I worked with Sharon during Round 1 of the 2025–2026 application cycle, and she was an exceptional partner throughout the process. She is incredibly detail-oriented, responsive, and proactive, consistently pushed me across every aspect of the application—from essays and overall strategy to interview preparation—while making herself readily available via email, text, and calls. Her feedback was always timely, thoughtful, and actionable, and her proactive guidance played a key role in helping me navigate the process with confidence. Beyond her expertise, Sharon’s warm and cheerful personality made the experience both supportive and motivating. I was admitted to four M7s and two T10s including HSW. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance and would not have been admitted to my top-choice program without her help. I highly highly recommend her services!

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Working with Melissa was an extremely positive experience. From day one, she was both refreshingly honest and genuinely encouraging, laying out a clear, practical framework for what I needed to think through and the concrete steps I needed to take throughout the application process.

Coming from a non-business background, I was especially grateful for how thoughtfully she helped me shape my story and bring coherence to the many different threads of my experience. She has a remarkable ability to identify what truly matters, ask the right questions, and help you articulate your narrative with clarity and confidence.

What could easily have been an overwhelming and stressful process felt, thanks to her guidance, surprisingly energising and even optimistic. I’m incredibly grateful for her insight, honesty, and steady encouragement, and I’m thrilled to say that with her support, I was accepted to INSEAD.

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Working with Heidi Hillis was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. From the very first conversation, it was clear that she genuinely cared about me as a person, not just as an applicant.

Heidi is an exceptional listener. She took the time to deeply understand my background, my values, and where I wanted to go, and then helped me translate that into applications that felt honest and grounded. She challenged me when needed, pushed me to be clearer and more reflective, and consistently gave feedback that made my writing and thinking stronger. I never felt rushed, boxed into a template, or steered toward someone else’s version of success.

What truly sets Heidi apart is the trust she builds. Throughout the process, she was a steady and calming presence, part admissions consultant, part career coach, and part sounding board. She inspired real confidence in me, both in my applications and in myself, and helped me show up authentically in a high-stakes process.

I cannot recommend Heidi highly enough. The experience was absolutely worth it, and I am deeply grateful for her guidance and support.

She helped me get into all three of my applied schools (HBS, GSB, Berkeley).

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Expertise in approaching applications, insights into how admissions reviews applications and how to frame your story accordingly

I was looking for someone to help plug the gaps in my INSEAD application and ensure that my submission was as spotless as possible, and Melissa proved to be the ideal person. I contacted her months before the application start date, and we got to work early on. From the CV and recommender briefs to the many reflective essays, she was there to put my worries at ease, support and build on my ideas, and give me confidence and conviction in my own writing. She approached our work with great attention to detail, clear feedback, and honest assessments. Her expertise allowed me to showcase my strengths in the best light while also addressing my weaknesses effectively. Ultimately, I was admitted to INSEAD, in large part because of Melissa—someone I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to leave no stone unturned when applying to their target schools.

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After speaking with seven consultants, I decided to work with Heidi based on an instant connection around how to structure my application, as well as strong recommendations from coworkers.

As a candidate with a traditional background, I was looking for a way to stand out from my peers. Heidi helped me articulate my story in ways I had not previously considered. She is incredibly responsive and a true thought partner, taking the time to deeply discuss how best to present my candidacy, rather than focusing on surface-level grammar edits, which I have heart to be common with other consultants from peers.

Heidi’s interview preparation was also outstanding. The mock interviews she conducted were nearly identical to my actual interviews, which made the real experience feel much easier as I was adequately prepared.

As an aside, I had previously applied to HBS and was rejected, and I genuinely believe Heidi was the difference-maker this time.

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Heidi’s support was instrumental to the success of my business school applications. Two things worth highlighting:

1. Heidi was incredibly dedicated to my personal story. She helped me uncover unique, impactful experiences that I would have overlooked on my own, bringing a level of depth to my essays that made them truly stand out.
2. Despite having gaps in my profile such as low GPA and average GMAT, Heidi never discouraged me from aiming for top-tier schools. Instead, she worked tirelessly to pivot the focus toward my strengths. I am deeply grateful for her belief in my potential and her relentless work ethic.

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I chose Heidi based on glowing recommendations from peers who had gone through the process, and it has made all the difference! All in all, working with her throughout my MBA admissions process was an incredibly positive and transformative experience. She consistently went above and beyond to guide me, challenge me, and help me present the best version of myself.

