Cat Ho Is the Best

Thanks to Cat’s guidance and help, I got admitted to Wharton, the only school I applied to in Round 1. I 10000% recommend Cat to anyone targeting HSW or other top MBA programs. Her professionalism, structure, and deep admissions insight will significantly elevate the application. Beyond admission results, this process also helped me better understand myself, such as my achievements, strengths, weaknesses, and long-term direction. Working with Cat was not only an application journey but also a meaningful period of personal growth.

Initially, I did thoughtful research on many mbaMission consultants to collaborate with. Cat came to my mind for three main reasons: 1. We both come from a sales & trading background; 2. Wharton was my first choice, and Cat is a Wharton MBA graduate; 3. As an ABC who is fluent in Chinese, I believed we would share similar perspectives and communicate efficiently throughout the process, which turned out to be very true.

We started working together in May, which I initially thought was quite early since I was only applying to one or two HSW schools and was busy at work. However, Cat never took a relaxed approach. She designed a very structured weekly schedule for me to follow. I am naturally a procrastinator, so having clear deadlines made a huge difference. Cat’s disciplined process effectively eliminated my tendency to delay work. Whenever I was slow to respond, she would proactively check in to see how things were progressing. I really appreciated this level of accountability and support.

And for the essay part, I am grateful to Cat for her guidance on my essays. Because of her Wharton background and deep understanding of the school’s culture, the essay drafting process was both efficient and enjoyable. One method I particularly loved was her request that I started with bullet points rather than fully written sentences. This approach made it much easier to generate authentic content before refining the narrative. Another thing worth mentioning is although Wharton opened its Class of 2028 application in mid-July, Cat asked me to begin drafting essays as early as June. This early preparation allowed the entire process to progress smoothly. Thanks to her familiarity with Wharton, my essays became highly polished, professional, and clearly aligned with the school’s values and culture.

Cat’s professionalism and deep familiarity with both the sales & trading industry and Wharton admissions were also invaluable in refining my resume. After multiple revisions and detailed feedback, I can definitely say this is the best resume I have ever had. She reviewed my resume from an admissions officer’s perspective, frequently asking for clarification when something was unclear and encouraging me to provide additional details. She then helped me restructure sections to make my experience more impactful and easier to understand. Most importantly, Cat leveraged her own sales & trading experience to guide me in presenting measurable achievements, including strong performance metrics. These insights were super valuable and played a strong role in strengthening my application.

For the interview preparation, I had a great experience conducting mock TBD discussions with two mbaMission consultants. In addition, Cat provided very detailed guidance for the ten-minute personal interview following the TBD. Her preparation helped me stay focused, confident, and calm throughout the interview process.

Additionally, I also enjoyed working with Cat on other parts of the application. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured every section reflected my best self. Even for activities and awards, she asked thoughtful questions and helped refine the wording to maximize clarity and impact.

And during the entire application season, I had some concerns about my application and performance of interview, I emailed Cat and Cat always reassured me and provided thoughtful encouragement, which largely helped ease my anxiety. So I’m super glad and lucky to work with Cat and highly recommend Cat to anyone who targeting an MBA program.

Thank you again, Cat!