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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I reached out to Jessica Shklar at mbaMission during the early stages of my deferred MBA journey, and her guidance was transformative. While I did not have the opportunity to work with Jessica on a full package, I took advantage of the free 30-min consultation that mbaMission offers. In just 30 minutes, she helped me see how parts of my background, like my military education, were actually strengths, not weaknesses. Jessica offered a realistic, thoughtful review of my profile and gave me the confidence to pursue programs I once thought were out of reach. Her generosity and insight were invaluable, especially for someone like me who was doubting their potential. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her to any MBA hopeful.

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Working with Harshad for my deferred MBA admissions process was the best decision I made! As a college senior navigating an intense and competitive application cycle, I felt incredibly supported every step of the way.

After speaking with other consultants, Harshad truly stood out to me as someone who was both knowledgeable and deeply understanding of my more unique background. He was able to leverage his engineering experience and broad global perspective to understand and help me articulate my pre- and post-MBA career goals.

The overall process of working with Harshad was incredibly smooth and well-structured. We were able to jump right into brainstorming and identifying the life stories I wanted to highlight in my applications. His advice was always specific, tailored, and also really intuitive, I genuinely felt that he went above and beyond to understand me as a person.

Harshad was great at keeping the bigger picture of the story I was trying to tell in mind with his feedback on my essays, and was always willing to meet to discuss. His turnaround time was incredibly fast and often ahead of schedule, which made a huge difference as I approached deadlines.

Harshad’s interview support was also invaluable. My HBS mock with him was challenging, but it really helped me prepare and ace the HBS interview. One of the questions he came up with for our mock was actually asked word for word by the admissions officer, which goes to show how well his prep is. He also connected me with a mbaMission colleague for prep for the Wharton TBD, which was also helpful.

Most importantly, Harshad was also a mentor and a cheerleader throughout my application journey. He helped me build confidence in myself and my application, and when I felt discouraged or uncertain, he reminded me of my strengths. That support was especially meaningful as I balanced the stress of finishing college while applying, and it made all the difference to have someone uplifting me along the way.

Thanks to Harshad’s support, I was fortunate to be accepted to HBS, Wharton, Booth, and MIT, and I truly believe I wouldn’t have reached this point without his guidance. For anyone considering the deferred MBA route, I can’t recommend Harshad highly enough!

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I’m a college senior who worked with Katy for deferred MBAs. Katy is a very detailed oriented consultant. She offered me a lot of knowledge and insight on how to talk with recommenders and write stories that strings together my activities! Katy meticulously read over all my essay drafts and gave detailed suggestions. She was also kind to give me multiple practices for the interviews I got! I applied to 5 schools, got interviews with Stanford, MIT, and Kellogg, and ultimately got admitted to Kellogg. Katy is very experienced with MBA applications and I think she has a lot to offer as a consultant!

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Very thorough in reviews and very speedy turnaround times. All comments / feedback were extremely helpful and greatly improved everything.

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Kim was extremely helpful throughout the entire application process. From her detailed reviews on all materials, to quick turnaround times, to navigating the interview process, and many other things, Kim always went above and beyond. Kim even volunteered numerous times to meet outside of our scheduled time. In addition, Kim was proactive throughout the entire process. She would be thinking multiple steps ahead, always thinking about the next thing to do in addition to what we were working on. Without Kim’s efforts, I wouldn’t have had all the success I was fortunate to have. I truly recommend Kim to anyone looking for a consultant. Keep up the great work, Kim!

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Working with Katharine Lewis (Katy) was one of the best decisions I made in my MBA journey. As a career changer transitioning from law to business and applying from London in Round 3, I knew the odds weren’t in my favor—especially when it came to top-tier programs like Stanford GSB. But from the very first conversation, Katy saw my potential and never wavered in her belief that I had a compelling story to tell. When other consultants were sceptical, Katy was already strategizing.

Her insight into the MBA admissions process is truly priceless. She helped me shape my narrative thoughtfully and authentically, guiding me through every stage—from school selection to essays, interviews, and beyond. Her turnaround times were incredibly fast, and her feedback was always sharp, honest, and actionable.

What stood out the most was how she invested in me. Katy isn’t just an MBA consultant—she’s a career advisor, a coach, and an unwavering ally. She was my lifeline during the most stressful moments, and I always knew that no matter what came my way, we’d face it together. She helped me land interviews at both Stanford GSB and USC Marshall in Round 3—something I never thought possible, but she did.

Katy is unstoppable. She’s a total badass who brings heart, strategy, and fire to the table. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Cost is on the higher side, but you get what you pay for.

This mba mission hourly service was incredibly effective. My consultant (Heidi Granner) was tough on me at first and really pushed me to reflect deeply on my experiences. That pressure led to honest, authentic writing. We went through several iterations and brainstorming sessions, each one helping me get closer to the real story I wanted to tell. In the end, the hard work paid off with essays I felt truly proud of, and I received admits to 4 M7 schools, including some with scholarships.
If taking the hourly service, I highly recommend doing the brainstorming session before writing the essays - which would allow you to put your best self forward in the essays.

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The package helped me stay on track and power through all of the complicated requirements/essyas/short answers I needed to put together to complete my applications. Kim Hoey was instrumental in helping me stay on track and ensuring I was putting my best foot forward.

Would make the product better:

The only thing I would change is applying to fewer programs!

Kim was a tremendous help in applying to schools. She was honest with me about the aspects of my application that were weak spots and collaborated with me to ensure that I still put a great application together. I applied to many schools in a rather short period (starting in the summer time for round 2 applications). This mad the application process for 6 schools very intense. Still, she was very organized and set clear expectations on deadlines so that we were able to work efficiently. She was generous with her time and sensitive yet clear with her feedback! Out of the 6 schools I applied to, I interviewed with 5 and got into 3, waitlisted for 1. Importantly, I got into, and will be going to my top choice!

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Gavi is an incredible consultant! She really tries to transform your life by getting you accepted to your dream school, by knowing the rules of the game, while also realizing your time matters. She really tries to understand her clients, understanding their motivations and interests. Highly reccomend. She was fantastic with my CBS application!! Was accepted with $130k in scholarships, which is 75% of tuition. She is also very dedicated, ensuring that I went into my interviews with the utmost confidence.

Most importantly, she is an astute storyteller. She is skilled at identifying what aspects of a client's background will be suprising or interesting to draw other and also connect with the admissions audience.

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Working with Gavriella was the best decision I made during the MBA application process. I initially worked with another consultant because they had helped people I knew, but I never really felt a connection. Toward the end, I switched to Gavriella on an hourly basis and immediately wished I had started with her from the beginning.

She helped me make sense of my story and uncovered insights I hadn’t even considered. Beyond her deep understanding of the schools and the application process, what truly sets Gavriella apart is how much she cares. She went out of her way to check in on decision days and offered encouragement at every step. Even after our sessions ended, she kept reaching out.

Having someone like Gavriella in my corner made all the difference. I got into my dream school because of her and If I could do it all over again, I’d work with her from day one.

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