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Product Admissionado *** Deluxe Package
Consultant Seth Shapiro
Seth and the Admissionado team were awesome to work with! Really efficient with essay help/edits, practical and nuanced advice, and great personalities all around. I especially appreciated Seth's background in finance/investing, which allowed him to provide a lot more nuanced and practical advice for my profile compared to any other consultant I had intro calls with. The Admissionado team was also always transparent with advice/evaluations, and never tried to scare me into doing more than I needed to/purchase more services than I already had (which is sadly something not uncommon among MBA consultants, and I had several friends also applying to MBA in my cycle get scammed into purchasing additional consulting services they didn't find useful or get unnecessarily freaked out by their consultants about immaterial issues).
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Product Admissionado *** Deluxe Package
Consultant Stefanie Barlow
I recently embarked on the journey of applying for an Executive MBA program, and I can confidently say that I wouldn't have achieved my current success without the invaluable assistance of Stephanie from Admissionado.
Initially, I contemplated selecting a basic package, but immediately after my first call with Stephanie, I realized the necessity of upgrading to the gold package. Stephanie provided a plethora of information, even though I hadn't committed to signing up yet. Reflecting on this, I couldn't help but imagine the vast amount of valuable information I would have missed out on if I had stuck with the basic package.
From the outset, Stephanie demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and expertise. She took the time to understand my background, aspirations, and strengths, allowing her to tailor her guidance effectively. What truly stood out was her ability to open my mind to new perspectives and approaches, which significantly enhanced the quality of my application.
Stephanie's insights were instrumental in highlighting my strengths and unique qualities, enabling me to present myself in the best possible light to admissions committees. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensured that every aspect of my application was polished and compelling.
Moreover, Stephanie provided invaluable tips and advice to help me prepare for interviews. Her guidance not only boosted my confidence but also equipped me with the necessary skills to articulate my experiences and goals effectively.
Thanks to Stephanie's unwavering support and expertise, I received the much sought-after admissions offer that I had been dreaming of. I am immensely grateful for her dedication and guidance throughout this process.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Admissionado, especially Stephanie, to anyone seeking assistance with their MBA applications. Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach make them stand out in the field of admissions consulting. Thank you Stephanie, Rose and Claudia for all the help!
Product Admissionado * Basic Package
Consultant Seth Shapiro
This is a fantastic admissions consultant service. Seth is very good at working with clients (prospective business school students). The rest of the team is organized in laying out a work plan/schedule and sticking to it. They helped me get into several top business school programs, and even before I heard back from schools, I felt really strongly about the quality of the applications I submitted. The intro calls I had with other admission consultants all felt like they were trying to scare me into buying their product, and convince me that I was already running behind. Admissionado was supportive from the start. Not only did I get into fantastic business schools, but I truly believe this service shaped me to become a better writer and communicator.
Product Admissionado A La Carte Services
Consultant John Miles
John and the Admissionado team were exceptional. Right away, John focused my efforts on the programs that made the most sense for my goals and constraints. He identified my strengths and weaknesses and knew how I should present myself to admission committees. Most notably, I found their essay planning/iterative drafting service to be invaluable. John and the team provided timely and thorough feedback and kept me on track to meet all of my deadlines. I was accepted by my first choice, and John was a critical reason why. I choice to do a la carte services, but going, but would consider the gold package if I were to do it all again. Well worth the cost!
Product Admissionado ** Junior Deluxe
Consultant John Miles
John's support and his positive mentality is his biggest strength. I was initially so overwhelmed and anxious and felt dismissed by other counselors who seemed indifferent to my application. John, on the other hand, immediately boosted my confidence by emphasizing my unique qualities instead of fixating on the flaws in my application.
John's support was so valuable when I faced setbacks, like scoring lower on my third GRE attempt. John swiftly eased my panic, helping me refocus on strengthening other aspects of my application. Although I didn't get into my dream school, Stanford, I leveraged the materials we developed for the other programs I applied to, including HBS, Wharton, CBS, MIT, and Kellogg.
Thanks to John's guidance, I received offers from CBS and Kellogg and have decided on CBS for the fall. I'm so grateful to John for his invaluable assistance. Thank you once again!
Product Admissionado *** Deluxe Package
Consultant Mark Lellouch
Mark and the Admissionado team were a real pleasure to work with. From the beginning, when it feels like a scramble to achieve a full application, the step by step process was laid out thoroughly and it became easy to visualize the end goal, with each step having a concrete goal and understanding of why it was necessary. They stood by their promise to respond each time within a 72 hour window, and really pushed back on me when it was determined that something was 'not enough', while still helping to guide the thought process without being prescriptive. In turn, my own confidence grew with each step. They really take the time to get to know you as well as the schools you are applying for in order to help maximize your potential in the application. No small details or questions were left unanswered, which was greatly appreciated.
