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ApplicantLab On-Demand Admissions Guidance Tool Reviews

Admissions is a tough game; we teach you how to win it. ApplicantLab is an on-demand series of interactive exercises that walk you through everything you need to craft a winning application. Created by an HBS grad with almost 15 years of experience, ApplicantLab takes admissions consultants’ tools and puts them in your hands. Learn more.
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AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for ApplicantLab On-Demand Admissions Guidance Tool*

ApplicantLab is highly praised for its comprehensive and affordable MBA application support, offering resources that guide applicants through storytelling, essay writing, and interviews. The platform is designed to break down the application process into manageable modules, providing tailored advice for various business schools. Users appreciate the personal support from Maria and her team, exemplified by their prompt responses and additional services like sanity checks and essay reviews. Many customers attribute their successful admissions and scholarships to ApplicantLab, emphasizing its effectiveness over traditional consultants. Overall, it is deemed a valuable tool for self-motivated applicants looking to craft standout applications without incurring high consulting fees.
4 users mention "Budget-Friendly"
  • "I literally do not understand why you would pay a small fortune to admissions consultant when you can find everything with ApplicantLab..." Read more
  • "The price is unbeatable..." Read more
  • "The price difference between the lab and the typical admissions consultant made me highly skeptical in the beginning..." Read more
  • "I was skeptical about how efficient an online MBA preparation resource could be..." Read more
4 users mention "Value for Money"
  • "Investing in this service was hands down the best money I ever spent on my MBA application journey..." Read more
  • "a truly useful resource that can help you get into the school of your dreams..." Read more
  • "Insane ROI considering what I paid to use the service..." Read more
  • "way more bang for your buck..." Read more
4 users mention "Supportive"
  • "Maria went above and beyond in answering my questions. Her dedication and responsiveness made me feel supported..." Read more
  • "Maria always responds back quickly with all the necessary info and a ton of positive attitude..." Read more
  • "Only after using ApplicantLab was I able to transform my essays from vapid word salads to deeply personal, unique, and powerful essays..." Read more
  • "Maria is always super responsive and gets back within a few hours, always positive and encouraging..." Read more
3 users mention "Admitted"
  • "contributed to getting into the school of my dreams..." Read more
  • "Admitted to Kellogg!..." Read more
  • "three admissions from GSB, CBS, and Booth..." Read more
3 users mention "Essay Editing"
  • "different components of each essay..." Read more
  • "school specific essay advice..." Read more
  • "expert advice on whether my essays are conveying what I intend to convey..." Read more
3 users mention "Responsive"
  • "super fast answers to any questions..." Read more
  • "Maria was extremely responsive to ad-hoc emails..." Read more
  • "Carin/Maria promptly reply to all the emails within a day..." Read more
2 users mention "Global Expertise"
  • "- Guided process to help develop your MBA story..." Read more
  • "those resources are more than sufficient for the application..." Read more
2 users mention "Interview Prep"
2 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
  • "admission to Foster, Scheller, McCombs (each with fee waivers of 70% at least)..." Read more
  • "I was able to obtain admission to a lower-ranked T-15 with a 120k scholarship and two T-20s with full scholarships..." Read more
1 users mention "Full Service"
1 users mention "Waitlist Support"
  • "I got off the waitlist at both the schools..." Read more
1 users mention "Resume Review"
1 users mention "Industry Specialist"
  • "Thanks to Applicant Lab, I was able ... applied to INSEAD and I received an admission offer..." Read more
1 users mention "Top-Tier School Focus"
  • "The guys who review your essays are alumni of top business schools..." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
March 29, 2017
mbastudenttx87

Joined: Jan 10, 2017

Posts: 10

Kudos: 6

Verified GMAT Classic score:
660 Q45 V36

Message Board said I had zero chance: I got a full ride!

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So I'll preface this review by saying that what ApplicantLab has created is really an incredible, easy to use tool, at a fraction of the cost of other Admissions Consultants.

i was starting to look at Business School applications and I knew that the prestigious Consortium Fellowship would be my only chance to pay for a good business school. I went on a message board, posted my "stats", and asked others my chances at winning the Fellowship, and was flat-out told by "experts" on the thread that not only would I never get the Fellowship, but that I probably would not even get accepted to these programs. Here are two of the comments I received.

"If you applied to all of the listed schools, I imagine you'd get into one or two. "

"Consulting firms probably won't interview you....As far as scholarships, normally I'd say no shot...and I don't know much about the consortium."

I was really disappointed after submitting my post. Getting an MBA was a lifelong dream and I knew I needed help but I couldn't afford an admissions consultant -- they charge so much! Thankfully, I found ApplicantLab. I applied to 7 full-time programs and was accepted to all of them; including two full-tuition scholarships and the prestigious Consortium Fellowship! I really owe it all to the easy to use and very reasonably priced ApplicantLab, especially considering the huge ROI I received! ($300 Investment ; $100,000+ return)

The Lab's amazing interactive platform took me from feeling hopeless to feeling empowered. I felt like every step of the way, I knew exactly what to do. There were videos and useful interactive exercises for every question I had along the way! I most thoroughly enjoyed the Strategy and Preparation, Essay Writing and Interview Prep!

ApplicantLab had instructions on how to approach each essay question, which stories to focus on, and even detailed preparation materials for the interview. I am 5 and a half years removed from my Undergrad, so needless to say it had been a long while since I had written any sort of essay. ApplicantLab was absolute God-send! The strategy and planning sections helped me organize my thoughts and made me think about my career and how I could show AdComs just how much value I could add to an MBA program. It looks like it worked! The interview prep was also very helpful; ApplicantLab has various questions that lets you know what to expect from your interview. Without this section, I know I would not have gotten into all of the schools I applied.

I highly recommend using ApplicantLab! The tool is truly a great value for anybody who wants to get into a top MBA program!

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