Getting a good GMAT score is never enough. I am glad I took the wise decision of partnering with a consultant such as Sangheeta. She is experienced, and knows the nitty gritty of the admission process. She was very patient in listening to my stories, articulating them for me and even bearing with me when I wanted changes. Her advises were frank and honest and she saw and highlighted aspects of my profile that I could never see. Thank you ma'am.
The team was very meticulous in following up on the school deadlines and responded swiftly to all my queries.

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After spending considerable time scouting the web for a credible partner to assist with my MBA application and story alignment, I came across MBA and Beyond. I won’t lie—I took some time to consider my options but ultimately decided to assign them as my sole guides and mentors. What truly stood out to me was their credible team, well-defined process, and structured approach. During the profile evaluation, I realized that the entire team consists of individuals who have themselves been accepted into top business schools—could there be anyone better? I'm glad I chose MBA and Beyond; their dedicated team and detailed steps helped me structure my story in ways that never seemed possible before partnering with them.

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I worked with Rajat Garg at the admissions consulting firm and thoroughly found the experience worth every penny! Not only was I able to secure an admit to my dream school but also with scholarship. The two biggest strengths I think were the organised way of operations at MBA&beyond including the portal and breakdown of the various steps to make the process much more modular and easy to get through. Secondly, getting to work with an INSEAD MBA alum was a huge plus as I was able to curate my application accordingly and really convince the school of my fit. Rajat was proactive in responding to my queries even with the time difference. As an engineer I knew my weakness as a storyteller so this service really helped shape my major and minor stories around a common theme and my personal life journey. At the end I was proud of my application and irrespective of the outcome I had learnt a lot more about myself in this process. I was satisfied with the essays and work we had done before the admit result came out but the result was surely the cherry on top! Would definitely recommend MBA&Beyond and specifically Rajat if you want to ace your INSEAD MBA application.

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Partnering with MBA & Beyond was one of my best decisions for my MBA journey. With a GMAT score of 730, I was admitted to Emory's Goizueta Business School with a scholarship, thanks to my consultant, Joshua Buttenhoff. Joshua's expertise and guidance were instrumental in crafting compelling scholarship essays showcasing my strengths.

Joshua took the time to understand my background, goals, and aspirations. His patience in listening to my stories and his ability to articulate them effectively made a significant difference. He offered frank advice, meticulously highlighting aspects of my profile that I hadn't considered.

Additionally, I was waitlisted at Cornell, Tepper, and UNC. Joshua helped me write compelling continued interest essays for each school, ultimately leading to my acceptance off the waitlist at Tepper. His support throughout this process was unwavering and crucial.

I highly recommend MBA & Beyond for their outstanding dedication and support. Thank you, Joshua and Mba and beyond, for making this journey possible!

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Emily at MBAandBeyond was extraordinary to me throughout my application process. She helped me cultivate my story and share it engagingly, ultimately leading to my admission into Stanford GSB! Emily is highly responsive, attentive, empathetic, creative, and smart. She knows how to work with her clients and devise innovative and unique ways to present themselves to admissions committees best. Her dedication and personalized approach make a significant difference, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with your goals and aspirations. Emily's expertise and unwavering support gave me the confidence to present my best self. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to apply to business school!

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I had come to MBA&B few days before R1 INSEAD application in panic because of bad past consultant experience. MBA&B sportingly took my profile and accepted my application with a target of applying in R2. In the 2 months, I almost fully revamped my positioning and personal brand that I put forth in the application. Thanks to Prasanna and the consulting team of MBA&B, I was able to brainstorm and review my thought process for making the final calls on application. Thank you so much for the guidance and being such a crucial part of my MBA journey!

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First and foremost - a big thank you to the MBA & Beyond team.

Coming from a nontraditional background, I was hesitant and sceptical about my chances of gaining admission into my dream school and other top b-schools. I heard of MBA and Beyond through GMAT Club forums and decided to approach them for a consultation. I was immediately impressed at their efforts to understand my profile and allocate me a consultant whose experience aligned with the goals I hope to achieve. Additionally, I was allocated to an application buddy.

You are immediately given access to an online portal filled with resources to help your application. From sample essays for each school and topic, to letter of recommendation templates to send to your recommenders. There are some introductory essays and paragraphs that allow the team to better understand you and whom to allocate you to. The entire application process requires significant introversion and these essays facilitate exactly that.

