I’ve had the privilege of working with Susan on multiple occasions and across several professional milestones, starting with my admissions process for Wharton. From the very beginning, she demonstrated an exceptional ability to understand my individual strengths, clarify my goals, and pinpoint precisely what admissions committees look for. The insights and support she provided were truly invaluable, ensuring that my application was both authentic and compelling.

But Susan’s impact went far beyond that initial admissions guidance. Even after I secured my place at Wharton, I turned to her again for overall career advice and later, for support in applying to a competitive venture capital fellowship in health tech. In each instance, she not only offered strategic guidance but also helped me refine my personal narrative, articulate my value proposition, and navigate the often complex world of professional development.

What stands out most is that my relationship with Susan never felt limited to a single project. We’ve stayed in touch long after my applications were submitted and deadlines passed, and I continue to benefit from her perspective and mentorship. This long-term connection has become a valuable resource—she’s someone who really understands my evolving career path and can offer thoughtful guidance at every new juncture.

Working with Susan has been an investment in my future. She’s proven herself to be not only an extraordinary admissions advisor, but also a trusted mentor and champion, genuinely invested in my success. I’m immensely grateful for her support and can confidently recommend her to anyone seeking guidance through high-stakes admissions, career transitions, or new professional opportunities.

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Working with Debbie Choy has been a transformative experience. As a reapplicant to HBS, I was overwhelmed by the challenge of crafting a compelling narrative to convince the admissions team of my fit. Debbie’s expertise, dedication, and strategic insights turned what seemed like an uphill battle into a rewarding journey. She has an extraordinary ability to uncover and highlight the unique elements of your story, presenting them in a way that is authentic and impactful.

Throughout the process, Debbie was not just an advisor but a true partner. Her guidance on essays, interviews, and every nuanced part of the application was invaluable. She offered constructive feedback while respecting my voice and vision. Beyond her skills, her genuine encouragement and unwavering belief in me were game-changing, especially during moments of self-doubt. Thanks to her, I achieved my dream of being accepted to HBS.

I wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to anyone seeking an admissions consultant. Her expertise, warmth, and commitment are unparalleled, and she will bring out the best in you.

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Exceeded all of my expectations! My admissions consultant, Harshad Mali, was fantastic to work with. He helped me create the best application that I could. Harshad was very courteous of my time, which was important because I chose the hourly plan. I believe the hourly service is a great value if you are particularly seeking assistance with the essay portion of your application. For my full review of Harshad, please see below.

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If you want the short version, Harshad is the best! You should absolutely hire him if you are serious about wanting to be accepted to a top MBA program!
If you want the long version, please read on. When I made the decision to apply to business schools, my target schools were very ambitious. I wanted to be accepted to a program that could be truly life changing. I was mainly targeting M7 programs and was not even considering any MBA programs outside of the top 25. I come from a nontraditional background and knew that seeking the help of an admissions consultant was likely the best way for me to craft the best applications possible. During my initial consultations with several other consultants, they expressed concern about the programs that I was targeting - then I had my consultation with Harshad. I remember asking Harshad, "Which school's application is your favorite?" He responded, "I like helping people with applications for schools that are difficult to get into." At that point, I knew I had found the right person. I was confident that Harshad was going to push me and give me the best chance to help me achieve my lofty goal. Throughout the application process, Harshad was structured and efficient, but also very personable and kind. Harshad's engineering background came across in the best way when I worked with him. The way he approached topics and explained information was very structured, which made it easy to follow. I found this structure extremely valuable when I felt overwhelmed by the application process (which was frequent). Harshad was also very efficient, always providing essay feedback on time or early. I appreciated this aspect increasingly as the application deadlines drew closer. Lastly, Harshad is just a great person. I felt that he truly wanted me to succeed. Whenever I felt stuck, Harshad would offer to hop on a brainstorming call with me to get the ball rolling again. He helped me recall stories from my life that shaped who I am. His essay feedback was very insightful and actionable. Harshad also had a knack for helping me trim my essays down to fit within the word count limits. When I received invitations to interview, Harshad helped me prepare by walking me through a plan for how to navigate them. Once the dust had settled, I was accepted to an M7 program with full tuition! I feel truly humbled by this incredible opportunity and feel that Harshad played a big role in my success. If you want your wildest MBA dreams to come true, I believe that Harshad is the best person to help you do that.
P.S. If you enjoy sports, Harshad is a former athlete and has a very interesting sports background.

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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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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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Strengths:

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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