Highly Recommend Eric Hollowaty!

When I first made the decision to apply to business school, I was unsure as to whether I wanted to hire an admissions consultant. Looking back, choosing to work with Eric on my applications was one of the best decisions I made during the admissions process.

From our first conversation, Eric made understanding not just my background and objectives, but also my personality, a priority. He consistently took the time to understand WHY I made the decisions I’d chosen throughout my life and my career. The effort paid huge dividends when brainstorming for the admissions essays, as Eric was able to help me choose topics that brought through my personality and accomplishments while still highlighting the aspects of my background that would be most attractive to each admissions committee. Eric’s ability to combine a deep, detailed understanding of his clients with an equally-detailed understanding of what each school is looking for is truly standout.

Another highlight of my experience with Eric was his responsiveness. My work-weeks generally average 70-80 hours; in addition, we were working on a very tight timeline (my first application was due less than 1 month after we started working together). Eric was exceptionally accommodating of my schedule and never missed a deadline, at one point even working through a wedding weekend. Eric’s responses were not only prompt, but also tremendously additive to the drafting process – each essay was returned with thought-provoking, actionable comments that kept my writing focused and on point.

Lastly, my review would not be complete without highlighting Eric’s awesome personality and demeanor. He was encouraging and supportive throughout what can be an extremely stressful process, yet never sugar-coated things; he always told me exactly what I needed to hear. Throughout the process, it was always clear that he was genuinely invested in making sure my applications were successful.

I strongly recommend Eric to anyone who is considering working with an admissions consultant – he is a thoughtful, talented and hard-working advisor. In my case, I am certain that his guidance was the difference-maker that led to my being admitted to my top-choice school (Wharton).