I was fortunate to have been worked with Praveg Maheshwari. As an admissions consultant, he guided me through the entire process and was always available to seek advice or the opinion of. His critical analysis, honesty, and patience in revising through countless iterations of the same essays was invaluable. With his work experience and insights, I was able to formulate not only compelling essays, but also a robust post-MBA plan. I really can’t emphasise how even between travelling and on weekends, he was always available to review essays so I could meet a deadline.

My application buddy, Kanishka, was vital in the process too. Whenever I needed assistance, or needed reminding as I often do, she was always there. She was extremely helpful in arranging mock interviews with other consultants for me. It was a pleasure to work with her and to have the support structure in place to help you in this demanding journey. A special thanks to Sanath and Harshul from the MBA and Beyond team for the impressive mock interviews that allowed me to go on to secure admission at all three target schools.

Overall, if you are uncertain of your chances and need structured guidance through the process, I highly recommend MBA & Beyond.

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I was on boarded by a highly enthusiastic team, and my application manager Palash helped me throughout this journey of almost 8 months. I worked with Leo Johns on my applications. He is super knowledgable about the European MBAs and understands top MBA programme's requirements.
We really became good friends during the course and he has been a great support throughout the process. I applied to 5 colleges with MBA and beyond I interviewed with all of them(thanks to my consultant who prepared me for the applications as well for interviews very thoroughly). I was accepted at 2 of them and eventually accepted my offer into T-25(FT '24) B school, with a scholarship of 10% of tuition fees. I would suggest candidates to ask any questions be it stupid or smart and clear all their doubts with their consultants. Folks at MBA and Beyond are super friendly and helpful. For me what stood out was the expertise of the consultant. He brought out the best in me and really helped me choose what'd align best with my future goals. I am greatful to the team and I am sure they are one of the best MBA consultants around.

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i chose this service because i was a re-applicant and had lost that confidence on my essays - i felt i needed a fresh perspective on those.
I did get some amazing insights from the process - it did make things better (for the second application).
On the first application - which was a re-application - there was a comment from the adcom that i have the possibility of reusing the same content - so that's what we did.
On the second application, we actually spent time and effort. Even though i was unsuccessful in both the schools, i did enjoy the process on the second school.
The consultant - no doubt , extremely good and professional but what hurts is even though we worked together for more than a month or 2 for 2 schools and when i told him i got a no from the second school - there was no response - not even the bare minimum " sorry to hear that , i hope you will find what you are looking for one way or the other".
This made me wonder, that i spent 4-5k$ on this process, got some good insights no doubt - but in the end not worth the value for me - my failure in those two schools were definitely not the only reason in making this statement - it is the behaviour .

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I reached out to MBA & Beyond quite late in December, seeking guidance on my application strategy for top business schools: INSEAD, HEC Paris, and IESE. I was pleasantly surprised by the team's immediate involvement from the day I was onboarded. I was assigned a specific consultant, an application buddy, and given access to the MBA & Beyond Portal.

1) Consultant- I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with Andy Fischtrom as my consultant. From the very beginning, Andy showed genuine interest in getting to know me as an applicant and offered his honest feedback. For each iteration of my application, Andy took the time to reason with me and play the devil's advocate, challenging my anecdotes and helping me refine my approach.

He suggested strategic ways to align my application with each school's timelines. By the time we finalized my application, I felt fully prepared to discuss every aspect of my life with clarity and logic, which made it easier to be honest and transparent during my interviews. Andy emphasized the importance of being true to myself, which greatly increased my comfort and confidence throughout this journey.

Andy wore many hats during our sessions, sometimes acting as an admissions committee member and other times as an alumnus. This diverse perspective made my application stand out, resulting in interview invites from all three schools to which I applied. Andy took time to review my CV and ensured that I had all the backups before I could submit them to the schools. Thanks to our detailed brainstorming sessions, I navigated my interviews with ease, turning them into engaging conversations.

Ultimately, I secured admissions from both HEC Paris and INSEAD, with IESE offering me an application waiver for the next admission round. Working with Andy was a positive experience not only for the applications but also for learning some wisdom from this wise man.

2) Application Buddy: Kanishka, my application buddy, was an invaluable asset. She was like an alarm clock, ensuring I stayed on track and offering immediate assistance whenever needed. She also facilitated in offering a third-person perspective once I finished my essays. It was an absolute delight to work with her!

3) Portal: The Mirror was very user-friendly and designed with the applicant's challenges in mind. It provided structured pathways and assigned plans with deadlines, helping me maintain my momentum. It was extremely helpful for both Andy and me, as it asked deep questions to extract maximum information, helping Andy understand my personality better. The portal also included samples and guidelines, offering a clear idea of the ideal structure.

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