I applied in Round 2 in fall 2022 for the Class of 2024 and bought MBA MIssion's 5-school package. I was admitted into my top choice school, Wharton and accepted their offer of attendance.

I did my free consulting session with Debbie Choy, and knew immediately that she would be a great fit as my consultant. I told her on the spot that I wanted to sign up with her. However, at the time, I hadn't taken my GMAT yet. Debbie encouraged me to wait until I took the GMAT before paying for the consulting package because it is non-refundable. Debbie even offered to hold my spot with her until after I took the GMAT. That action showed me that Debbie (and MBA Mission) really care about what is best for me, and not just collecting my money. I ended up signing up immediately anyways because I was tight on time before deadlines, but that action was very meaningful to me.

Debbie really took the time to understand who I was and what makes me a strong candidate. Many times throughout the process, I asked her if specific topics would be suitable for essays or short answers. My concern was, maybe these topics were too common or "not what the school is looking for". Debbie always encouraged me to be myself while giving me tips on what parts of my story I could highlight to strengthen my application (while still being authentic)!

With her many years of experience, Debbie is a fantastic and knowledgable consultant. I highly recommend her!

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After reading reviews online and hearing from peers, I decided to use Jessica for a multi-school package and was blown away with the overall process and results.

Beyond her strategic thinking, industry expertise, and phenomenal writing skills, I was most impressed by Jessica's working style and work ethic. I come from a client services industry and was quite taken back by how incredibly efficient and productive Jessica was (e.g., responding to emails, turning around revisions, hoping on the phone to provide feedback, etc.).

The other thing that I really appreciated about Jessica was her candor. She is very direct with the feedback and recommendations she provides. There were sometimes when she outright told me she disagreed with my ideas--that may sound harsh, but that was exactly the type of partnership I was hoping for. I wanted her to push and challenge me. She did not disappoint.

Jessica was an outstanding thought-partner on MBA applications. I candidly don't think I would've had my success without her. My only regret is not signing up for her sooner--she fills up quick!

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I have researched for nearly all the consulting services providers online and shortlisted three of them. After the in-depth calls with each, I chose Debbie to be my consultant and signed a 5-school package with her.

She is very responsive, super knowledgeable, and have guided me through every step of the applications. In the beginning, I have not decided which schools to apply, so we began with discussing the school selections. Debbie understood my background and my desired career path so well, and thanks to that, I get admitted to the B-school (and it’s one of the M7!) that she recommended but I did not plan to apply in the first place.

Not only the fact that I get admitted with a scholarship, but also that after my interactions with the alumni and current students, I found that I love this school the most, and it actually fits in me the best (the culture, career goal and strength, etc.)

I would say the timeline for my applications is quite tight – I only started in end of September while super busy with work. Debbie helped manage the timeline so I did not get too rush when the deadline for R2 is near. Instead, I managed to have time to apply for two more schools.

All in all, the journey with Debbie is super fun, no stress, but very productive. Emotionally, Debbie also eased my anxiety a lot. I emailed her every question I have (even very tiny ones), and she would respond with patience. I am really grateful!

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Harshad was instrumental in helping me get into the MBA programme of my dreams! His constant support, guidance and positive attitude played a pivotal role in achieving my goals. The MBA application process is an extremely strenuous one - Harshad's positivity and humour really helped alleviate my stress.

Harshad was always very organised, timely and meticulous in his editing and helped bring my story to life in my essays. I was applying alongside my twin sister and we both clicked with Harshad and decided to work with him. He counselled us both but always made sure our individuality showed through our stories and essays. He helped us both get into our dream school!

Overall, I just want to thank Harshad for all his help and support. He was a true mentor and guide during the application process. I highly recommend him to anyone about to take on this MBA admissions journey.

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Michael is a miracle worker. I scored a 640 on my gmat (45 quant/34 verbal) which is not great, did not get amazing grades in college, and somehow Michael was able to help show admissions committee how valuable of a candidate I was. He gave me confidence to present my story and the accomplishments I was able to achieve in a very clear and impactful way. He went out of his way to make sure that I was getting the best possible consulting I needed to get into the MBA programs I wanted. After all of our hard work we were able to get into 4 schools including KELLOGG. I truly believe that I deserved to get into these programs and I am as certain that this would not have been possible without Michael Guttman. He truly is the BEST ADVISOR.

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Kate did stellar job helping with my applications. From the beginning, I knew I was in good hands with her and that she would give me the best chance to get into my target schools. Kate's essay edits were incredible; she always had logical and impactful suggestions.

I'm also so thankful Kate helped through EVERY step of the process: essays, resumes, interviews, recommendations, post-interview reflections, waitlist updates, etc. Admissions consultants aren't cheap, but the value of working with Kate far exceeded the cost.

Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding. Kate helped me get acceptances to 2 of the 3 schools I applied to (Kellogg and Booth), with a waitlist spot (final decision still to come) at another (HBS). I couldn't be more thankful to have worked with Kate and would recommend her highly to anyone!

