The Best Decision I Made In The MBA Application Process

I'm not someone who typically leaves reviews, but when it comes to Melody and Vantage Point, I felt compelled to share my experience for anyone seriously considering their MBA journey.

Applying to business school while balancing a full-time job and everything else life brings is not straightforward. It forces you to pause and reflect deeply on your story, your decisions, and what you actually want next. That process can feel both exciting and overwhelming, and Melody was someone who showed up consistently through all of it, for the practical challenges and the emotional ones alike.

What stood out most was that she was never just an application consultant. She was a genuine thought partner. She listens carefully and asks the right questions so that your story becomes clearer to you first, before it ever goes onto paper. There were phases where I wasn't even sure which MBA format made sense for me at this stage of my career, and rather than steering me in a direction, she helped me think it through in a way that let me arrive at the decision myself. That kind of guidance is rare and it made a real difference.

She brings a level of honesty, calm, and personal investment that's hard to find. At every stage I felt like I had someone genuinely in my corner, someone who knew exactly what they were doing and truly cared about helping me put forward something that felt authentic to me. There were many moments I questioned my story or second-guessed my work, which I think is natural in a process like this, but I always came out of our conversations feeling more grounded and confident in what I was submitting.

Beyond the outcomes, what I valued most was how supported I felt throughout the entire process. Melody goes well beyond what you would expect from a counsellor. By the end, it didn't feel transactional at all. It felt like I had gained someone I genuinely trust and will continue to turn to long after this process.

I was admitted to Columbia Business School, my top choice, and received a scholarship at NYU Stern. I honestly don't think I would have gotten here in the same way without her.

If you're considering working with Melody or Vantage Point, especially if you want someone who will challenge you, guide you, and help you tell your story in a way that feels both clear and true to who you are, I couldn't recommend her more.