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From the consultant to the company - everyone is invested in you to succeed.

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As I studied for my GMAT, I often lurked on Reddit and P&Q to read up on consultant reviews. But the decision couldn’t have been more challenging when the time came. After talking to 7-8 consultants, I couldn’t find a fit with anyone. Some would often sell themselves, while others would try to sell me dreams. So, I decided to talk to more consultants. This is when I stumbled upon Harshad. An individual who was genuinely interested in my story rather than trying to sell me his services. So much so that after talking to consultants for over 2 weeks, I decided to work with Harshad the same day I spoke to him.
One thing was obvious: Harshad mentioned he is “very direct,” and he means it. He understands that time is of the essence in MBA applications, so there is no time to beat around the bush.
The process was straightforward. Brainstorming sessions, school selection, Resume, essays, interviews, etc…
While looking for a consultant, I also assessed the “firm” they worked for. This became obvious when Harshad sent me the Brainstorming document to fill out. Mbamission’s brainstorming document is long, but filling it out in its entirety allowed Harshad to really get to know me. This made our essay discussions easier because all of my stories were laid out, and Harshad could pinpoint exactly how I could approach the essays.
Things weren’t always easy. Initially, I thought that I had hired a consultant, and with his guidance, I had written my essays, and my job was done. Harshad put a stop to this in our very first essay. What I had written was nowhere close to what we had discussed. He was “direct” in his approach and quick to get on a call to re-discuss, just in case I had missed any details in our initial essay call. It again became evident that Harshad wasn’t willing to settle for less. Even if it meant additional time and resources, he went above and beyond for me to craft the best essays possible.
I also liked Harshad’s “one-school” at a time approach. With 2 months to go for app deadlines, I was wary of this and thought I couldn’t submit it on time. However, he assured me that we would meet the timeline, and we did. The time we invested in our initial essays on one school, made it easier for us on the subsequent schools.
After submitting my applications, Harshad suggested I get some rest, but the job wasn’t done. Slowly, the interviews trickled in, and Harshad quickly set up mock interviews, provided resources on Mbamission’s Ontrack, and assured me I was in the best place possible during my interviews. I enjoyed Harshad’s mock interviews because he threw hard questions at me, ensuring I could think on my feet.
From the interviews to the decisions, Harshad checked in often to ensure I was doing well. He even took the time to check in on my parents during our regular essay calls, showing genuine care and understanding of the personal challenges I had shared about their health. While he is undoubtedly direct and professional, he has a very high emotional intelligence.
I knew hiring a consultant was expensive, but I couldn’t have been happier with my decision to work with Harshad. With Harshad’s help, I was admitted to Yale (with a 50% scholarship), Tuck (with a 50% scholarship), and Darden.
Also, a special shoutout to Jen (also from the mbaMission team), who connected me with Harshad!

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Responsive, insightful, caring and genuinely helpful

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I did to get an interview with HBS

I worked with Jessica during my MBA application process, initially targeting Harvard and Stanford in Round 1. I came into the process with a 715 GMAT Focus Edition score, a background as an MBB consultant, and three years of experience as an entrepreneur who successfully scaled a business to millions in revenue.

From the very first interaction—even before I officially became her client—Jessica was responsive, insightful, and genuinely helpful. The demo call alone provided real value, without any pressure to commit. Once we started working together, she proved to be highly professional, always meeting deadlines and taking her work seriously. Just as importantly, she offered meaningful emotional support throughout the process, which helped me stay focused and motivated.

While I didn’t get into Harvard or Stanford, I used the strong materials we had built together to apply in Round 2 to Wharton and MIT Sloan—where I was admitted to both. Even though Jessica wasn’t directly involved in those Round 2 applications, the foundation we created together was very useful to my success.

Jessica was a valuable partner in this journey. She may not promise outcomes, but she provides structure, honesty, and a strong support system—both intellectually and emotionally—that makes a real difference.

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Strengths:

Comprehensive material, responsive consultant, and realistic expectations.

mbaMission consultants will also cross collaborate on difficult application decisions as necessary. I had the support of not only one amazing consultant but also a large, well experienced team.

I interviewed five different MBA consulting firms during free intro sessions and ultimately chose to work with Gavi. She stood out immediately, not by selling a dream or using pressure tactics, but by being transparent, optimistic, and balanced in her feedback. She highlighted my strengths while thoughtfully planning how to address my weaknesses.

Coming from a sales background and targeting a more strategic post-MBA career, I had a nontraditional path that included being part of tech layoffs, taking a year-long break to travel and volunteer, and then re-entering the workforce. I wasn’t sure how to weave all these elements into a cohesive, compelling narrative or how to approach recommendation letters from people I hadn’t worked with in years. Gavi was able to deconstruct my story and help me rebuild it in a way that felt authentic and impactful.

Just two months into working with her, I recommended Gavi to a friend, who also immediately connected with her candid style and sharp insight. Her continued support through every phase, including post-admissions decisions and waitlist strategies, has been above and beyond.

