After being denied by the full time MBA programs at Columbia Business School and McCombs Business School, I reached out to Debbie based on the recommendation of another reapplicant at CBS. Debbie took careful time to understand my very unique situation thoroughly and was incredibly empathetic. She helped me write truly differentiating reapplicant essays. Ten days after submitting my reapplication to CBS, I was offered admission. I honestly believe it was Debbie's thoughtful and dedicated effort that got me over the hump and admitted to my first choice in b school, despite average test scored and a below average undergrad GPA. I worked with other MBA consultants during my initial application and Debbie outmatched them in every way. From her attention to detail, to her quick turnaround to answer obvious questions, to her top-tier edits on my essays, I never felt like I wasn't getting every bit of care and assistance I felt I needed. Debbie will always be the first word out of my mouth if anyone ever asks me how to get into business school. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Debbie!!!!

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Debbie was instrumental to my successful MBA applications. I signed up for her 3-school package, and applied to 3 schools independently. Used in conjunction with the OnTrack resource, I felt well supported in the application process for all of my applications. She was very organized and guided me through each step in the process. After each of our initial brainstorming sessions, I had the necessary guidance to start my essays for each school, and her feedback on each essay helped improve my writing clarity. I do think that in order to make the best use of these services, you need to be very committed to the process and invest the necessary time to engage with brainstorming, essay drafting, etc. With that in mind, highly recommend Debbie!

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I had an absolutely incredible experience working with Debbie! I went into the MBA applications process with very little confidence and a lot of fear given my undergraduate admission experience. I had intro sessions with a few potential counselors, but after my session with Debbie, I knew she was the one I wanted to work with. I was drawn to Debbie’s positive attitude, calmness, and pursuit of excellence. Although the price seems high, Debbie, and the structure of the mbaMission package, quickly helped me gain the confidence back and kept me on track.

I worked on 3 schools with Debbie. Debbie knows how to identify what makes you stand out as an applicant and is extremely effective in helping translate that into your essays. She is kind, understanding, intelligent, and knows exactly what each school is looking for in their candidates. For each school, Debbie gave me highly effective and practical feedback with very impressive turnaround time. As someone who is very detail oriented, I asked so many questions and refined my work often -- Debbie guided me on every single part of each application and answered every single question right up until I hit submit. She helped me find my voice and craft applications that conveyed my best story, where I didn’t even think I had one.

I was not expecting any scholarships, but received a full scholarship from NYU Stern and $50,000 a year at CBS which was my top school. This, on top of the peace of mind that working with Debbie gave me, was well worth the price. I attribute much of this success to Debbie’s guidance and can’t emphasize enough how much I recommend her as a counselor. I felt like she was genuinely invested in my journey and was routing for me along the way!

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Working with Debbie Choy has been a transformative experience. As a reapplicant to HBS, I was overwhelmed by the challenge of crafting a compelling narrative to convince the admissions team of my fit. Debbie’s expertise, dedication, and strategic insights turned what seemed like an uphill battle into a rewarding journey. She has an extraordinary ability to uncover and highlight the unique elements of your story, presenting them in a way that is authentic and impactful.

Throughout the process, Debbie was not just an advisor but a true partner. Her guidance on essays, interviews, and every nuanced part of the application was invaluable. She offered constructive feedback while respecting my voice and vision. Beyond her skills, her genuine encouragement and unwavering belief in me were game-changing, especially during moments of self-doubt. Thanks to her, I achieved my dream of being accepted to HBS.

I wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to anyone seeking an admissions consultant. Her expertise, warmth, and commitment are unparalleled, and she will bring out the best in you.

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I had the pleasure of working with Debbie on my MIT Sloan Round 1 application, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my unique background, goals, and challenges in depth. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Debbie was how she helped me uncover the standout elements of my story, which gave me the confidence to present myself authentically and effectively.

I initially found the MBA application process to be quite daunting, but Debbie’s expertise and encouragement kept me focused and on track. Her thoughtful feedback helped me craft a cohesive application where every component contributed to a compelling narrative. Debbie also went beyond generic advice by tailoring her guidance to my profile, ensuring that my application aligned perfectly with Sloan’s values and expectations.
Debbie’s personalized approach, insightful feedback, and unwavering support were instrumental in my success, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone navigating the MBA application journey.

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mbaMission has such a comprehensive package of resources, more than what you need to prepare a competitive application based on my situation. In early 2024, in the touch base section, the consultant provided candid evaluation of my profile and my later application results showed that their evaluation was on point. Working with Debbie, she is really knowledgeable and always professional and helpful in every step of my application. Her International background also helps me greatly as she understands the situation of where I come from. Her encouragement give me more confidence in telling my own story in the application process, and it helped me immensely in getting to the program I dreamed of.

