Best coach - couldn't have been a better experience

Applying for bschools couldn't have been a better experience with Alice and her team. They provide an all-inclusive experience, and are there for you every step of the way. For those who don't know as much about the bschool process, they have bimonthly workshops via video on various topics (e.g. GMAT prep, visiting schools, utilizing your network, resume writing).

For me, I felt like I already knew a lot about the application process due to being at a consulting firm surrounded by many bschool alumni. I was still blown away by the level of support and new insights that Alice brought. A few things that really stood out:

1. You have fewer iterations, and a tighter narrative. I wrote an average of 3 drafts for my essays, with very targeted edits after my first draft. This was due to talking through my life story with Alice & Leslie. They would then help me see the narrative, and areas to focus. When reviewing my drafts, because they knew my holistic profile, they were able to point out areas that I was not portraying as effectively, or stories that I did not initially include.

2. Alice is extremely candid (sometimes with what you don't want to hear). She's tactful but relentless to get you to your best application. There were times when I would write 2 drafts, and she would say it was good... which made me question was it actually? But then she would make me write 11 iterations of a draft... then make me compare the 2 draft vs. 11 draft essays. It was clear I had put my heart into my 2 draft one (since I was more excited to go to the school) and had used more descriptive/excited language. I fully trust her with the final pen.

3. She's there every step of the way and encourages you to do things that may be out of your comfort zone. She guides you through any question big or small. She pushed me to reach out to people in my larger network that I normally may not have. She helped me with scholarship essays and prepped me for every interview. She even looked over emails I sent to faculty members and the admissions office (I had to sort out a deferral situation).

All in all, highly recommend Alice! I just finished working with her R1 for 2019, and already referred two of my friends who are working with her now for R2.