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MBA and Beyond Admissions Consulting Reviews

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 an MBA consultation call with MBA and Beyond.

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Shantanu
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11
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4.8
Andy Fischtrom
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4.6
Rajat Garg
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6
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4.8
Praveg Maheshwari
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5.0
Kishna Gopal Navale
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5.0
Sanath Kashyap
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Saagar
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Sangheeta
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4.7
Pranav Shetty
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2
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5.0
Devanshu Shivnani
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2
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Punit
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Leo Johns
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1
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5.0
Shweta
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5.0
Guillermo
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Kastur Bhattacharjee
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5.0
Tiger Cai
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1
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5.0
Ashmita Dutta
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1
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5.0
Oriana Magro
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5.0
Joshua Buttenhoff
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1
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5.0
Keerthana
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1
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5.0
Nizar Kabbani
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1
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5.0
Anishka Reddy
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1
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5.0
Harshul Lilani
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1
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5.0
Cyrus Hessabi
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1
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5.0
Inderpreet Singh
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1
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5.0
Noam Kan
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1
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4.0
Miguel Carvalho
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1
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4.0
Carlos Almenar
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1
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4.0
Tim
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Nandita
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AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for MBA and Beyond*

MBA & Beyond has consistently been praised by clients for helping them achieve admissions to top business schools, often with significant scholarships. The consultants provide personalized guidance, focusing on authenticity and tailored strategies that draw out unique personal stories and strengths. The firm's structured processes, availability of resources, and dedicated support teams, including application managers and experience-rich consultants, have been highlighted as instrumental. They cater to diverse candidate profiles, including those from overrepresented pools, and are commended for their analytical and empathetic approach. Despite generally positive reviews, there was one notable criticism regarding a lack of professionalism and customer service in a case that led to a disappointing experience. Overall, many clients attribute successful admissions to institutions like INSEAD, Oxford, Cambridge, and many prestigious U.S. schools to the firm's efforts.
6 users mention "Supportive"
  • "important to me..." Read more
  • "listening to my stories, articulating..." Read more
  • "realized that the entire team consists of individuals who have themselves been accepted into top business schools..." Read more
  • "His patience in listening to my stories..." Read more
  • "He was with me every step..." Read more
  • "Prasanna always provided me with on time support..." Read more
5 users mention "Interview Prep"
  • "beyond the applications, the MBA&B team ensured I had mock interviews..." Read more
  • "combine it with his expert interview coaching..." Read more
  • "MBA & Beyond also arranged interviews for me..." Read more
  • "scheduling multiple calls..." Read more
  • "arranging mock interviews with other consultants for me..." Read more
4 users mention "Full Service"
  • "Structured and Goal-Oriented Process: The whole MBA application process is daunting, but MBA and Beyond breaks it down...." Read more
  • "Her dedication and personalized approach make a significant difference, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with your goals and aspirations...." Read more
  • "MBA & Beyond Mirror Portal..." Read more
  • "brainstorm and review my thought process..." Read more
3 users mention "Top-Tier School Focus"
  • "An ex MIT himself, he guided me like an elder brother..." Read more
  • "getting to work with an INSEAD MBA alum was a huge plus..." Read more
  • "Emily at MBAandBeyond was extraordinary to me throughout my application process...." Read more
3 users mention "Non-traditional Backgrounds"
  • "attention to detail, I was able to present the strongest version of myself..." Read more
  • "Andy emphasized the importance of being true to myself..." Read more
  • "thanks to my consultant who prepared me for the applications..." Read more
2 users mention "Admitted"
  • "I recently got admits from Chicago Booth and Wharton Business schools...." Read more
  • "I was accepted at 2 of them and eventually accepted my offer into T-25 (FT '24) B school..." Read more
2 users mention "Essay Editing"
  • "She is very flexible and fast in terms of reviews of essays, or other drafts required for your application she makes collaboration easy!..." Read more
  • "crafting compelling scholarship essays..." Read more
1 users mention "Waitlist Support"
  • "I was able to transition from my waitlists at UNC and McDonough through a tailored waitlist strategy...." Read more
1 users mention "Budget-Friendly"
  • "MBA and Beyond's packages are surprisingly economical...." Read more
1 users mention "Responsive"
  • "Rajat was proactive in responding to my queries even with the time difference...." Read more
1 users mention "Reapplication Success"
  • "The MBA&B team extended support beyond what was initially agreed to help me re-frame my overall profile for three of the top business schools in Canada and Europe...." Read more
1 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
  • "being a friend and helping me make correct choices with regard to deadlines and submissions...." Read more
1 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
  • "enabled me to get into 80% of the colleges I applied to (with sizeable scholarships)..." Read more
1 users mention "Europe MBA Programs"
  • "recommend using them as admission counsellors!..." Read more
1 users mention "Career Transition"
  • "seeking to get into consulting..." Read more
1 users mention "Hidden Costs"
  • "Despite this, my request was dismissed...." Read more
1 users mention "No Improvement"
  • "I was able to speak with the founder, and while I appreciated him taking the time, his response was entirely unsympathetic...." Read more
1 users mention "Value for Money"
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.

