I got into my dream school — Michigan Ross — and I truly owe a huge part of that to Gavriella.

From the very beginning, I wasn’t sure I would be a strong enough candidate. Coming from a very competitive applicant pool, I had a lot of self-doubt. But Gavriella saw something in me that I couldn’t always see in myself. She encouraged me to apply to Ross even when I wasn’t confident, and she kept lifting me up throughout the process — whether it was helping with school research, building my story, or preparing for the interview.

One of the things that helped me most was her feedback on my essays. She helped me keep the narrative clear and focused, while also making sure I stayed within the word limit. Her suggestions made a huge difference and helped my story come through in a strong, structured way.

There were times when I felt like giving up or playing it safe, but Gavriella kept reminding me why I started and pushed me to aim higher. She helped me see the value of my experiences and that I deserved to be in these top programs.

She also supported me beyond the application — including providing a thoughtful email template to help me request scholarship consideration. I’m happy to share that I received a scholarship from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, and her guidance definitely played a role in that outcome too.

What makes her stand out isn’t just her knowledge, but how much she genuinely cares. She doesn’t just help you write an application — she helps you believe in your story.

If you’re looking for someone who will be honest with you, guide you well, and always have your back, I can’t recommend Gavriella enough.

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I don’t think I would have been able to secure an admit to the MIT Sloan Fellows program if it hadn’t been for Harshad. At the start of my application journey, I spoke to multiple consultants and coaches across India and the US, but none gave me the conviction or confidence that I could actually get into MIT.
Several consultants in India even advised me to steer away from top U.S. schools, citing my overrepresented background as a barrier. Many of the U.S.-based consultants felt too transactional.
That changed the moment I was referred to Harshad by a former Stanford student who had worked with him. From our very first conversation, I felt a sense of clarity and confidence that he was someone who could help me put together the strongest possible application.
Working with Harshad was seamless. He was extremely organized, structured in his communication, and often reviewed my drafts well before the agreed turnaround time. He never watched the clock, our calls regularly went beyond the scheduled time, and he always ensured we had fully addressed the discussion’s purpose.
What truly stood out was his honest and critical feedback. Whether it was for my essays or my mock interview prep, he pushed me to bring out my best. Even after receiving the admit, Harshad has continued to stay in touch, offering his advice on next steps and sharing his perspective on post-MBA opportunities in the U.S. I honestly doubt many consultants would have done the same.
While I was initially unsure about the investment required to engage with him, in hindsight, it was completely worth it. Without Harshad, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve my dream of getting into MIT. I’m incredibly grateful for his support, not just as a consultant, but also as a mentor, a friend, and a brother.
I highly recommend him, and I can say with complete confidence that he will make a meaningful difference in your application journey.

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Strengths:

Harshad grasped the specific requirements of each program and guided me in refining my essays for succinct, targeted responses to the questions.

Collaborating with Harshad Mali of mbaMission was pivotal to my MBA application success. His understanding of each target school's culture and admissions nuances provided the foundation for a winning strategy.
Aiming for a combination T10 MBA/T3 real estate program, I was concerned that I would not be able to overcome my younger age disadvantage. Harshad was honest about my inexperience but skillfully addressed this by developing a unique strategy that leveraged my volunteer work and family history, positioning my background as an advantage for top-tier admissions committees.
Throughout the process, Harshad kept me on task with specific, actionable feedback that refocused every part of my application. He took the time to understand me deeply - exploring my professional ambitions, personal motivations, and family influences. With this holistic approach, he helped me build a narrative that resonated with NYU Stern’s focus on EQ and leadership.
Harshad’s strategic insights and dedicated support enabled me to secure a spot at NYU Stern T6/T2, my target program. His expertise was truly transformative, and I enthusiastically recommend Harshad Mali to any applicant targeting the top-ranked MBA programs.

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I feel fortunate to have worked with Katy on my re-application to the Stanford GSB and MIT Sloan. Working with Katy was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From our very first free consultation, it was clear that Katy not only had a deep understanding of the MBA admissions process, but also was genuinely passionate about helping clients succeed.

Katy really understood me – my background as an applicant from Asia, my career aspirations and what motivates me. I would recommend anyone to work with Katy if they are looking for someone who can guide them not only through the applications, but also through a journey of self-discovery. Katy was professional, friendly and encouraging throughout our time working together. Thank you Katy!

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Strengths:

Confidence in your application, expert advice on essay writing, flexible meeting times, and stellar interview preparation.

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Kate was incredibly helpful throughout my application process, offering invaluable support that ultimately helped me get into my dream school. Her guidance on essay writing was expert and insightful, giving me the confidence to present my best self. She was also extremely flexible with meeting times, accommodating my busy schedule without any issues. Kate was very easy to work with, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The interview preparation she provided was stellar, equipping me with the skills and confidence needed to excel. Overall, Kate's support was instrumental in my success, and I highly recommend her services to anyone navigating the application process.

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I feel incredibly lucky to have had Melissa by my side throughout this amazing journey. I’m so so much grateful that she was with me from the very beginning till just a few days ago, when I got that call from GSB!

Melissa guided me in connecting the dots of my story, helping it absolutely shine. Her memory (she remembers every small detail!), genuine kindness, and proactive inspiration were invaluable—not just along the way, but especially when I needed her the most. She was always approachable, supportive, and made our conversations feel like I know her many years, not just a couple of months. Moreover, Melissa consistently stayed ahead of every deadline outlined in our contract, often working weekends to ensure everything moved forward smoothly.

