With Jen’s strong support and guidance, I was accepted into my dream business school programs (Wharton, Anderson)!! I knew very little coming into the MBA application process and Jen was especially impactful in determining my target business schools, strategizing on my applications, crafting my personal statements, selecting my recommenders, and closely reviewing my applications in a short timeline - she really did it all and was a joy to work with! Jen was great to brainstorm with, came highly prepared, and provided strong feedback and insights in all our meetings which helped me write personal statements that I felt truly reflected my personality, background, and career ambitions. Prior to working with Jen, I found the application process incredibly daunting (especially since I was taking the GMAT and working at the same time) and she was able to help coach me through the process and keep me on track so I was always focused on the most important areas. In addition to her strong expertise, Jen’s positivity and supportiveness really made the difference - from taking multiple calls prior to my TBD interview for Wharton to taking early morning calls right before the application deadline, Jen truly went the extra mile to help me accomplish my goal. I highly recommend Jen and am very fortunate to have worked with her. Thank you Jen!!!

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I was incredibly fortunate to work with Kate Richardson during my MBA application process for Kellogg, and I can confidently say that her expertise was crucial to my success.

From the very beginning, Kate took the time to understand my unique background, career goals, and personal story. She provided invaluable insights into what Kellogg specifically looks for in candidates, helping me craft a compelling narrative that resonated with the admissions committee.

What truly stood out was Kate's strategic approach. She helped me pinpoint the key aspects of my experience and strengths that aligned perfectly with Kellogg's values and culture. Her feedback on my essays was both detailed and thoughtful, pushing me to dig deeper and present the most authentic and impactful version of myself.

Kate was also instrumental in preparing me for the interview process. Her mock interviews, tailored to Kellogg's specific interview style, along with her constructive feedback, gave me the confidence I needed to excel.

Beyond her technical expertise, Kate was patient, always accessible, and a constant source of encouragement and support. The MBA application process can be daunting, but having someone in my corner who genuinely cared about my success made all the difference.

Thanks to Kate, I was accepted into Kellogg, and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for an admissions consultant for an M7 MBA program who truly knows her stuff and is deeply invested in your success, I highly recommend Kate Richardson.

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I had a very positive experience with mbaMission, and specifically with the consultant Nisha Trivedi. She was amazing, worth every penny. Nisha helped guide me through the application and interview process for my dream school, Columbia Busines School (J-Term), and with her help, I was admitted into, and accepted a class spot in J-Term Class of '25. What I liked most about Nisha is through every single thing we worked on together, she went above and beyond what was required/expected, often working on weekends, holidays and odd hours to meet the self-imposed deadline I wanted to meet for my app. She also has a strong background in communications, and really did a phenomenal job in thinking about how best to position my story to show CBS AdCom the best experiences & characteristics I had to offer. I am SO glad I decided to work with Nisha, and I know I wouldn't have gotten into business school without her; I'd 100% recommend working with this consultant.

mbaMissioin, as a company, was excellent, and their OnTrack modules had a tremendous amount of useful precedents (short answer responses, resume templates, interview guides, etc.) hand-tailored to each school. I was impressed with how tech-forward they were.

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In June 2023, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Blakeslee from MBA Mission, among over ten other consultants. Melissa stood out immediately due to her genuine interest and insightful feedback on my MBA application strategy. Unlike others, she invested time to understand my unique background and aspirations, which made our interaction feel less like a transaction and more like a partnership aimed at my success.
Her expertise was invaluable in selecting schools. We targeted three ambitious programs, and I was thrilled to receive admission offers with scholarships from two of them. Melissa’s quick and actionable feedback throughout the application process was crucial, especially given our tight timeline. Even when I decided to add another school to my package last minute, Melissa welcomed the challenge without hesitation. Impressively, she was even responsive during her Christmas vacation, underscoring her dedication to my success.
Post-admission, Melissa has been instrumental in helping me decide which offer to accept. Her ongoing guidance has been a beacon through this significant life decision. I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking a deeply committed and effective MBA admissions consultant. If you’re looking for someone who will truly care about your journey and outcomes, sign up with Melissa Blakeslee — you won’t regret it!

