Strengths:

1. Comprehensive Coverage: The course provided an end-to-end solution for MBA applications, covering everything from initial program research to essay writing and school-specific strategies.

2. Expert Guidance: Jeremy Shinewald's professional delivery and in-depth expertise.

3. Detailed Essay Guidance: Offers sample essays with before and after versions, providing clear insights into effective application writing.

4. Structured Learning: Well-organized modules that break down the complex application processes into manageable steps.

5. Resume Building: Particularly strong resume module that helps applicants create standout professional profiles.

6. Stress Reduction: Helps transform a typically stressful application process into a more manageable and even enjoyable experience.

I had applied to one MBA school last year - I had no idea how to navigate the process. I reached out to a few consultants who charged exorbitant fees and the one i went with, added little to no value to my application, and (not surprisingly), I was rejected from that school. Granted, my previous application was rushed, I started early this year and purchased onTrack in June. Having gone through the course, I feel three to six months before the application deadlines is the ideal timeframe to engage with this course and see good results.

While the previous application process was extremely stressful for me, this time, with onTrack, it was a much more pleasant experience. The course's structure, content, and Jeremy's professional delivery made me fall in love with the application process! What would otherwise have been an incredibly stressful journey was made significantly more manageable by knowing I was at least putting my best foot forward.

I rated the course 5/5 because:

1. The course covered absolutely everything, comprehensively. From researching programs to writing quality essays, it included individual modules on T15 schools and even showed how to approach the short answers strategically.

2. I found the Resume module particularly exceptional and incredibly helpful!

3. The course provided top-notch sample essays, including before and after versions, which clearly demonstrated what works and what doesn't.

4. The teaching on essay writing was outstanding - covering what to avoid, methodologies, and common pitfalls.

Is the course a replacement for a dedicated MBA admissions consultant? I'd say if we can pair this course with hiring a consultant on an hourly basis for a few hours, that would be the optimal approach. The consultant could help identify any glaring mistakes, but largely, if you follow the course instructions diligently, your application is likely to be strong.

To conclude - is the course worth the time, effort, and price? Absolutely, without a doubt. Caveat : One needs to be prepared to invest at least one to two months of dedicated effort to the process and this course. This is probably not the right fit for those seeking a last-minute solution.

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Strengths:

All-encompassing start-to-finish package for clients such as myself seeking to improve and finalize each part of their application -- ranging from resume, to career goals, to essays, interviews, and finally scholarship negotiations.

Ever since the start, I could tell that Nisha was extremely well prepared and detail-oriented. In fact, this first struck me during our introductory call when she was already asking me intricate questions about my education and work history -- the wheels were turning even then during our free 30-minute call!

In the months that we worked together, Nisha fully engrossed herself into my applicant profile, helping me generate a compelling narrative about my candidacy and why I needed each particular school's help to advance my career, and what I'd contribute during my time there. By the end of it all, I felt that she knew me better than I knew myself!

Her insistence on specific details in each of my essays for each of my target programs not only helped me become a stronger writer, but also demonstrated to admissions committee members why I was a candidate that they could not pass up. At the end of it all, I got admitted to all three schools that Nisha and I worked on, and I know this certainly wouldn't have been possible without her guidance along the way. The investment in Nisha paid off as I recouped that fee several times over in scholarship amounts.

If you're seeking to elevate your applications by bringing together the disparate parts of your education, career, and extracurriculars, and synthesize them into one cohesive narrative easily digestible for admissions committee members, you must have Nisha alongside you. Do so and you will certainly be putting your best foot forward.

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I had the pleasure of working with Debbie on my MIT Sloan Round 1 application, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my unique background, goals, and challenges in depth. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Debbie was how she helped me uncover the standout elements of my story, which gave me the confidence to present myself authentically and effectively.

I initially found the MBA application process to be quite daunting, but Debbie’s expertise and encouragement kept me focused and on track. Her thoughtful feedback helped me craft a cohesive application where every component contributed to a compelling narrative. Debbie also went beyond generic advice by tailoring her guidance to my profile, ensuring that my application aligned perfectly with Sloan’s values and expectations.
Debbie’s personalized approach, insightful feedback, and unwavering support were instrumental in my success, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone navigating the MBA application journey.

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Julie-Anne was incredibly helpful from start to finish and I could not be more grateful to have had her help through my application process. I was admitted to my top choice school HBS with her help.

What I'm most grateful for is her no B/S type of attitude. I naturally struggle with writing, so I needed her to tell me straight up when my essay was headed in the wrong direction or came off differently than I intended it.
She was readily available throughout my application process, which was super helpful when I was in the deepest part of my writing process and needed to talk out my ideas with someone. She also gave me great tips for my interview process, which gave me the confidence to know I was fully prepared walking into my interview.

I would recommend her to anyone applying to business school.

