Before I found Nisha, I had met with several other admissions consultants from other companies, and I left each meeting feeling discouraged. The feedback was either too general to apply to my specific circumstances or so it was so negative that it made me anxiously second-guess everything. Nisha manages to balance honest and constructive feedback with a positive and supportive attitude that made me feel confident about my career goals and how I expressed them in my applications. There were instances where we needed to scrap essay ideas and start from scratch, and Nisha helped me brainstorm ideas, combining my personal input with her expertise to land on essay topics that we both felt good about. The advice I received was honest, actionable, and personalized to my specific story and goals. In the end, I secured acceptances to 3 of the 4 T10 schools I applied to in Round 1, with some generous scholarship offers from a couple as well. Very happy with how everything worked out and I can't recommend Nisha and MBAmission enough!

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Strengths:

Timely
Expertise
Unique ideas
Storytelling

Would make the product better:

Nothing

I had an unbelievable experience working with Rachel. She set expectations very high, and worked with me to make sure that we worked at a pace that was comfortable for me and allowed me to achieve my goals.

She helped me craft my story in a way that was unique, personal, and could connect with the schools, while allowing me to get the most out of my professional and personal storytelling.

She helped me interview and I got stronger and stronger throughout the process.

Last but not least I can tell she cared about me, and I really appreciated that.

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Harold was instrumental to my MBA application. I planned to DIY my application, and have an advisor to only triangulate and review my essays in a targeted manner. I feel compelled to share that I was impressed by the value of Harold’s highly effective essay review, feedback, and suggestion. The specificity and criticalness formed stark contrast with feedback I was getting from AI.

Another element that I wanted to share was that even though I was an hourly client, I did not feel that I was the second priority. I was sensing that hourly clients would tend to be de-prioritized from speaking with other advisors during free consultation sessions, but Harold’s responsiveness and quality of advice soon assured me that it would not be the case working with him.

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Strengths:

One of the biggest strengths of mbaMission is the structured roadmap it provides from the very beginning. The process is not just about writing essays. It starts with deep introspection. Before even touching applications, I was guided through exercises that helped me clearly identify my strengths, weaknesses, and the key experiences that define my story. That foundation made everything that followed, including essays, short answers, and interviews, far more cohesive and authentic.

The firm is clearly well established, and that shows in both the methodology and the quality of its consultants. My consultant, Christine Patel, was exceptional. She was thoughtful, attentive, and highly invested in my success. She did not just edit essays. She helped me find and articulate my voice. I came into the process knowing I wanted to pivot from healthcare into consulting, but I struggled to clearly communicate why. Through our work together, I was able to build a compelling and logical narrative that tied my past experiences to my future goals.

Another major strength is how iterative and developmental the process is. With each round of feedback, I could see tangible improvement in my writing and clarity of thought. By the time I reached interviews, I felt extremely well prepared and confident because I had already done the hard work of refining my story.

The OnTrack modules were also incredibly valuable. They helped me understand how to approach different schools, tailor my messaging, and learn each program’s culture and strengths. Beyond admissions, Christine also provided strategic guidance on scholarships, which helped me not only secure multiple offers but also successfully negotiate increased funding.

Overall, I can confidently say I would not have been as strong an applicant without mbaMission and Christine’s support.

Would make the product better:

If there is one area for improvement, it would be the user experience of the OnTrack platform. While the content itself is extremely valuable, navigating the modules could be smoother. For example, not being able to easily scroll through content and needing to click “next” at the bottom of each section made the experience slightly less intuitive than it could be.

That said, this is a relatively minor issue compared to the overall quality of the service. The substance of the program, including both the consulting and the resources, is excellent. Improving the platform’s usability would simply elevate an already strong offering and make the experience even more seamless for users.

I had an outstanding experience with mbaMission and highly recommend their services to anyone applying to business school. Working with Christine Patel was a game changer for my application journey. She was diligent, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me succeed. Her guidance pushed me to think more deeply, write more clearly, and present the strongest possible version of myself.