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I had a wonderful experience working with Debbie throughout the R1 application cycle. Debbie was thoughtful, organized, and insightful as I was developing my essays and resume. I appreciated the perspective that she brought to the unique values of each program. She was intentional about getting to know me and my story upfront which made the writing and editing process run seamlessly. Without her support, I don’t think I’d be attending my dream program this fall. I also loved having access to mbaMission's extensive portfolio of resources and workshops; they provided lots of invaluable insights that helped demystify the application process. I’d definitely recommend working with Debbie and mbaMission!

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I found Debbie when I was panicking in mid-Oct about R2 applications. At that time, I had a subpar GMAT and not even a draft school list. I had free consultations with a bunch of firms small and large, but I felt the most confident coming out of the conversation with Debbie. In our free consultation, she gave very practical and useful feedback. She suggested what schools I can consider based on my career goals and preferences. Some schools were ones that never crossed my mind beforehand. I appreciate how she left options open depending on my upcoming GMAT retake while other consultants didn’t think I could make it which discouraged me further in this stressful moment. Don’t be mistaken, Debbie doesn’t give you false hopes.

I also appreciate Debbie’s attitude towards potential clients. She never pushed me to purchase services and offered to recommend lower-priced consultants on her team. She reminded me about mbaMission’s service contract period, so if I wasn’t going to apply for MBA this year don’t bother starting a package yet. In all my free consultations, I asked how many schools clients typically buy for comprehensive packages. Debbie said 2-3 which I felt is an honest answer (rather than pressuring you to pay more) because you can reuse a lot of the content and learnings between schools. There are plenty of consultants out there who tell you to buy as many schools as you’re applying to. Due to the timing of the year, Debbie was also very practical in telling me what’s the max number of schools I should realistically apply to, and I decided to purchase a package less than that number.

I spoke with Debbie almost every week from Nov to Mar whether it’s back and forth updates to essays, questions from me about the process, and other status updates. The cadence came naturally because there’s just that much going on! I like mbaMission’s essay turnaround time cutoff, because that schedule pushed me to send essays over at a regular schedule in order to be the most efficient with revisions. It helps us both be accountable rather than other firms that just reply “as they get to it” which can be much longer the closer we get to deadlines. Debbie generally responds quickly to non-essay emails, 1-2 day response rate. She’ll let you know in advance when she’s taking off and how that’ll affect the response time.

Debbie is great at decluttering my thoughts and pulling out pieces that are actually relevant to essays and interviews. She will tell you straight up if certain ideas send the wrong message or are incohesive with the rest of your story. This is the harsh criticism I needed. Of course, feel free to push back since this is your application, but Debbie will work with you to find a middle ground. She’s knowledgeable about what the schools prefer and what works in applications, but also understand she can’t know every single itty-bitty detail. You still have to do your homework!

Coming out of this process, I’m glad I found Debbie to guide me. I’m not the type who’s thought about getting an MBA for years and my network doesn’t have any MBAs. The idea only came to me over the summer, so I had a lot to catch up on in a short period of time. She really gave me the confidence to push through and get admits to two M7s and two T10s which I doubt I could’ve made it without her. I chose Debbie due to her personality (also happy to support Asian women) because we would work very closely together during this period. That helped me feel comfortable asking her weirder questions relating to applications. Thank you again Debbie for your patience in responding to my long emails and addressing my boatload of comments in each essay. 

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mbaMission offers a variety of service package. I chose the hourly service which allowed me to use the time flexibly and wisely. I applied to Stanford MSx program and got admitted. I picked Debbie after I read others' review and her own video which largely aligns with what I want from a consultant: have experience with Stanford GSB admission and a Stanford GSB alumni is a bonus, easy to communicate, give specific comments (rather than high-level conceptual comments) which where very easy to take action on. Debbie also gave a lot useful tips and strategic comments which allowed me to be more focus on the most important things. She was also very professional and strictly followed the turnaround time. The entire process is very efficient and effective. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Debbie to anyone who wants someone to understand you and help you build your story and make it a compelling application.

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With Debbie’s help, I was accepted into 5 top MBA programs (including 4 M7s) all with scholarships! With less than two months until the application deadline and not yet at my desired GMAT/GRE score, I was panicking and needed a partner who could help me cross the finish line. Debbie was a partner I could trust who never doubted me for a second. We worked on two schools together and she helped shape my unique story, polish up my essays, and ensure that every part of my application was as strong as possible. What makes working with Debbie special is that she can quickly identify what makes you stand out as an applicant and ensures that your authentic voice shines through. Applying to business school is an intense process, so having the right support system is crucial. I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined such amazing outcomes. If you put in the work under Debbie Choy’s guidance, you cannot go wrong!

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