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About Personal MBA Coach
Founded 14 years ago by Scott Edinburgh, a Wharton and MIT graduate, Personal MBA Coach has helped hundreds of applicants around the world get into top MBA, EMBA, part-time MBA and specialized master’s programs (including Master of Finance, Master of Analytics, Master of Public Policy, law school) with a 96% success rate. Personal MBA Coach is consistently ranked #1 or #2 by leading sources. Last year, our clients earned more than $6M in scholarships!
All clients have direct access to Scott, who serves on the Board of Directors for AIGAC, the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants and is invited to speak at MBA Admissions events globally, including the annual Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) conference.
Scott is supported by a boutique team including MJ Shores, a former Wharton MBA Admissions Director, GMAT/GRE/EA tutors who scored above the 99th percentile (most with 780+) and former M7 admissions interviewers.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
Scott is a fantastic coach. He gave me the confidence to reach for schools I didn't believe I could get int to. Once I had the confidence, he provided me with all the tools I needed to achieve my goals.
I was able to get into most of my target schools and was offered scholarships at many of them, including the school I now attend, so it is definitely worth the investment!
I loved the structured approach to writing essays, making applying to the six schools I did not feel as daunting. He reminds you of important things like how to approach letters of recommendation and interviews.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
Scott and his team delivered beyond my expectations. Firstly, GMAT was a major stress point; Scott has some great tutors working with him, and I was able to get 730 - much higher than I thought would be possible. Their tailored approach to GMAT prep, combined with intensive practice, was crucial to my success.
Secondly, I got admitted to Chicago Booth, which seemed like a dream at the start. Initially, I was searching for the easier route, considering less competitive schools. However, Scott was insistent that it would be a big mistake and that I should aim as high as possible. His encouragement pushed me to set more ambitious goals.
Finally, he and his team helped craft my story and secure the desired admission to Chicago Booth.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
I highly recommend Scott for his MBA consultant service. If you are looking for a person who can listen to your story, share with you insights on business school admission process, and walk with you in story crafting and how to best fit it in the business school applications, Scott is the one. During my application process, Scott always provided me his candid opinions, told me what aspects I need to work on and eventually with his help, I was able to get into my dream business school. Overall, I enjoyed my experience working with Scott, and would recommend people to participate in a consulting session with him.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
Scott was an exceptional motivator who kept me focused and on track throughout the entire MBA application process. I was initially worried about my lower GPA and how it might affect my chances, but Scott’s expertise was instrumental in helping me identify the schools where I had the strongest shot at admission. The team’s personalized support went beyond just the basics—they took the time to deeply understand my unique goals and strengths, which made all the difference. With their guidance, I gained clarity on my reasons for pursuing an MBA and learned how to share my story in a compelling way. I couldn’t have navigated this complex process without Personal MBA Coach, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking expert, thoughtful, and personalized guidance on their MBA journey.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
Scott is exceptional and I cannot recommend him enough! Scott was very candid to me about which schools I would be competitive at for admissions and scholarship, and did not employ any fear-based strategies or "you need me" speeches like his competitors did. My GRE improved from 315 to 326 within 2.5 months. I ended up getting multiple scholarships to T15, including my top choice. Scott is genuinely available 24/7, and he was very prompt and informative about responding to even my most vague questions. I worked West Coast hours, but he did an excellent job structuring my test prep around my hectic work schedule.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
Scott and his team were extremely helpful throughout the application process. I applied to the top 5 business schools and was admitted to 3 with considerable scholarship awards. Scott made himself available at any time to talk through any aspect of my application. His guidance was critical as I thought about how to present my career and life experience in essays and interviews. He gave direct feedback and wasted no time in getting me to focus on the most important things to highlight in my application. If you want someone to really push you to craft your best application, Scott is your man!
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Consultant Mae Jennifer 'MJ' Shores
Working with MJ Shores through personal MBA coach was well worth it. She was professional and patient. I felt prepared and knowledgeable when going through resumes, essays and the interview. I ultimately got into Wharton which was the goal I set out for! They have admissions knowledge and experience that you as the applicant simply won’t have. They guide you through the process and really take a lot of the mystery out of the process. I would do it all over again if I had to. A full time MBA is a huge investment of time and money as is, I felt it was worth it to go into the application process as informed as possible and this service met my wishes.
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Consultant Scott Edinburgh
I worked with Scott on every aspect of my MBA application outside of the GMAT, and his coaching was exceptional. From selecting schools to writing applications and preparing for interviews, Scott made each step straightforward and clear. His support allowed me to be genuine in my applications while leveraging his deep understanding of the system to tell my story effectively. Scott was always available for questions and edits, whether it was for resumes, essays, or short answers. Having him in my corner gave me the peace of mind that I was presenting my best self. I cannot imagine navigating this process without MyPersonalMBA, and I highly recommend Scott and his team to anyone applying to business school.
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Consultant Mae Jennifer 'MJ' Shores
Personal MBA Coach provided a clear, structured process that pushed me, a non-traditional candidate with significant gaps in work experience and varied industry history, to zero in on exactly what I wanted out of the MBA and how to communicate that to my target schools. The results speak for themselves: I was admitted to all schools I applied to (T10 and M7) with 85-100% tuition scholarships at each school.
I knew Personal MBA Coach was different from other consultants I had spoken with after talking to Scott. His generosity, creativity, and genuine willingness to meet the applicant where they are at in the application process and in terms of available resources stood out to me immediately. With his help, we crafted a package precisely tailored to my needs. The level of care and sense of mission with which he treats each applicant cascades through the organization, and I recognized the same qualities of Scott’s approach in the consultant I worked with, MJ Shores.
MJ was a delight from the start. She was curious about the entirety of my story, always searching for useful threads and themes that could be used to craft a compelling narrative for my candidacy. She pushed me to think critically and practically about every aspect of my application, demanding that every element I introduced had a practical application in how the MBA would help me achieve my goals or a practical impact on my story of why I needed to pursue an MBA now. Working with MJ was a rigorous, challenging process that helped me understand exactly what I want out of my MBA, future professional development, and the values I want to champion as a leader.
If you are a non-traditional candidate considering an MBA and feel daunted by the process or like an outsider who this path is not for, call Personal MBA Coach and speak with Scott. Personal MBA Coach gave me the support I needed to make my best possible application I could and I would recommend working with them to every prospective MBA candidate.
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Consultant Mae Jennifer 'MJ' Shores
I started my journey unarmed and ignorant of the MBA admission scene. As I started reading about it I found out that I would requiere help to make the most of my time, otherwise I might even loose my momentum.
I read and interviewed with 5 different firms and felt with Scott and team a great rapport and trust from the very beginning. My expectations were aligned towards success which with my international 40-yr old profile were a challenge to begin with.
I felt the good of my decision when the work started and the gentle, expert, but steady guide. Breaking my head to create my story and phrase it the best way possible was hard work , but even though I had to rewrite several times I never felt alone and actually ended up admiring the output of all that effort and revisions.
The team is stellar and it’s clear there is a very clear teamwork and effort towards our success.
I feas able to see how good my choice was when I got 3 admissions with enviable scholarships materialize in my inbox in the first round.