Strengths:

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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After speaking with several top admissions consultants, I ultimately chose to work with Gavriella.

What immediately stood out about Gavriella was her genuine, straightforward approach. While some consultants seemed to overcomplicate the process to sell their services, Gavriella was refreshingly honest and to the point. She made the daunting process feel clear and manageable, while never sugarcoating things. Her honest feedback helped me dig deeper when my essays or stories weren’t landing. She never hesitated to tell me when something needed to go back to the drawing board—but she also guided me to uncover the right stories and shape them powerfully.

One of the biggest intangible benefits of working with her was the confidence I gained knowing I had best-in-class strategic support in my corner. From application strategy to interview prep, Gavriella brought both professionalism and heart to every step.

She also went above and beyond—often reviewing multiple drafts, hopping on last minute calls when deadlines were tight, and offering encouragement when the process felt overwhelming. It was clear she wasn’t just doing a job; she was truly invested in helping me present the best version of myself and reach my full potential.

Gavriella’s exceptional writing guidance helped me get to compelling, authentic essays. She was a true partner in shaping a cohesive, credible, and differentiated application.

Results: I was invited to interview at HBS, and I was accepted to both Wharton and Columbia, with a scholarship from CBS.

If you're looking for a consultant who is smart, strategic, honest, and truly cares—Gavriella is it. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Strengths:

The amount of resources mbaMission has is second to none. I often utilized the school profile guides, the admissions guides, and the career guides. By utilizing these guides and doing your own research, it allows you to have better streamlined questions for when you're going back and forth with your consultant.

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I know this is the nature of each consultant having multiple clients at once, but a quicker response rate would be nice at times. I know a few friends who used other consulting services where they were on a texting basis with their consultant. I think a feature like that would be great for quick one-off questions.

The MBA application process is an inherently stressful process, let alone when you get started pretty late as I did. As per the title of my review, Michael wasted no time providing me strict but very much needed direction on how to hit my target amount of school applications. What I appreciated most about Michael is that he was never afraid to give it to you straight, even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear at that time. The advice was sound too. He helped keep me on track from a timing perspective and was always there to give me the extra kick in the butt that was needed to get my materials together. Had it not been for him, I certainly would not have been able to get applications into 5 schools. He helped me get my short and long-term goals aligned and how business school could get me there. As most know, the overall flow of your story is very important in the application process and Michael's detail oriented reviews were integral in helping me identify key aspects of my life and personality to help it all become more cohesive. Through his help, I was admitted to 3 of the 5 schools I applied to with scholarship (Tuck, Darden, and Ross). Cannot thank Michael enough for the guidance he provided.

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I am so grateful that Harold was part of my MBA application journey - from school selection to applications, interviews, and even negotiating scholarship offers. I first met Harold through a “ding review” promotion with MBA Mission. He reviewed my previous application and clearly outlined areas for improvement – specifically, my low GMAT score and the need to better clarify my practical post-MBA career goals.

Honestly, Harold’s encouragement, insights, and steady support were pivotal in helping me commit to the reapplication process. I truly do not think I would have gone through it again without his affirmation of my candidacy (I came from a nontraditional background, which many successful candidates do! I had been working in research as a chemist).

I was accepted to 5 out of 7 schools I applied to – Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson, Michigan Ross, Rice Jones, and Minnesota Carlson – with significant scholarship offers! I was waitlisted at Yale SOM and only rejected from Northwestern Kellogg. Beyond the results, I came out of the experience with a much clearer sense of purpose and confidence.

Some of the most helpful suggestions Harold offered along the way included:
1. Recommending that I switch from the GMAT to the GRE, which ended up being a better fit and allowed me to improve my score.
2. Emphasizing that every MBA application must clearly answer: Why an MBA? Why now? Why this school?
3. Teaching me how to dig into alumni career paths across programs so I could define achievable, authentic, and compelling post-MBA goals.

Thank you, Harold! You truly made a difference in this process, and I am confident you will continue to do the same for many more applicants in the future.

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Early on, she suggested I look into a top business school I hadn’t even considered. At first, I didn’t think it was the right fit for me, but she encouraged me to do some research and keep an open mind. A few months later, I ended up applying, and after visiting all my options, that’s the school I chose! It turned out to be the perfect match.

I had a pretty unique background, and my GMAT wasn’t super high, but Gavriella helped me turn those things into strengths. She really took the time to get to know me and made sure my applications told my story in the best way possible. Thanks to her, I got into 4 out of 6 schools, with scholarships up to 35%. I always felt supported and encouraged, and I couldn’t have done this without her.

Trust her process and advice—her experience truly makes all the difference.

