I worked with Cat Ho through mbaMission, and she genuinely shaped how I thought about my application, not just the essays themselves, but the whole strategy and how I was presenting myself.
From the start, she was easy to talk to in a way that mattered. I didn’t feel like I had to show up with everything figured out. She gave me room to think out loud, but she also kept things organized and was always flexible around scheduling, which honestly saved me more than once during a hectic few months.
The thing that surprised me most was how much she was able to pull out of my own background. Experiences I’d written off as ordinary, she’d push back on, asking questions until something real surfaced. That’s how themes like curiosity and cross-cultural perspective ended up at the center of my story, rather than just footnotes. It’s genuinely hard to see that stuff in yourself, and she had a knack for it.
She was patient throughout the whole process, never making me feel rushed, but she also didn’t sugarcoat things. If something wasn’t landing, she’d say so, and then immediately tell me why and what to try instead. That combination of honesty and direction was exactly what I needed.
Her turnaround times were fast, which kept things moving during a stretch where deadlines were tight. And the feedback never felt generic; it was always specific to what I was actually trying to say.
By the end, Cat felt less like an editor and more like a thought partner. She helped me see my own story more clearly, and that made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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I worked with Cat both to prepare for an interview and through ongoing hourly services, and the experience exceeded my expectations. She is exceptionally kind, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in her clients’ success. Cat communicates clearly and without sugarcoating, which makes the process far more productive and impactful. She is also extremely responsive and generous with her time, addressing questions both big and small with care and precision. She also does not waste time providing feedback in areas that are already strong. She uses time wisely to focus on areas of potential improvement. Working with Cat was a highly efficient and confidence-building experience. Anyone would be wise to work with her.

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Coming from a nontraditional MBA background, I had no idea what the application process would look like, or how I could tell my story in a way that would best highlight my strengths. From my first day working with Cat, I felt so much more confident in my application. Her edits to my essays/resumes were extremely thorough and insightful. We went through dozens of drafts of my resume, application essays, and even the short answer section of the application. With each revision I could see my application improving and becoming more true to me. Additionally, Cat was always prompt with any questions I had and was always more than willing to hop on a call to answer the many questions I had during the application process. With Cat's help, I was able to secure an interview with HBS and eventually an acceptance. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for an MBA consultant!

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I worked with Cat on my Master’s in Management (MiM) applications and had an outstanding experience. I was targeting several top European schools and mainly needed support with crafting my resume, answering application essays, and preparing for interviews.
From the start, Cat was incredibly friendly, responsive, and insightful. After our first call, I knew we’d make a great team. She was always quick to reply and genuinely invested in my success—I could count on her for thoughtful, timely answers, even for quick questions.
What I appreciated most was how she helped me shape the story I wanted to tell. Cat took the time to understand my background and accomplishments, then guided me in presenting them in a compelling way across my applications. Whenever I felt unsure about how to approach a particular essay or prompt, she helped me reframe my thinking and gain clarity.
Cat supported me throughout the entire MiM application journey, making what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and even enjoyable. Thanks to her guidance, I was accepted into my top-choice school: HEC Paris. I’m incredibly grateful—thank you, Cat!

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Cat was a pleasure to work with and helped alleviate a lot of the anxiety that comes with the MBA application process. She exceeded my expectations as a consultant and shed light on a lot of the processes related to MBA applications (what a school is looking for in an application, what a particular essay question is asking, etc). Cat guided me through the brainstorming process to help me identify stories from my background that fit each school's essay and gave direct and thoughtful feedback on my writing and mock interview. In the end, I applied R2 and was admitted to 8/8 schools, including Stanford, HBS, Wharton, and Sloan.

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Cat was an exceptional guide through every stage of the MBA application process. I didn’t begin preparing my applications until relatively late in Round 1, but Cat jumped right in, making sure I dug deep into my work and life experiences to ensure that my essays clearly conveyed the talents and traits I wanted to showcase with each admissions committee. She provided invaluable advice on what would help me stand out from other candidates and which portions of the application I should use to convey my qualifications. Cat was always responsive and provided candid and constructive feedback that helped me improve my application. Without Cat, my applications would not have been as focused and effective, and I suspect that I would not have been as relaxed during my interviews. I highly recommend Cat for her critical eye, sense of narrative, and ability to help you develop a compelling, well-rounded application. I was fortunate to be accepted to my top 3 MBA programs, and I credit Cat’s sound advice and guidance for helping me achieve that goal.

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Cat Ho is a phenomenal thought partner, dedicated collaborator, and gifted editor. I highly recommend working with her when it comes to tackling the business school application. As the first person in my family to pursue an MBA, I knew that it would benefit me to work with someone that could provide tailored guidance around my narrative. Cat did that and more. She pushed me to articulate what I was hoping to achieve with an MBA. This helped my narrative cohere in a compelling way while staying true to my authentic voice, and it allowed me to clearly highlight what my future goals were to the admissions committee and to myself. Through the hourly service and thanks to her explicit and clear feedback style, I saw a noticeably positive impact to my application. I will be attending Berkeley Haas in the fall, and I couldn’t have done it without her support.

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Cat was great!

Cat always made herself available on short notice to discuss my essays, and was willing to speak with me for extended periods of time regarding my career goals. As someone who didn't have a very clear idea of what he wanted to do after business school, Cat coached me through my options and worked with me to create a compelling narrative. She was also knowledgable about the difference between programs.

I would recommend Cat to anyone, but particularly anyone targeting the Lauder program at Wharton. She had deep insights of the program's various offerings and culture that allowed me to really tailor my profile to fit what Lauder/Wharton were looking for.

I got into my Wharton/Lauder, my top choice, and wouldn't have been able to without Cat's guidance. Thanks Cat!

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I bought two hours of Cat's time to help with my applications. She gave really detailed and thorough line-by-line edits on my resume which made a big difference, and went out of her way to be flexible on timing. Her resume edits were actionable and she had valuable perspective on what would and would not be impressive to an AdCom. She also reviewed my essays and gave helpful big picture advice despite not knowing as much about my background because I didn't purchase a full review package. She was able to take what we discussed in our free 30min intro call and use to give valuable advice on where to apply, and provide content ideas for my essays.

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Cat has really helped a lot with my essays! Before turning to her, I had done quite a lot of researches on my own and had drafts which I believed to be good enough. However, Cat carefully reviewed my work, led me to reflect more deeply on my past experiences, provided very valuable suggestions on the content, and enabled me to present my uniqueness and strengths. She was very patient and thoughtful along the entire process, and she was always been responsive to my questions. Whenever I proposed some new ideas, she timely gave candid opinions. I would surely recommend her to those seeking help of a professional MBA consultant!

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