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Thanks to Susan's outstanding coaching strategy and focused approach, I was admitted into Columbia Business School's MBA program. She was structured, analytical, logical, and critical in all the best ways. Susan is an excellent communicator and shares insightful anecdotal examples that help you get the best out of your essays, resume, and short answers, in order to build the best case for yourself to get admitted into your dream school. Susan is also an outstanding critic, highlighting ares of weakness and proposing with shrewdness new approaches that helped me refine my work along the way.

If you want to get into your dream program, keep calm and work with Susan!

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My favorite part of working with Debbie is how she helped me find the highlights in my personal story that makes my application unique. Each round of brainstorming/revision is always on point and thoughtful. She also gives me candid feedback/suggestion on every aspect of my application and overall helped me greatly in getting to the program I want.

mbaMission has such a comprehensive package of resources, more than what you need to prepare a competitive application based on my situation. In early 2024, in the touch base section, the consultant provided candid evaluation of my profile and my later application results showed that their evaluation was on point. Working with Debbie, she is really knowledgeable and always professional and helpful in every step of my application. Her International background also helps me greatly as she understands the situation of where I come from. Her encouragement give me more confidence in telling my own story in the application process, and it helped me immensely in getting to the program I dreamed of.

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Harold really is the best consultant you can ask for. He was supremely helpful in my MBA application process. His demystification of the entire process made figuring out where and how to apply much easier than it would have been otherwise and he did a great job translating the "admissions speak" application questions into English and helping me determine how best to answer each one. After my experience working with him for around 8 months I can confidently recommend his services to anyone interested in getting an MBA. I really can not have asked for a better partner in my MBA application journey.

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Detail Oriented, Time bound feedback, Great Insights, Worth It

I got accepted to Ross MBA program. Ross was the only school I was applying to so I took the hourly package and bought 5 hours. I initially chatted with Michael and felt connected to him and decided to go with him. He gave very detailed feedback on my essays and resumes which forced me to think in new ways I hadn't had thought of. Michael went above and beyond in providing me with quality feedback and I saw a day and night difference in first and the final draft of my essays and resume. Michael setup me up for success before I submitted my application and then did a mock interview once I received the invite. Michael took the time to prepare potential questions for me and provided excellent feedback during the mock interview. All in all, Michael was a great resource and I highly recommend him, especially for Ross (he went to Ross himself)!!

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Strengths:

Provides a personalized schedule, school-specific insights and interview preparation

Would make the product better:

Although I have enjoyed using this product and have found it extremely useful, I believe the interface could be made more user friendly. The product provides a customized schedule of modules based on an initial assessment. However, goals and schools are bound to shift during the application journey. It would be beneficial to have a way to subtract or add modules into the schedule. While it does allow access to modules separately, integrating this flexibility into the main schedule would make it more user friendly.

OnTrack offers detailed insights into most top schools, but expanding its database to include more schools with complete information would make it even more comprehensive.

OnTrack has truly been a one stop-shop for everything I needed to complete MBA applications. It provides a tailor-made schedule of modules based on an initial assessment. Simply completing the modules alone gave me enough insight to tackle multiple applications confidently. Since I signed up late, I was short on time and had to be selective with which modules I focused on. I would recommend signing up as early as possible to take advantage of all the content.

One of the more challenging parts of the MBA application is researching the different schools. OnTrack does a great job of covering the basics and essentials of most schools. This was a huge time-saver and gave me a solid foundation before diving into my own research.

OnTrack also provides modules on essay writing and resume preparation, including examples that help you navigate these challenging aspects of an application. I especially loved the interview prep modules. They offer an interface with a repository of school-specific interview questions, where you can record yourself answering them. Watching these recordings back helped me spot and improve any habits I didn’t realize I had. There’s no limit to how many times you can practice, which is perfect for prepping. They also provide specific questions to help you get ready for the video assessments required by some schools.

Overall, I feel OnTrack is an excellent investment for anyone working on their MBA applications. It is comprehensive and gives you a strong structure to work with.

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Strengths:

onTrack provided a clean and comprehensive breakdown of all aspects of the MBA application process in an easily usable and digestible format.
The interview practice and school modules were particularly useful to me.

Would make the product better:

My only recommendation is that it was easier to add or subtract modules in the onTrack user interface.

onTrack by mbaMission is a fantastic product that delivers exceptional information in a non-biased and easy to digest format. From career goals to school breakdowns, if you are targeting any T15 school, onTrack is a fantastic tool that remains relevant throughout the application process. onTrack pointed me in the right direction for program selection and the interview preparation tool is a fantastic way to practice interviews in a low-stress, realistic format. onTrack is the prefect companion to an mbaMission consultant or as a stand alone product. The combination of onTrack and Kate Richardson's fantastic consulting services provided the structure, information, and practice to successfully translate my nontraditional background into an MBA success story.

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