Strengths:

- Always-on support (Amazing team, thanks, Claudia!)

- High involvement and deep digging into your personal story – They take the time to really understand you, ensuring your narrative is authentic and compelling.

- Incredible understanding of schools and their dynamics – The team knows what each school values and tailors advice accordingly.

- Friendly and sensitive approach – The service provides support in a way that is both empathetic and motivating, which is crucial during the stressful application process.

- Detailed questionnaire with clear prompts – This helps you reflect on your experiences and achievements, allowing you to articulate your value and strengths clearly.

- Multiple options to speed up review time – The team is flexible and offers solutions if you're on a tight timeline, ensuring timely feedback.

- Help with interview prep and other extras – They go above and beyond with mock interviews and additional resources, ensuring you're fully prepared for all stages of the application process.

- Extermely thoughtful matching – My consultant was the perfect fit for me. I couldn't wish for a better one.

Would make the product better:

Admissionado offers a bunch of great self-prep materials they send upon request. I would love to have even more of these, for example, reflecting specifics of different essays and particularities of applications to some schools. Expanding this knowledge library would be amazing.

I got into Wharton, Yale, and Chicago with hundreds of thousands of $$$ in scholarships. International student, no fancy background, no prestigious universities in CV, no consulting or finance experience, no powerful GPA.

And here’s how that happened.

There’s a saying that goes, “Successful people are just those who tried one more time.” I would add—they're also the ones who believe in themselves.

Frankly, I didn’t. I came to Mark when my self-belief was at its lowest point—probably the lowest it had ever been.

Just six months ago, I was rejected by a couple of M7 schools without even an interview. Coming from a very challenging background—growing up in a country that is negatively perceived in the US, attending schools not well-known internationally, a very low undergrad GPA (below 3.0), a career in an unrelated humanities field, no family savings (I'm fully supporting elderly relatives), and zero useful connections—my prospects looked bleak. Add to that being a very young blonde woman with no understanding of the US academic system, and you get the full picture. I’d never even been to the US and had only heard of the Ivy League through movies, perceiving these universities as exclusive domains for “superhumans” with incredible connections and half of Manhattan as their neighbors.

After my initial rejection, I reached out to other consulting firms. The feedback I received only brought me down further. They didn’t want to take me on as a client, telling me I wasn’t "MBA material" and should stick to whatever I was doing instead of dreaming of becoming Google’s CEO.

Mark became my first ray of hope in all this madness.

To begin with, he was KIND. I know you’re probably expecting words like “creative,” “productive,” and “structured.” He’s all that. But most of all, he is KIND.

From our first call, Mark believed in me. It might sound simple, but for me, it was everything. He told me I could do it. He recognized my unique life experience—one filled with overcoming personal hardships yet remaining sensitive and caring about the world’s issues.

Mark analyzed my profile thoroughly, highlighting a plethora of strengths I had overlooked—things I’d done GREAT. He helped me turn every disadvantage into an asset, showcasing achievements I hadn’t realized I possessed.

From there, the process was smooth. Mark was always in touch, offering the most helpful guidance possible. Sometimes, he’d just hop on a call to calm my nerves and address my doubts. Other times, he’d revisit my stories with me a thousand times, polishing them until they were perfect. He would suggest fresh angles I had missed, and often he’d simply remind me that I could do it.

Of course, there were dozens of rewrites, discussions, and debates. But Mark never once pushed me to say anything untrue, to overpolish the picture, or to pretend to be someone I wasn’t.

He never wrote anything on my behalf or made me look like someone I didn’t recognize. Instead, he helped me uncover my strengths and present them in ways that would impress anyone—especially the admissions committees.

Mark held my hand throughout the entire process. He was bold with his advice, meticulous with the details, and deeply curious about my endeavours. He helped me shape my profile to present myself as an experienced business professional.

Through this, I began to see myself in a new light. I realized that I was talented, resilient, hardworking, and successful. Apparently, I was exactly what top MBAs in the world are looking for.

Mark was also instrumental in my interview preparations. Despite his busy schedule, he always found time to support and cheer me on. He ran multiple practice sessions, ensuring I could present myself authentically—warm, funny, engaging, and passionate—rather than memorizing answers and worrying about how to appear most “professional.”

I can’t recommend Mark enough. If you need a FRIEND (who is also an extremely talented expert) to guide you every step of the way through the exhausting MBA application process, Mark is the one.

Thank you, Mark! Thank you, Admissionado team!

