Strengths:

Strong narrative building and storytelling

Highly personalized guidance and attention

Fast turnaround time on feedback

Deep essay brainstorming and refinement

Structured and effective interview preparation

Always available to discuss ideas or concerns

Emotionally supportive through both rejections and admits

Felt genuinely invested in my success throughout the process

Would make the product better:

None

Working with the MBA&B team was one of the most valuable parts of my MBA application journey. Their guidance played an important role in helping me secure MBA admits from highly selective programs.

One of the biggest ways the MBA&B team helped was through coherent narrative building. Before starting the process, I came from a defence and aerospace background along with an FMCG entrepreneurial venture. However, these experiences were not tied together in a clear story. Through detailed discussions, the MBA&B team helped me connect my professional background, leadership experiences, and long term goals into a consistent and compelling narrative that ran across my applications.

Another aspect I really appreciated was their responsiveness and level of engagement. The turnaround time on feedback was consistently fast, which was extremely helpful given how tight MBA deadlines can be. The MBA&B team was very invested in all my applications and was always open to discuss ideas or concerns whenever needed, which made the process feel collaborative rather than transactional.

The essay process was another area where their input was extremely valuable. While AI tools can help with grammar or structure, I do not think I could have written essays with the same level of depth without the MBA&B team. They pushed me to think more deeply about my leadership experiences and career goals, which helped shape essays that felt personal and reflective.

Interview preparation was also very effective. The mock interviews were particularly helpful because they closely simulated the intensity and unpredictability of real MBA interviews. By the time I entered the actual interviews, I felt significantly more confident and structured in my answers.

Overall, I would strongly recommend MBA & Beyond to applicants targeting competitive MBA programs. The MBA&B team brings a strong understanding of what admissions committees look for and helps applicants present their profiles in the most coherent and authentic way possible. Their support across narrative building, essays, and interview preparation played a key role in helping me secure admits from highly selective MBA programs such as IMD and Imperial College Business School.

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Strengths:

Working with the MBA&B team on my applications was extremely helpful. I took my time with the process, and they were supportive every step of the way - from selecting my target schools to the final scholarship stage.

Brainstorming with my admissions consultant really helped me strengthen my narrative and understand the aspects of my profile that I should work on highlighting, and how. The process felt extremely genuine (the story was entirely my own), but the MBA&B team really helped me see how to position it correctly for each school.

The essay strawman stage, as well as multiple essay reviews helped me finetune my application. These sessions, alongside the mock interviews really helped build my confidence for the final stages of the application. Overall, I was very happy and felt extremely supported throughout the process- would highly recommend!

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Strengths:

The process is structured to identify the uniqueness of the candidate and they are very honest about your profile which is very refreshing.

Would make the product better:

I would suggest that the input to AI should be during meeting with the aspirant to obtain essays which resonate with the aspirant better.

Working with MBA & Beyond was a game changer. They helped me uncover my strengths, define my narrative, and bring out the depth of my experiences. They understood my background, helped me highlight what mattered, and guided me through the process with patience and clarity. MBA & Beyond not only helped me craft compelling essays but also taught me how to think strategically about my application. Their feedback was always sharp, honest, and constructive, which helped me improve with every iteration. Because of their expert advice and consistent support, I received admits from both INSEAD and HEC. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this journey.

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Strengths:

Specially tailored considering both personal and professional profile of candidate.
Opportunity to be vulnerable, which helps in the application process.
Very demanding of the candidate to bring the best.

Would make the product better:

More promotions, because many who could benefit from them

Best thing that happened to me this year. I had given up on the mba dream and one fine day stumbled up on MBA and beyond through the Gmat club. Paridhi was super motivating from the word go. Even though my initial payments faced some technical delay, the team onboarded me inspite of the financial glitch. Shantanu helped me in looking at the journey the right way, and explained me how the consultancy would help, no hidden facts, etc.
Dr. Vinita helped me immensely throughout the journey. She motivated me day and night, even when I was tired and wanted to give up on the process, she made me work tirelessly, and pushed me closer towards my dream school. Excellent mentor and consultant, with extreme patience and zero tolerance for mediocre work, which is why I recieved invite from my dream school in my first attempt.
The entire application was so close to who I am, and it was entirely my story which they highlighted making it an entirely personal journey throughout.

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Working with MBA and Beyond has been an invaluable experience. I realized that I was not alone in my application journey; I had the guidance of a dedicated team and access to comprehensive resources that supported me at every step.

In particular, my consultant, Dr. Vinita, played a crucial role in my preparation. She not only helped me refine my personal narrative but also identified areas for improvement, enabling me to strengthen my profile and present the best version of myself to the admissions committees. An important part of my preparation was the video essay and interview, and with Vinita’s guidance, I was able to succeed in those stages.

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Strengths:

1. Aggressive sales team: They are very responsive before signup, with constant follow-ups and encouraging words that make you feel supported at the start.

2. Alum network (on paper): Having consultants from top schools (like INSEAD) sounds promising and is what attracted me initially.

3. Portal and structure: They have a structured framework/portal for essays and timelines (though in my case access was revoked, it does exist for clients).

Would make the product better:

1. Transparency on process: MBA&Beyond should clearly disclose that they use AI models for essay drafting. Applicants deserve to know whether they are paying for human expertise or machine output.

2. Quality of guidance: Move beyond surface-level advice. Simply asking candidates to jot down points and then plugging them into a tool is not consulting. Applicants pay for strategic storytelling and school-specific insights which were missing.

