I was hesitant about investing in an MBA admissions consulting firm because of the price tag, and looking back I have no regrets in investing in the hourly services package with MBAmission. Every minute spent with Heidi was SO SO valuable - she helped me get into every school that I wanted to get into and clearly directed me / answered all of my questions. Whether it was my resume review, outlining my essays, or even random questions about my application goals. She understood how I wanted to spend my time and never wasted a minute working with me. I could not have done it without her!!!!

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I had the opportunity to work with Krista throughout my long MBA application process, and I couldn't have done it without Krista by my side at every step of the way.

Starting in the 2020-2021 cycle, I applied to several programs, and even though I received a generous scholarship from a program last year, I ended up postponing my MBA for another year given that I received a big work promotion and wanted to gain hands-on management experience. When I decided to reapply in 2021, Krista provided me with extra support at no additional charge. She was there for me when I needed a mock interview partner the second time around and was generous with her time. Her resourcefulness helped me to always put my best foot forward.

What I appreciated about Krista was her tireless dedication and communication style. She sets clear expectations upfront and is very responsive. If you put in the work, Krista will help get you into your dream school(s). For me, that was MIT Sloan. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients, and I highly recommend Krista for future MBA candidates looking for a partner throughout this process.

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Heidi is a superstar consultant and has helped me achieve excellent results. I was a bit skeptical of admissions consulting and mbaMission because of the fees, but after working with Heidi, I think it was definitely worth the investment and more. I started the process without having yet taken the GMAT, and so she helped me develop a comprehensive 6 month action plan that incorporated the test prep time. Heidi pushed me to brainstorm my work experience and background in a comprehensive document early on, and given her vast experience with the different schools, she helped me choose the right stories for the school prompts. When it comes to essays, Heid was amazing at helping me sharpen my ideas and focus on what matters most in essays. She developed a deep understanding of my work experience and background which made it very easy to exchange essay ideas with her. Heidi's support extends beyond essays and included helpful support to pick recommenders and preparations for interviews. Throughout the engagement, Heidi was very committed, cheering, and supportive. She will always return documents within 2 days (and sometimes less) and be there when you need her (did a mock interview for me even though she was on holiday). Heidi was more optimistic about my candidacy than other consultants and she was right. The results of working with her speak volumes about her caliber, I am happy to have been admitted to both Wharton and HBS. You can trust Heidi.

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Michael Guttman was extremely responsive in communications and was able to accommodate a meeting each time I needed advice, from analyzing which GMAT score to keep all the way through interview preparation. When it was time to review essay drafts Michael called to my attention specific ways that examples could improve my message and did not miss a single detail. I also benefited from mock interviews that mbaMission set up. I know that each admissions consultant has a book of clients, but Michael made me feel like his top priority. It was nice to know Michael and mbaMission had my back throughout the process, and I ultimately got into Wharton!

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I was hesitant about using an admissions counselor and I am SO beyond glad that I did! I worked with Heidi Granner for essay reviews and interview prep and she was the most helpful resource I encountered for making my applications truly sing and helping me prepare for my interviews. Heidi was a fantastic communicator and sets expectations extremely well. I always knew when I would receive feedback rom her and it was always actionable and wise. She had great constructive criticism to provide but never undermined my confidence and I felt I could go to her with all of my questions. I cannot recommend mbaMission enough if you are applying to a competitive MBA program -- I guarantee my admissions cycle would not have been as successful if I had not worked with Heidi!

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I enquired about mbaMission following a year of studying and 5 unsuccessful GMAT attempts. The pressure of getting a test score that I was comfortable with was all consuming. I hadn't even begun to think about the application process with round one deadlines only a few months away.

Working with Heidi immediately lifted the weight of the world off of my shoulders. With years of experience helping aspiring MBA students get admitted into the schools of their dreams, Heidi put together a comprehensive game plan to ensure that I met all of my deadlines. It felt like Heidi was truly invested in my success throughout the process, providing detailed feedback and guidance on every component of my application.

Heidi took a genuine interest in learning about my background and career aspirations, which proved to be invaluable in helping to craft my story. I learned a lot about myself throughout the admissions process and truly cannot thank Heidi enough for all of her guidance and support along the way. Heidi is the best of the best!!