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Debbie was referred to me and as a fellow Singaporean she made me feel warm. Immediately I got the sense that she's experienced and would add tremendous value. And after taking up my first 30 minute consultation with her, I was convinced I could confidently get into both INSEAD and LBS. There was no fluff, no wishy-washy statements. Just a straight forward, honest assessment of my current situation and how she could help. Debbie shone a cold hard light on the gaps I needed to fill and showed me where the destination was.

What I liked about Debbie is she was very up front on the value that I was going to get out of the service. Sometimes you think you can wing it but Debbie keeps you grounded so you're on the right track. I like that she asks tough questions to bring out my whys so I could write with clarity, and if anything be a better writer at work. And the fact that she provides the right content at the right time means you're getting the momentum you need to bring your application over the line without panic and anxiety. From brainstorming, to essay drafts, to interview prep, Debbie was with me every step of they way. If you’re an aspiring MBA student who just needs that little push, Debbie is your go to. Coming from Asia, I tend to be more “humble” with my achievements. But a true hallmark of a mentor is to be able to unearth your true potential and your best stories better than you could ever do. Debbie did just that, and by the interview stage, I felt relaxed, prepared, and confident that as long I followed her advice, I would get over the line.

Personally, I wanted someone who could be direct, provide a no-frills approach to my application. I believe we are all preparing our applications amidst our day-jobs, and Debbie is someone who cuts to the chase. While some may shy away from this no-nonsense approach, I liked to see it that she respects my time as well as hers.

Overall, I enjoyed my interactions with Debbie. At each milestone, I knew exactly what the next steps were, and without her pushing me, I wouldn’t have done myself a favor by hiding my best self.

To Debbie, a big thank you for being part of my journey. And to think we are 14 hours apart, you were always very accommodating to my schedule and I could feel you wanted me to succeed. Wishing you the best!

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A friend who had been accepted to H/S in previous years had recommended working with Melissa Merchant and I'm so glad that I did!

Through the MBA application process, the personal essay portion was most daunting to me and I'm glad I worked with Melissa Merchant on it. Melissa did an amazing job helping me shape a story that was compelling and authentic to me. With each round, she provided candid and actionable feedback in a timely manner. In addition to the personal essay, I found the support on short form questions, resume, and review of recommenders extremely helpful as well in shaping an overall strong submission. Through the interview process, mock interviews with Melissa were extremely useful and allowed me to feel more confident and prepared for the actual interview.

The two schools I worked with Melissa on are Harvard and Stanford and I was accepted to both! Melissa is also such a lovely person to work with, she made the overall application process fun and not stressful. Thank you Melissa for helping me be accepted into my dream schools!

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As an Indian male with a below average GPA, I was doubtful about getting into a top MBA program. However, working with Harshad completely changed my opinion. From the get-go he was extremely transparent and honest. He candidly explained to me I come from an over represented demographic and will have to score an above average GRE score to compensate. After receiving my scores we brainstormed the best fit programs for me. He helped me in selecting safety schools, par schools, and reach schools. He was an incredible value add here because he was very knowledgeable about each program and could speak to their different cultures and expertise. After choosing the programs we proceeded to brainstorming. He helped me shine light on things that would differentiate myself and helped me tone down weaknesses in my story. Once I got to the essay writing stage, he would always return things in a day or under with quality edits and comments for me to work on. Overall he was immensely helpful in me getting accepted into Tepper, which is my number one option. He instilled confidence in me and helped me articulate a story that reflects the best version of myself. He is very candid and genuine and doesn’t try to sell services - he genuinely wants to see clients succeed and get into their top programs. He is extremely flexible and accessible. If I ever wanted to chat about anything out he would carve out time in his day to make it happen. His turnaround times are short too so there is no wastage of time. I found the mock interviews to be extremely helpful too since he asks tailored questions for each program. Again this just further reflects his expertise in top programs. All in all, I can confidently say that Harshad was worth every penny. He is extremely knowledgeable and helps curate the best version of yourself. His feedback during mock interviews and essays is relevant and reflects his high attention to detail. Harshad is very easy to talk to and uplifting too. Overall I would recommend Harshad to anyone. Without him I would not have been able to get into my top program of Tepper.

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Working with Helen made my business school applications possible. Applying to four schools was a daunting process but Helen was with me every step of the way! Balancing a full time job with applications is challenging but Helen kept me on track. She is organized, responsive, and encouraging. Helen took the time to get to know me as a person which truly brought my essays to life. She helped me take my big and scattered ideas and turn them into compelling essays through direct and actionable feedback. She pushed me to make my essays the best they could possibly be, even when I thought they were "good enough".

She offered invaluable advice on every aspect of the application process from essays to short answers, resume, interview prep, and rec letters. When interview invites and acceptance letters came in, Helen was the first person I told. She was so invested in my success and shared in my joys. Helen is an amazing, positive, and kind person and I feel so privileged to have worked with her!

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