Through this process, I not only gained admission to multiple programs but also secured significant scholarships and successfully negotiated additional funding. More importantly, I developed a clear and compelling personal narrative that gave me confidence throughout interviews and the entire admissions process.

For anyone interested in healthcare, or really any field, I strongly recommend Christine. Her ability to bring out your story, combined with her attention to detail and enthusiasm, makes her an exceptional consultant.

I am excited to be starting business school at Ross, and I genuinely believe that this outcome would not have been possible without Christine and mbaMission.

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Strengths:

Structured and detail oriented. Very professional

Would make the product better:

More help on testing strategies

I worked with Cat Ho through mbaMission, and she genuinely shaped how I thought about my application, not just the essays themselves, but the whole strategy and how I was presenting myself.
From the start, she was easy to talk to in a way that mattered. I didn’t feel like I had to show up with everything figured out. She gave me room to think out loud, but she also kept things organized and was always flexible around scheduling, which honestly saved me more than once during a hectic few months.
The thing that surprised me most was how much she was able to pull out of my own background. Experiences I’d written off as ordinary, she’d push back on, asking questions until something real surfaced. That’s how themes like curiosity and cross-cultural perspective ended up at the center of my story, rather than just footnotes. It’s genuinely hard to see that stuff in yourself, and she had a knack for it.
She was patient throughout the whole process, never making me feel rushed, but she also didn’t sugarcoat things. If something wasn’t landing, she’d say so, and then immediately tell me why and what to try instead. That combination of honesty and direction was exactly what I needed.
Her turnaround times were fast, which kept things moving during a stretch where deadlines were tight. And the feedback never felt generic; it was always specific to what I was actually trying to say.
By the end, Cat felt less like an editor and more like a thought partner. She helped me see my own story more clearly, and that made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Working with Katy was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. I’m from South Africa and come from a fairly traditional consulting background, so I wasn’t sure how distinctive my profile would feel in such a competitive pool. With Katy’s support, I applied to Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Columbia Business School, and secured interviews at all three, admission to two, and am still waiting on one final outcome.

What I appreciated most was that Katy never tried to force me into a packaged narrative. Instead, she helped me reflect much more deeply on my experiences and identify the themes that genuinely connected my personal story, professional path, and future goals. She was incredibly effective at helping me bring out the strongest examples from my life and shape them into essays and interview stories that felt clear, compelling, and still completely true to me.

She also brought a rare combination of warmth, empathy, honesty, and sharp judgment. She is kind and encouraging, but also candid when something needs to be stronger, and that made her guidance especially valuable. Throughout the process, I felt that she was genuinely invested in my success and that she truly believed in me. I’m very grateful to have worked with her and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an admissions coach who combines real expertise with genuine care.

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Strengths:

End-to-end coaching, school selection, essay construction, interview preparation, holistic feedback, direct & honest communication.

One first free consultation with Harshad and I knew I wanted to work with him. And I made this decision after speaking with over 10 consultants across the globe.

What stood out is his genuine care. Harshad spent hours on brainstorming sessions to understand me – not only my motivations but also me as a person. We uncovered what he calls the ‘unknown knowns’, by helping me reflect on my life decisions and how those have led me now to pursue my MBA.

Harshad’s highly organized process helped me stay on track. Right from school shortlisting, resume creation, essay editing, his methodical approach made the overwhelming process so much simpler. With separate brainstorming sessions for each school, Harshad helped break down each essay prompt and read between the lines. This helped me truly understand what each program was looking for. These conversations made me reflect intensely and pick the right stories to share.

His involvement really stood out in the turnaround time, working across time zones, late nights, and even weekends. With him as my trusted advisor, I’d reach out for the tiniest of my queries – choice of recommenders or timing my application. Often, he’d refine the essays even when we were satisfied with the drafts. His striving for so much perfection and high quality motivated me to work even harder.

