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Our Best MBA Admissions Consultants have assisted several 'unconventional' candidates in gaining admission to top MBA schools. Our MBA consulting team has carefully developed the candidate experience to extract the best out of you. We are excited to hear your story and lead you to your dream school. We believe every applicant is unique and has a unique purpose with an MBA. Book a free MBA consultation call with MBA and Beyond.

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March 22, 2024
Nielgmat

Joined: Apr 08, 2022

Posts: 130

Kudos: 126

Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q49 V41

Kudos to the team at MBA and Beyond

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Getting a good GMAT score is never enough. I am glad I took the wise decision of partnering with a consultant such as Sangheeta. She is experienced, and knows the nitty gritty of the admission process. She was very patient in listening to my stories, articulating them for me and even bearing with me when I wanted changes. Her advises were frank and honest and she saw and highlighted aspects of my profile that I could never see. Thank you ma'am.
The team was very meticulous in following up on the school deadlines and responded swiftly to all my queries.

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July 23, 2024
abc213dasd

Joined: Mar 17, 2024

Posts: 5

Kudos: 0

MBA and Beyond: A Great Partner.

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Partnering with MBA & Beyond was one of my best decisions for my MBA journey. With a GMAT score of 730, I was admitted to Emory's Goizueta Business School with a scholarship, thanks to my consultant, Joshua Buttenhoff. Joshua's expertise and guidance were instrumental in crafting compelling scholarship essays showcasing my strengths.

Joshua took the time to understand my background, goals, and aspirations. His patience in listening to my stories and his ability to articulate them effectively made a significant difference. He offered frank advice, meticulously highlighting aspects of my profile that I hadn't considered.

Additionally, I was waitlisted at Cornell, Tepper, and UNC. Joshua helped me write compelling continued interest essays for each school, ultimately leading to my acceptance off the waitlist at Tepper. His support throughout this process was unwavering and crucial.

I highly recommend MBA & Beyond for their outstanding dedication and support. Thank you, Joshua and Mba and beyond, for making this journey possible!

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July 10, 2024
CALover

Joined: Apr 15, 2024

Posts: 3

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
770 Q50 V47 (Online)

Thank you MBA&Beyond

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Emily at MBAandBeyond was extraordinary to me throughout my application process. She helped me cultivate my story and share it engagingly, ultimately leading to my admission into Stanford GSB! Emily is highly responsive, attentive, empathetic, creative, and smart. She knows how to work with her clients and devise innovative and unique ways to present themselves to admissions committees best. Her dedication and personalized approach make a significant difference, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with your goals and aspirations. Emily's expertise and unwavering support gave me the confidence to present my best self. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to apply to business school!

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July 06, 2024
ketchupcatchup

Joined: Aug 29, 2018

Posts: 19

Kudos: 7

Self-reported Score:
710 Q49 V38

Great experience with MBA&B

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I had come to MBA&B few days before R1 INSEAD application in panic because of bad past consultant experience. MBA&B sportingly took my profile and accepted my application with a target of applying in R2. In the 2 months, I almost fully revamped my positioning and personal brand that I put forth in the application. Thanks to Prasanna and the consulting team of MBA&B, I was able to brainstorm and review my thought process for making the final calls on application. Thank you so much for the guidance and being such a crucial part of my MBA journey!

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May 27, 2024
BVRS

Joined: Jun 01, 2023

Posts: 23

Kudos: 20

Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q47 V38 (Online)

First and foremost - a big thank you to the MBA & Beyond team.

Coming from a nontraditional background, I was hesitant and sceptical about my chances of gaining admission into my dream school and other top b-schools. I heard of MBA and Beyond through GMAT Club forums and decided to approach them for a consultation. I was immediately impressed at their efforts to understand my profile and allocate me a consultant whose experience aligned with the goals I hope to achieve. Additionally, I was allocated to an application buddy.

You are immediately given access to an online portal filled with resources to help your application. From sample essays for each school and topic, to letter of recommendation templates to send to your recommenders. There are some introductory essays and paragraphs that allow the team to better understand you and whom to allocate you to. The entire application process requires significant introversion and these essays facilitate exactly that.

I was fortunate to have been worked with Praveg Maheshwari. As an admissions consultant, he guided me through the entire process and was always available to seek advice or the opinion of. His critical analysis, honesty, and patience in revising through countless iterations of the same essays was invaluable. With his work experience and insights, I was able to formulate not only compelling essays, but also a robust post-MBA plan. I really can’t emphasise how even between travelling and on weekends, he was always available to review essays so I could meet a deadline.

My application buddy, Kanishka, was vital in the process too. Whenever I needed assistance, or needed reminding as I often do, she was always there. She was extremely helpful in arranging mock interviews with other consultants for me. It was a pleasure to work with her and to have the support structure in place to help you in this demanding journey. A special thanks to Sanath and Harshul from the MBA and Beyond team for the impressive mock interviews that allowed me to go on to secure admission at all three target schools.

Overall, if you are uncertain of your chances and need structured guidance through the process, I highly recommend MBA & Beyond.

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June 11, 2024
arinamdar

Hi,
Congratulations on securing 3/3 admits. Could you please specify which ones you secured?
Thanks.