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September 24, 2024
sidraiyani

Joined: May 24, 2024

Posts: 5

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Focus score:
685 Q87 V85 DI80 (Online)

Exceptional Guidance and Support by Dr. Vinita Singh

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Strengths:

They provided personalized advice, strategic insights and unwavering support that were instrumental in securing my admit to my dream school.

I express my deepest gratitude to Vinita ma'am and the entire team at MBA and Beyond for their unwavering support throughout my MBA application journey.
Since the very beginning, Vinta ma'am went above and beyond to bring out the best in me. Her guidance wasn’t limited to just essay edits or interview prep as she was there at every step, helping me shape my story, providing clarity when I was overwhelmed and pushing me to showcase my strengths authentically. What truly stood out was her availability, whether it was early mornings or late evenings, she was always there, ready to support me no matter the hour. Her personalized approach made the process feel less daunting and I always felt like I had someone in my corner, rooting for me. Thanks to her insights, strategic direction, and attention to detail, I was able to present the strongest version of myself in my applications.
I highly recommend MBA and Beyond and especially Vinta ma'am to anyone who is looking for a dedicated, caring and knowledgeable consultant. They have been an integral part of my success.

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August 30, 2024
siddharth2609

Joined: Feb 24, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Focus score:
635 Q79 V85 DI80

A note of thanks for MBA and Beyond

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After spending considerable time scouting the web for a credible partner to assist with my MBA application and story alignment, I came across MBA and Beyond. I won’t lie—I took some time to consider my options but ultimately decided to assign them as my sole guides and mentors. What truly stood out to me was their credible team, well-defined process, and structured approach. During the profile evaluation, I realized that the entire team consists of individuals who have themselves been accepted into top business schools—could there be anyone better? I'm glad I chose MBA and Beyond; their dedicated team and detailed steps helped me structure my story in ways that never seemed possible before partnering with them.

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August 27, 2024
MBAspirant05

Joined: May 02, 2023

Posts: 155

Kudos: 80

Self-reported Score:
690 Q48 V37

How I made it to INSEAD MBA

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I worked with Rajat Garg at the admissions consulting firm and thoroughly found the experience worth every penny! Not only was I able to secure an admit to my dream school but also with scholarship. The two biggest strengths I think were the organised way of operations at MBA&beyond including the portal and breakdown of the various steps to make the process much more modular and easy to get through. Secondly, getting to work with an INSEAD MBA alum was a huge plus as I was able to curate my application accordingly and really convince the school of my fit. Rajat was proactive in responding to my queries even with the time difference. As an engineer I knew my weakness as a storyteller so this service really helped shape my major and minor stories around a common theme and my personal life journey. At the end I was proud of my application and irrespective of the outcome I had learnt a lot more about myself in this process. I was satisfied with the essays and work we had done before the admit result came out but the result was surely the cherry on top! Would definitely recommend MBA&Beyond and specifically Rajat if you want to ace your INSEAD MBA application.

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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: 9

Kudos: 1

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: 22

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 20, 2024
D0ta_007

Joined: Jun 24, 2023

Posts: 133

Kudos: 61

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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