Jennifer was instrumental in my MBA application journey. Coming from a non-traditional background, I initially struggled to clearly articulate my story and position my experience in a way that would resonate with top programs. Jennifer completely changed that. She helped me distill my experiences into a cohesive, compelling narrative and pushed me to think more deeply about my motivations, leadership, and goals. Her feedback was always thoughtful, direct, and highly strategic, never generic!

The results speak for themselves. I was admitted to Stanford, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and Yale. Beyond outcomes, what stood out most was her ability to balance challenge and support. She consistently pushed me to elevate my thinking while ensuring my voice remained authentic. I truly don’t believe I would have achieved these results without her guidance. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone serious about top MBA programs!

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Jennifer was absolutely instrumental to my MBA application journey. She was knowledgeable in what each school was looking for, and she provided valuable insight and information in helping me tailor my essays and story around each school. Most importantly, Jennifer knew how to poke your essays and ask the right questions – her feedback led me to think deeply about my story and what I was trying to convey through my essays. The entire process was very comprehensive, from drafting my story to essay revision to interview prep. Jennifer is an all-star consultant who will lead you to success!

I ended up getting accepted into all of my schools I applied to with scholarships (3 M7s). I truly believe I wouldn’t have had this outcome without Jennifer, especially as an applicant from a non-business/finance background. Jennifer is your best bet in securing your dream MBA program!

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Working with Jennifer Jackson at Stratus was crucial as an older, non-traditional MBA candidate planning a significant career pivot. The most helpful part of working with Jennifer, and the Stratus approach more broadly, was all the preparation we did before starting the application. Stratus understands that MBA applications require significant introspection; Jennifer really helped me dig deep, and it was clear she was genuinely invested in my success. Without Jennifer's help, I firmly believe my outcome would have been different. I highly recommend Jennifer and Stratus to anyone considering pursuing an MBA and believe that Stratus is well worth the investment.

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I can't recommend Jennifer Jackson enough as an MBA admissions consultant. Thanks to her guidance I was accepted to 3 M7 schools + scholarships. I felt that Jennifers greatest strength was her empathy - she really cares and takes time to understand your unique story/circumstances. I was reassured by the critiques/constructive feedback I received from her because I knew she was challenging me to do better and create the best application possible. I used an hourly package with Stratus and I felt it was a great mix of structured activities, while still giving me the flexibility to pay for the pieces I needed most. I can't recommend Jennifer enough and think she is among the best MBA admissions consultants.

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I used the hourly services and working with Jennifer was a great second-look at my work from an expert and provided peace of mind knowing I was doing my best. She was very supportive throughout the process and had quick turnaround time as we were approaching deadlines. Her templates were helpful as we were strategically positioning my essays to stand out. For areas I asked for more help in, she would target her reviews towards them. As an hourly client, I felt like she was fair with her use of time and directed her time to the most important parts of my application

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Jennifer was such a fantastic partner on the MBA application journey. As a first-gen student, I was looking for guidance on the process from start to finish. I was also seeking help in bolstering certain parts of my application to balance out potential weak spots. Jennifer not only kept me on track but also instilled confidence along the way (especially when my confidence in myself was wavering!). Stratus’s process of having multiple eyes on each part of your application was invaluable, as it ensures your story and goals are cohesive. I ended up with several admits, all with scholarship - the investment in Stratus was certainly worth it!

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Working with Jennifer was the best decision. When I decided to apply to business schools, I had no idea where to start the daunting process. Upon starting with Jennifer, I instantly felt better about the path forward. In every step of the way, I could always count on Jennifer to provide guidance. She was always willing to hop on a call to consult, answer a last minute email, or provide an encouraging word in the height of stressful moments. On top of all of this, she was genuinely invested in my success and future. Jennifer truly is the best, and I highly recommend working with her if you are considering starting the MBA application process.

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Even if you die Stratus Consulting will still not give you refund.

I had an incredibly disappointing experience with Stratus Consulting. Despite their promising advertisements and commitments, their service was far below what was expected. I encountered numerous issues during my consultation, which not only wasted my time but also cost me financially.

The most frustrating part of my experience was their rigid refund policy. They refused to offer any form of refund. This inflexibility shows a lack of consideration for customer satisfaction and service quality. I tried multiple times to resolve the issue amicably, explaining my situation and seeking a fair resolution, but the company was unresponsive and dismissive. Their customer service is severely lacking; they do not value client relationships or the basic principles of customer service.

It’s appalling that a company operates with such disregard for client feedback and post-service support.

I strongly advise potential customers to look elsewhere.

There are many other firms that not only provide superior service but also respect their clients enough to offer protections like refunds when services do not meet reasonable standards. Save your money and your time!

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I chose to hire a consultant because of my unusual background and lack of understanding of how to translate my background in a way that is attractive to top MBA schools. I chose Stratus because of their structured approach to the application process, and I chose Jennifer specifically because of reviews I had read on different forums, including P&Q. The specific package I purchased was 2-schools. The structured approach gave me hard deadlines to make sure I was on track for getting the essays accomplished on time. Jennifer was encouraging throughout the process, but still pushed me to think harder about certain aspects of the essays, which was critical in those moments when I was simply sick and tired of writing and drafting and thinking during the application process. There is no doubt in my mind that her guidance was critical to the success of my application. With 20/20 hindsight, the only thing I might have changed is to purchase 1 school rather than 2. I felt that much of the advice given for 1 school could be carried over to any application I was working on. (I ended up applying to 7 different T20 MBA programs Round 1, accepted to 4, 2 of which with significant scholarship).

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Jennifer was an outstanding resource during my admissions process. Beyond being a friendly face during a stressful time, Jennifer provided invaluable admissions knowledge, strategy, and assistance during the essay writing process. Stratus' tools for extracting and shaping my story were extremely helpful, and Jennifer's ability to quickly understand my background and goals was incredible. She provided great feedback throughout the essay writing process as well as concise and thoughtful edits to ensure that I was communicating most effectively and within the word limit. Jennifer was also extremely responsive and always replied quickly to my countless emails, no matter how small the question. I was super excited to be admitted to my top two choices of the early MBA programs I applied to and could certainly not have done it without the help of Jennifer and the Stratus team.

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