I applied to HBS and GSB, and Debbie helped me get into both schools!

In short, I could not have imagined the process without Debbie. From the start, she broke down a hefty work burden into a manageable timeline, even though I felt I had a late start to R2 applications. We developed a modified calendar and covered tasks in order of priority. When I found myself getting caught in the minutiae of essay/application edits, her feedback drew me back to the big picture.

Debbie also balanced high-impact feedback with preservation of my voice--I felt my final essays to be the most refined and authentic representation of me. She dove deep during the brainstorming process to understand all corners of my experiences, while keeping in mind the values specific to each school. When we started interview prep, she reminded me of stories even I had forgotten, and she guided me on how to frame these stories with an impact-oriented angle. I left each conversation feeling more confident in myself. In many ways, Debbie's care allowed me to uncover more of my authentic self in the application process.

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Harshad was the best possible consultant, mentor and financial investment throughout my MBA application experience. I was debating using an MBA consultant as it is a sizable investment, but it was the most worthwhile money I spent on anything throughout the entire process from tutors to test prep classes to books etc. I ended up only having a month to submit 8 applications and I truly couldn’t have done it without Harshad. When I met with Harshad for the free intro session, he was the perfect balance of complimentary and realistic about my background and business school prospects. I bought a school package and it was invaluable as I leveraged him for everything including guidance on where I should apply, my resume, my essays, random one-off questions about the applications, the interviews and even choosing which offer I should accept. He even helped me learn how to negotiate scholarships, which I would’ve never known was a possibility otherwise and is enough return on investment itself. I would 100% recommend the school package over the hourly because I ended up frequently emailing him with lots of little one off questions and there was so much support for things I hadn’t anticipated.

Professionally, Harshad was always timely (insanely fast at turning around feedback) and provided extremely helpful positive and critical feedback. He is straightforward and doesn’t beat around the bush which I really appreciated. There was one week when I was practically meeting with him every night, sending him materials after our meeting that night, and he would provide feedback by the next day for us to review that evening. He even provided support over the winter holiday season which was extremely helpful given my timeline for R2 submissions.

But even more than just the professional guidance, Harshad was a critical emotional support pillar and instilled confidence in myself that I never would’ve had otherwise. Harshad pushed me to apply to schools I never thought I’d have a chance of getting into and I ended up being accepted! I went through a tough relationship break up during the one month I had to write my applications and Harshad called to check on me (extremely kind and supportive) and gave me time to process but also made sure to keep me on track so that I could get in all my applications. He constantly encouraged me and made me feel proud of my accomplishments during a tough time in my life and made sure to tell me I shouldn’t doubt myself. Harshad has a very high EQ and I can fully endorse him as a female client in saying that I would recommend him for any gender or background. I have no engineering background either and it made no difference- I truly think he could help anyone. He even had helpful pointers and tips regarding my application as a female and what my experience in business school could entail as a female. I can not say enough good things about Harshad. I’ve talked about him to all of my family and friends and they are all in agreement that he is essentially a superhero. Definitely work with Harshad if you can!!!

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Heidi is an absolutely amazing MBA consultant, but she is much more than! She's the mentor and coach you want to have on your side during an application process which can be tedious, nerve-wracking, and filled with ups and downs. Heidi really tries to understand you as a unique individual and has an invaluable knack for identifying the best aspects of your personality (which you might not have considered) to make you shine in a crowded applicant pool.

She is a breeze to work with and her rapid response times, thoughtful and creative suggestions and perennially positive attitude will provide a much-needed anchor when you're juggling your professional responsibilities with multiple applications and myriad essay prompts.

If you want to shoot for a top business school, look no further than Heidi and mbaMission!

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Kim truly was the best consultant I could have asked for in supporting my grad school journey. She handled my story with so much care and positivity. I am incredibly grateful for all the fantastic advice she was able to provide me, especially as I navigated sharing some rather personal aspects of my life in my grad school story. I am confident her support and advice was the reason I was admitted to Kellogg and received an interview at Stanford. I can truly say I have zero aspects I would have change across my applications and interviews and it is all thanks to her! I would choose Kim 100 times over again!

