I will never forget that elation and relief I got the moment I received my acceptance into INSEAD. A year of hard work had paid off with the superb help of the Fortuna team!

Top tier Business schools are competitive and the difference between a good application and an exceptional one could be a ding. Business school applications are an exercise in self reflection, and often self doubt. Fortuna put together a clear plan and strategy to share the best of who I am for the Admissions Committee, but most importantly they gave me confidence that my background was a good fit for INSEAD. Once I got over the initial apprehension of using a consultant I have not looked back. I had a good understanding of the application process but they made everything seamless and took away the stress with their experience.

The team went above and beyond for me and I sometimes felt Nonie wanted me to get accepted more than I did! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fortuna for any future applicants that have aspirations for the top business schools!

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I was very lucky to work with Amy and Caroline from Fortuna. Right from day one they kept me honest about my prospects, always highlighting both my strengths and weaknesses, which ensured that I did every bit under my control to the best of my abilities. I was quite amazed by the quality uplift I saw between draft 1 of the application and the final piece that was submitted to the schools. The best thing about Fortuna is that there is no limit to the number of reviews or edits, unlike with some other MBA application consulting firms; no matter how many times I updated my essays Amy always reviewed them for me. Further, the quick turnaround time and candour of each review really helped me prepare a solid application within compressed timeframes. They really know their stuff and ensure that every possible aspect of the one’s application/candidacy is well covered. I applied to 3 of FT’s top 10 MBA programs and received offers from 2 of them. I highly recommend Fortuna.

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Fortuna is a relatively new name to the admission consulting scene. Its selling point of having a team of former admission directors on board was what got me signed up for their services.

I started off with an introductory phone call with Matt, the founder. Matt was very knowledgeable on all the top business schools, describing the characteristics of each school's admission process relative to their traditions and geographic locations.

Fortuna assigned both a senior coach and coach to assist with the application process. Overall, both coaches did a great job in helping me to map out my ideas and tailor my essays and applications. In terms of interview preparation, Julie also gave great advice on articulating my story and answers.

However, the idea of having 2 coaches at once would sometimes lead to confusion and seemingly miscommunication among the 3 of us. Therefore, it would be better if there were a clear division of responsibility and communication from the get-go.

Nonetheless, I believe being able to see through the lenses of former admission directors is what make Fortuna unique, and I would definitely recommend them.

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I chose Fortuna because of their deep knowledge of the admission process. Besides, as a European applicant, I felt they had a strong edge on other admission consultants in being truly international, rather than focusing on the US.

At the beginning of the process, Fortuna helped me to build the confidence that I could aim to top MBA programmes, and to clearly assess the strengths of my profile to emphasise in my application.

Coming from a non-traditional background with multiple jobs, Fortuna guidance was extremely useful in selecting the right stories and addressing my weak points effectively. My essays improved significantly through multiple revisions, and having Caroline, Insead former Admission Director, to give a final evaluation before hitting ‘submit’ felt very reassuring!

Finally, the mock-interview before the real one really helped in knowing what to expect, and how to be ready for that last crucial step.

With all the time and effort I spent on my MBA application, I am glad with my decision of engaging Fortuna in helping me achieving such a great result!

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