May 25, 2024
keysersoze93

Joined: May 25, 2024

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

MBA and Beyond Consulting Experience

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I was on boarded by a highly enthusiastic team, and my application manager Palash helped me throughout this journey of almost 8 months. I worked with Leo Johns on my applications. He is super knowledgable about the European MBAs and understands top MBA programme's requirements.
We really became good friends during the course and he has been a great support throughout the process. I applied to 5 colleges with MBA and beyond I interviewed with all of them(thanks to my consultant who prepared me for the applications as well for interviews very thoroughly). I was accepted at 2 of them and eventually accepted my offer into T-25(FT '24) B school, with a scholarship of 10% of tuition fees. I would suggest candidates to ask any questions be it stupid or smart and clear all their doubts with their consultants. Folks at MBA and Beyond are super friendly and helpful. For me what stood out was the expertise of the consultant. He brought out the best in me and really helped me choose what'd align best with my future goals. I am greatful to the team and I am sure they are one of the best MBA consultants around.

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May 21, 2024
ChiragChakraborty

Joined: Aug 18, 2021

Posts: 21

Kudos: 9

Verified GMAT Classic score:
690 Q49 V35

MBA & Beyond review

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i chose this service because i was a re-applicant and had lost that confidence on my essays - i felt i needed a fresh perspective on those.
I did get some amazing insights from the process - it did make things better (for the second application).
On the first application - which was a re-application - there was a comment from the adcom that i have the possibility of reusing the same content - so that's what we did.
On the second application, we actually spent time and effort. Even though i was unsuccessful in both the schools, i did enjoy the process on the second school.
The consultant - no doubt , extremely good and professional but what hurts is even though we worked together for more than a month or 2 for 2 schools and when i told him i got a no from the second school - there was no response - not even the bare minimum " sorry to hear that , i hope you will find what you are looking for one way or the other".
This made me wonder, that i spent 4-5k$ on this process, got some good insights no doubt - but in the end not worth the value for me - my failure in those two schools were definitely not the only reason in making this statement - it is the behaviour .

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May 20, 2024
D0ta_007

Joined: Jun 24, 2023

Posts: 121

Kudos: 53

Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q49 V36

Amazing experience with MBA & Beyond | Andy | INSEAD

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I reached out to MBA & Beyond quite late in December, seeking guidance on my application strategy for top business schools: INSEAD, HEC Paris, and IESE. I was pleasantly surprised by the team's immediate involvement from the day I was onboarded. I was assigned a specific consultant, an application buddy, and given access to the MBA & Beyond Portal.

1) Consultant- I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with Andy Fischtrom as my consultant. From the very beginning, Andy showed genuine interest in getting to know me as an applicant and offered his honest feedback. For each iteration of my application, Andy took the time to reason with me and play the devil's advocate, challenging my anecdotes and helping me refine my approach.

He suggested strategic ways to align my application with each school's timelines. By the time we finalized my application, I felt fully prepared to discuss every aspect of my life with clarity and logic, which made it easier to be honest and transparent during my interviews. Andy emphasized the importance of being true to myself, which greatly increased my comfort and confidence throughout this journey.

Andy wore many hats during our sessions, sometimes acting as an admissions committee member and other times as an alumnus. This diverse perspective made my application stand out, resulting in interview invites from all three schools to which I applied. Andy took time to review my CV and ensured that I had all the backups before I could submit them to the schools. Thanks to our detailed brainstorming sessions, I navigated my interviews with ease, turning them into engaging conversations.

Ultimately, I secured admissions from both HEC Paris and INSEAD, with IESE offering me an application waiver for the next admission round. Working with Andy was a positive experience not only for the applications but also for learning some wisdom from this wise man.

2) Application Buddy: Kanishka, my application buddy, was an invaluable asset. She was like an alarm clock, ensuring I stayed on track and offering immediate assistance whenever needed. She also facilitated in offering a third-person perspective once I finished my essays. It was an absolute delight to work with her!

3) Portal: The Mirror was very user-friendly and designed with the applicant's challenges in mind. It provided structured pathways and assigned plans with deadlines, helping me maintain my momentum. It was extremely helpful for both Andy and me, as it asked deep questions to extract maximum information, helping Andy understand my personality better. The portal also included samples and guidelines, offering a clear idea of the ideal structure.

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April 27, 2024
utsavgupta79

Joined: May 21, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q50 V39

Amazing Experience! Strongly recommended for B-school applicants

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I would strongly recommend availing MBA&Beyond's services to the applicants.

MBA&Beyond's consultants are extremely knowledgable and majority have been through the application process themselves. This is quite helpful as the application process is a strenuous journey.

Kishan (my consultant) helped me with everything from school shortlisting, to refining my essays, interview preparation, etc. He was with me every step of the way and always made time for my queries.

MBA&Beyond's application process not only helped me with my B-school applications, but it also helped me introspect and understand myself better while assessing my strengths, weaknesses, and professional/personal goals.

Lastly, the competitive pricing makes the return on investment even better compared to other players in the market.

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April 20, 2024
darshaann

Joined: Jun 08, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
630 Q42 V35

Excellent end-to-end solutions for admissions to MBA colleges

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I had a wonderful experience working with the team at MBA and Beyond. They were thorough, constantly approachable and had multiple team members available to help at each and every stage of the journey. I had an application buddy, Kanishka, who helped me constantly by being a friend and helping me make correct choices with regard to deadlines and submissions. They use a portal that keeps a record of every document of the applicant and this helps keep a precise track of all the activity and makes the process easier and more efficient. They also help you with external reviews of important parts of the application, which I think is a great idea to help fine-tune the application. I had a tight schedule to make it for the application deadlines, but they were extremely smart about target setting and execution. I eventually got admitted to the AMBS MBA program with a partial scholarship! They had multiple essay reviews, video discussions and mock interviews. A very thorough process from the beginning to the end. Punit was my consultant and he was great at every stage. Would recommend him to people looking to the UK MBA colleges.

Extremely satisfied and would recommend using them as your admission counsellors!

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