Strengths:

Expert advice that builds confidence and highlights your best stories

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Honestly, nothing. The process was smooth and effective

Working with Jessica Shklar at mbaMission was truly a gift. She helped my brother get into his dream schools a few years ago, so when it was my turn, I knew I wanted to work with her. From the very beginning, Jessica had a way of making the overwhelming application process feel approachable.

When I first filled out my brainstorming document, I worried that I didn’t have much of substance to share. But on our very first call, Jessica guided me through my story in a way that made everything click. She has such a knack for pulling out the right details, weaving them together, and shaping them into something powerful while always keeping it authentic and in my own voice.

She was with me every step of the way, refining drafts, giving thoughtful advice, and calming my nerves when I doubted myself. Thanks to her support, I was accepted into my dream school on my very first application!

I couldn’t be more grateful for Jessica’s guidance, patience, and expertise. She made a daunting process not only manageable but actually rewarding. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone starting their MBA journey.

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Katharine is an INCREDIBLE consultant who helped me land multiple offers to MBA programs - I ultimately committed to Wharton. I was advised to wait a year to apply as I started my test prep on the later side, but Katharine took the time to go through my story and craft multiple competitive applications I was confident showcased my best work. Do not underestimate how introspective those applications are! I cannot recommend Katharine enough.

It is evident that Katharine truly cares about the success of her clients, in part because she has seen first hand how business school has changed the lives/career paths of her own classmates and clients over the years. Besides helping me get in to business school, she further convinced me that the 2 years was absolutely worth it for me, regardless if my exact career goals shift. When I was deciding between schools, she gave me concrete examples of what I could take advantage of if I attended that school, from classes and clubs to semesters abroad and specific initiatives.

I was worried about standing out in a pool of investment bankers from NYC - but Katharine took the TIME to understand my story and helped me craft a compelling and accurate narrative of why I stand out and what unique insights I could bring to the classroom- professionally and personally. She knows how these schools operate and think, and helped me create a target list of schools, draft recommendation packets to guide my recommenders and so much more. the MBAmission onTrack videos are also incredibly helpful to listen to. I couldn't have done it without her! 

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Strengths:

Very detailed and informative.
Intuitive and easy to follow

I got into 5 M7 schools using onTrack. As a deferred applicant and current college student, I didn’t have the funds for the ten thousand dollars that some admissions consultants charge, so onTrack was the next best thing and it delivered wonderfully. I’m conscientious by nature, so I followed the program closely, and it had all the information I needed to succeed. The guidance was detailed, intuitive, and easy to follow, making the complex and incredibly stressful process much more manageable. For anyone serious about their applications but not looking to spend a fortune, onTrack is an incredible resource.

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Jessica, has been a fantastic partner in my business school application. It all started with a 30min consultation in which I was able to confirm her homerun storytelling ability. Since I scheduled this ahead of time (several months before the business school application) the 30min consultation served to plan and strengthen areas where I could show improvement in my profile.

After signing up for a full package, she has been just the best application partner I could have asked for. Very strategic, most if not all replies for quick questions within 30min, assays returned with high quality suggestions and edits. Willing to accommodate scheduling difficulties. And ongoing support even after acceptances for advice on scholarships!

Jessica was able to help me get into my top school of choice, HBS. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would happily do so.

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I interviewed four different MBA application consulting firms and spoke to two of them a second time, and ultimately landed on mbaMission, because of Melissa Blakeslee and Heidi Granner. Both Melissa and Heidi were incredibly knowledgeable about the application process, responsive, honest, and clearly had my best interest at heart throughout the entire process. They provided valuable feedback as to schools and programs they felt would be the best match for me, and how they aligned with my short-term and long-term goals. I would highly recommend Melissa and Heidi in mbaMission for either the hourly services or the comprehensive package.

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Michael was always available and helpful. He turned comments more quickly than expected, especially during holidays and tight deadlines. Moreover, Michael went above and beyond to give extra help with schools where I had not purchased the full support package when I received interviews at those schools, which eventually led to my admission. He also gave honest feedback throughout and kept me on a good schedule from the beginning, as well as encouraging me to apply to certain schools he thought were truly a good fit and where I would be a competitive applicant. He made it much easier to complete multiple interviews without feeling like I fully had to redo each one.

Would make the product better:

Because testing is an important part of the application process, especially for a deferred applicant who doesn't have as much work experience, the product could have included some stronger guidance there for people who were looking for strong guidance throughout the process; the actual work with the consultant on the testing front mostly consisted of advice on taking practice tests, which services to use, etc. while the other work was very hands on with mock interviews, resume tweaks, and essay revisions.

