After reading reviews online and hearing from peers, I decided to use Jessica for a multi-school package and was blown away with the overall process and results.

Beyond her strategic thinking, industry expertise, and phenomenal writing skills, I was most impressed by Jessica's working style and work ethic. I come from a client services industry and was quite taken back by how incredibly efficient and productive Jessica was (e.g., responding to emails, turning around revisions, hoping on the phone to provide feedback, etc.).

The other thing that I really appreciated about Jessica was her candor. She is very direct with the feedback and recommendations she provides. There were sometimes when she outright told me she disagreed with my ideas--that may sound harsh, but that was exactly the type of partnership I was hoping for. I wanted her to push and challenge me. She did not disappoint.

Jessica was an outstanding thought-partner on MBA applications. I candidly don't think I would've had my success without her. My only regret is not signing up for her sooner--she fills up quick!

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I have researched for nearly all the consulting services providers online and shortlisted three of them. After the in-depth calls with each, I chose Debbie to be my consultant and signed a 5-school package with her.

She is very responsive, super knowledgeable, and have guided me through every step of the applications. In the beginning, I have not decided which schools to apply, so we began with discussing the school selections. Debbie understood my background and my desired career path so well, and thanks to that, I get admitted to the B-school (and it’s one of the M7!) that she recommended but I did not plan to apply in the first place.

Not only the fact that I get admitted with a scholarship, but also that after my interactions with the alumni and current students, I found that I love this school the most, and it actually fits in me the best (the culture, career goal and strength, etc.)

I would say the timeline for my applications is quite tight – I only started in end of September while super busy with work. Debbie helped manage the timeline so I did not get too rush when the deadline for R2 is near. Instead, I managed to have time to apply for two more schools.

All in all, the journey with Debbie is super fun, no stress, but very productive. Emotionally, Debbie also eased my anxiety a lot. I emailed her every question I have (even very tiny ones), and she would respond with patience. I am really grateful!

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Harshad was instrumental in helping me get into the MBA programme of my dreams! His constant support, guidance and positive attitude played a pivotal role in achieving my goals. The MBA application process is an extremely strenuous one - Harshad's positivity and humour really helped alleviate my stress.

Harshad was always very organised, timely and meticulous in his editing and helped bring my story to life in my essays. I was applying alongside my twin sister and we both clicked with Harshad and decided to work with him. He counselled us both but always made sure our individuality showed through our stories and essays. He helped us both get into our dream school!

Overall, I just want to thank Harshad for all his help and support. He was a true mentor and guide during the application process. I highly recommend him to anyone about to take on this MBA admissions journey.

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I got in touch with jessica and she was one of the best mba consultants I spoke to (and I spoke to plenty). The thing that was so impressive about working with her is that in the first call you'll have with her, instead of selling you how great their services are, or how many students they helped get into ivy league, she focused the conversation entirely about you. Who are you, what can I help you, why do you want to do this and repeat back what you are saying and suddenly you gain a deeper level of clarity. jessica is one of those people that will get straight to the point and bring you from where you are to where you need to be. Clarity is power and jessica certainly brings that to the table.

I was impressed with her approach even from the first call. I worked with jessica on my application and she was quick to give me the right direction to pursue and prevent me from going down irrelevant rabbit holes. 5 star rating and i wish i could have given more.

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Michael is a miracle worker. I scored a 640 on my gmat (45 quant/34 verbal) which is not great, did not get amazing grades in college, and somehow Michael was able to help show admissions committee how valuable of a candidate I was. He gave me confidence to present my story and the accomplishments I was able to achieve in a very clear and impactful way. He went out of his way to make sure that I was getting the best possible consulting I needed to get into the MBA programs I wanted. After all of our hard work we were able to get into 4 schools including KELLOGG. I truly believe that I deserved to get into these programs and I am as certain that this would not have been possible without Michael Guttman. He truly is the BEST ADVISOR.

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Melissa was an excellent resource throughout the MBA admissions process. She provided thoughtful, useful insights on my essays that allowed me to express myself in the best way possible. Her feedback was always clear and concise, and she was not afraid to provide constructive criticism when needed.

