Emma has been an incredible mentor and coach over the duration of my applications. We went through multiple iterations of the essays, and she was always incredibly involved. The edits could be as big picture as how the storyline could be enhanced and what parts of my experience could enrich the draft or as detail-oriented as missing commas. I started the process a little late, so it was incredibly helpful to have Emma be super prompt in her edits, sometimes reverting in just a couple hours.

Beyond the essays, Emma also helped me prepare for the interviews. Working with her throughout a couple applications gave her a sense of my personality beyond my CV, and she motivated me to bring that out in conversations. While her guidance helped me convert 2 M7 schools (with scholarships from both schools), she also analysed my experiences and preferences to continue guiding me, choosing the school and giving inputs on post-MBA career choices.

Throughout the process, she was incredibly encouraging, which really helped me keep going, and structured, which allowed me to get things done. I'd decided to work with Emma because a friend recommended I do so, and I couldn't have been happier with the outcomes. She wasn't a consultant but a true coach.

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Absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Emma! Her exceptional support and expertise were instrumental in my successful admission to a top school and my dream school. Emma’s attention to detail, thorough approach, and deep knowledge were truly unparalleled. She guided me with kindness and patience, making a daunting process manageable and even enjoyable. Without her dedication and insightful advice, this achievement wouldn’t have been possible. Emma’s exceptional help made all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of school admissions-Emma invaluable in this process!

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Emma turned a 2.8 GPA, 311 GRE, 32-year-old into a top 10 MBA admit. Need I say more?!

After 6 different fit calls with various advisors (see obstacles above), I could not have made a better decision on who to partner with through the application journey than Emma. She was everything you could want in an advisor: immediately responsive; exhaustively thorough; intrinsically thoughtful; and inherently compassionate (and not to mention an excellent editor, interview-prepper, and seemingly omniscient on MBA programs and their respective nuances).

I paid for a consultant to improve my chances of admissions but received a therapist, life coach, and MBA advisor all in one that helped me successfully navigate the dark and stormy sea that is the MBA application process.

I would typically recommend to everyone that they do extensive research to find the best possible advisor but save yourself the time - you already found her.

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I spent a significant amount of time researching and speaking to several MBA advisors before deciding to go with Emma. My interactions with most advisors were very transactional, and many told me I was unrealistic in applying to a Top 10 MBA programme, given my profile. Emma (and Fortuna) was the complete opposite. Emma managed to strike a perfect balance between being human, empathetic (and funny), highly professional, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Most prospective students, including myself, found the application process quite overwhelming and time-consuming, as well as a full-time job, but Emma was incredible at putting my mind at ease with the whole process.

The result was that I got into the Top 10 school/programme of my choice and received a significant scholarship, all as a Round 3 applicant; it is safe to say that she was monumental in getting me across the line. Emma was incredible to work with and I cannot recommend her more highly!!!

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I was fortunate to have been introduced to Fortuna Admissions through a trusted friend who had previously benefited from their services. Engaging with them proved to be an incredibly rewarding decision, one that I am immensely grateful for. In particular, I had the privilege of working closely with Emma Bond as my coach, whose unwavering support played an indispensable role in my journey.

I can't thank Emma enough for her incredible support throughout this journey. She was there for me every step of the way, from our first chat to celebrating my acceptance into my dream EMBA program at a prestigious Top 10 University.

Emma's calmness, patience, and strategic guidance were a lifesaver. Whenever I had questions or felt lost, she was quick to respond and provided clear direction. But what really stood out was her unwavering support. Emma's kind words and encouragement gave me the strength to push through the tough times and believe in myself.

Emma's support was like a guiding light, and I'll always be grateful for her role in making my dream a reality. Thank you, Emma, for everything you've done. You're truly amazing!