I was a deferred MBA applicant applying to several M7 schools, and I was admitted to Booth and Wharton before choosing Wharton. I definitely would not have been able to reach this point without the help of mbaMission. Their work gave me some preliminary understanding of the deferred admissions process and the MBA process in general on sites like YouTube and through their online guides, and once I signed up for the actual school packages they were very helpful in preparing me for the applications from start to finish. I utilized materials using OnTrack, but the 1 on 1 work with Michael was the most impactful. This work included several resume revisions, essays for each school, recommendation guidance, and interview prep. Michael did an especially great job of prepping me for the unique Wharton TBD interview, and even for the schools I wasn't admitted to I had interviews that I felt well prepared for. I highly recommend this service for a deferred applicant looking to reach their highest goals.

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Strengths:

Thorough, Genuine, Detailed oriented

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N/A

I highly recommend working with Harshad for help with the business school application process. My application process was a lot less overwhelming and stressful because of Harshad’s guidance, encouragement and support. He started with understanding my background, contributions, interests, goals, strengths and growth areas both on personal and professional front. He helped with brainstorming ideas and data points for the essays. His feedback was very direct, thoughtful and spot on. And I needed that kind of feedback. He patiently helped review my essays and answered the questions I had. Almost all the time, I heard from him within 24 hours, if not within a few hours. He also conducted a mock interview session, which was super helpful and gave me the confidence to take on real interviews. I went through the application process while working full time. Harshad was flexible with the meeting hours and made himself available when I needed his urgent guidance.

I applied to Haas and two M7 schools and I got into all three of them and with scholarship. Harshad then helped brainstorm the pros and cons and gave me insights on how to think about making the right choice. I could tell throughout the process that he genuinely cares about his clients and their success. Overall, I am super glad and grateful I chose Harshad to help me with this journey.

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Cat was extremely prompt with her edits and gave incredibly deep insights/edits. She really understood my story and helped me polish it to be the best it could be.

Coming from a nontraditional MBA background, I had no idea what the application process would look like, or how I could tell my story in a way that would best highlight my strengths. From my first day working with Cat, I felt so much more confident in my application. Her edits to my essays/resumes were extremely thorough and insightful. We went through dozens of drafts of my resume, application essays, and even the short answer section of the application. With each revision I could see my application improving and becoming more true to me. Additionally, Cat was always prompt with any questions I had and was always more than willing to hop on a call to answer the many questions I had during the application process. With Cat's help, I was able to secure an interview with HBS and eventually an acceptance. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for an MBA consultant!

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Strengths:

Deep knowledge of the specifics of each B school, individual approach, effective communication

Would make the product better:

Nothing, everything was perfect

I worked with Harold in 2023-2024, and initially he helped me build my application for a Full-Time MBA program at a top US business school (essay, resume, etc.). Although I wasn’t accepted that time, Harold kept encouraging me to reapply the following year. I almost gave up, but he believed in me more than I believed in myself, and he was always following up, brainstorming, and suggesting alternative approaches. Based on my inputs (age, workload, location, career goals), he advised me to shift strategies: to consider an Executive MBA and take the Executive Assessment instead of the GMAT. It all paid off - now I’m halfway through the Chicago Booth Executive MBA program. Earning an MBA from a top U.S. business school was my dream. I am really enjoying the experience, and I will be forever grateful to Harold. Thank you very much!

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Strengths:

-Strategic insights on crafting MBA profile and story
-In-depth understanding of what MBA programs ideal profiles
-Encouragement, confidence building
-Thorough interview prep
-Scholarship application review
-Accountability for MBA application process

Would make the product better:

-Shared calendar (like Calendy) for scheduling

Gavriella is an absolute gem! I came to her with a narrow focus of 3 MBA programs and I was accepted to 2 of the 3 programs! One of them being my dream MBA program, INSEAD, thanks to her strategic guidance and emotional support.

I was impressed by her attention to detail and ability to craft my story for the MBA applications - she truly has an eye for bringing the full vision together. Throughout the process, she helped to shape my narrative to be a competitive applicant and also clarified my career goals. She turned an arduous process into inspiration for my career.

Not only was her professional dedication and talent crucial, she's also emotionally intelligent and kind. After receiving a subpar GRE score and tempted to give up altogether, Gavriella's encouragement pushed me through until the end. She went above and beyond with interview prep and scholarship essay reviews with an insane deadline. I truly couldn't have done it without her! The best decision I made in the MBA application process.

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