Strengths:

Review of onTrack Product:
- Covers the whole application process
- Provides the overall view and how to position your story based on your background and goals
- Dives deep into each school, its values, culture, academics, location, etc.
- Discusses each school application steps with detail
- Provides interview simulation environment, with questions specific for that school
- Provides curated materials that save a lot of time (e.g. link to student ambassadors pages for each school was very useful when you want to get in touch with students)

Would make the product better:

Cover more schools!

Review for Katharine Lewis:
I come from a background and country where people rarely consider getting an MBA from US, let alone getting into top MBA programs. But I wanted to try. First, I tried on my own and could not go anywhere. So I decided to get advice and see if I have a chance. I had a 30 minutes discussion with Katy and later she reviewed my materials and pointed out the issues in my previous application. She candidly mentioned the risks and realistic chances of someone with my background getting into top MBA schools (which is not that high). I insisted and luckily, she agreed to help despite the risks.

This time, with Katy's help, I managed to get into great schools: CBS, Kellogg, Haas, Johnson, Marshall (Also waitlisted for NYU and 2 others), with scholarships ranging from 25% to 100%.
Katy helped me in almost every step of the way. From listing and reviewing my personal life events and my history, to brainstorming ideas and storytelling, drafting and refining essays, who to pick as recommender and how to approach them, interviews and even asking for scholarships!

Katy is a great coach. Whenever I felt stuck, I asked Katy for her opinion and she would ask questions to explore the situation and then we discussed possible scenarios, fallback plans and strategies. Getting recommendations was one of the hardest parts of the application for me. Katy helped me prioritize potential recommenders and create a proper timeplan in case my first recommenders got too busy or did not want to help.
Katy is also a great friend and companion. Even though the focus of our work was the MBA application, she listened carefully to all my life stories, experiences and she understood my situation. Since Katy knew so much about me and my goals, she offered a lot of useful advice about which schools would match my personality given the culture and network around them.

Review of onTrack Product:
It was a great companion during my application process, from creating my overall story to minute details of different schools. I used it in every step: Learning about schools, story telling about my life and goals, refining story for each school, filling the application form and finally, preparing for the interviews.
Saved me a lot of time with the content that was gathered and curated. Things like Insider Guides, application forms & questions, example of weak and strong essays, examples of interview questions & responses, student contact pages, etc. If I wanted to gather all this info by myself, it would take a HUGE amount of time from me. But thanks to these curated info, I used the extra time to get in touch with students, attend adcom info sessions and online coffee chats etc.
I applied to 10 schools in r1 (I'm EXHAUSTED! :D ), got invited to interview in every school that I applied, except one.

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Strengths:

OnTrack is an amazing service that truly provides advice for everyone - from novice beginners applying to business school to those who have gone on multiple school visits. The resource library is top-tier and chock-full of useful information specific to M7 schools, recommenders, and even helps you track deadlines for when you expect to hear back from each respective school. The learning path modules are super helpful; my particular favorite is the short and long-term goals workbook, which is core to most business school essays. Once I submitted my applications, the interview mock practice helped me feel confident and prepared to ask thoughtful questions afterward.

Would make the product better:

More information about the Consortium application process

Overall, this is a service for someone who is balancing full-time work while applying to business school. This is a great on-demand course that can help you become a strong applicant. The flexible nature of the platform allows busy professionals to work through the application process at their own pace, making it ideal for those with demanding schedules. The structured approach and comprehensive resources provide valuable guidance without requiring a rigid time commitment. Whether you're reviewing application materials during lunch breaks or practicing interview skills after hours, the service adapts to your schedule while ensuring you maintain application quality.

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Strengths:

Extensive Content Library: Offers a wealth of material relevant to a diverse range of applicants.
On-the-Go Availability: Conveniently accessible whenever and wherever you need it.
Cohesive Application Frameworks: Provides clear guidance to help you craft a unified and compelling application.
Built-In Tools: Streamlines the process with features designed to support every step of your application journey.

Would make the product better:

Navigational and interface functionalities.

It made the application process much more structured for me. As I progressed through each module (a cluster of pre-recorded videos by MBAadmissions President, Jeremy Shinwald), I gained a clear sense of what I needed to focus on and how best to allocate my time. I also discovered plenty of valuable insights within the videos, which helped me approach my application with greater intention.

Another point worth mentioning is how attentive Jeremy and his team were. They proactively reached out to solicit feedback on their tool and, upon receiving my comments, were quick to address them. They even mentioned incorporating some of my recommendations into their upcoming platform updates.

Overall, I believe OnTrack is a cost-effective product. I initially did not want to spend on a consultant program because the expense felt too burdensome, but OnTrack turned out to be a worthwhile investment.

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Strengths:

1. Comprehensive Coverage: The course provided an end-to-end solution for MBA applications, covering everything from initial program research to essay writing and school-specific strategies.

2. Expert Guidance: Jeremy Shinewald's professional delivery and in-depth expertise.

3. Detailed Essay Guidance: Offers sample essays with before and after versions, providing clear insights into effective application writing.