3. Service completion: Ensure that services paid for are fully delivered. I paid for two applications, yet one was only partially done and the second was never started.

4. Applicant-first approach: When I raised concerns, the response was not to support me but to defend their own position; even suggesting I push my application to next year instead of helping me meet deadlines. Access to the platform was revoked, emails went unanswered for days, and responses felt more like legal rebuttals than guidance. This shows intent was tilted towards protecting themselves, not helping me succeed.

5. Consistency between sales and delivery: The enthusiasm during the sales pitch with daily follow-ups and “impressive profile” praises should carry through to delivery. Once the fee is paid, applicants should not feel abandoned.

🚨 My Experience with MBA&Beyond – A Warning for Applicants 🚨

I signed up with MBA&Beyond for end-to-end support on 2 MBA applications. Unfortunately, the experience fell far below expectations, and I want to share specifics so others can make an informed decision:

1. Quality of Guidance
The advice I received was extremely surface-level. For example, in INSEAD’s career journey essay, I was told to write my career transitions in 2–3 lines each. The “final draft” simply lifted one line from my notes. This is not strategic guidance worth thousands of dollars, I could have done that myself without a consultant.

2. Process Deviations
What shocked me was discovering that MBA&Beyond relies on an internal AI tool to generate essay drafts, something never disclosed to me upfront before I made the payment. I was asked to create pointers, which were then fed into their AI to produce a “story.” If that’s the case, even ChatGPT could have done the same. What I expected (and paid for) was expert human judgment, how to connect my experiences into a compelling narrative. Despite my consultant being an INSEAD alum, I received no school-specific insights. The entire process felt like a black box, not real mentorship.

3. Incomplete Services
I paid for 2 schools. One application saw only partial progress, the second was never started. Yet I was repeatedly told about “value delivered” in terms of call-hours not actual outcomes. That’s not what end-to-end consulting means.

4. Defensive, Not Supportive
When I raised concerns, instead of fixing them, I was told to push my applications to next year. Access to their platform was revoked, and responses came only after multiple reminders. This felt like avoidance, not support.

5. Sales vs. Delivery Gap
During sales, I was chased daily and told my profile was “impressive.” But after payment, that energy disappeared. The difference between how hard they sell and how little they deliver is stark.

💡 Takeaway for future applicants:
MBA applications are high-stakes. If you want genuine guidance and accountability, look elsewhere. Paying premium prices for half-completed services, AI-driven drafts, and defensive responses left me stressed, behind on timelines, and without the support I signed up for.

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Would make the product better:

Few more connects before finalising could help students more

Shantanu and team drills down into personality traits and restructures the whole narrative on which a strong profile could be built. After multiple sessions, the story and profile keeps on coming and you can discuss to change/tweak the narrative you are bringing to the table.
Once I started with MBA&B, i was skeptical and like every student, I also had my own narrative on what should I write, but after multiple discussions and brainstorming with Shantanu and on my own, I could see a story taking shape which eventually would help me land multiple interviews. Shantanu knows what each schools are looking for in their candidates so for me it worked out nicely

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I started my journey with MBA and Beyond is 2024 and my allocated consultant Anishka. She started the entire process with an extensive content catering stage to deep dive into my experiences, stengths and weakness. She was not only an excellent match given my prior experience but also an incrediby personality match.
With her help I was accepted in Cambridge Business School for the Masters in Finance programme!
I have had a near perfect experience with MBA and Beyond from my consultant - Anishaka to my allocated buddy for this entire process Kanishka made sure that the entire process is seamless.

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Firstly, thanks to the entire team of MBA & Beyond. Could not have imagined the successful admits without their support.

My consultant Devanshu stood behind me like a rock. I reached out to him with a very tight deadline. But, he ensured that we were able to close the things within the deadline with great quality. He was very approachable, and offered some very crucial insights which were really important. He has a great understanding of overall b-schools ecosystem and provided a thorough understanding of what admissions committees look for in candidates.

When it came to interview preparation, Devanshu was equally instrumental. I was nervous, but his encouragement, detailed feedback, and structured approach helped me gain confidence. He identified key areas for improvement and ensured I was well-prepared for any question that could come my way.

I also want to express my gratitude to Rahat, the applications coordinator, whose continuous check-ins kept me motivated and on track. Her proactive support in arranging mock interviews with other consultants was incredibly helpful. A huge thanks to Sangeetha & Kishan, who conducted insightful mock interviews and provided critical feedback that sharpened my responses and boosted my confidence.

Overall, a very amazing journey with the team. Their structured approach, personalized attention, and deep understanding of the MBA admissions process made this journey smooth and rewarding.

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Strengths:

They had enough resources such as sample essays to help me understand what does a successful essay look like. And for interview prep, I was able to do mock interviews with not just my consultant, but also someone from the school's alumni which was very helpful in getting the school specific feedback.

Would make the product better:

It would be helpful to provide more structured resources on selecting preferred schools. A more in-depth analysis or dedicated session with a team member to discuss each school's strengths and how they align with my profile would have been useful.

Working with Neil on my MBA applications was a great experience. From the start, he helped me research schools and build the right mix of dream and safe options. While essay content often overlaps across applications, he provided sharp guidance on how to tailor each one to highlight my fit with the school. His interview prep was just as valuable, and the mock interview with an alum from one of my top schools gave me school-specific feedback that was a game changer. The process was flexible, and thanks to the MB&B team, I secured admits from two of my top three choices!

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