Heidi is an excellent advisor, serving as an invaluable additional pair of eyes in conjunction with my primary coach. She brings deep expertise on what schools like Stanford GSB is looking for, and was able to give insightful input on how to differentiate oneself in the essays. Heidi was also very helpful with interview prep, where she conducted a thorough mock interview and gave me constructive, detailed feedback on the areas I should work on. During the process, she was able to be supportive while also productively challenging me to dig deeper and sharpen aspects of both my written application and interview responses. Heidi is fantastic at what she does and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience - I strongly recommend her, especially for those interested in schools like the GSB.

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I am beyond grateful for Heidi’s expertise and support throughout my MBA admissions journey. Heidi played a pivotal role in securing offers from Harvard Business School, Wharton, Tuck, Booth, and Darden despite a non-traditional background and below-average GRE score.

From our initial consultation I felt that Heidi was truly invested in my success and went to great lengths to understand my work experience and how best to leverage it in the applications. She also ensured I was able to effectively convey my goals and background, while tailoring them to the preferences of each admissions committee. I truly do not believe this outcome would have been possible wihtout Heidi’s gudiance and experience in MBA admissions.

I highly recommend Heidi to anyone pursuing an MBA. Although I was initially hesitant at the price of her services, I am immensely grateful that I made the investment in my future by hiring her. Having Heidi as a resource was invaluable, and I am so gratfeul she was willing to take me on as a client. I look forward to continuing my education at a top MBA program!

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Coaches at Fortuna were incredibly thoughtful, capable, and inspiring. I initially met with Karen Hamou and discussed my top schools with her. Based on my industry experience and the schools I was interested in, she introduced me to consultants that would best fit my needs. I consistently found through my conversations with Karen and Silpa that the consultants at Fortuna have an ethos of empowering prospective applicants with kindness and candor.

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Nothing really comes top of mind. I was very satisfied with my experience of working with the Fortuna team.

I worked with Silpa on my Round 1 applications and she helped me get into HBS and the Wharton/Lauder program! When I initially met with MBA advisers, Silpa stood out to me as incredibly professional, grounded, and thoughtful. When working with her, I found that she is an exceptional thought partner, coach, and adviser.

I was initially daunted by the workload and competitiveness of the process but Silpa helped me break it down into manageable steps. She made working together on the applications genuinely fun, pushing me to dream big about what I could use my MBA to pursue post-grad and giving me the confidence that the career milestones I had achieved already were enough to give me a shot at the business schools I was applying to.

Silpa is not only kind and inspires you to think boldly, but is also fiercely capable. She leverages her years of experience in GSB admissions to help you weave together different aspects of your identity and history. She makes you feel truly seen, remembering details you’ve told her in the past to highlight in your essays, or even just personal life updates you told her about months ago.

Finally, I’ll note that she is incredibly thoughtful in her coaching style. When we practiced for the HBS interview together, she offered me feedback in between questions where I could sharpen my answers, rather than saving all of her feedback for the end. She noted that she found it more helpful to give the feedback in the moment to keep the information fresh. After our preparation, I felt more confident going into my HBS interview and was able to treat it more like a conversation about my interests rather than an interview.

Working on the MBA application takes over much of your life for a year. If you want to land a spot at a top program while also having fun in the process, I highly recommend working with Silpa!

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The comprehensive package allows both the client and the consultant to fully dive into the process without having to worry about running out of time or needing to buy more hours. We were able to carefully dissect the essays from each school and come up with tailored approaches to the various applications. I think this added time allowed her to get to know me more on a personal level, which helped her improve my essays even more.

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I honestly have no recommendations for improvement - I thought the process was phenomenal.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Michel. When I started my MBA application process in April, I was initially hesitant to use a consultant, but after having an initial consultation with Michel we immediately clicked, and I knew it would be worth the investment. I decided to use a 3-school comprehensive package with her to work on Stanford, HBS, and Berkeley Haas, and then supplemented additional applications to Duke, CBS, and Yale with hourly work.

We started working together in April and thought through my short term career plans, long term career vision, resume, and recommenders. We then dove into drafting outlines for essays, researching specific programs at my target schools, and crafting a strategy for reaching out to alumni/current students. I was coming from a relatively unconventional background in agriculture, but Michel took the challenge head on and helped me create a story that flowed through into my essays and interview prep. We met with each other over 40 times throughout the Round 1 process, and Michel was always quick to respond and easy to reschedule when needed. When I started to hear back about interviews, Michel helped me prep by doing mocks and giving me insights on what each specific school would be looking for.

I was ultimately admitted to all 6 of the schools I applied to, and I can say without a shred of doubt that it would not have been possible without her. She not only helped me articulate my story in a clear and concise way but also helped ease my concerns when I lacked confidence and helped answer questions when I had them. Going into the process, I felt like I didn't have a true advisor that I could trust to shepherd me through, and I am so grateful I found Michel.

10/10 cannot recommend enough. If you are applying to business school, she is the MBA consultant you want.

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Very detailed in their feedback and what the schools look for.
Very supportive throughout the process.
Provided feedback on time and ensured my applications were on time.

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I worked with Silpa on my Round 1 MBA applications and couldn’t be happier with the results: I received acceptances to Kellogg, Ross, Fuqua, and Anderson, along with over $300K in scholarship offers across these schools.

After initial consultations with multiple consultants from other companies, Silpa stood out immediately with her personable, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable nature. I was initially concerned about my GRE score being average for most schools, but Silpa put my worries to rest right away by helping me focus on the unique strengths of my profile.

From the moment we started working together, Silpa provided unparalleled support and guidance. She helped me craft a compelling, cohesive story that clearly articulated my vision and set me apart. Her feedback on my essays and applications was detailed, thoughtful, and always delivered well ahead of deadlines, giving me ample time to refine my work.