She built an effective and fun working relationship with me, and was quick to turnaround any documentation I sent to her for review. Melissa is everything one could hope for from an admissions consultant and I am grateful for to have worked with her. I got into all of the schools I applied to and would highly recommend Melissa to anyone applying for a MBA.

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Kate did stellar job helping with my applications. From the beginning, I knew I was in good hands with her and that she would give me the best chance to get into my target schools. Kate's essay edits were incredible; she always had logical and impactful suggestions.

I'm also so thankful Kate helped through EVERY step of the process: essays, resumes, interviews, recommendations, post-interview reflections, waitlist updates, etc. Admissions consultants aren't cheap, but the value of working with Kate far exceeded the cost.

Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding. Kate helped me get acceptances to 2 of the 3 schools I applied to (Kellogg and Booth), with a waitlist spot (final decision still to come) at another (HBS). I couldn't be more thankful to have worked with Kate and would recommend her highly to anyone!

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Having Harshad and mbaMission by my side during the MBA application process has been very critical: I do not think that I would have received an admission offer from my target school without his involvement.
Harshad helped me craft my resume and my essays and got me prepared for my interview in a very efficient way.
His tremendous knowledge about top-tier schools allowed me to craft essays that showcased my strengths and tied them with the school’s culture.
One of the key challenges for me was to craft three essays and a resume in a two-week timeframe to apply in the early rounds of my target school. Harshad has been very reliable, well organized, and very reactive which allowed me to meet that goal. Also, Harshad does not hesitate to go the extra mile to deliver the best output possible. He remained available at any time and helped me to answer follow-up questions from the school’s admission committee.
Without any doubt, Harshad is a great asset for any applicant targeting top MBA programs.

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Debbie was referred to me and as a fellow Singaporean she made me feel warm. Immediately I got the sense that she's experienced and would add tremendous value. And after taking up my first 30 minute consultation with her, I was convinced I could confidently get into both INSEAD and LBS. There was no fluff, no wishy-washy statements. Just a straight forward, honest assessment of my current situation and how she could help. Debbie shone a cold hard light on the gaps I needed to fill and showed me where the destination was.

What I liked about Debbie is she was very up front on the value that I was going to get out of the service. Sometimes you think you can wing it but Debbie keeps you grounded so you're on the right track. I like that she asks tough questions to bring out my whys so I could write with clarity, and if anything be a better writer at work. And the fact that she provides the right content at the right time means you're getting the momentum you need to bring your application over the line without panic and anxiety. From brainstorming, to essay drafts, to interview prep, Debbie was with me every step of they way. If you’re an aspiring MBA student who just needs that little push, Debbie is your go to. Coming from Asia, I tend to be more “humble” with my achievements. But a true hallmark of a mentor is to be able to unearth your true potential and your best stories better than you could ever do. Debbie did just that, and by the interview stage, I felt relaxed, prepared, and confident that as long I followed her advice, I would get over the line.

Personally, I wanted someone who could be direct, provide a no-frills approach to my application. I believe we are all preparing our applications amidst our day-jobs, and Debbie is someone who cuts to the chase. While some may shy away from this no-nonsense approach, I liked to see it that she respects my time as well as hers.

Overall, I enjoyed my interactions with Debbie. At each milestone, I knew exactly what the next steps were, and without her pushing me, I wouldn’t have done myself a favor by hiding my best self.

To Debbie, a big thank you for being part of my journey. And to think we are 14 hours apart, you were always very accommodating to my schedule and I could feel you wanted me to succeed. Wishing you the best!

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A friend who had been accepted to H/S in previous years had recommended working with Melissa Merchant and I'm so glad that I did!

Through the MBA application process, the personal essay portion was most daunting to me and I'm glad I worked with Melissa Merchant on it. Melissa did an amazing job helping me shape a story that was compelling and authentic to me. With each round, she provided candid and actionable feedback in a timely manner. In addition to the personal essay, I found the support on short form questions, resume, and review of recommenders extremely helpful as well in shaping an overall strong submission. Through the interview process, mock interviews with Melissa were extremely useful and allowed me to feel more confident and prepared for the actual interview.

The two schools I worked with Melissa on are Harvard and Stanford and I was accepted to both! Melissa is also such a lovely person to work with, she made the overall application process fun and not stressful. Thank you Melissa for helping me be accepted into my dream schools!

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