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Square One Prep Admissions Consulting Reviews
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Top business schools teach that diverse teams create the most impactful solutions. Our diverse team ensures our clients craft the most impactful applications. In addition to being the most diverse among admissions firms, our team is the most rigorous and hands-on.
Square One Prep Admissions Consulting Reviews
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AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for Square One Prep*
Square One Prep (SOP) is widely praised by clients for its personalized and effective guidance throughout the MBA application process. Clients commend the team's dedication, deep industry knowledge, and ability to help applicants introspect and authentically convey their stories, strengths, and career goals. Many highlight the role of specific advisors such as Kathryn, Amalia, Kelsey, and Horatiu, in transforming their applications and boosting their confidence, ultimately leading to admissions at top business schools often with scholarships. SOP's empathetic and supportive approach extends beyond crafting essays and resumes, helping applicants navigate the stressful admissions journey with increased self-awareness and preparedness.
9 users mention "Admitted"
- "I m excited to attend Chicago Booth next fall..." Read more
- "Their collective dedication and expertise turned my waitlist status into acceptance..." Read more
- "led me to obtain multiple acceptances to various schools..." Read more
- "Thanks to Matteo, Kelsey, Kathryn and Horatiu, I not only received admits from my dream MBA programs..." Read more
- "got into HBS and other dream schools!..." Read more
- "Both my HBS and Stanford essays were complimented by the admissions office..." Read more
- "most importantly, Square One instilled a belief in me that changed the trajectory of my life, for which I will always be grateful. I am thrilled to be heading to HBS this fall..." Read more
- "I'm happy to say that all my interviews went well and resulted in acceptances!..." Read more
- "acceptances to all of my dream schools..." Read more
6 users mention "Supportive"
- "I couldn t have done it without Square One. Thank you Kathryn, Allison, and Horatiu!..." Read more
- "their supportive work was genuinely helpful..." Read more
- "Their empathy and support. Their founder, Kathryn, embodies this ethos...." Read more
- "Kelsey was my dedicated advisor, absolutely incredible throughout the entire process...." Read more
- "Kathryn specially, were really out of their way to help me achieve that goal..." Read more
- "empathy that accompanies the advising is what makes the experience so special...." Read more
6 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
- "on a full ride scholarship!..." Read more
- "The service paid for itself with the scholarship I received!..." Read more
- "was admitted to top programs with scholarships!..." Read more
- "leading to admissions at both M7 schools I applied to, and a sizable scholarship at one..." Read more
- "unexpected merit scholarships..." Read more
- "admitted to the Harvard Kennedy School on a full-ride scholarship..." Read more
4 users mention "Responsive"
- "Her prompt responses were a lifesaver during such a stressful time...." Read more
- "They do a great job responding quickly with sage advice...." Read more
- "answering any questions I had (and I had many)..." Read more
- "Kelsey was also super responsive throughout the whole process and gave me essay feedback in a timely manner..." Read more
4 users mention "Career Transition"
- "Wendy and Kelsey K. played crucial roles in shaping my career vision into tangible, achievable business goals...." Read more
- "pushed me to think about my career narrative, challenging me to reflect and articulate my goals with clarity...." Read more
- "they were able to tie my story together by taking into account my background, unique circumstance and previous experiences to make me stand out as a candidate..." Read more
- "My dedicated consultant and guru, was instrumental in my successful application process...." Read more
3 users mention "Full Service"
- "Working with Square One Prep was amazing. Horatiu helped me think through my career goals and tie them to my past experiences...." Read more
- "comprehensive and effective guidance in the competitive MBA admissions journey..." Read more
- "The level of personalized attention and expertise I received from Square One Prep, especially given the time constraints, was truly outstanding...." Read more
1 users mention "Essay Editing"
- "Allison helped me write amazing essays...." Read more
1 users mention "Generalist Approach"
- "They are honest in their assessment of your profile and where you have realistic odds of getting in (vs. reach and super reach)..." Read more
1 users mention "Waitlist Support"
- "When I was waitlisted at schools, every team member hopped on a call with me to talk through the process and develop a plan on how to convert..." Read more
1 users mention "Low GMAT Success"
- "With lackluster scores, I knew I had to excel in other parts of my application..." Read more
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
- "ensured I received timely feedback on my essays..." Read more
1 users mention "Industry Specialist"
- "ultimately decided on a healthcare route...." Read more
1 users mention "Value for Money"
- "you'll also gain access to a support network that will not just make you a stronger applicant but also a better person by the end of your journey...." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
March 11, 2015
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Square One Prep was essential to my securing offers and scholarships at top schools, including my top choice - Columbia.
My advisor's insight into the business world and the business school admissions process was greatly valued in my transition from the military to a top MBA institution. Throughout the application process my advisor helped me develop and refine a compelling story which tied my military experiences to my future career goals, and showed how each school could prepare me to achieve my career goals in consulting. Working with him, I was able to create a resume that effectively communicated my military experiences in terms that were attractive to MBA admissions committees. With his help I learned how to consistently weave "my story" into my essays, interviews, and various email and phone calls with admissions officers. I have recommended Square One Prep to my peers also considering an MBA when leaving the Military, and would not hesitate to use Square One Prep again.
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