Working with Michael was the best financial decision I’ve ever made. I initially had reservations about the price tag, but looking back, I genuinely don’t think I would have gotten into my target schools, let alone secured a 50% scholarship, without his help, especially given my fairly average GMAT score and GPA. His guidance paid for itself many times over.

Michael was unrelenting in his feedback and incredibly thoughtful in how he helped shape my application. He kept my narrative tight, consistent, and purposeful, making sure every part of my story flowed logically and landed with impact. He also brought school-specific insights that I never would have found online, which made a huge difference in how my applications were positioned.

Throughout the process, Michael pushed me to present the strongest, most authentic version of myself while never letting me settle for “good enough.” I’m genuinely indebted to him for the time, care, and expertise he brought to my applications.

I would highly recommend working with Michael and mbaMission to anyone serious about business school admissions.

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Michael was instrumental in my application process. I specifically worked with Michael to validate my essay topics, revise my essays, request recommendations, and edit my resume.
In hindsight, I began working with Michael a bit late compared to the R1 deadline, but Michael was more than accommodating to work me into his schedule and create substantial impact in my applications quickly.
He had countless valuable insights that I could not have gotten anywhere else and that strengthened all parts of my application. In the end, I was admitted to CBS, my top choice, with a substantial merit scholarship. I could not have done this without him!

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I was a deferred MBA applicant applying to several M7 schools, and I was admitted to Booth and Wharton before choosing Wharton. I definitely would not have been able to reach this point without the help of mbaMission. Their work gave me some preliminary understanding of the deferred admissions process and the MBA process in general on sites like YouTube and through their online guides, and once I signed up for the actual school packages they were very helpful in preparing me for the applications from start to finish. I utilized materials using OnTrack, but the 1 on 1 work with Michael was the most impactful. This work included several resume revisions, essays for each school, recommendation guidance, and interview prep. Michael did an especially great job of prepping me for the unique Wharton TBD interview, and even for the schools I wasn't admitted to I had interviews that I felt well prepared for. I highly recommend this service for a deferred applicant looking to reach their highest goals.

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The MBA application process is an inherently stressful process, let alone when you get started pretty late as I did. As per the title of my review, Michael wasted no time providing me strict but very much needed direction on how to hit my target amount of school applications. What I appreciated most about Michael is that he was never afraid to give it to you straight, even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear at that time. The advice was sound too. He helped keep me on track from a timing perspective and was always there to give me the extra kick in the butt that was needed to get my materials together. Had it not been for him, I certainly would not have been able to get applications into 5 schools. He helped me get my short and long-term goals aligned and how business school could get me there. As most know, the overall flow of your story is very important in the application process and Michael's detail oriented reviews were integral in helping me identify key aspects of my life and personality to help it all become more cohesive. Through his help, I was admitted to 3 of the 5 schools I applied to with scholarship (Tuck, Darden, and Ross). Cannot thank Michael enough for the guidance he provided.

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Michael was excellent to work with! He was extremely helpful throughout the process, working with me to better understand my Post MBA goals and how to articulate them meaningfully to admissions. It can be very challenging to reflect on short and long term goals, but Michael was there to eagerly coach me along the way. He also offered thorough feedback throughout the application process and has a real knack for identifying ways to make essays more concise. When it comes to communication, Michael was very responsive to ensure all my questions were answered quickly.

No doubt he contributed greatly to my highly successful admissions round including acceptance to Johnson/Ross/Darden/Tuck/Kellogg. I even received substantial scholarship money at many of these schools. At the start of my application process, I couldn’t even imagine such results. If you are serious about getting admitted to a top MBA program and are willing to put in the work, then I would highly recommend working with Michael. You will not regret it!

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I'd recommend working with Michael to as many people as I can. If you're serious about increasing your chances of getting into your dream school, reach out to Michael and work with him. He consistently made himself available on short notice and was always well prepared with advice and guidance.

Michael's consulting and guidance through the application and interview process was nothing short of amazing. I could not have achieved the success in my applications that I did without his help and counsel.

He was exceptional in his advice for essay improvement as well as mock interviews.

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Working with Michael was a terrific experience from start to middle to finish. He was so incredibly attentive, responsive, and has impeccable attention to detail. I worked with him specifically on refining my admissions essays, and he provided thoughtful, line-by-line feedback that made a real difference. Michael was always patient and willing to explain his suggestions in depth if I ever needed further clarification. His insights helped me express my story more clearly and effectively. I'm grateful to say that, with his help, I’ve already been accepted to two of my top choices—with scholarships—and I feel much more confident overall.

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Michael's service is exactly what you need when facing tight but aggressive timeline. He worked very hard with me on my two applications. Usually I worked early in the morning and he worked throughout the day until late night so the next day in the morning I can pick up the pace and continue. He was also very responsive, detail-focused, and patient. He holds your hands tight during the process, so stick with the plan strictly as long as you are committed to it. Eventually, I met my two first-round deadlines with a less than one-month schedule, two interviews, and was admitted to my dream program .

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I worked with Michael Guttman at MBA Mission to prepare MBA applications and he was excellent in every dimension. Michael is very experienced, responsive, and knows how to highlight your unique strengths in applications so you are a standout candidate beyond the numbers (ex. GPA, Test Score). MBA Mission also has a lot of excellent resources that he is able to share with you to read in advance of working with him. The cost is absolutely worth it. At the end of the process I got into my top school (Wharton) which I was thrilled with. I'd highly recommend working with Michael Guttman at MBA Mission.

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I got accepted to Ross MBA program. Ross was the only school I was applying to so I took the hourly package and bought 5 hours. I initially chatted with Michael and felt connected to him and decided to go with him. He gave very detailed feedback on my essays and resumes which forced me to think in new ways I hadn't had thought of. Michael went above and beyond in providing me with quality feedback and I saw a day and night difference in first and the final draft of my essays and resume. Michael setup me up for success before I submitted my application and then did a mock interview once I received the invite. Michael took the time to prepare potential questions for me and provided excellent feedback during the mock interview. All in all, Michael was a great resource and I highly recommend him, especially for Ross (he went to Ross himself)!!

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