I had the privilege of working with Nisha throughout my MBA application journey, and I cannot express enough gratitude for her invaluable support and expertise. From start to finish, Nisha demonstrated unparalleled dedication and skill.

Nisha's approach was comprehensive and personalized. She took the time to truly understand my background, aspirations, and strengths, allowing her to guide me effectively in crafting a compelling narrative for my applications. Her insights were instrumental in helping me articulate my career goals and align them with my chosen schools' missions and values.

One of Nisha's standout qualities is her timely and meticulous feedback. Whether it was refining my essays, strategizing school selections, or preparing for interviews, she consistently provided insightful suggestions that enhanced the quality of my applications. Her constructive criticism was always delivered with a dose of encouragement, fostering an environment of positivity and growth.

Thanks to Nisha's guidance, I received admission offers from five T15 programs, including one with a scholarship. Her expertise undoubtedly played a pivotal role in this success, and I am immensely grateful for her unwavering support throughout this journey.

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Jessica Shklar’s expertise as an MBA admissions consultant exceeded all expectations. From the outset, she demonstrated a keen ability to discern underlying themes in my life story that I hadn’t even recognized. Her insightful approach during our brainstorming session was instrumental in uncovering connections that added depth and coherence to my application.

Throughout the entire process, Jessica’s dedication was unwavering. She remained readily available and consistently pushed me to refine every aspect of my application until it met her exacting standards. Whether it was meticulously polishing my resume or meticulously refining my short answer responses, she left no stone unturned in ensuring that my application stood out.

As a non-traditional applicant, Jessica’s guidance was invaluable in shaping my narrative and presenting my experiences in a manner that resonated with business school admissions committees. Her collaborative approach, which included soliciting feedback from her colleagues, ensured that my application was both compelling and comprehensible.

Moreover, Jessica’s interview preparation sessions were nothing short of exceptional. She struck the perfect balance between thorough preparation and natural spontaneity, enabling me to confidently navigate the interview process. Thanks to her guidance and support, I received offers from multiple top-tier schools, including an acceptance to Wharton, which I will be attending this fall. Without a doubt, Jessica Shklar’s expertise was instrumental in my success, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance in the MBA admissions process.

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I applied to HBS and GSB, and Debbie helped me get into both schools!

In short, I could not have imagined the process without Debbie. From the start, she broke down a hefty work burden into a manageable timeline, even though I felt I had a late start to R2 applications. We developed a modified calendar and covered tasks in order of priority. When I found myself getting caught in the minutiae of essay/application edits, her feedback drew me back to the big picture.

Debbie also balanced high-impact feedback with preservation of my voice--I felt my final essays to be the most refined and authentic representation of me. She dove deep during the brainstorming process to understand all corners of my experiences, while keeping in mind the values specific to each school. When we started interview prep, she reminded me of stories even I had forgotten, and she guided me on how to frame these stories with an impact-oriented angle. I left each conversation feeling more confident in myself. In many ways, Debbie's care allowed me to uncover more of my authentic self in the application process.

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Harshad was the best possible consultant, mentor and financial investment throughout my MBA application experience. I was debating using an MBA consultant as it is a sizable investment, but it was the most worthwhile money I spent on anything throughout the entire process from tutors to test prep classes to books etc. I ended up only having a month to submit 8 applications and I truly couldn’t have done it without Harshad. When I met with Harshad for the free intro session, he was the perfect balance of complimentary and realistic about my background and business school prospects. I bought a school package and it was invaluable as I leveraged him for everything including guidance on where I should apply, my resume, my essays, random one-off questions about the applications, the interviews and even choosing which offer I should accept. He even helped me learn how to negotiate scholarships, which I would’ve never known was a possibility otherwise and is enough return on investment itself. I would 100% recommend the school package over the hourly because I ended up frequently emailing him with lots of little one off questions and there was so much support for things I hadn’t anticipated.

Professionally, Harshad was always timely (insanely fast at turning around feedback) and provided extremely helpful positive and critical feedback. He is straightforward and doesn’t beat around the bush which I really appreciated. There was one week when I was practically meeting with him every night, sending him materials after our meeting that night, and he would provide feedback by the next day for us to review that evening. He even provided support over the winter holiday season which was extremely helpful given my timeline for R2 submissions.

But even more than just the professional guidance, Harshad was a critical emotional support pillar and instilled confidence in myself that I never would’ve had otherwise. Harshad pushed me to apply to schools I never thought I’d have a chance of getting into and I ended up being accepted! I went through a tough relationship break up during the one month I had to write my applications and Harshad called to check on me (extremely kind and supportive) and gave me time to process but also made sure to keep me on track so that I could get in all my applications. He constantly encouraged me and made me feel proud of my accomplishments during a tough time in my life and made sure to tell me I shouldn’t doubt myself. Harshad has a very high EQ and I can fully endorse him as a female client in saying that I would recommend him for any gender or background. I have no engineering background either and it made no difference- I truly think he could help anyone. He even had helpful pointers and tips regarding my application as a female and what my experience in business school could entail as a female. I can not say enough good things about Harshad. I’ve talked about him to all of my family and friends and they are all in agreement that he is essentially a superhero. Definitely work with Harshad if you can!!!

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Heidi is an absolutely amazing MBA consultant, but she is much more than! She's the mentor and coach you want to have on your side during an application process which can be tedious, nerve-wracking, and filled with ups and downs. Heidi really tries to understand you as a unique individual and has an invaluable knack for identifying the best aspects of your personality (which you might not have considered) to make you shine in a crowded applicant pool.