You made my dream come true. I hope you help make many more dreams come true.

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I had a wonderful experience working with Mark from Admissionado when applying to MBA programs outside of the US.

What made me first decide to move forward with Mark and Admissionado after speaking to multiple other MBA consulting firms was that even before I signed with Admissionado, I was studying and taking the GRE and Mark would always check in with me to wish me luck and congratulate me on the GRE test. I felt like this thoughtfulness and attention to detail he exhibited even before I paid and started with Admissionado demonstrated to me that Mark had my best interests at heart and was going to be genuine throughout the application process.
I had a lot of anxiety throughout the MBA process and experienced a lot of self-doubt, but Mark was extremely good at being supportive and encouraging while also always pushing me to think outside the box to ensure that I was able to craft the most engaging and compelling story to best pitch myself throughout my application essays.

Mark always stuck to the 72 hour turnaround time and was very good at ensuring all of my questions and notes were addressed. During the interview preparation process, he was good at throwing curveball questions to make sure that I felt fully prepared going into my interviews.

In the end, I was successful in all of the schools that we submitted applications for!

I truly could not have gone through this MBA application process without Mark and the rest of the Admissionado team and will be forever grateful to everything he did for me. I cannot recommend working with Mark enough!

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Amazing ROI !!!

My experience with John was wonderful. He helped to identify and highlight my strengths, downplay the negatives, and guide my highly diverse and complicated background into a winning story. I employed John 8 months before application deadlines and he helped me with everything from planning out and editing my essays, letters of recommendation, to picking schools and guiding me through the nuances of each school application with a custom strategy in mind. He offered his advice on meeting with admissions counselors and how to navigate my tricky legal past. I had a rocky academic journey as well.

John and the whole team were super responsive and caring, working tirelessly to assist during this process and the results were amazing! I got into all the schools they assisted with and reduced tuition/scholarships to 3 of the 4.

I applied to the top 4 PT MBA programs of 2024:
#1 - University of Chicago - BOOTH School of Business - ADMITTED w/ $20K Scholarship
#2 - University of California - Berkeley HAAS School of Business - ADMITTED w/ $15k Scholarship
#3 - Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Business - ADMITTED w/ Accelerated Option $38k reduced tuition
#4 - New York University - Stern School of Business - ADMITTED

Background and Challenges:
- 35 year old
- Past legal trouble
- Food Sales/Account Executive (6 years)
- Rocky Academic's - 6 years complete BBA (Had an F and a D+)
- Graduated with Bachelor's in December and applied immediately
- University of Michigan BBA in Finance 3.77 GPA
- Executive Assessment Score: 152

Well worth the investment!!!

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Seth and the Admissionado team were awesome to work with! Really efficient with essay help/edits, practical and nuanced advice, and great personalities all around. I especially appreciated Seth's background in finance/investing, which allowed him to provide a lot more nuanced and practical advice for my profile compared to any other consultant I had intro calls with. The Admissionado team was also always transparent with advice/evaluations, and never tried to scare me into doing more than I needed to/purchase more services than I already had (which is sadly something not uncommon among MBA consultants, and I had several friends also applying to MBA in my cycle get scammed into purchasing additional consulting services they didn't find useful or get unnecessarily freaked out by their consultants about immaterial issues).

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I recently embarked on the journey of applying for an Executive MBA program, and I can confidently say that I wouldn't have achieved my current success without the invaluable assistance of Stephanie from Admissionado.

Initially, I contemplated selecting a basic package, but immediately after my first call with Stephanie, I realized the necessity of upgrading to the gold package. Stephanie provided a plethora of information, even though I hadn't committed to signing up yet. Reflecting on this, I couldn't help but imagine the vast amount of valuable information I would have missed out on if I had stuck with the basic package.

From the outset, Stephanie demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and expertise. She took the time to understand my background, aspirations, and strengths, allowing her to tailor her guidance effectively. What truly stood out was her ability to open my mind to new perspectives and approaches, which significantly enhanced the quality of my application.

Stephanie's insights were instrumental in highlighting my strengths and unique qualities, enabling me to present myself in the best possible light to admissions committees. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensured that every aspect of my application was polished and compelling.

Moreover, Stephanie provided invaluable tips and advice to help me prepare for interviews. Her guidance not only boosted my confidence but also equipped me with the necessary skills to articulate my experiences and goals effectively.