In the end, I was admitted to one T15, one T10, and one M7 school outright with $160K in scholarships combined. I was also waitlisted at two other M7 programs, one of which I was ultimately accepted into during round 3 decisions. Gavi helped me every step of the way and never disappeared after the “hard work” was done. Her human-centered approach, dedication, and ability to help manage the emotional rollercoaster of this process make her a truly exceptional consultant. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

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Working with Melissa was the single best investment I’ve ever made—both professionally and personally.

I began my MBA journey in mid-November with just one month to apply to seven schools. Despite the odds, I received five interview invites and five offers—including three from M7 schools—and over $300,000 in scholarships. I was even awarded a full ride to one of the M7s. I could never have imagined achieving this on my own.

I booked the 7-school package and completed every application within just four weeks. The results speak volumes.

But Melissa is far more than a consultant—she’s a strategic partner, a mentor, and a fierce advocate who is truly invested in your success. She listens intently, offers direct and insightful feedback, and never lets you settle for less than your best. Throughout the process, I didn’t just craft strong applications—I gained confidence and self-awareness I’ll carry with me for life.

There’s one moment that still stands out to me. At a time when I was overwhelmed and doubting myself, Melissa said:
"Just because you start late doesn’t mean you won’t get in. And just because you start early doesn’t mean you will."
That single sentence shifted my mindset and helped me push through when it mattered most.

I had spoken to other consultants at mbaMission, but Melissa stood out immediately—not only because of her responsiveness and professionalism, but because I felt a sense of trust and reassurance from the very beginning. I told her this was my last chance: I already held a master’s degree, and my GMAT score was about to expire. Melissa never wavered. Her confidence in me never felt forced—it was rooted in her deep understanding of the process and her genuine belief in her clients.

From day one, I was anxious about writing essays under pressure. But Melissa guided me step by step, helping me turn stress into structure and ideas into impact. With her support, I submitted everything just before her Christmas break. Even during that time, she still checked in—proactively, kindly, and consistently. She never once left me hanging or let me feel alone in the process.

She is incredibly responsive—often replying within hours—and her feedback is always clear, thoughtful, and brutally constructive in the best way. I can say with complete honesty: I would not be where I am today without her.

As a future MBA student, I know this was the greatest return on investment I could have made.
And as a person, I feel deeply fortunate to have met someone as talented, compassionate, and committed as Melissa. She believed in me from day one—and never stopped.

If you care about outcomes, growth, and true partnership—choose Melissa Blakelee. You’ll never regret it.

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Strengths:

Comprehensive Support across every facet of the application process.

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No Notes

I truly cannot speak highly enough of Harshad. His work ethic, his insightfulness, his demeanor, and the results he had a massive part in helping me attain. I have worked with other consultants for other program applications, and Harshad is the best across every metric I can conceive of by a long shot.

I am/was an applicant with an atypical background relative to other MBA applicants. I began this process unsure of what I was capable of and what I would be able to achieve. Harshad was patient, highly professional, and methodical in helping me align on how to tell my story and convey my value to schools comprehensively and efficiently. Through providing resources for GMAT prep, helping guide the selection of schools to apply to, Harshad was always direct, honest, yet kind in his coaching and when providing guidance.

His assistance in crafting applications for schools and preparing for interviews was comprehensive and incredibly valuable; however, what truly impressed me was his efforts and assistance in every other aspect of the process. He was able and willing to give advice and instruction on the best way to reach out and leverage my connections at various schools, how to ask and guide my supervisors on writing the most effective recommendations possible, and even provide templates and support after I had received acceptances on the best way to negotiate better fellowship allocations from these programs.

Beyond that, Harshad took the time to get to know me and understand my strengths, weaknesses, goals, and aspirations. He guided me through this notoriously difficult process with kindness and patience. He helped me reach a place where I felt pride in myself and my accomplishments, even before getting acceptances.

He tends to be direct in his communications, which is something I valued, but after taking the time to get to know him as well, I can say he is truly incredible at his job, and a wonderful person, and I look forward to staying in touch with him in the future.

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This package offering is extremely thorough. Jen worked with me on one school and is extremely detail oriented, organized, and extremely intelligent.

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No recommendations for improvement, keep being great.

I decided to pursue my MBA this year after realizing it was undeniably necessary in order for me to achieve my career goals that began to feel further and further out of reach. I was still in my program exploration phase when I met Jen and new to the process, I was grateful to have met Jen via mbaMission when I did. As a woman of color, it was important to me to find a coach I believed I could connect with. A coach that didn’t make me feel like a burden or just another number and who took the time to see and understand me as an individual. From our first conversation it was undeniable that Jen was the absolute best fit for me. I am naturally an excited and driven person, imagine the joy I felt when my excitement and enthusiasm was met by Jen’s?! She is a phenomenal coach with a wealth of knowledge concerning the MBA process and programs. She is extremely skilled and helped me lock in on my story, painting a picture of who I am on paper for the reader. With her expertise coaching, I applied to my dream program with confidence and was extremely grateful to have been admitted to UVA Darden, starting August 2025.

