I was initially apprehensive to spend money for something that wasn't guaranteed - admission into the school of my choice. But without an undergraduate degree, I knew I needed help if I wanted to secure a position into a top 10 EMBA program. I interviewed a couple consultants but I felt Patty Keegan had the background I needed.
She was patient, encouraging and extremely knowledgeable about what EMBA programs require. There tare very fine points that I would have missed on my own or by researching. You really need a pro who understands how to fine tune a resume or essay.
My dream could have only been realized with the help of Fourtuna and Patty.

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I worked with Patty K. while applying to Wharton's EMBA program. Patty provided a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping me to craft my story into one that resonated with the adcom. I came into the process knowing exactly which program I wanted to target; for me, it was Wharton or bust and so it was the only school I applied to. Given that level of conviction, I felt going into the process that I didn't need any assistance in preparing my application. I was so wrong. Patty's advice was critical to my admittance and I couldn't have done it without her support. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for help navigating the admission process.

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Patty Keegan was absolutely amazing to work with. I am 1000% confident that it was largely because of Patty's guidance that I was admitted to both Stanford GSB and Wharton, the only two programs I applied to.

I cannot stress this enough - if Patty is available, request her. If she isn't, refuse to work with anyone until she becomes so. Not only was Patty uniquely generous with her time, she was insightful, encouraging, responsive, and just thoroughly helpful in every way throughout the process. Not only was she a wonderful sounding board when I was thinking through new ideas to try, her thoughtful advice was invaluable in helping me think through strategic decisions throughout the application process. She really leverages the full weight of her career's worth of experience.

Once in a generation, someone comes along who is destined to be a giant in their field - that might be Patty. I've tried working with several other consultants before and they've all paled in comparison. I am not exaggerating (it's not possible to accurately describe how great she is). Seriously, if you get the opportunity to work with Patty, take it. The experience itself may have been more transformational than business school!

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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 decided to work with Patty for a few reasons, but the deciding factor was that she believed in me; from our first conversation, I truly felt like she understood my story and believed I had a fighting chance at getting into my first choice schools. Her confidence and support did not waver.

Patty and I worked together on my two R1 full-time MBA applications (i.e., Stanford, MIT). For context, we worked together on an hourly basis as I had a good sense of what schools I wanted to apply to, why I felt like they were a good fit, and generally what I wanted to do post-MBA. I was seeking support with defining and curating my story in order to put the best application forward.

Patty was exactly what I needed. In addition to reading every iteration of my application (from my resume to essays to questionnaires), she helped me refine and perfect my story. She was always quick to reply with thoughtful feedback. I am extremely happy with the results - I will be joining MIT Sloan's MBA Class of 2025. I could not have done it without Patty.

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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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