Working with Michael was a terrific experience from start to middle to finish. He was so incredibly attentive, responsive, and has impeccable attention to detail. I worked with him specifically on refining my admissions essays, and he provided thoughtful, line-by-line feedback that made a real difference. Michael was always patient and willing to explain his suggestions in depth if I ever needed further clarification. His insights helped me express my story more clearly and effectively. I'm grateful to say that, with his help, I’ve already been accepted to two of my top choices—with scholarships—and I feel much more confident overall.

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I had an incredible experience working with Harold as my MBA application consultant and highly recommend working with him. Throughout the process, he was attentive and genuinely helpful. He was instrumental in helping me craft the right narrative for my applications. I'm interested in Real Estate after my MBA and have only had experience at a few tech startups so far in my career, so it was essential for my background and story to make sense to the admissions staff. I wouldn't have gotten in to my top choice without Harold's help. He helped me iterate many times on the framing of my essays, selecting my recommenders, and generally giving useful advice, opinions, and encouragement throughout the process. I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you Harold!

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Strengths:

• Unmatched support and encouragement
• Exceptional communication and reliability
• Personalized and comprehensive guidance
• Above-and-beyond commitment
• Invaluable access to resources

Working with Harold Simansky from mbaMission was an absolutely exceptional experience. Going into the MBA application process, I knew I needed extra guidance and support, especially since I was coming from a less straightforward professional and personal background. I needed an admissions consultant who not only had the expertise and professionalism to navigate the complexities of the application process—including selecting the right programs, creating a strong personal narrative, and crafting impactful program-specific essays—but also someone whose personality would be a match for mine. After speaking with multiple consultants from several firms, it became clear that Harold was the right choice.

From the start, Harold’s positivity and genuine enthusiasm made a huge difference in helping me overcome my self-doubt and anxiety around the application process. He kept me grounded and steady through every stage, from strategizing about how to select and approach my recommenders to program-specific essay writing and editing, student and alumni outreach, interview preparation, and even waitlist strategies. Harold consistently went above and beyond, whether that meant scheduling calls at odd hours or pulling in insights from his network of “school-expert” colleagues from across mbaMission to provide targeted program-specific feedback.

One moment that truly stood out was during the holiday season when Harold was out of the office. Despite being on a break, he still found time to review my essays and provide feedback, which was invaluable as I was simultaneously working on applications for a vast number of Round 2 programs with deadlines in early January. Throughout the entire process, Harold's communication was exceptionally clear, and his response times were incredibly fast—even during crunch periods and at the absolute latest, I never had to wait more than a day to hear back from him. On the rare occasions when he could not provide immediate feedback, he made sure to promptly acknowledge receipt of my materials and clearly communicate when I could expect his input, which gave me peace of mind and kept us on track. His clear communication, reliability, and commitment were a huge relief, especially given that we were juggling a large number of applications at once.

Beyond Harold’s invaluable support, mbaMission’s resources were a significant boon. The firm’s online platform, onTrack, offered useful supplementary materials, recorded videos, and guidance that enhanced my preparation and application writing. While Harold was always my main point of contact and go-to resource, the platform’s resources gave me added confidence as I worked through each step.

Thanks to Harold’s guidance and unwavering support, I was admitted to a number of my top-choice programs, including Yale SOM and UCLA Anderson. His encouragement, patience, optimism, and belief in me were crucial in navigating the ups and downs of the process. I truly could not have done it without him, and I am deeply grateful for his partnership every step of the way.

I would highly recommend Harold to anyone seeking not just a consultant but a true advocate and ally throughout the MBA application journey.

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Strengths:

Every aspect of Harold's service was a strength. See review Below.

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Nothing

My experience with Harold was exceptional. Stepping into MBA applications is DAUNTING, anyone will tell you it is INTIMIDATING, STRESSFUL, and DIFFICULT. Harold made it EASY, APPROACHABLE, and STRESS FREE. Harold knows the MBA admissions game. Having Harold as my partner in this made me feel like I was set out for success in the process from meeting 1 through the last. He provided thoughtful engagement with the material that I provided him, getting materials submitted back to me within 24 hours. Where Harold stands out to me from any other advisor, I have ever worked with is that he made me feel like I was his only client even though he has MANY. I am convinced that Harold never stops working for his clients. During my time with Harold, I spoke with him DAILY, often bouncing essay drafts back and forth at least 2 times a day. My MBA journey was important to me, and it felt like it was even MORE important to Harold. As I worked full time for a large bank, Harold would hop on facetimes with me at 6:00 am 3-4 times a week, and for the days I had to be at work early, he would hop on facetimes with me at 11:00 pm just so we could get my essays perfect. Closer to deadlines Harold made sure he was available sometimes meeting with me 2 days in a row just to make sure everything was set. I remember submitting my very first application, Harold stayed on the phone with me at 11:30 pm just to make sure I didn’t miss anything and was comfortable with the process. When I was ready to interview at my target program Georgetown University, Harold prepared me with questions two weeks in advance going over what to say, how long to say it, and much more. The night before I interviewed, Harold set up a facetime just to go over the interview prep one last time, and the day of he called me to check in to see how I was feeling and to give me a pep talk beforehand. Harold was a genuine partner through this whole process, and I highly regard and recommend him. This fall I will attend Georgetown University for my MBA and I 100% could not have done it without Harold. 5 stars is not enough!

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Strengths:

- Quick turnarounds
- Pointed and tailored advice

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Nisha is an excellent admissions consultant and I would highly recommend her! She provided pointed and tailored advice to ensure my unique assets and qualities were able to be effectively conveyed in my MBA applications. Throughout the MBA application process, Nisha provided quick turnarounds and helped me achieve the necessary polish I needed for a well-rounded and holistic application. She consistently worked with me to understand who I am as a person and how that can be effectively conveyed in order to showcase my authenticity in addition to my academic and community-based accomplishments. Nisha's work style is very upbeat and positive - it was a pleasure collaborating!

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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.

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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

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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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