Kim is the best!!

Kimberly Hoey was a PHENOMENAL partner in my MBA journey, and I truly could not have come this far without her insight, support, and unwavering empathy. I’m beyond grateful to have worked with her over the past few months - on an intense Round 2 timeline - during which I applied to five schools and received admits from four (with scholarship). That outcome alone speaks volumes about the impact she had during my process.

From the beginning, I was unsure about my MBA candidacy due to a low undergrad GPA. Kim stood out as the only consultant who struck the perfect balance between giving me hope and keeping me grounded. She approached my story with genuine curiosity, kindness, and helped me bring it to life with clarity, authenticity, and precision - even with word limits. What truly set her apart was her ability to surface not just the impact, but also the decisions and context that led to it, turning my experiences into a trustworthy narrative. With her help, I was able to pivot perceived weaknesses into strengths and share my growth through compelling stories. Her strength lies in the art of storytelling while preserving authenticity, and it’s truly a rare gift!!

What also impressed me was how Kim took me on with a very tight timeline - just three months to go before deadlines - and I had almost no prior knowledge of the application process. Yet she built a comprehensive plan, kept me on track, gave me space when needed, and constantly encouraged me through every high and low. Her structured approach, attention to detail, and emotional intelligence were exactly what I needed “Sometimes, you just have to take baby steps,” she told me, and that made all the difference.

I would totally 100% RECOMMEND Kim to anyone considering an MBA. Apart from all the tangible aspects of this partnership, she always responded to my (sometimes anxious!) emails with patience, grace, and a few laughs in between. She's a true partner in what is an incredibily intense journey. I learned so much from her and will always be thankful for her guidance through this rewarding (and challenging!) process.

I ultimately chose to attend Booth, a result that still feels surreal!! And I owe so much of that success to Kim’s incredible support and belief in me and my story.