After striking out on all my applications in round one (after working on my applications by myself), I decided to turn to an admissions consultant with only about 3-4 weeks left before the deadline for round 2. Rachel was incredible. She was extremely responsive, intelligent, and thoughtful. My essays and resume were magnitudes better from her edits and comments, and I got into MBA programs I wanted in round 2! She also has continued to reach out with advice on waitlist strategies, and just generally checking in. I would HIGHLY recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a consultant - I couldn't be happier with the results.

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I cannot Thank Rachel enough for her instrumental role in helping me get into some of the top MBA programs. Her continuous support, timely responsiveness, and deep investment in understanding my story and goals have made all the difference. From the very beginning, Rachel was exceptionally skilled at grasping my story, pinpointing issues with the story flow, and identifying the potential interest it would hold for various schools. Her understanding of my accomplishments, and of the school's values, Rachel encouraged me to apply to my dream school, GSB, despite my initial reluctance as I thought I would never even get an interview with GSB. Needless to say, I'm glad I did!
Rachel's ability to pinpoint issues in a client's story and improve the logical flow is nothing short of remarkable. She has an incredible ability in helping clients deliver their story in the most concise and interesting manner.
When it came to preparing for my MBA interviews, Rachel dove deep into my story and tailored her questions to simulate real interview situations, leaving me more than ready to face the real thing. Having worked with a total of three admission consultants over two years, I can say with utmost confidence that Rachel is the best. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch admissions consultant.
Rachel's efficiency in her work is incredible. If you choose to work with her on an hourly basis, rest assured that you will receive the highest value for your investment. She uses every minute to provide the best possible feedback and assistance.
On a personal note, Rachel is genuinely one of the nicest individuals I've had the pleasure of working with. She truly cares about her clients' success and dreams, and it shows through her dedication and commitment.
I'm grateful for her support in helping me getting into my dream MBA school.

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I had the pleasure of working with Emma for my LBS MBA application. Her LBS admissions committee experience and personal links to the existing LBS adcom shone through. She was very aware about what LBS was looking for specifically in each of the application questions, and tailored my application to align with LBS' values perfectly. She also pushed me to think out of the box and took my application to a much higher level than what I would have produced on my own. To top it all off, she is an extremely lovely person and was an absolute joy to work with.

I was thrilled to receive an LBS MBA offer and scholarship and highly recommend Emma to anyone on the same journey.

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I started working with Heidi as a very nervous and unknowledgeable client – I didn’t know much about how to sell myself, write essays, or what the AdComs were looking for. Honestly, I didn’t know much about the process in general. And so, when I started looking for a consultant, I not only wanted to work with someone who could fill all these gaps, but I also wanted to feel heard and honestly, have a bit of emotional support in the journey. Heidi not only met all my expectations but excelled at them in all. She is kind, patient, professional, and super clever. She definitely knows how to bring someone’s best story forward and how to make you shine for the AdComs and all of that in very strict word limits! I’m very happy to say that I was admitted to a dream school with an 80K scholarship that I could not have gotten without Heidi’s guidance. I'm very grateful that I chose to work with her. Thanks, Heidi!

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My experience with Fortuna can be summarized in four words – They understand the assignment!

Taniel was the catalyst who helped me get into my dream school. As a first-generation Black male with an untraditional professional background and an underprivileged upbringing, I was apprehensive about seeking help from a prestigious MBA admissions team, as I did not fit the typical candidate profile. However, Judith and Taniel went above and beyond to ensure that my story was clear, and that my application was competitive.

After explaining to Judith my background, shortcomings, and goals – she promised that I would be in the best hands with Taniel. Taniel did not disappoint. He was candid with his feedback, on-time with his delivery, and stopped at nothing to give me the best of his skills. He brought out the key pieces in my story while making sure I can speak the language of my target school. Not even holiday travel could stop Taniel from giving me his best. He was invested into my success on a personal level, as evident in the passion he used while coaching me to success.

With a sub 700 GMAT score and less than three weeks of work I was admitted to Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg, and Booth – with scholarship money. I am now on a path to change the trajectory of my lineage, and I have Taniel and the team at Fortuna to thank. To anyone in my shoes (or from my background) who may be apprehensive to work with a consulting team – you can bet on Fortuna. Judith and Taniel are empathetic admissions experts, and they get us.

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The process of applying for Master in Management programs was long and tedious. However, Sharon was there every step of the way and I could not be more grateful. She helped me select the perfect extracurriculars, research programs to apply to, and finish my applications. She had a lot of knowledge about different aspects of the applications. For example, she knew exactly what admissions boards want to see in your resume and essays. Moreover, she would help me manage my stress as I completed my applications and awaited the results. With her help, I was accepted into the Georgetown and U-Michigan MiM programs. I could not recommend working with Sharon enough!

