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Alon Fried Reviews

Company: ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting


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April 23, 2025
shaklav

Joined: Mar 30, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
655 Q87 V82 DI78 (Online)

INSEAD Dream Realized!

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Getting into INSEAD, my dream business school, wouldn't have been possible without the exceptional guidance of Shimri and Alon at ARINGO. Their individual strengths complemented each other perfectly. Shimri's strategic insights were invaluable in shaping my overall application narrative, while Alon's keen eye for detail and constructive feedback on my essays pushed me to articulate my experiences with clarity and impact. What truly sets ARINGO apart is their commitment to providing brutally honest feedback – they aren't there to spoon-feed you, but to offer authentic guidance that demands hard work and self-reflection. Their invaluable resources for MBA applications, from essay frameworks to interview simulations, were instrumental in my success. The result speaks for itself: admission to my top choice. For serious MBA applicants ready to put in the effort, I wholeheartedly recommend ARINGO.

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April 09, 2025
IJgmat

Joined: Jun 12, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
615 Q84 V80 DI78

Highly grateful to the Aringo team

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My search for the perfect admissions consultant ended at Aringo, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the decision!
Working with Shimri and his team has resulted in me gaining admission to the top Masters programs in the UK. Their support extended well beyond reviewing my essays — helping me clarify my long-term career goals and identify the programs best aligned with my aspirations. I especially valued their honest feedback and steady encouragement throughout the process. Shimri and Alon took the time to deeply understand my individual journey, ensuring each application genuinely reflected my voice and ambitions. I’m truly grateful for their guidance, which ultimately helped me secure a place in my chosen program. Thank you again Aringo!

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January 27, 2025
shirabronstein

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Great experience with 2/2 acceptances to LBS and INSEAD

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Working with Shimri and Alon at Aringo was one of the best decisions I've made. They truly believed in my potential and helped me craft an application that truly reflected my unique story.

The Aringo team went beyond simply editing essays. They provided valuable insights and a fresh perspective, challenging my assumptions and helping me uncover hidden strengths. Their support was unwavering, making the entire process less stressful and more enjoyable.

The results speak for themselves: acceptance to INSEAD and LBS with high scholarships. I'm incredibly grateful for their guidance and highly recommend Aringo to anyone embarking on this exciting journey.

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June 06, 2024
SilviaMD

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Absolutely fantastic

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Aringo MBA admission consulting offers an exceptional service, particularly through their comprehensive package. I engaged their services with the expectation that it would require multiple attempts to secure a spot in my desired program. However, the support provided by Shimri and Alon exceeded my expectations. Their accessibility through WhatsApp and email, along with their willingness to address any doubts or questions, made the process smoother and more manageable.

What sets Aringo apart is their commitment to delivering reliable service, maintaining a friendly and relaxed approach, and setting realistic expectations while striving for clarity. Their ability to achieve tangible results was evident in my case - not only did I secure admission to my top-choice program but also received a scholarship. The professional and excellent service, coupled with clear expectations and constructive feedback, helped me progress steadily. Aringo's expertise in the field is truly commendable, making them a top choice for MBA admission consulting.

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February 20, 2024
IR21

Joined: Jul 05, 2023

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
770 Q51 V44 (Online)

Outstanding services (far beyond what I would expect)

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Coming from a different background than most candidates, I didn’t know how to navigate the various MBA applications and knew I needed them. I also didn’t have a final GMAT score and there were more unknowns than knowns. On top of that, I had 2 months to complete my application AND achieve my desired GMAT score (while working full-time). I met Shimri (from ARINGO) at an MBA fair and later reviewed ARINGO's reviews and testimonials. I really enjoyed my first conversations with them which were spent delving into my background and aspirations, with ARINGO showing genuine care (more than I've felt with any of their competitors). I worked with Alon Fried as my primary consultant who turned out to be a true professional.

Here are a few things that I loved about Aringo:
- Strategy Process: After sharing my profile details in depth, the strategy team helped me -craft my goals, why MBA, why, career goals, etc.
- Thoughtful Edits: Alon emphasized originality, guiding rather than writing. His edits were laced with probing questions, pushing me to strengthen points and clarify significance. While we had different approaches, I can humbly admit that his vast experience truly improved my approach to framing stories and presenting answers in the best possible way.
- Directness: Through multiple essay iterations, Alon didn't shy away from being blunt. Deleting sections, he explained each cut, ensuring a strong, cohesive message. This was vital as I needed to complete the application in quite an unrealistic time frame (which I achieved thanks to ARINGO)
- Interview Prep Mastery: Aringo’s prep wasn't just about interpersonal skills. Multiple mock interviews honed not just the tone but also the content, ensuring well-structured, concise answers that suit the interviewing school.

For a personalized consultant with broad industry insights, especially if you seek a genuine connection, Aringo's consultants come highly recommended. Under their guidance, I managed to get into both NYU Stern and Columbia Business School (with a generous scholarships).

Thank you Aringo

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January 27, 2023
sachinroxx1

Joined: Mar 21, 2021

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
670 Q45 V37 (Online)

Great to-the-point services

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I had an excellent experience with Aringo since my first call with Shimri. The team at Aringo reviewed my profile and came up with the strengths, points to be highlighted, and direction of my essays. Shimri put me onto Alon based on my target schools and since then, Alon completely revolutionized my essays. He was available throught out my application journey and went through multiple drafts before zero-ing on the final version. Further, the overall Aringo team was great. They reviewed the final version, provided inputs and the interview prep was meticulous (did a interview prep and a mock interview).

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January 15, 2023
winmba25

Joined: Dec 04, 2021

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
690 Q42 V41

LBS and IESE admit

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Hiring aringo for my MBA applications was the best decision I made! Right from the get-go attitude, the team helped identify my strengths and positives that I should focus on in my applications. Being an LBS alum and member of the interview committee in past, Shimri Winters had some invaluable insights and suggestions for my applications which made all the difference.
Alon, my consultant, was exactly what I was looking for. Knowledgeable, attentive, available, and most importantly critical and strategic. The Aringo process is carefully crafted. You start with an initial strategy consultation and discussion on choosing the schools and theme of the application. Then you move to work on the actual apps with multiple reviewers. Last, you work on interview preparation. The value addition is visible at every step. The triple checks done on a single application makes it impeccable and eventually successful.
I spoke to other firms too before finalizing Aringo and found them more enthusiastic, knowledgeable and professional than others. Beyond that their proven track record of success help me make the final call and I am glad I chose them.

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