I started working with Rachel very late for Round 2 applications. I had only recently finished my GMAT, with an average score of 655, and had a fairly average GPA of around 3.4 compared with others from my demographic. I had gone to the US for my undergraduate degree, but had studied a non STEM major.

I worked with Rachel on three schools. All three were reaches, which Rachel and other counsellors had been upfront about. At the same time, I was managing a very demanding workload, so everything came down to the last few metres before the finish line.

What was incredible was how Rachel responded. She kept me calm during a very stressful period and somehow managed to find my story in the middle of all the chaos.

One of the main things I wanted to get out of the MBA application process was a better understanding of my own story and goals. It is sometimes difficult to figure that out by yourself without speaking to someone. Rachel was able to pull that out of me, while also cutting through the BS I initially tried to put forward.

She was very direct when something did not make sense or was not good enough, which is exactly what I needed. At the same time, she was extremely supportive throughout the process and helped me stay focused when I was overthinking things.

I received interview invitations from two of the three schools and was ultimately admitted to London Business School.

My only advice is to start early. It is a marathon, and the process will be far more enjoyable and useful if you give yourself enough time. Do not wait until the last minute and keep your ambitions high. You only do one MBA.

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I worked with Rachel on two schools (Sloan Early and HBS 2+2) while applying to M7 deferred MBA programs. She was worth every penny, and you should look no further if you’re willing to put in the work.

Rachel helped me frame my disparate experiences across industries into a single logical, compelling, and unique narrative. She pushed me to go deeper than surface-level accomplishments and helped me understand what actually made my story distinctive. Her feedback was always thoughtful, specific, and honest, and she had an incredible ability to identify both the strongest parts of my application and the areas that needed more clarity.

What stood out most was how supported I felt throughout the process. Rachel was responsive, encouraging, and deeply invested in helping me put forward the best possible version of my story. She made an intimidating and often ambiguous process feel structured and manageable, from brainstorming to essays to interview preparation. I always felt like she understood not just what schools were looking for, but also who I was and how to communicate that authentically.

I ultimately received offers from HBS 2+2, MIT Sloan Early, and Chicago Booth Scholars, and I do not think I would have had the same results without Rachel’s guidance. For anyone applying to deferred MBA programs, especially if you have a non-linear background or are trying to tie together multiple interests and experiences, Rachel is exactly the person you want in your corner. Highly, highly recommend.

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I worked with Rachel on my Round 3 MBA applications. At the time, I was a strategy consultant based in the Middle East with a background in mechanical engineering, a 3.2 GPA, and a 328 GRE. In February, I decided to switch career paths and pursue an MBA, which meant applying in Round 3 with a very tight timeline.

Rachel was incredible throughout the entire process. In just two months, she guided me through school selection, helped me build a clear and compelling application strategy, and adapted to my schedule to support me across 10 applications. She took the time to understand my background, help me develop my story, and translate it into strong, authentic essays.

What stood out most was her commitment to excellence. She pushed every application to be as strong as possible, sometimes going through more than 10 iterations of a single essay until it felt right. Her guidance, motivation, and attention to detail were essential to my success. Thanks to her support, I was accepted to 7 out of 10 of the programs I applied to including MIT Sloan and London Business School, even in their final application round.

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I applied to Ross, Darden, and Stern without GMAT/GRE scores, receiving test waivers from all three, with a management consulting-focused narrative in my applications.

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2022 with a degree in Economics and a minor in Mathematics with a 3.7 GPA. I spent my post-grad years in Transfer Pricing at a Big Four for 3 years before moving into management consulting.
Rachel's contributions were most evident in two areas: interview preparation and essay development.

On the interview side, her mock sessions are thorough and demanding. Beforehand, she provides you with guides on how to frame your personal story and anticipate the range of questions you may face. I felt super comfortable and prepared in each interview and did not get blindsided by any questions.

On the essay side, Rachel takes the time to understand who you are as a candidate and builds a narrative that connects your background to each school's fit. There were many iterations trying to fit the most into the short wordcounts of the essays. For someone who does not consider himself a strong writer, the process was demanding but the output was noticeably better for it.

I was admitted to all three schools - Darden with a merit scholarship, Ross, and Stern (initially waitlisted). I ultimately chose Stern.

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Background: Asian male with 3.3 GPA from top-5 engineering undergrad, 655 GMAT, with 5 years in algorithmic trading.

Applications/Results: Applied to 5 schools; Admitted to UChicago Booth

With a below-median GMAT and an over-represented background, I knew I needed to make every other part of my application count. Rachel was the best resource I could have asked for in doing exactly that.

What stood out most was how collaborative and deliberate her process was. Rachel encouraged genuine self-discovery, asking the kinds of questions that helped me surface what I actually cared about and why. That made a real difference in the authenticity of my essays.

She was also instrumental in helping me refine my goal statement. I came in with a general sense of what I wanted to accomplish through the MBA, but Rachel helped me draw a clear line from my current work in algorithmic trading to my post-MBA ambitions. She also pointed me toward school-specific resources that helped sharpen and substantiate those goals.

And she will go the distance with you. We went through 30+ rounds of essay revisions, and Rachel was always patient and precise with her feedback. She was a constant presence through a steady stream of emails, feedback sessions, and late-stage edits, right up to the deadline. Just as valuable was her ability to keep me from spiraling into dead-ends when I was tempted to keep tinkering with things that didn't need fixing. She always kept me focused on putting my absolute best work forward.

If you're navigating this process, especially with a profile that doesn't fit the traditional mold, Rachel is the partner you want in your corner.