4. Structured Learning: Well-organized modules that break down the complex application processes into manageable steps.

5. Resume Building: Particularly strong resume module that helps applicants create standout professional profiles.

6. Stress Reduction: Helps transform a typically stressful application process into a more manageable and even enjoyable experience.

I had applied to one MBA school last year - I had no idea how to navigate the process. I reached out to a few consultants who charged exorbitant fees and the one i went with, added little to no value to my application, and (not surprisingly), I was rejected from that school. Granted, my previous application was rushed, I started early this year and purchased onTrack in June. Having gone through the course, I feel three to six months before the application deadlines is the ideal timeframe to engage with this course and see good results.

While the previous application process was extremely stressful for me, this time, with onTrack, it was a much more pleasant experience. The course's structure, content, and Jeremy's professional delivery made me fall in love with the application process! What would otherwise have been an incredibly stressful journey was made significantly more manageable by knowing I was at least putting my best foot forward.

I rated the course 5/5 because:

1. The course covered absolutely everything, comprehensively. From researching programs to writing quality essays, it included individual modules on T15 schools and even showed how to approach the short answers strategically.

2. I found the Resume module particularly exceptional and incredibly helpful!

3. The course provided top-notch sample essays, including before and after versions, which clearly demonstrated what works and what doesn't.

4. The teaching on essay writing was outstanding - covering what to avoid, methodologies, and common pitfalls.

Is the course a replacement for a dedicated MBA admissions consultant? I'd say if we can pair this course with hiring a consultant on an hourly basis for a few hours, that would be the optimal approach. The consultant could help identify any glaring mistakes, but largely, if you follow the course instructions diligently, your application is likely to be strong.

To conclude - is the course worth the time, effort, and price? Absolutely, without a doubt. Caveat : One needs to be prepared to invest at least one to two months of dedicated effort to the process and this course. This is probably not the right fit for those seeking a last-minute solution.

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Strengths:

Provides a personalized schedule, school-specific insights and interview preparation

Would make the product better:

Although I have enjoyed using this product and have found it extremely useful, I believe the interface could be made more user friendly. The product provides a customized schedule of modules based on an initial assessment. However, goals and schools are bound to shift during the application journey. It would be beneficial to have a way to subtract or add modules into the schedule. While it does allow access to modules separately, integrating this flexibility into the main schedule would make it more user friendly.

OnTrack offers detailed insights into most top schools, but expanding its database to include more schools with complete information would make it even more comprehensive.

OnTrack has truly been a one stop-shop for everything I needed to complete MBA applications. It provides a tailor-made schedule of modules based on an initial assessment. Simply completing the modules alone gave me enough insight to tackle multiple applications confidently. Since I signed up late, I was short on time and had to be selective with which modules I focused on. I would recommend signing up as early as possible to take advantage of all the content.

One of the more challenging parts of the MBA application is researching the different schools. OnTrack does a great job of covering the basics and essentials of most schools. This was a huge time-saver and gave me a solid foundation before diving into my own research.

OnTrack also provides modules on essay writing and resume preparation, including examples that help you navigate these challenging aspects of an application. I especially loved the interview prep modules. They offer an interface with a repository of school-specific interview questions, where you can record yourself answering them. Watching these recordings back helped me spot and improve any habits I didn’t realize I had. There’s no limit to how many times you can practice, which is perfect for prepping. They also provide specific questions to help you get ready for the video assessments required by some schools.

Overall, I feel OnTrack is an excellent investment for anyone working on their MBA applications. It is comprehensive and gives you a strong structure to work with.

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Strengths:

onTrack provided a clean and comprehensive breakdown of all aspects of the MBA application process in an easily usable and digestible format.
The interview practice and school modules were particularly useful to me.

Would make the product better:

My only recommendation is that it was easier to add or subtract modules in the onTrack user interface.

onTrack by mbaMission is a fantastic product that delivers exceptional information in a non-biased and easy to digest format. From career goals to school breakdowns, if you are targeting any T15 school, onTrack is a fantastic tool that remains relevant throughout the application process. onTrack pointed me in the right direction for program selection and the interview preparation tool is a fantastic way to practice interviews in a low-stress, realistic format. onTrack is the prefect companion to an mbaMission consultant or as a stand alone product. The combination of onTrack and Kate Richardson's fantastic consulting services provided the structure, information, and practice to successfully translate my nontraditional background into an MBA success story.

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Strengths:

easy of access, interface, content

I have thoroughly enjoyed using onTrack - the interface is very clean and the content is thorough and tailored to each school. I appreciate that along with the videos are documents to help brainstorm and pinpoint what each school is looking for. onTrack also works really well on mobile which is unique to other on-demand MBA app prep services. This is a small price to pay when you think about the value that you are getting out of the comprehensive and well-organized information that Jeremy and the team have put together. Highly recommend to anyone that is looking for a service that will make you as ready as possible in your candidacy to a top MBA program!

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