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Consultant Harold Simansky
Harold is everything you want in a admissions consultant and more. He is extremely responsive, very knowledgeable on the application process for each school, honest, empathetic, provides great feedback, and clearly goes above and beyond when reviewing essays and working with you on submitting a complete application. Harold took the time to understand who I was, my family background, and my goals post MBA in order to help guide me through the application process. He would respond over the weekends, and was very aware of the deadlines I was supposed to meet. Harold was quick to applaud a well written essay, and was very honest when he thought an essay needed more work and would help me brainstorm a strategy for the next draft. I was admitted to my top choices and received a full scholarship and I can honestly say I could not have done it without Harold!
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Consultant Nisha Trivedi
Prior to hiring Nisha, I had failed to get into any of the five schools I applied to in round one. I was referred to Nisha by a friend and she very quickly helped me redo my essays and general narrative, quickly pointing out where there was significant room or improvement.
I’m happy to say in round two, I had much greater success. I secured offers from both Chicago Booth and Columbia Business School. I’m confident that I would not have been successful had I not been willing to pivot and bring in Nisha. She helped out quickly and had great feedback.
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Consultant Harold Simansky
Harold is an incredible! He’s extremely knowledgable about the business school process, and his expertise was practical and tailored to my specific situation, which made all the difference. Each conversation with Harold was productive and inspiring; he helped me identify my strengths and voice, and worked hand-in-hand with me to craft a unique and compelling narrative. I didn’t think this was possible before I met Harold, given that I came from an over-represented candidate group. Harold also helped me transformed my resume, put together a strong application partake, and aced the interview. He was so supportive and was always quick to answer my questions. His support made all the difference in my successful application to Columbia Business School. I'm grateful for Harold’s expertise and guidance and cannot recommend him highly enough!
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
It was a great decision to work with Gavriella! I was accepted at both HBS and Wharton. She was a tremendous help in putting together my application, and particularly in effectively using the essays to tell my story. I reached out to her under a time crunch, and Gavriella was able to quickly identify the unifying thread in my past experiences and help me highlight the accomplishments I was most proud of. She is timely and attentive. Not only is she great at what she does, she is also kind, encouraging, and supportive. Her support extended beyond my admissions - I was torn between the two schools and she gave me helpful advice in making the decision that was best for me. I would highly recommend working with Gavriella - you will absolutely not regret it!
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
Working with Gavriella was incredible and I recommend her a consultant for a couple of reasons:
1. Professional and timely responses - Gavriella was extremely professional and responded to my emails, gave me resume feedback and edited my essays all in a timely manner so that I could follow the timeline we sett and make sure I was happy with my application well before the deadlines.
2. Relevant feedback - Gavriella gave me relevant feedback based off of my post-MBA goals and what schools I wanted to go to. She didn't try to fit me in a box but worked with my story and helped me shape the right version of me that I wanted to present to the admissions committees.
3. Comfortable & Friendly - Some consultants are really hard to approach and can be really intimidating. Some of them I even felt discouraged from applying or I felt that I wasn't good enough! But Gavriella never made me feel that way. She was supportive and a friendly face through out the whole process. It felt good that I could rely on her to answer any of my questions.
Not only did I get into my dream school of Columbia, I also got a scholarship!
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
The MBA process can be very intimidating and overwhelming, but Gavriella made me feel at ease and ultimately helped me secure admission into my top choice, Columbia Business School!
She provided very quick feedback on any and all questions that I had and even supported me through higher-level conversations about my future career, I have always been a bit skeptical about MBA consultants from other reviews by friends, but Gavriella truly went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help me! She genuinely cares about her students and truly wants to see them succeed. I highly recommend you work with her, she's the best!!!! 10/10
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
I cannot recommend Gavriella enough for her exceptional assistance in my MBA admissions journey. Gavriella's genuine passion for her work shines through in every interaction. She doesn't just provide a service; she becomes personally invested in your success, going the extra mile to ensure you have the best chance of admission. Her dedication to each client is remarkable, making it her mission to support and guide you through every step of the process. Thanks to Gavriella's expertise and commitment, I not only secured admission to my dream MBA program but received multiple offers. If you're looking for an admission consultant who truly cares about your success, look no further than Gavriella Semaya.
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
I can only speak positively about my experience working with Gavriella. Candidly, I did work with a consultant other than Gavriella during majority of my application process. Once I submitted my applications, I was fortunate enough to be invited to interview at several programs. At the time, my original consultant was inundated with work, so he recommended that I prepare the interviews with Gavriella. He spoke highly of her and felt that she would provide fresh and objective feedback.
Gavriella exceeded my expectations in every possible way. I was nervous pivoting to a different consultant on such short notice, especially before what felt like the biggest moment in my application process. Gavriella accommodated my tight schedule in every way possible. She provided helpful technical advice and thoughtful perspectives that I could implement immediately. She offered to do as many follow-up sessions as necessary to reinforce the prior work we had done to ensure I felt comfortable, confident, and prepared going into my interviews. Gavriella took the time to understand my story and to connect with me as the human behind the stressful application process. It was a true pleasure working with Gavriella and I recommend her highly and without reservation.
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Consultant Nisha Trivedi
I had a very positive experience working with Nisha. I chose the hourly services since I only wanted to apply to one school and, yes, I got in! She was very speedy in her responses and I was able to get through resume and essay edits in a couple billable hours. She had a lot of great feedback that 10x my initial drafts. I don't think things would have gone as successfully if I had not hired Nisha to help with the admission process. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about applying to a school, especially if you just need hourly consulting.
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Consultant Nisha Trivedi
I had the privilege of working with Nisha during crunch time of my round 1 applications to three M7 business schools. Nisha was not just a consultant; she was a mentor and guide throughout the process. Her professionalism, promptness, and friendly approach made the stressful period of applications much more manageable.
Her feedback on my resume and essays was detailed and insightful, significantly enhancing the quality of my application. Nisha’s ability to provide constructive criticism while highlighting my strengths was extremely helpful. She understood the intricacies of each school’s application process and tailored her advice accordingly.
What truly set Nisha apart was her efficient use of time. Despite the time constraints, she ensured that every piece of feedback was actionable and impactful, making the most of the consulting hours I had purchased. Her dedication to my success was evident in her willingness to go the extra mile, accommodating my schedule and responding swiftly to my queries.
Thanks to Nisha’s guidance, I was admitted to CBS’ class of 2026. Her expertise and personalized approach were invaluable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make their MBA application stand out. Nisha’s support is not just an investment in your application but in your future.