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Gavriella was recommended to me by a friend from undergrad, and I’m so glad I reached out. I chose to work with her on an hourly consultation basis, and it ended up being exactly what I needed. Despite not being on a full package, Gavriella gave my applications the same level of attention and dedication. She was instrumental in helping me ideate strong essay topics, structure my application, and navigate the overall process with confidence. Her expertise, transparency, and brutally honest feedback were incredibly valuable—and exactly what I needed to elevate my materials. She was always timely with her responses and reviews, which made working with her smooth and efficient. I’d highly recommend her—10 out of 10.

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As an applicant with over 10 years of experience, I was not a typical candidate for a full time MBA. However, I wanted to pivot into a consulting career path, and I was excited to pursue full time programs which have structured recruiting for consulting firms. With Kate's exceptional support and strategic guidance, I applied to five Top 15 Programs, and I was admitted with Consortium and Forte Fellowship and a 50% scholarship to one of my top choices.

Kate is a superb MBA admissions consultant who met me where I was! She listened attentively, provided thoughtful feedback, and guided me through the demanding MBA application process. She helped me refine my essays so they highlighted my experiences and career goals in a way that resonated with admissions committees. Beyond the applications, she went above and beyond by proactively sending me additional information when I started interviewing for schools. Further, she gave invaluable advice on ultimately selecting a school and launching into my MBA. I'm so grateful to have worked with Kate - her expertise, encouragement, and commitment made a tremendous difference in my MBA journey!

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Strengths:

Top advice and service
Access to onTrack

Harold is a very knowledgeable, responsible and proactive consultant – I would absolutely recommend him for anyone who is looking for the best outcome.

Harold was truly invested in my applications. During the brainstorming stage, he pushed me really hard to flesh out an authentic story, which was fundamental to the MBA application. Since I had very specific post-MBA goals, he provided tailored advice on my school selection strategy and shared many insights into schools that I had very limited knowledge of. That well-crafted strategy was proven a huge success, as I was able to leverage a scholarship offer from a lower-tier school (which I hadn’t even been considering initially) to secure a meaningful scholarship from my top-choice school.

Harold was also super supportive throughout the process. It was an extremely competitive year for international students even in Round 1, and I felt I could improve the outcome in Round 2. He continued to offer attentive support and share intel that helped strengthen my candidacy, despite the pro-longed process. Eventually I received multiple M7 and T15 offers with scholarships – an outcome I was very happy with.

In addition, although the standard turnaround time is approx. 2 business days, Harold had almost always got back to me within 1. This was especially helpful as I was juggling between a demanding job, GMAT prep, MBA applications and other life commitments.

This was hands down a 5-star experience from start to finish.

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Strengths:

Clear, actionable and detailed feedback to help improve my storytelling capabilities and convey my work in the best way

Heidi helped bring such clarity to a complex process. She was kind, responsive, and direct in her feedback - the combination of which was critical to building my confidence during the process and leading to a very successful outcome!

Of note, Heidi did a wonderful job at helping me build my own storytelling capability - explaining the why behind potential suggestions and edits - which was so important in how I conveyed my story to AdComs.

Last but definitely not least - she sincerely cares (and demonstrates it consistently) about her clients. I always knew Heidi was looking out for me and to have that kind of support was invaluable in what can be an overwhelming and stressful process. Thank you, Heidi!

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Looking back on my MBA application experience, I can say with total confidence that the best decision I made was choosing Harold as my consultant - I would not have made it into my top-choice program—let alone with scholarships—without his help. He brings a mix of responsiveness, structure, and strategic insight that made the whole experience manageable and perfectly tailored to my strengths.

First off, Harold is incredibly responsive. Whether I had a quick question or needed feedback on an essay draft, he was always just a text or email away—usually replying within minutes. That kind of fast back-and-forth made it easy to keep momentum during some of the most intense stretches of the process.

On top of that, he excels at bringing structure to what can otherwise feel like a chaotic process. I was working full-time during my applications, and the schedule he set up—complete with milestones, check-ins, and realistic deadlines—helped me stay on track without burning out. It never felt rushed, but we were always moving forward.

What really set Harold apart, though, was how strategic he is. He deeply understands what each MBA program is really looking for, and he takes the time to get to know you—your story, your goals, your strengths, even the things you might overlook. There were multiple moments when I thought I was highlighting my best qualities in an essay, only for Harold to help me reframe or redirect toward something more aligned with a particular school. That kind of insight carried over into interviews too—more than once, interviewers actually called out specific points Harold helped me craft.

Through it all, he stayed positive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in my success. The whole experience felt far less overwhelming because of him—and in the end, I got into several top programs with scholarship offers. I couldn’t recommend Harold more highly.

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