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Background in family business, investing and operating roles in US and emerging markets. 325 GRE (163Q, 162V), 3.4 GPA. Admitted to Wharton, CBS, INSEAD, and LBS. Going to Wharton. Rachel was upfront that my GPA was below average for the schools I was applying to but helped me a build a story that worked very well around it. End results speak for themselves.

Rachel is very different from other consultants. She doesn’t mess around and she definitely holds you accountable. If something is average, she’ll call it out and make you fix it. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s exactly what you need.

What stood out most is how much care she puts into everything. Nothing is surface level. She really analyzes every part of your application and pushes it to be better down to the last detail. Essays, resume, story, interviews, everything.

By the end, I felt confident that every piece of my application was the best version I could produce and actually tailored to my story and to each school.

If you want someone who will push you and actually improve your application, I’d look no further than Rachel.

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Background: 695 GMAT FE, 5Y big tech work experience, and a 3.8 GPA in college.

I was referred to Gatehouse and Rachel through a friend and I didn't want to just go with the first person I spoke to, so I reached out to a few different advisors (both at Gatehouse and other firms) and I kept finding myself coming back to Rachel. From our first conversation, I felt a mutual respect and a sense that she was ready to truly be my coach and partner-in-crime throughout this insane process.

Rachel has this unique ability to hear you talk about your life and somehow help YOU find the thread you might not have even known was there. I wouldn't call myself an incredible writer, but she always assured me that she would review as many drafts as I needed, and with each draft, her comments were pointed (sometimes even harsh), but they were always there to sharpen my ideas and push me to think through the WHY of what I was putting on paper.

She also doesn't take any BS. As you likely already know, this process can make you spiral, and Rachel was the person who kept me grounded. We'd debate different aspects of my app and sometimes she was right, sometimes I was, but the best way I can describe working with her was a real partnership.

And the small stuff matters too, the good luck texts before interviews or decision days or the fast turnarounds on short essays to the random late night questions that popped into mind. And now reflecting on all of it, I can confidently say I wouldn't be attending GSB next year without her.

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I worked with Rachel on my MBA applications and had a really positive experience. I come from a people-focused role in tech and applied with a 3.8 GPA and 330 GRE.

I worked with her most closely on my MIT Sloan application, but she also provided valuable support on my Wharton and HBS applications.

She was especially strong at helping me sharpen my narrative and push past surface-level answers. Rather than just editing, she asked thoughtful questions that helped me get to clearer, more specific stories and better articulate my impact.

I also really valued her approach to interview prep — it felt practical and tailored, not generic, which made a big difference in how confident I showed up.

I was ultimately admitted to MIT Sloan, Wharton, and Harvard Business School, and will be attending HBS this fall. Her guidance played a meaningful role in those outcomes.

I’d highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a strategic and supportive partner in the process.

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Background: White male from US, 4Y work experience at mid-market private equity fund straight out of college. 3.9 GPA at Penn undergrad (Econ in College), 755 GMAT.

Results: Admitted to HBS, admitted to Wharton with full scholarship. Applied to both in R1 and did not apply to any other schools. Attending HBS.

I began working with Rachel about 9 months before submitting applications. At the time, I had not yet taken the GMAT and needed a partner who would help guide me through the full process and work with me to craft my story. Rachel was recommended to me by multiple friends who had read her reviews (like this one!) and had success in their applications, and I am so glad I took their advice! She helped me build a roadmap early, laying out timelines, key milestones, how to approach recommendations, etc., ensuring everything kept moving forward and I was never guessing at next steps or where to prioritize.

Throughout the application process, Rachel and I spoke nearly every week for the core ~6 months of work (March – August). What really separates her specifically was how quickly and deeply she got to know me through my experiences – personal, academic, professional – and how she helped me articulate those into a cohesive application. She put in real effort upfront to understand my story, values, and aspirations, and encouraged me to lean into the reflective and soul-searching nature of the process to help flesh out my narrative. Rachel helped identify what made me unique and differentiated as an applicant, and pushed me to crystallize it with clarity.

With each call and draft, Rachel continued to share detailed feedback on both big-picture thematic framing and specific line-by-line word choice. She had a knack for challenging me with questions which reframed my perspective, and never hesitated to flag when things seemed generic, overly polished, or like my true voice wasn’t coming through. Her process was methodical, clear, and organized, and she helped me feel grounded and structured amidst multiple drafts and workstreams, exam prep, and my job. While the majority of our work together was on the core essays, she also helped guide me through the interview process (mocks + prep for both schools).

I wholeheartedly endorse Rachel – look no further. I am genuinely grateful for her guidance and consistency of support over the many months we worked together. If you’re considering a consultant, you need someone who will understand you as a person, obsess over the details and strategy, and stay fully committed from early-stage planning to final school decisions. Rachel is that person – truly the best.

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I started working with Rachel late in the game for HBS R1, and she was invaluable in helping me shape my narrative and pulling everything together by the deadline. I was admitted to HBS.

I’m a US applicant with a 3.9 in STEM from a Top 10 university and a 750 GMAT. I’ve worked in MBB consulting for ~4 years.

Rachel has a clear idea of what business schools are looking for and provided detailed comments on my iterations that pushed me to continue reflecting and further improve my application. She also accommodated my short timeline, even turning around 1 essay iteration in 1 day instead of the standard 2. Lastly, I appreciated Rachel’s candor throughout the process. I always felt like she was straight-forward with me and wanted me to succeed.

Going with Rachel also gives you access to her firm’s resources; she shared helpful documents on the different parts of the application (some of which were HBS specific).

I’ll be headed to Harvard Business School next year – thank you again Rachel!

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