Strengths:

Developing a clear application story, reflecting on career goals, essay and resume review, and interview preparation.

Would make the product better:

Nothing!

I contacted mbaMission relatively close to my round 1 application deadlines based on a suggestion from one of my recommenders. I was seeking someone to review my resume and essay drafts on an hourly basis and selected Christine due to her strong healthcare experience and Stanford MBA. Working with Christine was the best decision I made during my application process. She put immense effort into understanding my background and goals, was highly responsive even while I was traveling internationally, and cared deeply about my success. Christine taught me how to translate my specialized technical experience into a compelling application story. Each round of feedback helped me reflect more deeply on my accomplishments and purpose. She is a perfectionist with meticulous attention to detail. I was ultimately admitted to multiple M7 schools (including one from HSW) while receiving several significant scholarship offers.

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Kate Richardson made my admission success (with major scholarship awards) possible. As a candidate from a (very) non-traditional background, I appreciated how Kate helped me uncover my motivations and interests, worked tirelessly to help me craft my story, and was a kind and motivating presence throughout the process. When I was lucky enough to get admission to two top schools, both with hefty scholarships, Kate was indispensable in advising me on a negotiation strategy. Thanks to her efforts, I was accepted to my dream program with nearly a full ride! Kate’s support made this process much less stressful. I highly recommend working with her.

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Susan was a pleasure to work with. She was candid about my candidacy at The University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and she helped me develop a great plan to eventually get accepted. As someone who made the decision later in life to pursue an MBA, I was a bit out of touch with what admissions counselors looked for in an applicant. Susan was really great at detailing the most effective way to develop my application narrative based on my education and professional history, and worked overtime to make sure I told that story in the best way possible. I was extremely happy with her service and would recommend her to anyone that wants to ensure they put their best foot forward.

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Strengths:

Susan is responsive, thorough, nuanced and very supportive.

Would make the product better:

Nothing

Susan is the best - I had a complicated story that needed to be told with nuance, and she helped me craft a really compelling narrative for my admissions essays in just a few weeks. She helped me to strike the right "tone", something I was worried wouldn't even be possible. She was also incredibly emotionally supportive as I was dealing with some stressful circumstances in the background during my applications. She genuinely cares about her clients, and even after I got my acceptances, she was eager to help me think through the pros / cons of each program.

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Strengths:

- Knowledgeable about the process
- Ability to help craft as story in essays
- Calm and Compassionate

Would make the product better:

N/A

Susan was extremely knowledge about the MBA process but maintained a very calm demeanor throughout. She was always available for any and all questions and never made me feel stupid for asking what I thought were silly questions. Without her, I would not have been able to pull out the best version of myself to craft my narrative during the various essays revision processes. She is one of the major reasons I had a successful and fruitful MBA journey.

I can't recommend her enough for any aspiring MBA applicants, and she will very likely be a net positive for anyone thinking of applying and more than provides value for the cost.

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Strengths:

See review.

Would make the product better:

None.

I worked with Michael Guttman at MBA Mission to prepare MBA applications and he was excellent in every dimension. Michael is very experienced, responsive, and knows how to highlight your unique strengths in applications so you are a standout candidate beyond the numbers (ex. GPA, Test Score). MBA Mission also has a lot of excellent resources that he is able to share with you to read in advance of working with him. The cost is absolutely worth it. At the end of the process I got into my top school (Wharton) which I was thrilled with. I'd highly recommend working with Michael Guttman at MBA Mission.

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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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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.

Would make the product better:

N/A

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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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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Strengths:

Detail Oriented, Time bound feedback, Great Insights, Worth It

I got accepted to Ross MBA program. Ross was the only school I was applying to so I took the hourly package and bought 5 hours. I initially chatted with Michael and felt connected to him and decided to go with him. He gave very detailed feedback on my essays and resumes which forced me to think in new ways I hadn't had thought of. Michael went above and beyond in providing me with quality feedback and I saw a day and night difference in first and the final draft of my essays and resume. Michael setup me up for success before I submitted my application and then did a mock interview once I received the invite. Michael took the time to prepare potential questions for me and provided excellent feedback during the mock interview. All in all, Michael was a great resource and I highly recommend him, especially for Ross (he went to Ross himself)!!

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