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Consultant Nisha Trivedi
Before I found Nisha, I had met with several other admissions consultants from other companies, and I left each meeting feeling discouraged. The feedback was either too general to apply to my specific circumstances or so it was so negative that it made me anxiously second-guess everything. Nisha manages to balance honest and constructive feedback with a positive and supportive attitude that made me feel confident about my career goals and how I expressed them in my applications. There were instances where we needed to scrap essay ideas and start from scratch, and Nisha helped me brainstorm ideas, combining my personal input with her expertise to land on essay topics that we both felt good about. The advice I received was honest, actionable, and personalized to my specific story and goals. In the end, I secured acceptances to 3 of the 4 T10 schools I applied to in Round 1, with some generous scholarship offers from a couple as well. Very happy with how everything worked out and I can't recommend Nisha and MBAmission enough!
Product mbaMission Hourly Services
Consultant Nisha Trivedi
Strengths:
Highly personalized!
Would make the product better:
N/A
Working with Nisha was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her approach was incredibly personalized, and she took the time to truly understand my background, goals, and unique story. Throughout the entire process, she provided thoughtful advice, honest feedback, and clear direction that made every step feel much more manageable and less overwhelming. Her insights not only improved my essays and overall application but also gave me much more confidence in myself throughout the journey.
Thanks to Nisha, I got into my top school! I truly can’t recommend working with her enough. I highly recommend working with Nisha!
Product mbaMission Hourly Services
Consultant Nisha Trivedi
Strengths:
Nisha was incredibly meticulous throughout the entire process. What stood out most was how well she understood the direction I was trying to go, and how she helped me think through the decisions I was uncertain about rather than just telling me what to do. As a reapplicant, I had specific concerns about strategy, and she was genuinely helpful in navigating that. She also shared timely information about current admissions trends, which made a huge difference for someone like me as an international applicant.
Would make the product better:
Honestly, nothing comes to mind. I learned so much throughout this process and felt well-supported at every stage.
I was admitted to Chicago Booth, Yale SOM, NYU Stern, and Michigan Ross - all schools I genuinely wanted to attend. Last year I had a very different experience, and going into this cycle as an international applicant, my confidence was not high. Nisha helped me rebuild that from the ground up.
She supported me through every step - school selection, resume, essays, and interview prep. The mbaMission resources were also particularly helpful during interview preparation. The interview preparation was especially valuable. Nisha conducted mock interviews tailored to each school, and many of the questions she asked came up in my actual interviews. Having school-specific preparation made a real difference in how confident I felt walking in. What I appreciated most was how current and practical her advice was. It made the whole journey feel much less daunting.
I have already recommended Nisha to fellow prospective applicants in Korea, and I would do so again without hesitation. Working with her was both productive and genuinely enjoyable. Thank you, Nisha!
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Consultant Rachel Beck
Strengths:
Timely
Expertise
Unique ideas
Storytelling
Would make the product better:
Nothing
I had an unbelievable experience working with Rachel. She set expectations very high, and worked with me to make sure that we worked at a pace that was comfortable for me and allowed me to achieve my goals.
She helped me craft my story in a way that was unique, personal, and could connect with the schools, while allowing me to get the most out of my professional and personal storytelling.
She helped me interview and I got stronger and stronger throughout the process.
Last but not least I can tell she cared about me, and I really appreciated that.
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Consultant Harold Simansky
Harold was instrumental to my MBA application. I planned to DIY my application, and have an advisor to only triangulate and review my essays in a targeted manner. I feel compelled to share that I was impressed by the value of Harold’s highly effective essay review, feedback, and suggestion. The specificity and criticalness formed stark contrast with feedback I was getting from AI.
Another element that I wanted to share was that even though I was an hourly client, I did not feel that I was the second priority. I was sensing that hourly clients would tend to be de-prioritized from speaking with other advisors during free consultation sessions, but Harold’s responsiveness and quality of advice soon assured me that it would not be the case working with him.
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Consultant Harold Simansky
Working with Harold genuinely changed how I approached the entire application process.
From the beginning, he was very personally invested in my application. I never felt like just another client. He took the time to really understand my background, my goals, and what I was trying to communicate, and pushed me to think more deeply about all of it.