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TL;DR: Emma is absolutely amazing at what she does. About me: Stanford GSB Class of 2026 Admit from Private Equity (re-applicant). About her:
(i) Amazing at forming a compelling, cohesive story (while fully retaining my voice and story)
(ii) Incredibly responsive (even by private equity standards)
(iii) Perfect balance of empathetic and blunt (a rare find)

Full Review: Emma was absolutely incredible to work with. As mentioned above, I was a re-applicant to Stanford GSB (waitlisted previously, admitted this year with Emma's support), and can confidently say Emma's a best-in-class advisor. I reached out to her with less than 2 months to go before the app deadline, and in that time, she helped me put together the absolute best package I possibly could. She has this incredible ability to retain every story I told her (even from our first call prior to our engagement). Without changing my voice, she guided me towards a cohesive story and application I couldn't be happier with. The whole time, she balanced being unbelievably supportive with challenging me productively (did I really need that extra detail in my story? Of course not...). All of the back and forth drove a concise, compelling, and cohesive package - something I missed last time. As crunch time approached, she always had my back. I believe in the peak sprint, we worked through over 4 revisions of each essay and impact story in parallel in just 1-2 weeks - she never missed a beat. Overall, just an incredible experience - if I had to do it again, I'd pick Emma every time.

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Speaking to Emma in our initial call I felt right away she was the perfect match.

And that turned out to be just the case! I was a fairly late Round 2 applicant, just meeting the deadline, and I can say I couldn’t have done it without her! Emma improved my application beyond measure. I cannot stress enough the positive impact she had on my overall application – the quality of my application was levels higher as a result of her help and super expertise, and I gained an offer from my number 1 and only school choice (LBS).

Giving real steer and direction to the narrative of my background/application, piecing together the essays (I was in awe of her skill in advising on essay structure), advising on those small (but stress inducing) questions that come up during the application process, and giving me the perfect candid advice on my interview skills were just some of the numerous highlights.

Emma was also incredibly generous, supportive, responsive, and reassuring. She is really personable and you absolutely feel understood working with her. Overall, she made the whole process 100x less stressful. She was also flexible and catered to my circumstances which changed unexpectedly, which I really appreciated.

I honestly cannot recommend Emma enough - I consider myself super lucky to have had her help. She was simply a dream to work with!

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As a US applicant, I applied to multiple top full-time US programs with Emma's help. It was 1,000% worth every penny, and I'd recommend you stop reading this review now and hire her immediately. I got into a variety of M7 and T10 schools with extremely generous scholarships, proving that Emma has obvious expertise over the American schools, in addition to the European ones. She was responsive, informative, and all around delightful to work with. I don't think there is anything she could have done throughout the process to make it go smoother. If she's not ranked #1 in the 2024 Poets & Quants ranking for MBA consultants (after being ranked #1 in 2023), we riot. 10/10, simply the best consultant on the planet.

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Working with Emma on my MBA application was an incredible experience. Her extraordinary expertise and outstanding work ethic surpassed my expectations, going above and beyond in both time and effort. From our first fit call to waiting to hear back from schools, Emma continued to support and guide me, easing my nerves during moments of discouragement. Her commitment to my success went beyond the transactional, and I always felt reassured knowing she was on my side. Emma's personalized approach, taking the time to understand me, contributed significantly to the strength of my application.

With Emma's help, my application spoke authentically to who I am and my aspirations. Despite initial stress due to a less-than-ideal GMAT score, Emma's guidance allowed me to secure admission to three out of four schools in round one, with competitive scholarship offers at two. Ultimately, I will be attending UVA Darden in the fall. Engaging with Emma was a transformative experience, and I consider myself fortunate to have had her as my MBA consultant.

If I have one piece of advice for someone who is starting the MBA application process, it is work with Emma!

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Emma Bond was an amazing help through the MBA application process - she was extremely structured, assuring and responsive. I always looked forward to our consultation sessions and felt more confident of my application each time. She really took the time to understand me as a person and to make my personal voice stand out in my application. For both the written application and interview, felt that Emma's ample experience was so useful in providing valuable insights i could not get anywhere else. I got into a top 10 school, and couldnt have done it without Emma! Would strongly recommend her if you are looking for an admissions consultant!

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