His honest and direct feedback is what any candidate needs in this process. I distinctly remember my Sloan cover letter. Two days before the deadline, on a weekend, I’d sent my drafts to Harshad. He told me plainly that my cover letter wasn’t going to make it. How he is different is he provided me with strong, actionable feedback to re-curate my entire draft and worked tirelessly to express my stories exactly as I meant to in such short time. Today, the Sloan cover letter I’ve submitted remains very special to me and is world apart in quality from my first draft.

In the age of AI-driven storytelling and the noise around it, our process was entirely human - not once did we use AI nor did Harshad suggest it. This made months of working together deeply personal and transformative, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.

As I was applying in Round 2 from an overrepresented pool, all other consultants I reached recommended targeting only T-15 schools. Harshad is the only one who believed in me and our work together enough to aim for M7s. I received interviews from four M7 schools and I’m heading to MIT Sloan this fall, something I couldn’t have achieved without Harshad’s guidance and motivation.

One of my most valuable aspects was the mock interviews with Harshad. They were so school specific – in the nature of the interviewer behavior to questions tailored to my profile, that in the actual interview, I felt super confident and ready.

Beyond all, I’m glad that I have gained a mentor for a lifetime in Harshad. He’s been one of the first few people I’ve wanted to share my every result with. He’s been my trusted advisor and continues to guide me beyond applications - from scholarship negotiations to planning my B-school journey.

The MBA application process can be a daunting experience, but with Harshad on my side, I felt confident at every step of the way! There isn’t an aspect of MBA application process he didn’t surpass my expectations in.

A five-star review doesn’t even begin to capture it :)

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I worked with Harold Simanski throughout my MBA application process, and what stood out immediately was how invested he was in understanding my background and my case. Harold then pushed me to translate and tailor my experience into clear, outcome-driven narratives that resonated with admissions committees.

His turnaround times were very consistent with the right priority at any given time in your process, as Harold is aware of upcoming deadlines and milestones. Harold’s feedback was precise and actionable, he challenged and pushed me to be more specific and honest in how I presented my story. He also guided me to change direction in my narrative when I needed to.

Harold struck the right balance between candor and support. He was direct when something wasn’t working, but also encouraging and confident in my potential, which helped me stay locked in through a long and demanding process.

I genuinely felt like he was in my corner the entire time, and his guidance played a key role in my admission to top programs, including HBS and Sloan.

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Working with Harold genuinely changed how I approached the entire application process.
From the beginning, he was very personally invested in my application. I never felt like just another client. He took the time to really understand my background, my goals, and what I was trying to communicate, and pushed me to think more deeply about all of it.
A lot of his feedback was not just about making essays better. It was about getting to something more honest and more compelling. I remember a few moments where he challenged how I was framing my story or career goals, and those conversations ended up being some of the most valuable parts of the process.
He was also incredibly responsive, which made a big difference given how fast everything moves. Turnaround times were consistently quick, and I always felt like I could reach out with questions or ideas and get thoughtful feedback right away.
Just as important, he was very easy to work with. The process can get pretty stressful at times, and he struck the right balance of pushing me while also being supportive and encouraging throughout.
I was fortunate to be admitted to my top choice (HSW), and I do not know if I would have gotten there without Harold’s help. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone going through the process.

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Strengths:

Organization, Creative Writing, & Efficiency.

Gavriella is truly amazing and extremely understanding. I reached out to Gavriella out of pure desperation for help with my MBA applications and we hit the ground running. She was very intentional with her questions and helped with crafting a story that MBA admission boards would love. She replies right away and I knew I was in great hands once we started meeting. She kept me organized and helped me reach my goals even with all the pressure from work. Consultants can be another cost, but a consultant like Gavriella is priceless! I will be recommending Gavriella to anyone looking to pursue their graduate goals and I can not thank her enough.

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