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I was an applicant with a non- traditional background. I didn't do my undergrad from Harvard/ Stanford/ Ivy- league/ Oxbridge etc. I came from a humble academic background in terms of my alma mater. There was no MBB on my resume etc. So I always felt the odds were totally against me of gaining admission to any MBA school let alone HBS and Stanford GSB. I spoke to various people in my run up to beginning my application to gauge what they thought my chances were and all of them told me I had no chance of getting into HSW. Time started to pass as hope dwindled and I was only a few months away from the application deadline. Then I met Heidi...

Heidi listened to my story carefully, she didn't interrupt me as I opened my heart out, told her about my fears, why I thought I didn't have a chance but still wanted to give it a go, what my hopes and aspirations were for the future. She took the time to understand me, made no assumptions and after half an hour of the first chat Heidi was the first person to not only encourage me to apply in that application round but also provided a realistic understanding of where I stood- no raising false hopes/ no exaggerating my accomplishments to make me feel good or destroying my self confidence (whatever I had left of it) by highlighting weaknesses in my profile.

Heidi was the guiding light I needed- highly structured, enthusiastic, methodical, detailed, caring. I never once felt that I could not open my heart to Heidi. She was the consummate professional, happy to be challenged, willing to listen, open to ideas, flexible in her approach. I was able to start from the beginning with her breaking down my entire life story and through that process came a self- realisation and awareness of how to tell my story. The process with Heidi was more than just an application it was a process of enlightenment. I learned more about myself in a few months than I had done over my entire life and that helped unlocked my application potential. She guided me through the entire process as an inspirational mentor and talented teacher. I was able to draw on stories in my life that I had forgotten about and others I hadn't realised the significance of both to me and the application, all thanks to Heidi.

I beat the odds and the naysayers. I got into HBS and GSB. There is only one person that believed in me, who never lied to me, never falsely raised expectations or belittled my chances, the only person that was real and committed to helping me put the best application forward that I could muster, only one person that was willing to take a chance on me- Heidi. This is something I will forever be grateful to her for.

What else can I say? Heidi is a superb admissions consultant. Anyone would be lucky and blessed to have her as a consultant.

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I can't thank Malvina enough for her invaluable help in my MBA application process. Despite living in London and the big time difference, we managed to establish a great cadence for weekly meetings. She was always very responsive, available, and reliable, which made the whole experience much easier for me.

Malvina was instrumental in helping me brainstorm essay ideas and improve my essay drafts. She provided constructive feedback and suggestions that helped me craft compelling essays that showcased my strengths and goals. She was also genuinely interested in learning about my passions and career goals and shared news articles and daily observations that added more color and depth to my application.

Beyond her professional expertise, Malvina became a great friend who was always there to support me. She recommended some fantastic spots to visit when I traveled to Paris, which I greatly appreciated. Her warm and supportive demeanor made me feel comfortable, and her commitment to my success was unwavering.

Thanks to Malvina's guidance, I was accepted into both Stanford GSB and Wharton, and I received a big scholarship. I couldn't have done it without her. I highly recommend Malvina to anyone who is looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive MBA consultant.

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I am very happy to have worked with the best in the business for MBA consultation with Sharon Joyce. Sharon is incredible in the way she differentiates every school and always provides meaningful feedback for each school, application and essay. She takes the time to understand your background and brainstorming ideas to set yourself apart and making you unique. She keeps you accountable with realistic timelines so that nothing is missed and everything is in order to ensure your MBA applications and letters of recommendation are submitted well on time. Sharon immensely helped in combatting my low GPA and helping me getting into Duke Fuqua School of Business (with a merit scholarship). I highly recommend working with Sharon because she is truly the best in the world; and you would want to work with her for your MBA applications before anyone else does. She truly helps candidates all the way from the application stage to the accepted stage.

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Working with Karen was an amazing experience. She was very insightful with her guidance and was always very helpful with her reviews and feedback. I had intended to pay for a few hours for high-level reviews, but after the first set of reviews, I knew I needed to get her insights on all of my applications. She helped present the best version of my story in the clearest term to all my schools. My confidence applying to the schools dramatically improved by the time I was submitting my final applications given the level of guidance I had received from her. She was recommended to me by a friend that studied in booth, I have been admitted to 2 M7 schools so far,including my dream school, and I am going to be recommending her, highly, to all my friends with an ambition to attend top MBA schools.

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