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Rachel Beck's expertise was invaluable in guiding my MBA application process. Her deep understanding of admissions requirements and her ability to help me identify my unique strengths were instrumental in crafting compelling applications. Through her detailed guidance and strategic insights, I was able to secure multiple acceptances. This included a full scholarship at one prestigious program and several partial scholarships at others. Rachel's effectiveness in positioning candidates competitively was evident in the results. Her personalized approach and thorough knowledge of what top MBA programs seek in applicants significantly boosted my confidence and my chances of success throughout the entire application journey. I highly recommend working with Rachel to anyone looking to maximize their MBA admissions success.

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I had an amazing experience working with Katharine. As I am someone who had very little idea about MBA admissions, her help was pivotal for me to get through the applications smoothly. She helped me straighten my story which showcased not only my strengths but also reflected who I am as a person. She helped me structure my resume which showcased my impact points concisely and effectively. She even helped me effectively communicate with my recommenders which was extremely critical as this was the first time they were recommending anyone to a Business School. She took my mock interview for Columbia and her questions were very similar to the ones asked in the actual one. The mock interview made me more confident to tackle the main interview. Apart from everything working with her gave me a sense of satisfaction and calmness that allowed me to give my best shot without worrying much about the result. From Brainstorming Sessions to Essays to LoRs to Short Questions to Kelogg’s Video Essay to Mock Interviews to Answering all small questions effectively her rock-solid support pushed me through all obstacles. I can confidently say that anyone would be lucky to work with her and she is the best that one can work with for MBA applications. I feel lucky that she was the most critical part of my MBA applications and this wouldn’t have been possible without her.

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I had Rachel as my admissions consultant for the recent deferred MBA application cycle. Out of the 4 M7 schools I applied, Rachel helped me get into 3 of them, including HBS - my dream school.=

From our consultation call, it is evident that Rachel brings her many years of expertise to the table. The biggest challenge I faced was being an applicant from an untraditional career path - none of my internships and post graduate job established a linear career trajectory. I switched industries and job functions for every experience. Rachel, with her phenomenal storytelling capacity, immediately helped me come up with a convincing narrative that strategically positioned me as a unique candidate. We all know that MBA Admissions is a lot of soul searching - as a deferred admissions applicant who just graduated from college, I had to map out my life for the next 5-10 years. Without Rachel’s thoughtful questions, I wouldn’t have come up with a solid case for why MBA and realized a lot of strengths that I personally have.

One thing I appreciate Rachel the most is how reliable and supportive a partner she has been. She was always available for me throughout my application journey, from helping me edit an essay to the 10th draft (because I personally thought I wasn’t there yet) to answering my nervous calls before going into interviews and even giving me advice for things going on at school and work. She never set unrealistic expectations but straightforwardly helped me understand which steps I needed to take to find success, one step at a time. It’s a scary process, but I never thought I was alone. She really motivated me to be my 100%!

In all, work with Rachel! I can reasonably say that partnering with Rachel was the best decision I made that led to the positive outcomes. She’s the best!

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I am an international applicant from Asia and I find Susan a great pleasure to work with. She is very thought provoking to enable me to think outside of the box. Her friendliness and emotional support made the entire process not only effective but also enjoyable. From our very first meeting, she encouraged me to think deeply about my goals and how best to present them in my application, which significantly strengthened my overall narrative.

One of Susan's standout qualities is her dedication. She went to great lengths to help me meet my application deadlines, even when it required late-night sessions or quick turnaround times on drafts. Her commitment ensured that I never felt overwhelmed or rushed, but rather confident and prepared every step of the way.

Susan’s interview preparation was particularly exceptional. She provided a comprehensive list of questions tailored to my specific applications and career goals, along with robust preparation tactics that left me feeling ready for anything the interviewers might throw my way. Her insights and feedback were instrumental in helping me refine my responses and present myself authentically and compellingly.

