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What’s in it for you- Live Profile Evaluation Chat Session with Jenifer Turtschnow, CEO ARINGO. Come with your details prepared and ARINGO will share insights! Pre-MBA Role/Industry, YOE, Exam Score, C/GPA, ECs Post-MBA Role/ Industry & School List.
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Round 2 is here — and it’s your chance to make your MBA dream happen! Join GMAT Club’s LIVE discussion with two top experts from The Red Pen, Gunjan Jhunjhunwala and Natasha Mankikar, as we break down everything you need to know- Nov 12
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Join us in a live GMAT practice session and solve 30 challenging GMAT questions with other test takers in timed conditions, covering GMAT Quant, Data Sufficiency, Data Insights, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Reasoning questions. 
Nov 2010:00 AM EST
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If you’re applying to Columbia, NYU Stern, or Yale SOM, you need more than strong stats. Each school defines “leadership” differently, and your essays must reflect that. Join Sia Admissions founder, Susan Berishaj on November 20th
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How I Got MBA Interview Calls in Just 40 Days - A Candid Chat with a GMAT 715 Applicant
Meet our candidate:
📊 GMAT: 715
💼 Experience: 4.5 years
💪 Strengths: Multi-tasking, Team Management, Effective Communication, Analytical Thinking
🧩 Areas for Improvement: Staying focused outside areas of interest, Being overly critical when giving feedback
We sat down with one of our clients who managed to submit outstanding MBA applications in just 40 days. From profile hiccups to Essay breakthroughs, here’s his honest take on the journey with MBA & Beyond.
Q: You started your MBA journey quite late, how did that affect your mindset initially?
I was honestly nervous. Starting in late November meant I had just 40 days to prepare everything- Essays, Resume, School research. It felt overwhelming at first, but once I began working with the team, things quickly became more structured and manageable.
Q: What were some concerns or 'hiccups' in your profile that you were worried about?
A couple of things:
Focus outside my areas of interest: I’ve always been very driven in areas I’m passionate about, but I tend to lose steam with things I find less engaging. I was worried this might reflect as a lack of consistency.
Being overly critical: I sometimes come across as too blunt while giving feedback to junior teammates. I feared this might raise concerns about my leadership style.
Tight timeline: With just 40 days to go, I felt the time crunch could result in underdeveloped applications.
Q: How did MBA & Beyond help you address these concerns?
MBA and Beyond understood the nuances of my personality and helped me reframe these traits thoughtfully. For instance:
Positioned my intense focus as a strength in pursuing meaningful goals.
Showed how my high standards stem from a desire to uplift the team, just needed better framing.
Most importantly, the structured approach helped compress the timeline without compromising quality.
Q: Why did you choose MBA & Beyond over other consultants?
During their application journey process, I got a clear vision of how to position my story well, I instantly felt confident and it helped me craft a standout narrative.
Q: What was the most valuable part of the process?
Several, honestly:
Essay feedback: The transformation from my drafts to final essays was incredible.
Data-gathering phase: This covered 80% of the essay content across schools, saving tons of time.
Alumni mock interviews: These sessions helped me prepare deeply and authentically for each school.
Q: Any feedback on areas where the service could improve?
Yes, school-specific insights. While the storytelling and application prep. were strong, the cultural and differentiator-level research on schools could go deeper. That would help tailor essays even more effectively.
Q: What would you tell someone applying under tight timelines or with a non-traditional profile?
Don’t panic. If you have the right support system, 40 days is doable. MBA & Beyond gave me clarity, confidence, and a clear action plan. I can’t recommend them enough.
CHECKOUT THE FULL SUCCESS STORY
Want to turn your profile challenges into strengths?
Join MBA & Beyond and discover how our strategic storytelling and structured approach can elevate your application, even under pressure.
CHECKOUT: SUCCESS STORIES | YOUTUBE SESSION | BLOGS
Meet our candidate:
📊 GMAT: 715
💼 Experience: 4.5 years
💪 Strengths: Multi-tasking, Team Management, Effective Communication, Analytical Thinking
🧩 Areas for Improvement: Staying focused outside areas of interest, Being overly critical when giving feedback
We sat down with one of our clients who managed to submit outstanding MBA applications in just 40 days. From profile hiccups to Essay breakthroughs, here’s his honest take on the journey with MBA & Beyond.
Q: You started your MBA journey quite late, how did that affect your mindset initially?
I was honestly nervous. Starting in late November meant I had just 40 days to prepare everything- Essays, Resume, School research. It felt overwhelming at first, but once I began working with the team, things quickly became more structured and manageable.
Q: What were some concerns or 'hiccups' in your profile that you were worried about?
A couple of things:
Focus outside my areas of interest: I’ve always been very driven in areas I’m passionate about, but I tend to lose steam with things I find less engaging. I was worried this might reflect as a lack of consistency.
Being overly critical: I sometimes come across as too blunt while giving feedback to junior teammates. I feared this might raise concerns about my leadership style.
Tight timeline: With just 40 days to go, I felt the time crunch could result in underdeveloped applications.
Q: How did MBA & Beyond help you address these concerns?
MBA and Beyond understood the nuances of my personality and helped me reframe these traits thoughtfully. For instance:
Positioned my intense focus as a strength in pursuing meaningful goals.
Showed how my high standards stem from a desire to uplift the team, just needed better framing.
Most importantly, the structured approach helped compress the timeline without compromising quality.
Q: Why did you choose MBA & Beyond over other consultants?
During their application journey process, I got a clear vision of how to position my story well, I instantly felt confident and it helped me craft a standout narrative.
Q: What was the most valuable part of the process?
Several, honestly:
Essay feedback: The transformation from my drafts to final essays was incredible.
Data-gathering phase: This covered 80% of the essay content across schools, saving tons of time.
Alumni mock interviews: These sessions helped me prepare deeply and authentically for each school.
Q: Any feedback on areas where the service could improve?
Yes, school-specific insights. While the storytelling and application prep. were strong, the cultural and differentiator-level research on schools could go deeper. That would help tailor essays even more effectively.
Q: What would you tell someone applying under tight timelines or with a non-traditional profile?
Don’t panic. If you have the right support system, 40 days is doable. MBA & Beyond gave me clarity, confidence, and a clear action plan. I can’t recommend them enough.
CHECKOUT THE FULL SUCCESS STORY
Want to turn your profile challenges into strengths?
Join MBA & Beyond and discover how our strategic storytelling and structured approach can elevate your application, even under pressure.
CHECKOUT: SUCCESS STORIES | YOUTUBE SESSION | BLOGS
