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MbaMission offers top-tier mentorship with the MBA admission process.

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Nisha was a great person to work with. The minute I started talking to her I noticed that she genuinely wants me to success. Being an International student, I felt she understood that I needed to portray additional requirements to the applications.

Having less than 3 years of experience, I can guarantee you that Nisha will get you a top-tier acceptance if you do everything she recommends. Keep in mind she reaching out to me more than I did with her. I truly felt she wanted me to get accepted more than myself.

I would definitely recommend her mocks, I felt really confident going into interviews, felt that recommenders needed to prove why I'm a good fit.

I owe you, Nisha!

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I truly cannot imagine going through the MBA admissions process without Melissa. I started out completely overwhelmed—nervous, lost, and unsure of where to begin—but Melissa transformed what felt like an impossible mountain into one of the smoothest and most rewarding journeys of my life. She is incredibly organized, always a step ahead, lightning-fast with responses, and somehow manages to balance being upbeat and encouraging with honest, grounded guidance.

But what really sets Melissa apart is the way she connects with you as a whole person. Our calls were never just about applications—they were about life, family, our dogs, and everything in between. She quickly became so much more than a consultant—she was a mentor, a coach, and a true friend. I genuinely looked forward to our meetings, and even after the applications were submitted and decisions were rolling in, she stayed by my side to help me make the final (and very tough!) choice.

Thanks to Melissa, I was accepted to six top MBA programs with over $530,000 in scholarship offers. That number still blows my mind. And it wasn't all smooth sailing—there were major life events, unpredictable GMAT hurdles, and plenty of moments where I could’ve crumbled. But Melissa showed up every single time with empathy, wisdom, and unwavering belief in me. She invests in your story like it's her own, and she never loses sight of what makes you you.

I wouldn’t wish the stress of this process on anyone, but if I had to do it all over again, I would choose Melissa a thousand times over. She is, without question, the best of the best.

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When I first started my MBA application process, I was pretty skeptical towards the idea of using a consultant since I knew I already had a decent profile coming from Big Tech and a well recognized college. Luckily, I had a friend encourage me to at least book a free 30-min consult with MBA Mission before making a decision. I originally met with a different consultant who immediately had some good insights and referred me to Julie-Anne for her exceptional track record with HBS admits.

From my first chat with JA, it was instantly clear the value she would bring to my applications. Throughout the 10 (!) months we worked together what stands out are:
- She’s not afraid to push you to dig deeper, she reminds you the “so what?” is what’s essential in your essay writing
- She’s great at assessing your strengths and guiding you to highlight them in your application
- She always makes herself available to chat on the phone when you hit a wall in your writing

In my case, I applied to 3 schools with her, got 2 interviews, and then was waitlisted from both schools I interviewed at. She then worked me on my letters of continued interested and ultimately I was accepted off the waitlist to HBS. I’m so happy I made the decision to work with her, I truly couldn’t have done it without her support!

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I can’t say enough about my experience working with Jessica. Her deep knowledge of the programs enabled me to have a clear sense of what each school was looking for and tailor my applications and interview prep accordingly. Her breadth of experience meant she had ample ideas on how to best position the different elements of my application, particularly in one area that was complicated to explain. Her fun and supportive nature helped me be at my best through the ups and downs of the process, and made her such a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!

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I was fortunate to work with Melissa for my MBA applications. She guided me through the entire process with honesty and her deep insight that made all the difference. Melissa helped elevate every part of my application – from revamping my resume and crafting compelling essays to preparing for the interviews. She also recommended that I take the Executive Assessment (EA), as my GMAT score was on the lower end. That turned out to be great advice, as I performed really well on the EA.

Thanks to Melissa’s support, I was accepted into four top business schools and received a scholarship offer from all of them. The return on investment from working with her has been incredible – ranging from 300% to 900% in scholarship value alone.

Melissa genuinely cares about her clients. She’s not only an exceptional consultant, but also a true friend who makes your dreams come true. She made my applications an order of magnitude stronger. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking guidance on their MBA journey.

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I am very happy to recommend Gavriella to anyone applying to an MBA program. As a consultant, she was instrumental in helping me navigate the entire application process, providing thoughtful, strategic, and highly personalized guidance throughout. Gavriella was consistently accessible, always quick to respond and willing to jump on a call to talk through anything, big or small. She took the time to deeply understand my background, goals, and story, going far beyond the basic application forms. Her approach was structured and school specific, helping me develop tailored strategies for each of the M7 schools I applied to, as well as two international programs, and clearly explaining what each school values in a candidate. I didn’t have the highest GMAT score, but Gavriella helped me understand how admissions teams look at the full picture and coached me on how to highlight my strengths effectively. Through our work together, she also helped me reflect deeply on my experiences and aspirations, which led me to discover more about myself in a meaningful and positive way. That self-awareness has been incredibly valuable, not just for the MBA process, but for life. Thanks to her support, I felt confident that my application reflected the best version of myself.

