Working with Sharon throughout my MBA application journey was one of the best decisions I made. With her guidance, I was admitted to my top-choice program (T10), and I truly don’t think I would have gotten there without her support. Beyond the outcome itself, the entire process felt incredibly valuable because of how much clarity and confidence I gained along the way.

One of Sharon’s biggest strengths is her ability to help you connect the dots between your past experiences and future goals. She challenged me to think more deeply about my story and pushed me to articulate a clear, cohesive vision that I wouldn’t have been able to develop on my own. Her feedback on essays was thoughtful and detail-oriented – she didn’t just edit, but helped refine how I communicated my experiences in a way that genuinely resonated.

Her interview preparation was another standout. The mock interviews felt realistic and helped me walk into the video interview recording portion feeling prepared, confident, and polished.

What I appreciated most was how personalized and supportive her approach felt. Sharon is incredibly personable, super responsive, and truly meets you where you are – whether you’re still figuring out your story or refining the final details. She took the time to understand me – my background, my goals, and what makes my story unique – and helped me bring that to life authentically. I never felt like I was being fit into a template.

I would highly recommend Sharon to anyone looking for a partner who is genuinely invested in your success and will elevate every part of your application!

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If anyone is considering applying to business school, they need to work with Michael Malone. I was a reapplicant and was lost on how to change my application and put my best foot foward. Even though I signed up for hourly services, Michael went above and beyond and provided a level of care that showed that he was truly in it to help me. He took me under his wing and revamped my essays and overall application, helped me address any concerns and gaps I felt I still had, and supported me outside of our hourly sessions. I was fortunately enough to get admitted to my #1 M7 school and I don't know if I could've done it without him.

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When I began my MBA application journey targeting the M7 schools as a Southeast Asian candidate with a non-traditional background, I knew it was important to work with an admissions consultant who would truly understand my perspective and personal story. From my very first conversation with Rachel, I knew she was the right person for the journey. Among all the consultants I spoke with, she was the only one who genuinely believed I had what it takes to be admitted to HSW and gave me the confidence that I could reach that goal. I immediately felt both comfortable and assured working with her.

At the same time, Rachel challenged me in the best possible way. She was relentless in asking the difficult “why” questions. Those conversations pushed me to think more deeply about my motivations, reflect on the experiences that shaped me, and articulate the values and aspirations behind my goals. Through this process, Rachel helped me connect the dots across my life and transform them into authentic and compelling narratives for my applications. Without her guidance, I don’t think I would have been able to present the strongest and most genuine version of myself. She helped surface strengths, reflections, and insights that I likely would not have been able to identify or express on my own.

For anyone considering applying to M7, especially international folks from non-traditional backgrounds who may feel uncertain about how to position themselves, I would strongly recommend working with Rachel. Her ability to draw out your story, challenge your thinking, and help you present it with clarity and authenticity makes her an exceptional partner in the MBA application journey.

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After meeting with several admissions consultants, I clicked with Silpa and decided to book a 10 hour package with her on my R1 apps. From day 1, she was direct with me about the strengths and weaknesses in my untraditional background, as well as what application components I could complete on my own vs. collaborating with a consultant.

Well AI tools helped me get the ball rolling, having a former ad com member provide her unique perspective on the more sensitive parts of my application was truly invaluable. I ended up adding more hours throughout the process and appreciated Silpa's commitment to not wasting any of our time together. No matter how much help you think you need crafting your application, I highly recommend working with Silpa before hitting submit.

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Strengths:

Expert, insider knowledge of the MBA admissions process, and insightful advice on producing the best application possible.

Melissa was invaluable in my successful application to INSEAD. Leveraging her expert insider knowledge of the admissions process, she gave insightful, tailored advice on how to tell my story in the most clear and compelling way. Far from pushing me towards a boilerplate application, she helped me craft essays that were unique and connected my experiences to INSEAD's distinct admissions criteria.

When it came to INSEAD interviews, Melissa - aided by Fortuna's excellent preparation materials - was equally helpful.

Melissa also helped me complete, in little more than a week, my Kellogg application which was also successful.

I highly recommend her to prospective MBA candidates.