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I started working with Jen on mock interviews after being invited to interview for LBS, Oxford and Cambridge. Her knowledge and experience with European MBAs were beyond helpful and put me at ease when I was so nervous! Everything we discussed during our mock interviews happened during my actual interviews, so it was a huge relief to be prepared. Jen is also the sweetest person, and she'll give you the best feedback based on your personality and profile, so it really helped me bring the stories from my application to life during the interviews. I'm happy to say I got into all three schools! Thank you, Jen!

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Unparalleled insight into the HBS interview .

Devi was CRITICAL to my acing the HBS interview. We did only one mock together but her tough approach and insight afterward gave me an invaluable foundation from which to finalize my preparation. Working with Devi is like a baseball player using a batting weight before stepping up to the batter’s box. Once I actually got into the interview room, everything that came at my way was a cakewalk compared to my mock interview with Devi. If you want to feel like you did your utmost to prepare, there’s no question that you need to work with Devi!

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Thanks to Harshad's masterful guidance in navigating the waters of MBA applications, I achieved successes that truly would not have happened otherwise. His expert grasp of every aspect of the process, from the GMAT to applications, interviews, and beyond, gave me all of the tools and preparation I needed. This allowed me to gain admission to my dream MBA program with the best possible applicant profile I could assemble. Besides being a master of MBA applications, Harshad is also an excellent communicator and conversationalist. He's insightful, a great listener, a candid advisor, and someone who thinks deeply about how best to position you for success. These qualities all really matter when you are spending hundreds of hours together working on something so personal. For someone who is serious about going above and beyond with their MBA applications, Harshad is your man.

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Although I am not a fan of making absolute statements, I can tell you that Katy is by far the best MBA consultant you can work with. She has a truly informed perspective and "insider view" of how MBA admission committees think, is extremely generous with her time, and genuinely helped me prepare as best as I could for my interviews with both Wharton and HBS given her extensive experience. Unlike other consultants I interacted with before making a decision on who to work with, Katy's approach felt very personalised (she was always there to calm me down when I felt overwhelmed) and thorough which I really appreciated given my background from a small country such as Greece. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth every penny to maximise your chances of getting in? Also yes. In a journey such as this it is critical to work with someone who knows the ins-and-outs of the admission process. Trust me, work with Katy and you won't regret it.

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Working with Michael was fantastic! He helped me understand the admissions process and guided me through it from start to finish. I came to him with a non-traditional background, a subpar undergrad GPA, and only a loose MBA story and he helped me shape that into a clear narrative and an acceptance to Darden (my top choice)! I can’t recommend him highly enough.

We started with a very detailed document on my background, everything from family and childhood experiences to hobbies, career experience, etc. He used this to identify the most unique and relevant parts of my background and help me tell the best version of my story possible. He had a genuine interest in understanding and helping me tell my unique story, and it was obvious all of his advice was completely personalized and not cookie cutter.

Michael always responded quickly with substantive feedback so I could be happy that my application, especially my essays and resume (which went through plenty of revisions) were the best they could be by the time I turned them in.

The MBA application process is always a lot of work, stress, and anxiety, but Michael helped me navigate that with confidence. He made sure I always knew what to expect and that I was constantly making progress even when life got busy. He helped me understand how my story fit with an MBA. If you’re prepared to put in the work, Michael will make sure that work results in the best possible version of your story. He is friendly, honest, and approachable.

I can’t imagine I would have gotten into my dream school at Darden without his help!

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Harold is everything you want in a admissions consultant and more. He is extremely responsive, very knowledgeable on the application process for each school, honest, empathetic, provides great feedback, and clearly goes above and beyond when reviewing essays and working with you on submitting a complete application. Harold took the time to understand who I was, my family background, and my goals post MBA in order to help guide me through the application process. He would respond over the weekends, and was very aware of the deadlines I was supposed to meet. Harold was quick to applaud a well written essay, and was very honest when he thought an essay needed more work and would help me brainstorm a strategy for the next draft. I was admitted to my top choices and received a full scholarship and I can honestly say I could not have done it without Harold!

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