Rachel Beck Reviews

Without the help of Rachel and mbaMission, I probably wouldn't have gotten into business school.

I decided to apply extremely late in the cycle and had to apply in Round 3 for both Columbia and NYU. Rachel explained to me that it was a risk and I might not get in, but that we could do everything in our power to try our best. From that point onward, she was extremely responsive and helpful in the essay writing process and application management.

Rachel had a great system for brainstorming and essay writing and editing. She challenged me to write in a way that I wasn't necessarily used to and if it didn't get on the page sounding that great, she would be there to help.

Rachel also helped calm me down during this stressful period of applying. That is crucial in this process. At the end, I got into NYU Stern.

Overall, I would highly recommend hiring Rachel if you are looking at applying to business school.

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Rachel is truly the best - she made such a stressful process so much easier. When I started my application process, I didn't have a great concept of what my dream school was looking for, how to overcome my low GPA, or how to craft my narrative. Rachel put me at ease immediately - other consultants thought my dream school was too big of a reach and to apply elsewhere, but Rachel thought I had a fighting chance and she was right (going there in the fall!!). She knew how to make myself standout to the school, helped pinpoint what I should highlight, and used her journalism background to help bring a story out of my essays. Her turnaround time was super fast and she helped me stay on track for the school's timeline with more than enough time to spare by the deadline. I can't recommend her enough and think using her made the biggest difference in my application outcome!!

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From the moment I first spoke with Rachel, I knew she was the perfect MBA consultant to work with. She is a natural storyteller and helped bring together different pieces of my life, both personal and professional, into a cohesive story that felt authentically like me. I found the MBA application process daunting and complex and couldn’t have navigated it with my head above water without Rachel’s help.

Rachel’s structured approach from the get go, including a brainstorming document, and dedicated support through multiple iterations of essays and short answers were instrumental to getting me into my dream school. She took the time to get to know who I am and what I’m passionate about, and is the best coach and mentor I could ask for.

Rachel also understands the waitlist process at an intricate level - when I got waitlisted, she helped me bring to life my progress since I’d applied in a compelling way and helped me discover strengths I didn’t know I had. She guided me through this process, and helped me get off the waitlist!! Would highly recommend working with Rachel if you’re interested in an MBA.

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If you're reading this review, congratulations on reaching the end of your MBA consultant search! No need to look any further.

(Spoiler: I got into two M7's, one of which was my top choice.)

Working with Rachel was one of the easiest and best decisions I made throughout my application process. She is an admissions guru who brings a one-of-a-kind personal touch to every single client interaction.

Yes, she knows the process and schools like the back of her hand. Duh. But she also provides the intangibles that can make or break an application process: she is consistently warm, encouraging, responsive, honest, thoughtful, and patient.

I came to Rachel with a liberal arts degree, non-traditional job, and "side career" as an artist. Rachel was by my side from day 1, helping me dig deep for the goals, motivations, and stories that would ultimately shape the strongest, most unapologetically authentic applications I could have possibly written. Fast forward to this Fall: I'll be attending my top choice M7 school.

I'm a writer at heart, and even I can't come up with the words to describe how highly I'd recommend Rachel.

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Rachel helped tremendously in the brainstorm process. I had many ideas, and thought all of them were great but hard to choose one from. Rachel helped me see the bigger picture that really encompassed everything I wanted to share about myself. That was a huge unlock, and I resonated with her immediately when she brought up her idea. Then she would put tremendous amount of time helping fix the essay word by word while still keeping my tone. She is also very responsive whenever I need her help. I particularly loved her way of preparing me for the interviews. She made the whole process easy and helped me understand the key for those interviews.

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Rachel is wonderful and the most helpful consultant you could ask for! She is so thoughtful and communicative. I didn’t have a very clear, straightforward story ahead of applying and she was immensely helpful in distilling all my experiences down to a cohesive story on my application. Whether or not you have an obvious reason to be going to get your MBA, Rachel would be a great person to work with. I feel so lucky to have been able to work with her and I couldn’t recommend her more highly! It all culminated in me getting into all 5 of my top choices, and got a scholarship from my top top choice as well. 10/10 recommend!

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I worked with Rachel on the 3 school package: Wharton, Booth, and CBS. I wanted to start out saying the outcomes went beyond my expectations. I wouldn’t be able to receive all the offers without Rachel’s input. I don’t have a clean and straightforward background and thought those are all biggest ding points. Rachel stepped in to comb through my story and helped build a strong narrative for me - collecting all my shiny points. Her brainstorming session is so powerful. She has the best intention for me and is a great resource on all things considered, and time and time again went above and beyond to help me. On top of that, her previous background in journalism has made my essays so much stronger. I’m always caught up in awe about the power of language upon receiving her edits. Her turnaround time is quick! She is my mentor and coach, I’m so thrilled to have chosen working with her and strongly recommend her!

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Rachel Beck was a fantastic mentor, guide and coach throughout the MBA application journey. It took just a few minutes into my free consultation to realize that working with Rachel would be the best way to help me navigate through the complexity of the application process. Rachel was incredibly knowledgeable about all of my target schools and gave me tailored advice throughout the brainstorming and writing stages. But, perhaps most importantly, Rachel was there as my cheerleader from the beginning to the end. She was always available to speak, and she consistently came prepared with innovative ideas to make my application shine. By the end, Rachel felt more like a good friend, than a business school coach, and I look forward to staying in touch! I can't imagine going through this process without her.

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Using MBA Mission and specifically working with Rachel Beck was the best decision I made during my MBA admissions process. There are so many different ways of approaching the applications. Rachel took the time to understand my story, my strengths, and my weaknesses to direct me in a way that I would not have been able to do on my own. She went above and beyond -- answering calls and emails at all times of day. I never felt like she was using a one size fits all approach. Each conversation and piece of advice she gave felt so tailored and specific to me, which allowed me to put together a really unique application at each school. I would recommend Rachel time and time again!!

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Hiring Rachel to be my MBA advisor was a no-brainer, and the best decision I could have made during my MBA application process. She came highly recommended to me by two close friends that both gained admission to their top MBA targets with her help and guidance.

Rachel guided me through applying to my dream school, Columbia Business School, and with her unmatched dedication and incredible expertise, I got in! She was not only a mentor to me through this process, but also a true friend that I knew I could trust and would have my best interests in mind.

She understands the MBA application process in impeccable detail. She helped me craft my application in a way that was compelling and helped bring to light all of my greatest strengths and accomplishments. Her process is methodical, highly tailored and incredibly effective, and she is there for you each and every step of the way. Hiring Rachel will maximize your chances of getting into your choice MBA program! Thank you Rachel!!

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