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Working with Melissa was an enjoyable and extremely productive relationship from day 1. She took a very detailed and hands-on approach to ensure I was set up for success, enabling me to craft the best application possible! While the MBA application process is long and arduous, Melissa alleviated much stress and angst that I otherwise likely would have had. Her responses and communication were very consistent throughout the entirety of the process, allowing me to always have something to work on. Melissa's guidance, knowledge, and expertise of the process was evident from day the beginning and ultimately helped me gain admission into an M7 program. 10/10 recommend!

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Jessica's strength lies in her ability to ask thoughtful questions and weave together parts of people's stories to make their applications showcase their strengths in unique and innovative ways. She is also very helpful in establishing a healthy mindset throughout the entire admissions process, from brainstorming to school selection to interview to acceptances and making final decisions.

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As I prepared to apply to a top-tiered business school program, I knew the importance of having the right consultant. I spoke with 8 different ones who all felt very transactional and like they would put my best interests in mind, so long as I could make up my mind and make the hefty investment in the arbitrarily short amount of time and availability they claimed they had remaining. Then came Jessica.

From our first conversation, I was incredibly impressed with her ability to ask thoughtful questions and listen with remarkable patience. She dug deep into my background (back to my childhood), my motivations for getting an MBA, and where I would flourish into the person and professional that I’m capable of being. She gave me the space to speak very vulnerably about my experiences and helped me brainstorm how I would weave those into my applications in the right way. Our sessions were intentional and productive, and she did a really good job of guiding me to put my best application forward, but recognizing that it was MY application to ultimately prepare how I thought was true and authentic to me.

Fast forward to the school selection process, I had my two schools set, but hadn’t decided on a third. I aimlessly threw names around, but they weren’t backed by any serious thought, just what I thought seemed good. As she got to know me, she recommended that I consider Stanford GSB, a school that she thought would fit my values and provide the growth experiences that I sought. When you tell someone they’re a “good fit” at the most competitive and elite business school in the world, you don’t know what to make of it. While she did acknowledge that there is obviously no guarantee GSB would work out, she helped me dig deep and find the confidence that if anyone could get in, it was me, and let me make the decision for myself. As I continued crafting my application and ultimately got the interview/visited the school, I fell in love with it and couldn’t stop thanking her. As we approached decision day, she offered unwavering emotional support as it was a very stressful time for me. When I got the call that I was accepted, I couldn’t wait to call her and celebrate.

Without Jessica, I never would’ve had the personal belief, motivation, or strength of application to apply to Stanford GSB, let alone interview and get accepted. Now I’m heading there for what will be a life-changing 2 years. I will never be able to repay Jessica, but the least I can do is help the next person looking to maximize their MBA application process: stop wasting time on 30 minute consultations with companies that don’t care about you and work with Jessica. She will bring the best out in you and you will be grateful that you chose to work with her.

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Personalized support from your consultant throughout the process. Christine offered timely responses to any and all questions I had and feedback on my essays. She was an incredible support throughout the process!

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Christine was incredible throughout my entire MBA admissions process. From our first meeting, she provided great guidance on which schools I may want to consider given my interest in healthcare and what I should be looking at as I thought through my options (without being pushy). As we got into essays and completing the applications, Christine always quickly turned around edits, comments, and answers to my questions (within 1-2 days) and had clear feedback and answers that I could implement to improve my application, making it much easier to make it through what can be a very stressful process. As we did mock interviews, Christine encouraged me to be myself and remain authentic while still being polished and interviewing well. Christine cheered me on throughout the process and her support was instrumental in my ultimate acceptance at four schools (Kellogg, Ross, Kenan-Flagler UNC, Anderson UCLA) including full ride and half-tuition scholarships Kenan-Flagler UNC and Ross, respectively.

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You might be an exceptionally strong applicant with stellar stats and an impressive career profile, but ultimately, you’re only as good as your application. I truly don’t think I would have been able to craft compelling essays on my own without Rachel. Her greatest strength lies in the genuine effort she puts into getting to know you—your values, your story, and your unique strengths. Because of this, she knows exactly which stories from your life will shine through in your application.

Rachel brings years of insight into what each school looks for in its candidates. That depth of experience is invaluable—not only in helping you select the right schools, but in shaping your profile to stand out in the eyes of the Admissions.

I formed an instant connection with Rachel from our very first call. She was warm, supportive, energetic, and truly invested in working with me. Applicants often try to gauge their chances by distinguishing themselves as coming from traditional or non-traditional backgrounds, but I believe what truly matters is how much you believe in yourself—and how effectively you can prove to the Ad Com that you deserve a spot in their school. Rachel not only believed in me from the start but also inspired me to grow in confidence throughout our journey together.

She has incredible strategies for making the most of every section of the application—highlighting different dimensions of your personality and experience in thoughtful and distinctive ways.

With her guidance and unwavering support, I received admits from two M7 schools. I 1000% recommend working with Rachel for your MBA applications. Good luck!

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