Hire Melissa. It’ll be the best decision you make. As another reviewer mentioned, Melissa is in a class of her own. I’m going to Kellogg because of her!!!

After reading reviews of 40+ consultants and interviewing 9 different consultants, I did not hesitate to hire Melissa. She combines her direct work experience of leading an MBA admissions committee at Rice (Jones) with her lived experience as a Kellogg alum. Additionally, after going through the whole process, I can tell you that her approach is incredibly distinct, not just something off the MBAMission shelf. It was clear from the start that Melissa saw me as a person with a distinct and important story, not just another client.

Most consultants told me to apply to 6-8 schools because my GMAT was below average, and I was an older applicant. Melissa worked with me to avoid the “spray and pray” approach, but instead, helped me select schools that aligned most closely with my personal narrative/preferences. We ended up selecting four top-10.

From there, the writing process flowed very naturally. Her feedback was always on time and to the point. She successfully identified when I was drifting from my story or adding “fluff” that makes adcoms fall asleep. Being able to write essays alongside Melissa was a complete gift. Without going into too much detail, Melissa helped me discover parts of myself that will impact my life far beyond the application process. And for that, I am beyond grateful.

To wrap up, I ended up getting into my dream program (Kellogg’s MMM program) and will be headed up to Evanston this year!

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I contacted Jen when I was preparing for an interview for admission to Kellogg's MMM program. I did a 30 minutes free consultation with her and then a mock interview. Both sessions were very rich and she provided me with practical advice as well study material which came in very handy during my preparation. However, I was not admitted most probably because admission into the program was very competitive and I did not have the opportunity to work extensively with her.
Jen encouraged me to give another shot at applying to business school and proposed practical steps as well a calendar of activities that would help improve my chances. First, she advised me to try the GRE after several attempts at the GMAT. She encouraged me to make one, then a second, and finally a third attempt, progressively increasing my scores. She then guided me through a careful choice of programs, five of which I applied to. Thanks to the diligent approach she adopted in guiding me through brainstorming, updating my resume, writing my essays, working with my recommenders, and filling my applications, I was called up for interview by three of the schools I applied to (a feat I failed to accomplish for all of the programs I previously applied to except Kellogg, which had as policy interviewing all candidates) and subsequently placed on the waiting list of one of the programs (Georgetown McDonough) and was granted admission to McCombs UT Austin (One of the two other schools, one of which I applied to through the early action option). I can state unequivocally that Jen helped me significantly improve my applications and get an admission into McCombs. I will gladly and confidently recommend her services for anyone seeking advice and coaching for admission into any MBA program.

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Gavriella was great! The MBA application process is long and difficult, so having someone as experienced and supportive as her was crucial towards my success. Professional, intelligent, and articulate, she consistently demonstrated a genuine care for my application. Gavriella is particularly talented towards helping applicants with their essays: her insight enabled me to tell my story in a way that highlighted my personality and professional goals in a manner that was both coherent and engaging.

Extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for her clients, she exceeded all expectations and has my highest recommendation for any prospective MBA student.

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Out of the 5 school I worked on with Gavriella, I received interview invites from 4 and will now go and attend HBS!
I got multiple offers and scholarships. (Applied to 6 M7 schools(Worked on 2 schools myself) and LBS)

My guide and mentor- The Guru who made it happen. As traditional Indian saying goes, Guru guides you to your destiny, so bow to the Guru even before you bow before God and she is the mentor who made it happen for me. Unsure of my candidacy, she instilled confidence in me and pushed me to introspect until I found why I believe in certain things or choose to behave a certain way. The MBA journey is far longer than the two-year program and while a good GMAT Score feels like a big milestone, it is just the beginning. Your growth begins with applications- as you introspect and find the underlying why you grow and she ensured I knew each why. She highlighted to me how things that seem monotonous or mundane to me, were actually not that common and how I could convey that effectively to the schools to get the interview invites. She made the journey so smooth and easy-paced that I did not feel the anxiety until the HBS Interview invite came and I processed how real this all was. Preparing for the interview, I appreciated my application and felt this sense of immense gratitude towards Gavi that is hard to put into words. I am so glad I chose MBAMission and that Jessica connected Gavi and I. Besides the 5 schools I chose to work on with Gavi, she helped me put together my application for two more schools, highlighting how the essays could be along the structure of school A or B.

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Heidi was a crucial part of my application process. I worked with her for CBS and was able to convert it.

Being from an overrepresented demographic with an average GMAT score, I was skeptical of even getting an interview at CBS so I feel Heidi's support really made all the difference.

She helped identify the most unique aspects of my story and provided brilliant suggestions on all parts of the application material. Her depth of experience was evident in the quality of school-specific inputs she shared, which helped me tailor my resume & essays well.