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Product Admissionado *** Deluxe Package
Consultant Mark Lellouch
I started working with Mark 2 years out of college and into my job. For someone with a low WE, it was definitely not an easy task to uncover all the leadership stories that can bolster ones application, but Mark was always there to provide the much needed inspiration.
My entire life went upside down shortly after starting working with Mark. I relocated back to my home country to support my company's expansion there, but I was hit with the unfortunate news of my father getting cancer and eventually passing away, which forced me to postpone my MBA plans. Throughout this time, Mark and the Admissionado team was supportive and understanding, helping me put my application on hold temporarily until I feel ready to apply again.
A year later, I became ready again to tackle my MBA applications. But my perspective of life and my career has changed... The stories I wanted to tell changed as well. Mark and the team was patient throughout this rediscovery process and worked with me patiently to hash out my new stories. It was a painful process to go back to the drawing board but I was fortunate to had an awesome team to back me up.
I eventually applied to 5 schools with Admissionado, and leveraged the same materials to applied to 1 other school on my own, and got in Columbia, Booth, and Kellogg. I will be attending Columbia this upcoming fall.
Product Admissionado ** Junior Deluxe
Consultant Regina Altaras
Regina has been extremely helpful throughout the entire process. She was responsive to all my questions and takes the time to learn more about your background, experiences, strengths, and goals to always present your truest self in the most clear manner. It was a very pleasant experience working with her and the team.
She may not have a crystal ball, but with all her years of experience, she knows where there are areas of improvements in the application and the appropriate timeline that can be used to help address any concerns that may come up. From the initial discovery phase to submission, she was there with me every step of the way.
Product Admissionado *** Deluxe Package
Consultant Colleen McLaughlin
Colleen and the Admissionado team are really the perfect support I needed throughout my graduate application process. The process is already very stressful to begin with--balancing work while applying to many schools, improving your GRE scores, crafting all the required essays, all whilst constantly having doubts on whether getting into these dream schools are actually achievable. I would say the best qualities of Colleen is her empathy and flexibility. She never judged me if I miss any deadline to submit materials and just focused on improving my application as much as we could. Her constant cheerleading helps me greatly to stay motivated throughout the process. She is also very open to inputs and different perspectives. In the end, I got admitted to all top-tier schools I applied to with scholarship. The whole team celebrated with me when the decisions were released.
If you are looking for a consultant who understands your burden, persistently trying their best despite all the difficult circumstances, and a team who sees your success not just as another business transaction but as a goal the team passionately work together towards, then Colleen and the Admissionado team is the right fit for you :)
Product Admissionado ** Junior Deluxe
Consultant Stefanie Barlow
I worked with Stefanie on Haas, Booth, Wharton, and Kellogg. I received acceptances at Booth, Kellogg, and Haas. I was waitlisted at Wharton, but Booth was my first choice so it worked out perfectly. I purchased the Silver Package with LOR support and Resume support.
I wanted to apply to business school for years but I did not believe I had a chance. I have an untraditional background so I didn't work in consulting, finance, marketing, or any "traditional" business fields. I had a background in nonprofit work primarily, with multiple jobs in random fields on my resume. Additionally, I had low test scores (after 3 retakes). Finding a way to weave all the divergent aspects of my story and background together into a narrative that made sense to an adcom required both creativity and patience.
I really don't like when people blow smoke and I can detect it from miles away. I first approached Stefanie very shakey about applying and vocalized all the gaps and weaknesses in my profile. She didn't disagree with them (because they were objective) but steered the conversation to how we could focus on the strengths that I couldn't see. I knew she wasn't lying to me or trying to comfort me. The application process itself is exhausting and emotionally draining, so I needed someone I felt safe and comfortable with. The connection one has with a consultant is so important because you need to trust the person enough to allow yourself to dig into your true motives, figure out what's driving you versus what you think schools (or other people) want to hear, and be unashamed when you realize you're more lost than you initially realized. Stefanie supported me emotionally when I doubted myself, and also when others expressed doubt toward me.
I really hate writing about myself. Getting me to boast about my accomplishments or get personal in writing feels like pulling teeth. Stefanie pushed me enough that I was able to be vulnerable in my writing, but not so much that I felt coerced. There were countless times when I found major gaps in my story. The questions almost became harder as I started writing, and the more I wrote, the more frustrated I became. Without Stefanie, I would've been stuck in this loop. There were essays I thought were good that Stefanie told me didn't do the trick...and there were ones I thought were absolutely terrible that Stefanie helped me evolve to make them work.
In the end, I really loved the essays that I submitted. I even told Stefanie that even if I didn't get in...I'm still so proud of my essays and I gave it my all. I didn't think the essays could be any better. They were genuinely ME and I was able to vocalize my goals more clearly than I ever had been able to, which showed in my interviews. It's very easy in the process to think you need to fit a certain archetype, especially when you review other people's essays online or look at profiles of people who got into top MBA programs. If you're an untraditional candidate or you have gaps/weaknesses in your profile, go to Stefanie!
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