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  • 10 years of experience placing 96% of applicants into top global schools
  • From GMAT/GRE tutoring to interview prep, comprehensive support to get you in
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Scott Edinburgh and his team at Personal MBA Coach receive high praise for their strategic and personalized approach in guiding MBA applicants, including those with non-traditional backgrounds, through the application process. Clients commend Scott for his candid and supportive nature, exceptional listening skills, and his ability to help craft authentic and compelling narratives for each candidate. The services offered include tailored GMAT prep, story crafting, essay editing, and extensive interview preparation, resulting in many clients being admitted to top business schools, often with scholarships. Testimonials emphasize the team's dedication, accessibility, and the valuable, structured coaching provided to navigate the complex MBA application landscape successfully.
9 users mention "Admitted"
  • "The admissions outcomes have been great so far. I am accepted into one of my top choice schools and waitlisted at another...." Read more
  • "I was admitted to all schools I applied to (T10 and M7) with 85-100% tuition scholarships at each school...." Read more
  • "Scott helped me get accepted to my top choice M7...." Read more
  • "My GRE improved from 315 to 326 within 2.5 months...." Read more
  • "I ended up getting accepted to all the schools to which I applied (Booth, Kellogg, Ross)...." Read more
  • "Secondly, I got admitted to Chicago Booth, which seemed like a dream at the start...." Read more
  • "I was accepted to my top choice EMBA program..." Read more
  • "I was able to get into my dream business school...." Read more
  • "I received acceptances from 6/7 schools that I applied to and will be attending Wharton this fall...." Read more
5 users mention "Non-traditional Backgrounds"
  • "I was a non-traditional candidate with significant gaps in work experience..." Read more
  • "I came in with a non-traditional professional background..." Read more
  • "I was a non-traditional candidate..." Read more
  • "he immediately understood how to translate my niche experience to MBA admissions committees..." Read more
  • "I was able to tell my story in a manner that resonates with Admissions Committees...." Read more
5 users mention "Supportive"
  • "Scott & team wasted no time in helping me draft my story..." Read more
  • "Scott has some great tutors working with him..." Read more
  • "I enjoyed my experience working with Scott..." Read more
  • "I really appreciated his support..." Read more
  • "I felt that they really listened to my story..." Read more
5 users mention "Responsive"
  • "Scott is the kind of guy who picks up the phone when you call...." Read more
  • "Scott is genuinely available 24/7, and he was very prompt and informative..." Read more
  • "Super prompt with edits...." Read more
  • "Scott made himself available even though I wasn't working directly with him...." Read more
  • "He is always very responsive..." Read more
3 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
  • "85-100% tuition scholarships at each school...." Read more
  • "I ended up getting multiple scholarships to T15, including my top choice...." Read more
  • "I was able to get into most of my target schools and was offered scholarships at many of them..." Read more
2 users mention "Full Service"
  • "He helped me every step of the way: from writing my CV, to selecting the right schools, to being strategic with essay topic choices, to managing various priorities when deadlines loomed, to interview prep, and even through the anxious waitlist period...." Read more
  • "Truly comprehensive from brainstorming to submission...." Read more
1 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
  • "Personal MBA Coach provided a clear, structured process..." Read more
1 users mention "Free Consultation"
  • "Scott allowed me to attend a handful of extra TBD mock interviews free of charge..." Read more
1 users mention "Waitlist Support"
  • "Scott now continues to support me work through the waitlist process...." Read more
1 users mention "Essay Editing"
  • "Scott s guidance on helping clarify my application choices, best ways to present myself and essay support was invaluable...." Read more
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
  • "Scott was also tremendously helpful in the interview preparation process...." Read more
1 users mention "Time Management"
  • "The team made sure that I moved through each of the application components in a timely manner..." Read more
1 users mention "Value for Money"
  • "it is definitely worth the investment!..." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
December 13, 2024
2027Admit

Joined: Dec 13, 2024

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Best Investment I Ever Made

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Strengths:

Individualized application coaching, no limits on versioning for essays, proofing, resume reviews, mock interviews.

Would make the product better:

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There is a reason Personal MBA Coach is the gold standard for MBA Consultants - I can confidently say that working with Erin and the team was the single most pivotal factor in accelerating my ability to tell my story in a manner that resonates with Admissions Committees. Erin was exceptionally supportive throughout the process, even as I navigated some professional issues that impacted my ability to retake the GRE. Investing in working with Personal MBA Coach has paid off tenfold, given the generousFellowships/Scholarships I have received alongside my admissions offers (4/4 on Round 1). I would strongly recommend Personal MBA Coach to anyone considering support for their MBA application journey.

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September 03, 2024
cbsmba2026

Joined: Aug 23, 2024

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Excellent coach who believes in you!

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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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August 31, 2024
waytogo1

Joined: Feb 13, 2023

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Kudos: 0

Booth Admit

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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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August 30, 2024
iosmichael

Joined: Aug 30, 2024

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Great Experience with Scott

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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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August 30, 2024
ameliapaul3

Joined: Aug 30, 2024

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Great MBA Coach

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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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August 20, 2024
jking2007

Joined: Aug 17, 2023

Posts: 10

Kudos: 9

Scott is the Best!!!

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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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August 15, 2024
Mkeepman

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

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Highly Recommend Scott Edinburgh and Personal MBA Coach

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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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July 27, 2024
CB2022

Joined: Nov 07, 2022

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MJ Shores was fantastic

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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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July 17, 2024
Cd18

Joined: Jul 17, 2024

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Best experience! Couldn’t recommend more!

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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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July 14, 2024
BHickey92

Joined: Aug 18, 2023

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q50 V39

Personal MBA Coach Pushes Non-Traditional Candidate to Success

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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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