She is a breeze to work with and her rapid response times, thoughtful and creative suggestions and perennially positive attitude will provide a much-needed anchor when you're juggling your professional responsibilities with multiple applications and myriad essay prompts.

If you want to shoot for a top business school, look no further than Heidi and mbaMission!

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Thanks to Harshad's masterful guidance in navigating the waters of MBA applications, I achieved successes that truly would not have happened otherwise. His expert grasp of every aspect of the process, from the GMAT to applications, interviews, and beyond, gave me all of the tools and preparation I needed. This allowed me to gain admission to my dream MBA program with the best possible applicant profile I could assemble. Besides being a master of MBA applications, Harshad is also an excellent communicator and conversationalist. He's insightful, a great listener, a candid advisor, and someone who thinks deeply about how best to position you for success. These qualities all really matter when you are spending hundreds of hours together working on something so personal. For someone who is serious about going above and beyond with their MBA applications, Harshad is your man.

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Working with Michael was fantastic! He helped me understand the admissions process and guided me through it from start to finish. I came to him with a non-traditional background, a subpar undergrad GPA, and only a loose MBA story and he helped me shape that into a clear narrative and an acceptance to Darden (my top choice)! I can’t recommend him highly enough.

We started with a very detailed document on my background, everything from family and childhood experiences to hobbies, career experience, etc. He used this to identify the most unique and relevant parts of my background and help me tell the best version of my story possible. He had a genuine interest in understanding and helping me tell my unique story, and it was obvious all of his advice was completely personalized and not cookie cutter.

Michael always responded quickly with substantive feedback so I could be happy that my application, especially my essays and resume (which went through plenty of revisions) were the best they could be by the time I turned them in.

The MBA application process is always a lot of work, stress, and anxiety, but Michael helped me navigate that with confidence. He made sure I always knew what to expect and that I was constantly making progress even when life got busy. He helped me understand how my story fit with an MBA. If you’re prepared to put in the work, Michael will make sure that work results in the best possible version of your story. He is friendly, honest, and approachable.

I can’t imagine I would have gotten into my dream school at Darden without his help!

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I'm so glad I made the decision to work with Gavriella for my MBA applications! She was so incredibly helpful with making sure I stayed on track with drafting and completing my applications. She always sent me information in advance to make sure I felt prepared for the next step of the application / interview process. I felt very prepared by the time I was interviewing, and it really was all thanks to her. Even after getting accepted to all of the programs I applied to, she was very willing to talk through my options with me - after chatting with her, I was confident that I had made the right decision for myself! Would highly recommend working with Gavriella!!

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I had a very positive experience with Jessica! Not only was she very helpful in helping shape my applications, but she also gave me the confidence to pursue schools I wouldn't have otherwise considered/thought I was qualified for. From day 1 she was by my side and supporting me through her coaching/feedback, as well as countless rounds of edits on my essays. Jessica was instrumental in working with me to flush out my story and addressing any weaknesses in my application. Ultimately, I was accepted to all of my top school choices including multiple M7's. I will now be starting at Wharton this August.

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I had a lot of apprehension starting the MBA admission process. I was targeting the top of
the M7, nervous about getting the right GMAT score and uncertain about making my
application stand out. I was a consultant passionate about public service and faith, and didn’t
know how to tell my story. Not only this, but I was unsure about investing significant
financial resources into the process. I approached coaches with a bit of skepticism,
somewhat jaded after reading hundreds of admissions consultant reviews. But then I met Jessica and
everything changed. I am now on my way to HBS after receiving multiple M7 offers. I can
confidently say I wouldn’t be here without Jessica’s support. If you are reading this and have
your sights set on a top school, look no further than Jessica.

See below for a few examples of
the exceptional value Jessica provided:

1. Jessica got to know me deeply as a human, well beyond my resume. She repeatedly
pushed me to lean into stories that had shaped my life- stories of love and loss and
oftentimes not associated with the corporate world. I cried after writing down some of the
life experiences that I eventually used in essays- we got that real. I don’t think my application
would have been remotely as powerful as it was with these lived experiences included and I
believe that Jessica is in the top .1% of coaches that could draw this emotion and depth out
of someone.

2. Jessica encouraged me to avoid a “brand”. I was ready to structure my package squarely
around something I thought schools would want- an MBB consultant on sponsorship, ready
to share stories of board meetings in class. Jessica quickly dispelled this. Instead, I found
myself leaning into passions I would never have considered bringing up (cycling, painting)
and my package became all the more reflective of who I actually was.

3. Jessica was extremely honest. Sometimes painfully so 🙂 She said from the beginning that she would react honestly to content because it would lead to a better product, and she held true to that. This too lead to a better outcome than otherwise.

4. Jessica (and mbaMission) was comprehensive. Jessica provided outstanding support across my package for multiple schools, and mbaMission went above and beyond with interview prep. All of this (besides one-off 1:1 interview deep-dives) was included in my package. I felt like this was excellent value and reflected the outstanding caliber of mbaMission as a whole (though Jessica stands alone in her caliber as a coach).

5. Jessica was timely, thorough and pushed me to stay “ahead of schedule”. Jessica consistently turned content in under two days and always was thorough. She encouraged me to lean in, even after long weeks or late nights, and dig deep to complete my packages early. Without this push I know I would not have been as prepared as I was.

6. Even after I submitted my applications, Jessica was there every step of the way. She provided immense reassurance in times of doubt, responded thoughtfully to anxiety-induced emails, and even counseled me on what to wear to my interviews. I am confident that I would have had many more sleepless nights if it wasn’t for her.
Working with Jessica was the one of the wisest decisions I’ve ever made – and it would be for you too.

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