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Strengths:

Clear, strategic guidance delivered efficiently. Even with a small hourly package, I received highly actionable feedback on my resume, story, and essays that helped sharpen my positioning and clarify my narrative. The sessions were focused and high-value, with thoughtful coaching that empowered me to do the work myself while benefiting from an experienced outside perspective.

Would make the product better:

The only area for improvement would be a bit more upfront alignment on how time is allocated across different parts of the process (e.g., resume vs. essays vs. strategy), especially when working within a limited hourly package. Clear expectations on time spent per area would make it even easier to prioritize and maximize value.

I worked with Silpa only for a few hours during my application process and even that limited time made a meaningful difference. She reviewed my resume, helped refine my overall story, and provided clear, actionable feedback on one set of essays that gave me strong direction moving forward. Our sessions were focused and efficient, and she was thoughtful about helping me get the most value from the time purchased. Her guidance helped me sharpen my narrative and confidently articulate my goals. I was ultimately accepted to MIT and Columbia, waitlisted at HBS, and interviewed in total at 4 of the 5 M7 schools I applied to. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for strategic and practical support.

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Melissa and Matt were exceptional at helping me introspect and highlighting my strengths that got me admitted into a top MBA program despite mediocre uni grades and GMAT scores. Between balancing my business, reviewing for my GMAT, and my applications, their advice put me at ease and set me up for success. The process was smooth and they exceeded my expectations. They weren't hard-selling their product, and made sure I got great value. Melissa in particular went beyond our contractual time to ensure my essays were polished. I think their greatest strength is the deep experience they bring which informs their insights. I felt like they really wanted me to succeed and guided me to that place.

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Strengths:

Heidi’s biggest strength is her ability to go deep into a candidate’s story and help articulate ideas that are often hard to clearly express. She does not rely on templates or generic positioning. Instead, she takes the time to understand your background, values, and long-term goals, and helps shape a narrative that feels authentic. She is also a strong thought partner specially detail-oriented and focused on substance rather than surface-level edits

Would make the product better:

The process is intensive and requires a high level of self-reflection, which can feel challenging at times. However, this depth is also what makes the final output strong. Being prepared to engage deeply and invest time in reflection will help candidates get the most value from working with her.

Working with Heidi was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application process. She helped me articulate my thoughts more clearly, understand my strengths at a deeper level, and embrace my own voice rather than fitting into a standard template. Her guidance was thoughtful, honest, and consistently focused on authenticity.
Heidi showed genuine faith in my potential and encouraged me to present the strongest version of my own story. Her support played an important role in my admission to Columbia Business School with a full scholarship, and I would highly recommend her to anyone navigating the MBA admissions journey.

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Strengths:

Tailored made to fit your needs

Would make the product better:

Nothing, it was exactly what I needed!

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Michel and Fortuna. Working with them was 100% the difference in me being accepted to 5/6 schools most with merit scholarships.
When I first approached Michel, I lacked so many attributes of an M7 candidate - I had an unclear story as to why b-school and lacked the knowledge of the application process to setup a gameplan. Michel took the time to get to know me on a personal level, helped identify my "why", then worked tirelessly on my resume and essays to ensure I was presenting a refined version of my authentic self. She always instilled confidence in me and kept tight track of timelines and other key milestones throughout the application process. Above all else, Michel made the process of applying to b-school exciting not daunting, I looked forward to my sessions with her and by the end of our 8 months together I felt confident working together was well worth the investment. Can't recommend her enough!

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I worked with Sharon throughout my MBA application process and was admitted to three M7 programs (two with full rides!) and one additional T10 program. These results were incredibly exciting, and I certainly owe this success to working with Sharon. The investment paid off immensely, not just through the scholarships, but in helping me develop a clear vision and compelling essays that allowed me to stand out.

Sharon really pushed me to articulate a career vision that tied together my background and goals in a way I hadn't been able to do on my own. Her essay feedback went way beyond basic edits, she has an eye for catching nuances and phrasing issues that made a real difference in how I come across to admissions committees. The mock interviews were also incredibly helpful and gave me the confidence I needed going into the real thing.

What I appreciated most was how personalized her approach felt. She took the time to understand my specific situation and helped me tell my story authentically rather than fitting me into some template. If you're looking for an admissions consultant who will genuinely improve your applications and outcomes, I can't recommend Sharon enough.

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