Thanks to Stephanie's unwavering support and expertise, I received the much sought-after admissions offer that I had been dreaming of. I am immensely grateful for her dedication and guidance throughout this process.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Admissionado, especially Stephanie, to anyone seeking assistance with their MBA applications. Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach make them stand out in the field of admissions consulting. Thank you Stephanie, Rose and Claudia for all the help!

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Mark and the Admissionado team were a real pleasure to work with. From the beginning, when it feels like a scramble to achieve a full application, the step by step process was laid out thoroughly and it became easy to visualize the end goal, with each step having a concrete goal and understanding of why it was necessary. They stood by their promise to respond each time within a 72 hour window, and really pushed back on me when it was determined that something was 'not enough', while still helping to guide the thought process without being prescriptive. In turn, my own confidence grew with each step. They really take the time to get to know you as well as the schools you are applying for in order to help maximize your potential in the application. No small details or questions were left unanswered, which was greatly appreciated.

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I started working with Mark 2 years out of college and into my job. For someone with a low WE, it was definitely not an easy task to uncover all the leadership stories that can bolster ones application, but Mark was always there to provide the much needed inspiration.

My entire life went upside down shortly after starting working with Mark. I relocated back to my home country to support my company's expansion there, but I was hit with the unfortunate news of my father getting cancer and eventually passing away, which forced me to postpone my MBA plans. Throughout this time, Mark and the Admissionado team was supportive and understanding, helping me put my application on hold temporarily until I feel ready to apply again.

A year later, I became ready again to tackle my MBA applications. But my perspective of life and my career has changed... The stories I wanted to tell changed as well. Mark and the team was patient throughout this rediscovery process and worked with me patiently to hash out my new stories. It was a painful process to go back to the drawing board but I was fortunate to had an awesome team to back me up.

I eventually applied to 5 schools with Admissionado, and leveraged the same materials to applied to 1 other school on my own, and got in Columbia, Booth, and Kellogg. I will be attending Columbia this upcoming fall.

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Colleen and the Admissionado team are really the perfect support I needed throughout my graduate application process. The process is already very stressful to begin with--balancing work while applying to many schools, improving your GRE scores, crafting all the required essays, all whilst constantly having doubts on whether getting into these dream schools are actually achievable. I would say the best qualities of Colleen is her empathy and flexibility. She never judged me if I miss any deadline to submit materials and just focused on improving my application as much as we could. Her constant cheerleading helps me greatly to stay motivated throughout the process. She is also very open to inputs and different perspectives. In the end, I got admitted to all top-tier schools I applied to with scholarship. The whole team celebrated with me when the decisions were released.

If you are looking for a consultant who understands your burden, persistently trying their best despite all the difficult circumstances, and a team who sees your success not just as another business transaction but as a goal the team passionately work together towards, then Colleen and the Admissionado team is the right fit for you :)

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John and the team at Admissionado are unrivaled. There are tons of services out there but nothing will get as close to perfect execution as them. I got accepted to all 4 schools in the first round and by no means have a 'stand out' profile. As someone who started as a skeptic, not only did the change my viewpoint, but they helped me at every possible hurdle that I came across with poise. There dedication, responsiveness, and depth of knowledge really stands out and shined through as I went through the admissions process. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Whether an MBA has been a life long pursuit, or you are just looking to advance yourself, John and team will not only help you deliberate best fit but get you admitted. The confidence they instilled in me, had me unwavering through the entirety of the process. No matter the challenge, question, concern (scores/grades/etc)...John and team WILL rise to the occasion and you'll be happy you partnered with them.

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I worked with John on 3 schools, eventually securing an offer from Wharton! I honestly couldn't have done it without him.

I had spoken with many admissions consultants before deciding to go with Admissionado. I felt an instant fit with John in our free consultation call and was amazed by how well he understood me. What impressed me most was how John picked out strengths from my profile that I didn't even think of. When I initially went to John, I was worried that my GMAT score at the time (which I later improved) would disadvantage me, but that didn't deter him from taking on this challenge, instilling a great deal of confidence, especially as someone coming from a competitive demographic.

Throughout the process, John was accessible and struck a great balance between being positive and pragmatic. Where necessary, John pushed me to think more deeply about my essays, because of which I was able to write great essays. He was also incredibly patient throughout and spent several hours with me on call to answer all my questions.

The initial Action Plan John put together for me provided a great framework for applications that I wasn't working on with John, allowing me to get several interview invites and another admit.

Special shoutout to Claudia, Rose and Krystal for being flexible and working around my requirements! Highly recommend working with John & Admissionado :)

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