Tatiana was super helpful in the MBA application process. I purchased hourly services and added more hours as needed. It was easy to schedule time with her. She helped a lot with crafting the right overall story in addition to editing essays and short answers. She was super flexible in terms of using our time on whatever I thought was most helpful. I applied to 6 schools and was admitted to 4 of them, and waitlisted at one (admitted to CBS, Kellogg, Wharton, NYU, and Berkeley; and waitlisted at MIT). Tatiana was also extremely helpful with interview prep, I did a few mock interviews with her!

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Strengths:

Hourly consulting allowed me to be flexible and focus on the areas that I needed most, which was essay brainstorming and editing.

I applied for deferred MBA programs as an applicant with a more traditional background, knowing the deferred process is very competitive. I signed up for a 10-hour package. Patty helped me from the very beginning through to the end of the application process, including brainstorming and editing essays and asking for recommendation letters. Patty is a dedicated coach whose experience shaped my ideas and drafts into strong essays. I was able to quickly curate my narrative with her insights, completing essays within a few weeks. She also gave me detailed feedback very quickly, always within two days maximum. With Patty’s advice and help, I was accepted into my dream deferred MBA programs including Booth, CBS and Kellogg. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

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Strengths:

INSEAD admissions insight, strategic positioning, essay/story refinement, honest feedback, structured process support

I worked with Melissa on my INSEAD MBA application and had a great experience. She helped me sharpen my story, connect my career goals clearly, and position my background well, all on short notice.

She was especially helpful in pushing me to sharpen my story, connect my career goals with my family business and long-term vision, and make sure the application felt coherent rather than just a collection of achievements. Her feedback was direct, thoughtful, and grounded in real admissions experience, which made the process much more focused.

I also appreciated that she did not try to force my story into a generic MBA template. She helped me bring out the strongest parts of my profile while keeping the tone authentic.

Her feedback was particularly insightful given her strong INSEAD admissions experience. I ultimately got admitted, and I’m very grateful for her guidance.

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Strengths:

All-encompassing application support is top-notch

Would make the product better:

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Working with Tatiana was one of the best investments I made during the MBA application process. From the beginning, she demonstrated an incredible willingness to help, always making herself available to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and provide thoughtful guidance. What truly sets her apart is her passion for helping applicants succeed. It was evident in every conversation and every round of feedback. Her insights on MBA essays were simply unparalleled. She knew exactly how to uncover the strongest parts of my story, challenge me to think more deeply, and transform my experiences into compelling narratives while keeping my authentic voice intact. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tatiana to anyone looking for an exceptional MBA admissions coach.

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Strengths:

Melissa knows what INSEAD looks for and she helps you find your best self in the process

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In 2025, I was in the thick of my reapplication journey to my dream school, INSEAD. Coming from an overrepresented candidate pool and without the highest GRE score among peers from my region, the odds felt stacked, but for me, it was INSEAD or nothing. A friend who had gone through a similar journey recommended I work with Melissa Jones.

Working with Melissa was one of the more clarifying experiences of my MBA application journey and I mean that well beyond the essays.
As a reapplicant, I came in with a story. Melissa helped me find the sharper, truer version of it. She identified exactly what the first application was missing and helped me articulate what I genuinely wanted from this MBA with far more precision and conviction. That clarity made everything else easier to write.

She also gave me an honest, grounded read on my post-MBA goals, on what made sense given my profile and where my strongest case actually lived. That perspective led to a much more compelling Why INSEAD essay, because I was writing from a place of real clarity rather than just ambition.

And perhaps most valuably she helped me recognize the strength in parts of my background I had been underselling. She pushed back on my instinct to downplay certain experiences and helped me see my own profile more fully. That shift showed up everywhere in the final essays.
I recently received my INSEAD admit for Jan 2027.

If you're looking for someone who brings both deep INSEAD knowledge and genuine investment in your success Melissa is it. Highly recommend.

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Working with Melissa has been nothing short of transformational. Her reputation precedes her, but it still does not do her justice. From our very first review, she struck the perfect balance of identifying the heart of my story and helping it surface, while simultaneously building my confidence in my narrative and my chances of success. She approached the process like a true partner, from the way she structured the work to how she thought through ideas with you. I benefited enormously from her deep expertise, but never felt like the story stopped being mine, which is exactly what made it authentic enough to stand out.

