MBA and Beyond Admissions Consulting Reviews

Exactly one year back, around the same time, I remember I was doing intensive research on MBA consultants, reading GMAT Club forum reviews, and going through website testimonials. After several profile evaluations with different MBA consultants, I decided to go with MBA and Beyond. And I can happily say that it was the best decision.

Also, since going with an MBA consultant meant that I had to pay some significant money, this difficult decision to choose the MBA consultant involved several variables for me. Coming from an over-represented pool, an Indian engineer who is seeking to get into consulting, I knew exactly that I would go with an MBA consultant with a great success rate of helping Indians get into top EU business schools with average GMAT scores. Throughout the application journey, MBA and Beyond really helped me feel confident about the fact that my application is more than my average 700 GMAT score and with well written and impactful application essays, I can ace the MBA applications.

After onboarding with MBA and Beyond, I was really impressed by the consultant mapping process. MBA and Beyond understood what my requirements were and mapped me with Rajat, a mechanical engineer from India who pursued his MBA from top EU business school and went into consulting. That was exactly who I was looking for, someone who has exactly gone through the same journey.

His calm demeanor always helped me stay confident and stress free through the application process. The best thing about him was that no matter how busy he was, he got back to me as soon as possible. From quick WhatsApp replies to scheduling multiple calls, his support was pivotal in building my MBA brand, guiding me through essays, CV writing, and finally helping me ace the interviews.

Finally, with the support of MBA and Beyond, I was able to get admits from 4 top EU Business Schools with scholarships. I finally decided to join IE Business School, which aligned better with my post MBA goals and what I wanted to gain out of my MBA.

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Getting a good GMAT score is never enough. I am glad I took the wise decision of partnering with a consultant such as Sangheeta. She is experienced, and knows the nitty gritty of the admission process. She was very patient in listening to my stories, articulating them for me and even bearing with me when I wanted changes. Her advises were frank and honest and she saw and highlighted aspects of my profile that I could never see. Thank you ma'am.
The team was very meticulous in following up on the school deadlines and responded swiftly to all my queries.

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In this section, I will provide a detailed review of my amazing consultant - Sangeetha - who partnered with me from MBA&Beyond's team.

Working with Sangeetha made me realize a critical point very early on the journey - the value of authenticity in the MBA application process. She understands the value of genuineness in the MBA application – and I don’t think many people in the business come with that mindset (it's not all about checklists and numbers). It sets her apart!

If I have to summarise a few key points for Sangeetha, they would include:
• She is accurate, diligent, hands-on, excellent with storytelling, and most importantly – She helps you discover your true story.
• Her approach focuses on finding the why of your journey, she takes you on a discovery path where you identify your personal story, experiences, and motivations on why MBA.
• She is very flexible and fast in terms of reviews of essays, or other drafts required for your application – she makes collaboration easy!
• Empathy: The MBA application journey can be overwhelming, and the process of developing solid applications can be daunting. In my case, I had just started a new role in a consulting firm, and I was under performance pressure given my first year! I also had international work travel often during the MBA application timelines. And most importantly, I was doing all of this by myself without really involving any family/friends in the process. Sangeetha’s support, and my conversations with her on evolving my approach, managing crisis, and having a positive attitude towards the process were most pivotal in the journey.

I can go about writing pages on positive things for Sangeetha. All I’d say is that she is the best in business I believe. She made the MBA application process very authentic, and optimistic for me. She is remarkable, and she is helping a lot of people change their lives completely by being such an amazing person and consultant.

Partnering with Sangeetha, enabled me to get into 80% of the colleges I applied to (with sizeable scholarships), along with my dream school (Johns Hopkins).

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I joined MBA and Beyond towards the end of June with a clear intention of applying for schools outside India. After a few conversations with the team, consultant mapping and filling the intriguing self-introspecting questions as a part of the process, I had a call with Paridhi and she helped me pick my top 3 schools based on my strengths and career goals.

Shakshi and Kushalta from the team have been instantly available from the team whenever I would need help to connect with an alum, to fill up long applications or to schedule my mock interviews.

Lastly, I can't thank Rajat, my consultant, enough for being extremely patient and supportive throughout the process. Sometimes it was difficult to catch hold of his time but whenever we would be on call he ensured that we have the max productivity and are able to close all agendas for the call. Within a few interactions he could understand my profile and gave me a clear direction on where I need to think more to come up with better stories for the essays.

The MBA application journey is a roller coaster ride, both mentally and emotionally, and I wouldn't have been able to come up with flying colors if it weren't for the consistent support from Rajat, Paridhi and Shakshi.