Above all, Heidi encouraged me to dream big and have faith in my capabilities. During moments of self-doubt or when I considered completely changing course, she reminded me why I was excited about my goals in the first place. Her ability to keep me grounded and focused was invaluable.

Heidi also spent significant time helping me clarify my career vision. She provided a structured approach to researching roles and industries, which required me to think deeply about my passions and how they translate into tangible career paths. Her guidance on reaching out to alumni and building connections was a particularly helpful sequence that strengthened my understanding of potential opportunities.

Coming from a traditional consulting background, I worried about standing out. Heidi was instrumental in brainstorming ways to make my story unique and authentic. She pushed me to think creatively and tailor my narrative so that it reflected my individuality rather than blending into a common profile.

Finally, Heidi provided a clear roadmap for the entire application process. We began by focusing on Stanford, which made sense given my goals, and used that as a foundation before moving on to other schools. This structured approach kept me organized and ensured that each application built on the strengths of the previous one.

To anyone on the fence about working with a consultant, I could not recommend Heidi enough - her depth of expertise having been in the industry for so long (and on both sides), creativity, and unwavering support made a daunting process feel manageable and even exciting! Heidi has made all the difference, and I will miss our conversations!

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I chose Heidi based on strong recommendations, and she exceeded my expectations from the very beginning. With an unpredictable work schedule, I needed to complete much of the preparation early, and she was incredibly flexible and responsive—diving straight into life story reflection, career positioning, resume work, and essays.

Coming from a traditional background, I was concerned about differentiation, but Heidi helped me identify and articulate unique aspects of my profile through extracurriculars, career goals, and cohesive storytelling. Her ability to synthesize ideas and uncover a clear narrative during brainstorming sessions was invaluable. Her feedback is candid, sharp, and highly effective, and the final essays reflected a level of clarity and polish I wouldn’t have achieved on my own.

Interview preparation was equally strong, with thoughtful, application-specific questions that closely aligned with what I encountered in real interviews. I was fortunate to have a very successful application cycle and highly recommend Heidi to anyone seeking a strategic, honest, and invested MBA consultant.

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Working with Emma was one of the best decisions I made during my application journey. With her guidance, I received admits from London Business School, INSEAD, and HEC Paris, and I genuinely could not have done this without her.

Emma is an outstanding essay reviewer and editor. She has a very sharp sense of what each school is truly looking for and knows how to help you bring that out in your story without it ever feeling forced or artificial. What really sets her apart, though, is how kind, empathetic, and encouraging she is throughout the entire process.

On a personal level, I am naturally quite shy and had almost no experience writing reflective essays. Fortuna’s process is extremely well structured, starting with a detailed questionnaire that helps you slow down, self-reflect, and ease into the storytelling mindset. That structure made the whole process feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Emma’s guidance was crucial at every stage, from early brainstorming to final edits, and she helped me grow more confident along the way.

When I was invited for alumni interviews, I was very anxious. The mock interviews with Emma and other members of the Fortuna team became my main source of confidence and helped me get into the right mindset. The actual interviews felt very similar to the mocks, which made me feel comfortable and prepared. What I valued most in my sessions with Emma was how she helped me structure my thoughts clearly while making sure my authenticity always came through.

She was always patient, thoughtful, and supportive, especially during moments of doubt or stress. If you are looking for the very best support for your application journey, this is absolutely worth the investment. I cannot recommend Emma enough.

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Fortuna Admissions is an excellent choice for MBA coaching. I connected with Judith initially who connected me with Sharon and Catherine and my conversations with all of them were extremely fuitful, productive, and informative. I felt I gained a deeper understanding of the application process and requirements just through my 30 minutes to 1 hour conversations with them.

Catherine is an incredible MBA coach, and I truly could not have asked for a better experience. She takes the time to patiently listen to her clients’ stories and genuinely get to know them. Catherine provided me with thoughtful, constructive feedback on my essays and helped me develop compelling narratives using anecdotes from my personal life that I hadn’t realized could be so impactful.

Having her review my documents, essays, and written communications was extremely reassuring. I always knew she would give everything a thorough review and offer insightful comments and edits when needed. She guided me through every step of the MBA application process and made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and well-organized. She was also consistently quick to respond to emails, which was especially valuable when working under tight deadlines.

Overall, I had a wonderful experience working with Catherine, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking MBA counseling. Thank you Catherine for all your help!

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