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This was an all-inclusive packaging, and when they say all-inclusive, they mean it! Essay brainstorming, support in outlining approach, editing, and more. Short answer review. Incredible knowledge of business school landscape, and great test prep guidance,

Everyone should work with Krista Nannery and mbaMission, especially if they are on an expedited timeline or are looking for help in figuring out how to best position themselves/their story for business school adcoms.

If you are considering working with a consultant, I can't recommend Krista Nannery enough. Krista is incredibly professional and always clearly conveys deadlines, out of office timelines, and expectations to ensure a seamless working relationship. She always hits her deadlines (often turning work around more quickly than expected), was honest without ever being unkind, and quickly understood the best way to work with me/help me shape my story for what I wanted to convey to these schools. Her knowledge of what these business schools are looking for, and how to differentiate for each, is unmatched.

She took the time to get to know me, my industry, and my goals and helped provide fabulous templates to brainstorm/brain dump important details about my professional and personal life. She took her review of these brainstorming documents very seriously, asking questions that ultimately unlocked my strongest essays, and she made the daunting task of writing application essays feel approachable. She was very helpful in editing my essays with a focus on keeping the important content while prioritizing brevity, and she ensured I was fully prepared for interviews with sound advice and support. The work didn't stop there either. She helped me assess my options once I was admitted to schools and make my final decision on where to attend!

Overall, Krista is a wonderful human being and consultant!

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Choosing Rachel as my MBA application coach was one of the best decisions I made during this process. I purchased her hourly services and couldn’t be more grateful for the experience.

During my coach selection process, I was particularly focused on finding someone who would resonate with the work I currently do. As an older applicant with a non-traditional background, it was important to me that my coach respect my journey, be tactful yet honest, and intellectually engaged. When I spoke with Rachel, I immediately knew she was exactly who I was looking for.

Rachel is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, supportive, responsive, and insightful. She communicates concisely and effectively, offering only the most relevant and useful information. She started by providing a well-structured brainstorming document, which allowed her to get to know me in depth. She always came to our calls thoroughly prepared, and it was clear she knew my story and strengths by heart.

Rachel also has a deep understanding of the MBA admissions “game”—her strategic insights and mastery of language helped me craft essays that truly stood out (even the optional essay where I only included two bullet points!) She works incredibly fast, sometimes returning thoughtful edits within a day—even during the holiday season.

Out of the three schools I applied to, I was admitted to two—including one with a full-ride scholarship—and I ultimately committed to my dream school, NYU Stern! I can’t thank Rachel enough. She is both caring and very smart, and I felt refreshed and energized after every conversation with her. She’s more than just a coach—she’s a mentor, a thoughtful partner, and a wellspring of wisdom. I highly recommend her!

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I cannot speak highly enough of Susan. With her support and expertise, I was accepted into all the schools I applied to! Her wisdom, mentorship, and guidance made the application process so smooth and enjoyable.

I decided to work with her after meeting with a multitude of admission consultants. She was the only one who gave me tangible and impactful advice during my complimentary consultation. Also, I could tell she genuinely cared about my overall success. Not only did Susan show her deep knowledge of navigating the MBA process, but she also was the kindest and nicest consultant I met.

I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to work with Susan! She helped me craft a meaningful and real story when writing essays. Susan gave me valuable advice when reviewing various aspects of my application portfolio. With her feedback, I was able to confidently submit my applications. She made the entire process stress free and fun! I truly feel blessed!

I definitely recommend Susan to anyone looking for an MBA consultant! She will truly make your life better when applying!

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As an international student applying to US MBA programs, the whole process a bit of a black box. No one teaches you about it and you aren't exposed often to alumni that can explain the intricacies of applying.

I met Harold in August. I was accepted into HBS in March. This is a LONG period of time and it is a lonely journey. I 100% would not have achieved this objective without him.

Harold was a star throughout but three things shine particularly bright :

1 Exceptional guidance : Harold knows the journey well and had an incredible ability to help me correctly prioritise tasks and assess trade offs. When was it better to focus on GMAT/GRE and when to focus on essays? Which schools to start with ? Which essays first ? This made my journey much more calm and filled in gaps most of us have when doing this application process

2 Dedication & professionalism : Getting the school you want is really important and that's why you'd use external support in the first place. When you are feeling stressed, knowing the person supporting you truly has your back is invaluable. Not that I think he should, but Harold regularly took calls on holidays, at odd hours given his family commitments and regularly provided excellent feedback in short turnaround times, often faster than officially agreed turnaround times. This gave me energy and confidence across the journey

3 Rare blend of creative and logical : Harold has an excellent brain. On the one hand, rigorous, honest, challenging and thorough. On the other, creative, inventive and visionary. This means he is able to spar with you on multiple fronts and help you create and iterate on work until it is both cogent and compelling.

I would highly recommend Harold to anyone looking for support.

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