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The team is really supportive and queries are addressed promptly. I got interview invite from both the colleges I applied to and finally got admit from one of them. The stories collection database and branding part is really good and focused. It helps you stay focused throughout the application process. Even the interview prep was good. My consultant and the GMAT buddy helped me at every step of the process. The immediate respond frm the team was one f the strength that helped my finish my applications well within time. Overall above satisfied severvices. Even after my applications they are helping me with the queries as and when I have. Thanks to the team.

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I had the pleasure of working with Andy from MBA and Beyond, and I’d be remiss to not highlight the role he and the team from MBA and Beyond played my application journey to INSEAD.
From our very first interaction, it was evident that Andy possessed a great deal of expertise and dedication to helping me succeed. Further, MBA and Beyond as a whole seemed to be THE best when it came to INSEAD admits, and I realized soon why that was.
Andy had a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in crafting a compelling application for INSEAD. He patiently and meticulously guided me through each step of the process, offering invaluable insights from his time with INSEAD, and personalized advice tailored to my unique background and aspirations. Most importantly, whenever I felt underconfident or overwhelmed, he instilled confidence in me. His positive reinforcement not only bolstered my self-confidence but also reignited my enthusiasm for the application process, turning moments of apprehension into opportunities for growth and self-reflection.
The wider team at MBA and Beyond was also super helpful and responsive! Kanishka, my application buddy, kept me on track with ALL the stages of the app. Her constant check-ins and positive words kept me sane and helped me navigate what otherwise was an overwhelming barrage of things to tend do.
In hindsight, I think I made the perfect choice by partnering with MBA and Beyond, especially considering INSEAD was the only b-school I was applying to. I am super grateful for their support – they made my journey so much easier and worthwhile! 😊

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I started my journey with MBA and Beyond in 2022. Back then, I was intrigued by their reviews, and, quite honestly, their low prices compared to the other consultants. I was first matched with Elena, who was not a good match. When I reached out to the team to give them feedback, they were understanding and quickly matched me with my new consultant, Ibrahim. He is a superstar and suited my needs perfectly. He kept me motivated and on my toes making sure I never miss a deadline. I have a unique background, in which there's a little of everything- sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Ibrahim was able to give a new direction to my story to highlight my strengths. The team also helped me prepare for the interview with different consultants giving me feedback on improvements I could make. In the end, I was admitted to my priority school, CBS. I am thankful to the whole team of MBA and Beyond. You guys helped me reach to my closer goals.

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MBA&Beyond was spectacular. They took the time to really learn my story to be able to properly develop my profile and strategy. They made it a point to be available at short notice to help refine/finesse my essays, answer my questions, and prep for interviews. My consultant had a great, positive attitude that helped keep me motivated throughout the entirety of this daunting process. Of the 3 schools I applied to using MBA&Beyond as a consultant, I was accepted to all 3 - 100% success rate (t15 & t20 schools). I received 50% scholarship at two schools and a 90% scholarship at the third. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I give MBA&Beyond 5/5 stars for their service.
I would highly recommend MBA&Beyond for anyone who is trying to break into an elite MBA program.

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MBA and Beyond has a comprehensive nine-step approach that made the whole business school application process much easier for me. Following their steps helped me understand and manage each part of the application without feeling overwhelmed.

What I appreciate most about MBA and Beyond is the support and guidance you get from your consultant. I worked with Ashmita, and having unlimited time with her was a big advantage. She not only helped with the application details but also provided valuable advice on dealing with self-doubt and staying motivated. The time and effort Ashmita spent on each aspect of my application is truly commendable.

I owe a lot to Ashmita and the entire MBA and Beyond team for their role in my successful admission to Cambridge Judge Business School.

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I am a part of the notorious ORM (Indian Engineer) and had a sub 740 gmat score. r/MBA would have me believe that it is all over and perhaps no top 15 school would have anything to do with my application. When I was considering MBA and Beyond, I was impressed by their track record of getting other ORM students with sub 740 gmat scores into top schools. As soon as I started working with them and I was assigned my consultant Tiger, I realized how good of a job he did to contextualize my score within a larger narrative. It gave me some confidence to apply to schools, which obviously Reddit would have me believe that I had no chance of. Having someone to pick my brains about my essays and trying to find out those unique differentiating factors which could help me shine in the admissions process was priceless. Working with Tiger was an absolute pleasure. He was a great mentor, sounding board and guide throughout the application process. I can say with absolutely no doubt that the depth my essays got after going through the whole process with Tiger, was significantly more than it would have been otherwise. He was also a great resource when it came to tips on networking, attending school events, and trying to engage with the schools in creative ways. My entire process with MBA and Beyond, from the resume edits, to the help in school selection process to the essay writing has been exemplary, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to everyone. (Also, don't take Reddit too seriously )

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