Look no further: Melissa Blakeslee is the BEST

I truly cannot imagine going through the MBA admissions process without Melissa. I started out completely overwhelmed—nervous, lost, and unsure of where to begin—but Melissa transformed what felt like an impossible mountain into one of the smoothest and most rewarding journeys of my life. She is incredibly organized, always a step ahead, lightning-fast with responses, and somehow manages to balance being upbeat and encouraging with honest, grounded guidance.

But what really sets Melissa apart is the way she connects with you as a whole person. Our calls were never just about applications—they were about life, family, our dogs, and everything in between. She quickly became so much more than a consultant—she was a mentor, a coach, and a true friend. I genuinely looked forward to our meetings, and even after the applications were submitted and decisions were rolling in, she stayed by my side to help me make the final (and very tough!) choice.

Thanks to Melissa, I was accepted to six top MBA programs with over $530,000 in scholarship offers. That number still blows my mind. And it wasn't all smooth sailing—there were major life events, unpredictable GMAT hurdles, and plenty of moments where I could’ve crumbled. But Melissa showed up every single time with empathy, wisdom, and unwavering belief in me. She invests in your story like it's her own, and she never loses sight of what makes you you.

I wouldn’t wish the stress of this process on anyone, but if I had to do it all over again, I would choose Melissa a thousand times over. She is, without question, the best of the best.