A lot of his feedback was not just about making essays better. It was about getting to something more honest and more compelling. I remember a few moments where he challenged how I was framing my story or career goals, and those conversations ended up being some of the most valuable parts of the process.
He was also incredibly responsive, which made a big difference given how fast everything moves. Turnaround times were consistently quick, and I always felt like I could reach out with questions or ideas and get thoughtful feedback right away.
Just as important, he was very easy to work with. The process can get pretty stressful at times, and he struck the right balance of pushing me while also being supportive and encouraging throughout.
I was fortunate to be admitted to my top choice (HSW), and I do not know if I would have gotten there without Harold’s help. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone going through the process.
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
Strengths:
Organization, Creative Writing, & Efficiency.
Gavriella is truly amazing and extremely understanding. I reached out to Gavriella out of pure desperation for help with my MBA applications and we hit the ground running. She was very intentional with her questions and helped with crafting a story that MBA admission boards would love. She replies right away and I knew I was in great hands once we started meeting. She kept me organized and helped me reach my goals even with all the pressure from work. Consultants can be another cost, but a consultant like Gavriella is priceless! I will be recommending Gavriella to anyone looking to pursue their graduate goals and I can not thank her enough.
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Consultant Harold Simansky
Harold was an outstanding partner throughout my MBA application journey. What I appreciated most was his strategy. Before working with him, I did not fully understand the importance of early admission rounds, test waivers, and how these could create leverage later in the process. Thanks to his guidance, I applied during an early admission period with a test waiver, and that turned out to be a very successful approach.
His advice also directly shaped my scholarship outcome. There was one school I was not originally planning to apply to, but Harold encouraged me to consider it. That decision became especially important because I received a scholarship from that top school, which then helped me negotiate successfully with the school I most wanted to attend. In the end, his strategic guidance helped me get into the school I truly wanted with a stronger financial outcome.
Beyond strategy, Harold was always highly responsive. He was there when I needed him, and that gave me a lot of confidence during a stressful process. His communication style was another major strength. He was consistently positive, encouraging, and motivating, which made a real difference throughout the journey.
He also gave very sharp and practical feedback on my resume. His comments were not superficial. They were critical in helping me strengthen how I presented my experience and achievements.
Overall, what I value most about working with Harold was his thoughtful admissions strategy, especially around early applications, test waivers, and scholarship negotiation. His support made a real difference in my results, and I would strongly recommend him to any MBA applicant.
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Consultant Gavriella Semaya
Gavi was a great partner throughout my application process. She was especially helpful in identifying the core message I wanted to convey in my essays and ensuring there was clear, consistent linkage between the essay prompts, my experiences, and how they connected to my post-MBA goals. Coming from an engineering background, I also really valued how she helped translate my skillset into a more compelling narrative. She also pushed me to fully own my background and recognize how my path was atypical in a way that strengthened my story.
She was a great motivator and played a big role in building my confidence throughout the process. I truly believe the way she helped me articulate who I am is what enabled me to gain admission to top programs.
If I were to do this again, I would spend more time upfront (1 or 2 hours) aligning on overall fundamentals and positioning, since many essays across schools follow a similar structure. From there, you can carry that foundation forward and adapt it across applications. Overall, I really appreciated her guidance and would highly recommend her.
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Consultant Debbie Choy
Debbie was an incredible source of support throughout the MBA application process. Before working with her, I had a negative experience with another admissions coach and was feeling discouraged about my application/story. I decided to work with Debbie after reading strong reviews and having a positive intro call. From that first conversation, I could tell she was genuine and dedicated to helping applicant’s put their best self forward.
I purchased the hourly package for application support, and she went above and beyond. She answered all of my questions whether it was brainstorming ideas, selecting which experiences to highlight for different essay prompts, giving detailed essay feedback, and sharing thoughtful insights. She also advised me on a clear throughline for my short/long term career goals.
Debbie is warm, encouraging, and supportive, while keeping it real. She was timely with her feedback and overall amazing to work with. I recommend Debbie to anyone looking for a thoughtful partner throughout the application process, and for those looking to apply to top programs!