Coming from an industry in which an MBA is not an absolute necessity, I was very selective in where I applied and only ended up submitting a few applications. In order to stand out from an overrepresented pool, I knew my story and essays needed to stand out and that’s where Taniel was instrumental in my process. Not only did he understand my upbringing and background, but he was extremely helpful in bringing everything together to delivery a comprehensive and compelling story as to how and why a top MBA made sense for me. Rather than using a standard playbook, he carefully helped curate how I could stand out from others with a similar background. Additionally, he was dependable and responsive at every step of the process, from figuring out what schools to apply to, to recommendation letters to the final step of interviewing. I was constantly messaging him at all hours of the day and on all types of questions, but he remained collected and constructive. He broke the entire process to make it more manageable and less stressful and I wouldn’t have received multiple acceptances, including my top choice, without his help!

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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 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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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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Any student who wants to succeed in the admissions process should work with Heidi from the Fortuna Admissions - no one is more professional, serious, and pleasant than she is!
In my case, I began the process at a late stage after I had already started a process with another consultant who I found unprofessional and incorrect. Heidi guided me through the process in a kind and sincere way, listened to what I had to say, and guided me in the best way. The initial process we had to go through (which was very arduous) paid off in the end when I was able to write excellent essays in a short time and fill out the forms for five different schools - in the end, I was accepted to four of them!
My experience with Heidi was invaluable, and I highly recommend working with her. There is no doubt in my mind that you will not be disappointed.

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WIth Patty's and Judith's help, I applied and successfully got admitted to Wharton's MBA program!

They spent time with me to pick each work/academic/personal example that I used in the application. This helped me craft a strong overall application with a central theme that was supported in different ways by each part of the application - short answers, resume, essays, etc.

Additionally, they gave me as much time I requested and I never felt like I was being "rushed" by them.

Without Patty's and Judith's support, I would not have had such a strong application, which is why I highly recommend them (and Fortuna) to prospective MBA applicants!

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I began working with Silpa late in 2022, when I began the MBA application process and was immediately overwhelmed. As an applicant coming from a non-business background, I felt thoroughly unprepared to navigate the process alone, but during the Fortuna "sales pitch" call, Silpa immediately stood out to me as someone who would be deeply knowledgeable and highly supportive.

During the last 6 months, Silpa really honed in on crafting a strong narrative to explain my work and education experiences, and how they could positively impact my future career. Throughout the entire process, Silpa was very responsive, providing thoughtful critiques on essays and meeting regularly to help perfect my each aspect of my application.

I am thrilled to be accepting a seat in Cornell's Class of 2025 with a full merit scholarship; I truly believe I would not have earned this opportunity without Silpa's diligence.

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Patty K is an exceptional MBA admissions consultant with a wealth of experience in the industry. Her knowledge and expertise were incredibly helpful for me, and her prominent and extensive career as a former adcom member translated into incredible support through the application process.

Patty K was able to help me gain admission to multiple top business schools, despite my over-represented background, which is a testament to her skills and abilities. I was admitted to Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and NYU, much as a result of the help of Patty and the Fortuna process.

Throughout the application, Patty K was incredibly responsive and attentive to my needs, often responding to my questions after midnight and/or before 6am (she is a workhorse!). She was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance, on a timeline that well exceeded any reasonable expectation, which helped to ease my anxiety throughout the process. She provided valuable support on all facets of the application – resume, essays, supplemental information, and interview prep, which helped me to present the best version of myself to the admissions committees.

Overall, I would highly recommend Patty K to anyone who is looking for an MBA admissions consultant. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in the field, but also truly cares about the success of her clients. Thanks to her guidance, I was admitted to my dream schools, and with her help you will achieve your goals as well.

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