 5 places Scott helped me apply to. I was accepted at two schools (one with a decent scholarship), and waitlisted at one. I also tried applying to one additional school on my own and did not even get an interview. This means that out of 12 schools, I was only admitted to those Scott helped me apply to, and Scott was involved in getting 4 of 6 interviews. Note that since he only helped me apply to 5 places I got interviews 80% of the time with him and 28% of the time on my own. My last comment is about what you should and should not expect from Scott. He is not a magic genie who will instantly grant acceptance to your top school. He will not write anything for you. He will not tell you what you want to do in the future. What Scott will do is relentlessly critique your essays. He will push you HARD to fully distill what you are trying to say, and he will pull no punches while doing it. If you are six drafts into your essay and it just isn’t there, he will tell you that you need to start over. At times it will suck, but as long as you continue to push yourself Scott will help unearth the best version of yourself in your final applications. I am extremely glad that I worked with Scott, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I would highly recommend Scott at Personal MBA Coach. Apart from his vast knowledge of MBA programs he has a wealth of knowledge about various industries which really helps to craft compelling stories. I had a non-traditional background and Scott spent a lot of time helping me to develop a story that both made logical sense and aligned with my target career path. Scott really pushes you to make your essays the best that they can be; he’s tough in his critiques but at the same time encouraging. Sometimes I would get his essay reviews back and think to myself “I can’t do that” but he would keep pushing until I got there – even if it was 5 or 6 revisions. Scott was always accessible; Personal MBA Coach promises a reply within 48 hours, but I never waited more than 24 hours for a response to any question or essay analysis. One morning I emailed Scott that I hit a roadblock in my essays and he immediately setup a phone call for a few hours later. Unlike other consulting firms where you could be assigned to a junior consultant, working with Scott you know exactly what you are getting – the best! Scott gets to know you well early on in the process and it’s clear that he shares in your success. I was accepted to my first choice school and he was (almost) as thrilled as I was!