Susan successfully helped me to get into my dream school in US. I strongly recommend her services to international applicants like me.

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After speaking with many consultants across various companies, I told Rachel: 'I want to work with you because I feel like I would be taken care of well at mbaMission'-- and she did not disappoint!

Through each stage of the long and sometimes gruelling process, I was reminded again and again of what a great support system she provides. Rachel keeps it real while still being supportive to get the best possible outcome- This is something I appreciate most about Rachel.

She is an amazing storyteller. The brainstorming phase really set us up for success as we picked the right story to tell for the right application area. I particularly loved our brainstorming sessions prior to writing each essay -- talking to her in these sessions gave so much clarity to my narrative and the actual essay writing became so much easier because of them!

All these great things about the process ultimately got me the result I so eagerly wanted- I got into CBS and INSEAD!!
My wife will be applying in the next cycle and we are most definitely going to work with Rachel!

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Partnering with Gavriella altered the course of my life; if you are looking for application partnership, business school preparation and intangibles that will develop you as a person, please read below.

I partnered with Gavriella on a 3 school package through mbaMission.

We applied to (and I got into):
1. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2. University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
3. I choose not to apply after getting into Kellogg and Booth.

Gavriella is simply amazing. I cannot put into words the way she impacted my life, changed my life and was an invaluable aspect to this application process. Look no further for application partnership.

These applications are extremely stringent and encompass a recap of your whole life story that you then have to turn into an application that appeals and speaks to admissions teams. Admissions teams get hundreds if not thousands of applications so how do you stand out, how do you get noticed? In the two months that we worked together, Gavriella was incredibly thorough, we communicated almost daily and she taught me so much about myself in this process. Honestly estimating, there were at least 300 valuable pieces to this application that Gavriella provided.

When writing your story in these applications, an external source is very helpful. Gavriella went FAR beyond that. She read the 20 page narrative I wrote, picked out the big ideas and small details and we brought together an incredible application.
This was applied to my resume reworking, 2+ essays, recommendation essays, short answer questions, optional essays, application interviews and everywhere else in this application.

After we completed the two STRONG applications, Gavriella's assistance through the interview process was invaluable. In these interviews, you have a very short window to convey your life story, what's important to you, what you like about the specific schools, how you will make an impact, what your presence at the school will be, how you've thought about this next step (grad school), and so, so much more. Without her help, my interviews would have been completely different, completely.

She took my "weaker points" and turned them into strengths, making my application very strong and well-rounded.

What truly impressed me is through this process with Gavriella, she taught me so much about myself. Can you list your short term and long term goals in 20 seconds, with complete clarity, using the right verbiage and conveying exactly what you feel to an admissions team? I couldn't before, but that is one of hundreds of examples of Gavriella's help. She brings so much information to the table that it felt like I was already in business school. She familiarized me with the business school "language" and terminology. She prepared me for business school more than anyone has (and trust me, I have incredible resources by my side).

You're not going to be able to find these things in books, in articles or by reading about the application; you just can't. You could read a thousand pages about how to complete a business school application and it wouldn't touch the value that Gavriella brought to my process, wouldn't even get close, at all.

What you're going to get from Gavriella is not just the best possible chance for success, but you're going to get things out of working with her that will last you a lifetime. Gavriella is brilliant and knows this space better than anyone and her expertise is astounding, she knows everything and I mean everything. In addition to expertise, Gavriella brings a passion and care for your application that will change your life, as it did mine. It is very rare to find someone who has incredibly refined excellence in both expertise AND passion/EQ/emotional intelligence and awareness.

I will say it again, Gavriella changed my life. If you are looking for an application partner, please, please do not look any further. Please, please sign up with her immediately and I promise that you will have made the BEST decision.

My biggest dream for the past three years came true, I am pursuing my MBA at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and I could not have done it without Gavriella.

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