She is honest, smart, and incredibly inspiring. Working with her never felt like a typical client-consultant relationship; instead, it felt like creating something awesome with a good friend. (Tip: If you decide to work with Melissa, definitely ask her for a cool gif!)

Melissa was the thoughtful partner I could only have wished for, a wonderful friend (she still is!), and the brightest guiding light for me. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone shooting for the stars! ❤️

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I might be biased, but Katy Lewis is simply the best. She helped me get into Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, Northwestern Kellogg, and a few other top10 programs with half- and full- merit-based tuition scholarships.
As an older candidate in the biotech industry, and a Chinese candidate, I know it is very challenging to get into top MBA programs, not to mention half and full rides. But Katy helped me realize my dream.
I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work with Katy on my applications. I would never get into Stanford GSB without her. There are SO MANY things that I am grateful for her, and here are a few key takeaways:
1. The brainstorming sessions. For me, this is probably the most valuable experience working with her. I remember I sent her a 30-page brainstorming document and she read it all and subsequently spent 4 hours with me to figure out my story and my differentiators. It helped me connect the dots, and made me realize the pattern of my life events and the theme of my story. It also inspired me to dive deep into my past experiences and learn how to tell my story. I loved the theme she helped me developed and till this day, I still believe that it truly reflects who I am as a person. And it also constantly serves as a reminder that I need to continue to scaffold on what I have built
2. The editing. She has a fast turnaround time, even when she is on vacation! When I was waitlisted by Stanford GSB and rejected by HBS in round 1, she offered to look at my round 2 materials for free when she was on vacation during Christmas! I really appreciate it. In addition, she is one of the best writers and very detail-oriented! In some of my documents, she even found that I spelled my boss's name wrong!
3. The mock interviews. There are so many useful materials on OnTrack, and I loved these. But my absolute favorite material is her own PowerPoint summaries - very detailed instruction, and very useful tips, and I used it as a "bible" for my interviews. I also loved our mock interview sessions and how she help me phrase my answers and tell my stories.
4. Last but not least, she is such a kind and wonderful person! Extremely smart, and deeply cares about her clients. She is a great mentor and friend! It was a long process and I am grateful that I have her as my mentor!
Highly recommend her!

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Support throughout the whole process, wealth of various resources, high level of service

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I cannot recommend Susan enough—if you’re looking for an MBA consultant, she’s truly the best! After several free consultations with other consultants (one during which the consultant made me cry), I immediately connected with Susan during our first conversation and knew she was "the one." I came in unsure of how to tell my story, and within 10 minutes, she helped me craft a compelling narrative about why I was pursuing my MBA.

Throughout the entire process, it was clear that Susan genuinely cared—not just about me, but about each of her students. She took the time to deeply understand my background and goals, and the level of thoughtfulness and care she brought to every draft, phone call, and email was beyond anything I expected. Sometimes I honestly wondered how she balanced so many students with the level of personal attention she gave me.

Despite my lower GMAT score and thanks to Susan’s incredible guidance, I was accepted into a few top-tier programs and will be heading to UChicago Booth this fall! I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with her and know that she will remain a lifelong friend and mentor.

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It’s a difficult task to be able to summarize an entire business school application process into a single testimonial; it’s an even more challenging task to distill a person’s entire breadth of personal and professional experiences into a series of compelling essays and short answer questions that sneak in just under a restrictive word limit. Katy was able to masterfully do just that, and then some.

On paper, I come from a very traditional and overrepresented professional background when it comes to business school applicants (investment banking / private equity). But I also had a lot of unique and seemingly unrelated interests and experiences that I, at least, hoped could differentiate me if I could figure out how to actually tell them. That was always my biggest anxiety when setting out to begin my application process: I had a complicated story that risked being “all over the place” and incoherent if told incorrectly. I was also on the fence about working with an admissions consultant having never worked with one before. I did introductory meetings with around 10 consultants across a number of firms and none were quite able to see the “real me” behind the traditional background quite like Katy was. I met with Katy twice, but I knew after our first 30-minute intro call that I wanted to work with her. I felt like she was really able to “see” me and my story, which was an immediate weight off of my shoulders.

I won’t shortchange the difficulty of the application process, but Katy really did a wonderful job segmenting it into “digestible” bites to tackle, and she staged it in a way such that I never felt overwhelmed or behind schedule, even with an extremely demanding job. Pretty quickly, Katy was able to masterfully weave a series of disparate an unrelated experiences into a single, cohesive narrative, plucking the right threads from each in a way that I know I would have struggled to do on my own. This, alone, made the whole experience of working with her worth it for me. But it didn’t stop there; Katy was always available to answer my one-off questions and pull form her experience having sat on the “other side of the table” at Stanford. I very much valued her opinion and guidance when it came to the process-related questions and with how to best position my application.

When it was all said and done, I applied to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton, I was invited to interview at all three, and I was admitted to 2 of the schools and waitlisted at the third. While I am obviously ecstatic with the outcome, before hearing back from the schools I was actually quite calm. I knew that, regardless of what the outcome would be, that I had put my best foot forward. And I knew that, with Katy’s help, I was able to put together an application that I was really happy with and confident in submitting. I am fairly certain that I would have had neither the smooth application process nor the outcome that I did without Katy’s help. For that, I will be forever grateful.

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I'd recommend working with Michael to as many people as I can. If you're serious about increasing your chances of getting into your dream school, reach out to Michael and work with him. He consistently made himself available on short notice and was always well prepared with advice and guidance.

Michael's consulting and guidance through the application and interview process was nothing short of amazing. I could not have achieved the success in my applications that I did without his help and counsel.

He was exceptional in his advice for essay improvement as well as mock interviews.

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