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Gavriella was a fantastic consultant throughout the entire MBA application process. I could not recommend her more. From the initial consultation meeting, Gavriella soothed my nerves. She quickly provided a clear and thorough plan of how I would work through my apps. We worked very closely from then on, and I appreciate how she went above and beyond to provide quick turns of my essays and make herself available, even on weekends on a few occasions. She provided detailed and very additive edits (grammatically, structurally, and most importantly creatively). The highlight of working with Gavriella was truly the brainstorming / “crafting my story” process – crucial to my application and the pain point of the process for me. She really took the time to understand my journey to date, asking thoughtful questions to identify unique stories, and brainstorming interesting ways to tell my story. Furthermore, she gave me a needed confidence boost to see that my story is unique, and was always honest and frank. At the end of the day, I got into 3 out of the 5 schools (including two M7 schools) I applied to and waitlisted at another M7. Gavriella was instrumental to that result, and I cannot thank her enough!

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Gavriella is, hands down, THE BEST. I purchased start-to-finish packages and have worked with Gavriella for almost a year now. I recall we spent hours brainstorming and talking through every essay idea I had. Her feedback on my essays was always very thorough, on-point, and helpful. She also offered to hop on a call to discuss those essay comments to ensure I was on the same page. Gavriella was super responsive - I was never stressed about meeting deadlines because we'd finish all the essays and application questions well ahead. She also offered tremendous help to prepare me for all different kinds of interviews. We did at least two mock interviews for each school, and each session lasted at least an hour.

I couldn't have done it without Gavriella. I was not super confident about my candidacy, given that my GMAT and years of work experience are below average in any top school's admitted student profile. Yet, Gavriella has been a huge supporter for me in this process. She is knowledgeable about all the programs and provides me with insight on what stories to tell (it's super strategic!). I really wouldn't have imagined getting invited to interviews at all schools I applied to, receiving a full-ride scholarship from one of the top programs, and getting admitted to my dream school (with scholarship).

I highly recommend Gavriella to anyone who's thinking to work with an MBA consultant in this process! I can't get enough of saying how fabulous she is!!

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I decided to apply to B school just 1.5 months before R1 deadlines and Gavriella made the process seamless, taking out much of the stress I would’ve had without her! From setting a schedule for deliverables (making the whole process much more manageable), the in-depth brainstorm, to multiple revisions of my HBS and GSB essays, and brainstorming & editing for the short answer prompts as well, she showed her prowess as an advisor, writer/editor, and storyteller. She also knew many of the MBA programs so well and was able to help me curate my story to uniquely fit each one. She was invaluable in my preparation for my HBS interview, conducting a mock interview, giving me helpful feedback, and sharing other potential questions that could come up. She also courteously gave me feedback on a couple schools’ essays that were not included in my package, which I am extremely grateful for!

Gavriella made me feel comfortable and confident in my experience and story, ultimately making the admissions process alone an enlightening journey. I’m happy to share that with her help, I was admitted to my dream school, HBS, and Wharton! I would highly recommend working with Gavriella, she was so easy to work with and provided quality feedback. I’m confident I put my best foot forward with my applications and I would not have been able to get them there without her!

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I came to the application process very concerned. I am from an over-represented demographic, being a male Chinese engineer, and I was out of work.

Harold was not thrown by any of this. Right from our first conversation he was reassuring, and I felt completely supported and understood. He always listened, and he helped me think realistically about my goals, pushed me to consider schools that I had yet to consider, including some reach schools and more likely schools and he was always an encouraging voice. He was very thoughtful in his approach and his attention to details was second to none. Throughout the process, his ability to break each step down into manageable and meaningful pieces helped bring me closer and closer to polished applications and helped assemble a storyboard true to myself, stories that I was able to paint with pride and confidence. In the end, I got into my three top schools including UNC, USC, and Cornell. I got $100,000+ at both UNC and USC and could not be more thrilled with the outcome. Teaming up with Harold for my applications was the best investment I ever made and is already changing my life. Use Harold, it could be life-changing for you as it was for me.

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