Silpa's support extended beyond just the applications. Our mock interview sessions were invaluable—she offered constructive feedback that sharpened my responses and boosted my confidence. She even reviewed my recommenders’ drafts to ensure their letters aligned with the broader narrative of my application.

The MBA application process can feel overwhelming, but Silpa and her team made it feel organized and manageable every step of the way. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine investment in my success were game-changers. I highly recommend working with her if you’re aiming for top-tier results!

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The comprehensive package helped me work through the entire application process, I loved having the ability to set up a call with Tatiana every time I had a lot of questions or to take the time to share my story and experiences to frame it in the best way possible in my applications. I felt really supported during this process.

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The only thing I would improve is having more opportunities to get more mock interviews that are customizable to each school since I only got one mock.

I am so happy I chose Tatiana for my application process! As an international student, I knew I needed professional help to navigate MBA applications since I didn't even know where to start. After talking to multiple consultants, I knew Tatiana was right for me because we came from the same country, and I felt she truly understood my background and accomplishments within my context.

I can't emphasize enough how incredibly important her help was during each stage. Even before working with her, she kept cheering me on when I didn't achieve the test scores I was aiming for. When I was about to throw in the towel and wait to apply next year, she encouraged me to double down and apply this year because she knew I already had a strong profile.

She not only helped me establish a good cadence to complete all the materials on time for the R1 deadlines, but she also taught me how to leverage my strengths and showcase them in the best way possible in my essays. She was always available when I needed to talk to her and provided feedback on corrections and materials at a fast pace.


I also want to mention that, coming to this process as an engineer, I realized most of what I initially wanted to say was too technical or didn't highlight the attributes B-schools value, like leadership, strategic thinking, and mentorship. However, Tatiana took the time to first understand my story, strengths, and experience. Then, she helped me frame everything in a way that resonated with the schools.

I'm really happy to say that, thanks to her help, I secured interviews with 2 of my top 3 choices (HBS and MIT) and ultimately got admitted to MIT with a fellowship! All this knowing that I had low test scores for those schools.

If you want a coach who is ready to learn everything about you to help you communicate your story in the best way possible, Tatiana is the one.

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Tatiana is incredible! I had the pleasure of working with her on my GSB application, and she was nothing short of an outstanding coach. The experience felt more like a journey of self-discovery—understanding who I am, what drives me, and what truly matters to me—than just a school application process. Her guidance helped me articulate my story in a way that felt authentic and meaningful.

Tatiana was always available for calls and incredibly flexible with scheduling, making the process smooth even with my busy schedule. She never rushes; instead, she takes the time to truly listen, reflect, and provide thoughtful, tailored feedback. She goes above and beyond to deeply understand who you are and how to highlight your strengths in a compelling way.

What stood out the most was her unwavering support and encouragement. Even in moments of self-doubt, Tatiana helped me stay focused and motivated. Although I didn’t get admitted this time, the personal growth I experienced while working with her was invaluable. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again, and I highly recommend her to anyone navigating this challenging but rewarding process!

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I first heard about Silpa through my cousin, who had a wonderful experience working with her. I can confidently say that all I had heard was true - Silpa is the best consultant that you can choose to work with.

Coming in, the hardest part of the MBA application for me was understanding how to tell my story -- how do I choose what experiences to highlight, find common themes, and articulate my goals in a realistic, yet compelling manner?

Immediately, Silpa's ability to do all of the above was extremely clear. Her diligence to understand (and remember) my story, at such a granular level of detail is what allowed her to effortlessly pull themes and convincing narratives that I could have never seen myself. With a balance of kindness + candor, she provided extremely detailed feedback for each resume, LOR, and essay, pushing me to not settle for anything less than the gold standard through multiple rounds of edits (under tight timelines.) Silpa's ability to call out parts of my experience that I myself forgot at times truly highlighted her investment in helping me put my best foot forward and make sure the entire story was told.

I was ultimately able to gain admission to my top choices (Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Haas), and can confidently say that this would not be possibly without her detailed revisions, knack for storytelling, and words of encouragement.

Throughout the process, I felt that my experience was only half the puzzle. Being able to tell the story is the other half, and Silpa has an unmatched ability to piece that together! Would whole heartedly recommend working with her during your MBA application process.

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As an international applicant, I had little understanding of the Stanford GSB admissions process. From the outside, it seemed incredibly daunting, and I knew I needed the expert guidance of someone like Heidi.

Heidi truly embodies the spirit of Stanford GSB. She cares deeply about your journey and your potential to make an impact on the world. Her authenticity and honest feedback made all the difference. I can confidently say that without her support, I wouldn’t have gotten in.

Together, we crafted an application that not only highlighted my strengths, experiences, and goals but also authentically reflected who I am. For an essay as personal as What Matters to You and Why, having a coach I trusted was essential. Heidi created a space where I could dig deep and tell my story in the most meaningful way.

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After getting a rejection from INSEAD, my dream school, I was determined to turn things around. That’s when I found Melissa, and it was the best decision I made. She immediately understood what I was striving for and helped me revamp my entire application with fresh perspective and strategy.

I just got my admit from INSEAD, and I couldn’t be happier!

Melissa has a rare talent for understanding your unique story and presenting it in the most compelling way. She pinpointed exactly what was missing from my previous application and helped me craft essays that truly reflected my journey, goals, and aspirations.

Her guidance and expertise gave me the confidence I needed throughout the process. If you’re looking for a consultant who is not only skilled but also genuinely invested in your success, I would recommend Melissa 1000%.

She’s more than a consultant—she’s a partner in your success story. Thank you, Melissa, for helping me achieve my dream.

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