Her feedback on my material was clear, concise, well-reasoned, and always on schedule (even a day before the deadline in one instance!)

She also helped me with a mock interview, where again the depth and breadth of feedback provided was unparalleled.
Not only was she able to fine-tune the content of my answers but also helped improve the body language and overall presentation.

Would absolutely recommend Heidi to anyone looking for expert help with their B-school applications!

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I worked with Melissa for this year's application cycle. I agree with most, if not all, of the other five star reviews on here. My stats aren't stellar, but I was admitted to multiple full-time MBA programs, inclusive of scholarships and two M7s! I would attribute this to Melissa's deep expertise of the admissions process as she was a former applicant, was a former admissions officer, and has helped countless applicants articulate their stories in a thoughtful and compelling manner that adcoms look for. Furthermore, engaging in a consultant is a hefty investment no matter how you slice it, hourly or package. Yes, you want to get results (acceptances)--which I'm confident Melissa will be able to help with--but working with someone who's genuinely a good person and pleasant to work with is something I strongly believe that differentiates Melissa. I never felt put down and always had a feeling of encouragement with Melissa in my corner. Constructively honest, a true partner, and a fantastic communicator, amongst others, I highly recommend working with Melissa!

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I did the Start-to-Finish Package for two schools with Susan, Kellogg and Ross. While my work experience and community involvement were strong, my GPA was average, and my test scores were on the lower end of the range. I wanted to work with an expert who could help craft my story to overcome any hesitations that an admissions committee would have about my candidacy.

Susan is able to guide you expertly through the process of finding your greatest strengths as a candidate and then piecing together a story about you, your schools, and the fit between the two. She is completely honest and meticulous with you throughout the ideation, essay writing, resume development, and interview process with a keen eye for detail in each component.

Without Susan's help, my applications would be much worse and I wouldn't have gotten into my dream school, Kellogg, let alone Ross as well.

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I worked with Gavriella Semaya and had a great experience. I had solid stats but, in my opinion, pretty average work experience and extra-curriculars. With Gavriella's help I was able to get into two M7's out of the three I applied to. She was especially helpful with the essays. Her recommendations really helped me narrow in on the best ways to answer the questions, and what points to touch on.

Also, Gavriella was prompt in communication, and gave lots of extra advice via email. Sometimes you have little questions that don't necessitate a call, but are still very important.

I would definitely recommend.

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I wanted to apply to an MBA but had not idea how to start. I came from a non-traditional background (acting/writing), had not taken the GRE/GMAT, came from a Latin American country, and was not confident regarding my candidacy.

Before I hired MbaMission I spoke to a couple of consultants. Some mentioned I should apply in the second round to compete against the A Type bankers and consultants, some who questioned my jump from banking to acting (I used to be a banker) wondering whether I was all over the place, and some simply did not give me a lot of information hoping I would first hire their services. Jessica was nothing like that, she not only heard me and gave me advice during my free consultation, but she later sent me a thoughtful email about why she thought I was an outstanding candidate. She believed in me, and I truly believe that is a necessary must in a consultant.

I worked on three schools with Jessica and she did not disappoint. I sent her over 30 pages worth of my background and it was very clear to me she had read all of it and analyzed themes. She will not bs you, she will maximize both your time and hers. Our zooms were all very productive.

Moreover, if you are someone who procrastinates like me, this is your ideal consultant. Although being on top of things was my responsibility, Jessica made sure to check in on me when I was taking too much time, she always sent reminder emails, and reached out if something was missing or if deadlines were fast approaching.

Overall, I am very happy with the results. Jessica not only helped me get into what many consider the top business school, but she helped me explore my story and trust myself.

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I cannot recommend Jessica enough. Quick background about myself- Indian male, re-applicant, GMAT 730, family business and aiming for M7s. As soon as I spoke to Jessica, I loved her energy. In the very first call, she gave me an outline of what my profile has, lacks and how it can be improved. From then on, it was one of the best journeys that I have undertaken. She is very informative, understanding and is a master at articulation.

Starting from the beginning, she has standardized processes for each and every school and knows on her fingertips what exactly the school wants. She's just so good at it that you might feel that you've never seen someone being so professionally good at whatever work they do. Even minute details which often are easy to miss. The way she helps you craft the story is amazing.

There's never a no from her end regarding how many edits you do. She even suggests changes after your write up is finalized if she feels that there can be more value addition.

Once done with the submissions, she regularly shares updates without asking. The best part of working with her was that we had so much communication other than the work where she takes care of your much expected anxiety and general well-being. She wants to be the first to hear your results- she's as excited as you are for them.

Well, thanks to her I got into an M7 and though her professional obligations end there, she still is in touch with me telling all about the best places to eat and go to in my city.

Just cannot thank her enough! If you're dwelling on your options, stop thinking, just go ahead with her and thank me later :)

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