Melissa, having you in my corner was a true turning point in my application journey. The mountain of anxiety felt so much lighter knowing I had you to lean on. It was clear you were invested in me as a friend and confidante rather than just a consultant. Working with you converted me from someone who was apathetic toward MBA consulting, having worked with other consultants previously, into a true believer in your impact.

As I await the start of my first semester at Stanford GSB, my dream school, I credit you, without hesitation, as the single most important factor in my admission.

Thank you for your support, passion, creativity, and empathy, Melissa. It made all the difference.

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I came into this process as a non-traditional candidate with a background that didn't fit the typical MBA mold. My biggest challenge wasn't my experience, it was my confidence and knowing how to tell my own story in a way that would resonate with top programs. Working with Silpa changed that completely.
Silpa guided me through every step of applying to 10 schools, and I received offers from 9 of them: Columbia, Chicago Booth, Darden, Fuqua, Haas, Cornell Johnson, Ross, Tuck, and Yale SOM. Across those admits, I received substantial scholarship offers, including a full ride. Those results speak for themselves, but what I want to highlight is how she got me there. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my background at a granular level, drawing out themes and strengths I genuinely could not see in myself. She helped me craft each piece of my application with care and intentionality, making sure my voice came through in every essay, recommendation brief, and personal statement.
What I appreciated most was how available and present she was throughout the entire process. I had so many questions, so much anxiety, and so many moments of self-doubt, and Silpa was there for all of it. She was warm, patient, and endlessly encouraging without ever being unrealistic. She fielded my questions no matter how small, turned around feedback quickly, and always made me feel like my success genuinely mattered to her.
For anyone coming from a non-traditional background who isn't sure their story is compelling enough, Silpa is exactly who you need. She will find the gold in your narrative and help you present it with confidence. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Strengths:

The hourly consulting format worked really well for me because of the flexibility it offered. I was able to focus on exactly what I needed at each stage of the process, which made every session feel efficient and high impact. Even in a limited amount of time, I still benefited from Fortuna’s deep admissions expertise and insider perspective, which was incredibly valuable.

Would make the product better:

One area for improvement would be providing a bit more upfront guidance on how to best allocate hours across different parts of the application, especially for applicants going through the process for the first time.

I worked with Sharon Joyce through Fortuna Admissions and I truly cannot recommend her enough!!!!! She is as good as they come!!!

From the very beginning, Sharon took a really personal approach. She spent time getting to know me, my background, and what I actually wanted out of an MBA, which made a huge difference when it came to shaping my story. Nothing ever felt generic and every part of my application felt like it genuinely reflected me. She was extremely thoughtful.

She was also responsive and candid throughout the entire process. I always appreciated how direct she was with feedback, whether it was on essays, positioning, or overall strategy. It made the process feel a lot less overwhelming knowing I could trust her to be honest and thoughtful in her guidance.

Another huge plus was how supportive she was while I was studying for the GRE. She recommended great tutors and was consistently encouraging during that part of the process, which honestly made a big difference in staying motivated.

With Sharon’s guidance, I was accepted to Berkeley Haas and I really do not think I could have gotten there without her. She helped me not only strengthen my application but also feel confident in how I was presenting myself.

Overall, I am incredibly grateful to have worked with her and would highly recommend her to anyone going through the MBA admissions process.

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Strengths:

- Narrative clarity
- Structured approach
- Thoughtful questioning
- Direct, actionable feedback

I worked with Emma on my Global EMBA (GEMBA) application and found her to be a very effective and pragmatic advisor.

One of the most valuable aspects of working with her was how she helped organize and sharpen my overall story. My background spans different roles and contexts, and she was instrumental in helping me connect those pieces into something that came across clearly and cohesively.

Her support went beyond essay edits. She consistently asked the right questions and pushed me to think more clearly about how I articulated my goals, while ensuring the final application felt natural and well-positioned.

For interviews, the prep sessions were focused and practical, and she helped me communicate my motivations and leadership narrative in a much clearer way.

I was admitted to the Columbia–London Business School Global EMBA, and her guidance definitely contributed to that outcome.

I would recommend Emma to applicants who value clarity, honest feedback, and a structured approach to navigating the process.

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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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