When I began my MBA application journey, I was anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to navigate the complex and competitive process. The research alone felt endless, and I struggled to articulate my story or clearly define my post-MBA goals. That’s when I decided to schedule a free consultation with Harshad and from that very first conversation, I knew I was in good hands. Harshad immediately struck me as someone with a warm, welcoming, and grounded presence. Despite my late start and tight timelines, he agreed to work with me, and I truly could not have asked for a better mentor throughout the process. We began by diving deep into my background, discussing my work experience, extracurriculars, and motivations. What I thought was the hard part (figuring out my story) turned out to be just the beginning. Harshad asked thoughtful, challenging questions that helped me gain clarity and direction, and his input was crucial in turning vague ideas into a compelling narrative.

Harshad didn’t push me to work on easy schools; he helped me understand what each program offered, what kind of student they looked for, and how I could position myself in a way that made sense for both sides. Every discussion was thorough and every decision intentional. As we moved into the application writing phase, Harshad brought incredible attention to detail. We swapped countless drafts of essays, and with each revision, he pushed me to dig deeper, think sharper, and write more authentically. He was always focused on preserving my voice and ensuring that no two essays sounded the same. Each application reflected a unique version of my story tailored to that particular school.
I believe where Harshad especially shines is his mastery over being an excellent storyteller and writer. He is able to craft together intricately all relevant details and transform it into writing. His writing is phenomenal, and his inputs and feedback would completely bring out the crux of an essay. I was pleasantly surprised at every final edit he did, and it was leagues ahead of the initial draft submitted. This skill really made me wonder how I would not have been able to submit such polished and impressive essays if it was not for Harshad.

Harshad’s strengths as a storyteller and writer are the perfect merger to succeed in your MBA applications, especially the essays and ‘your story’ component. What truly sets Harshad apart, though, is how he builds a full mental blueprint of his clients; not just professionally, but personally. He takes the time to understand your values, aspirations, and even how you think. This understanding shapes everything he advises on, and it creates a deeply personalized experience that never feels transactional. His feedback was clear, direct, and sometimes tough but always constructive.

Harshad not only prepped me on content but helped me sharpen my delivery, body language, and overall presence. I can say with full confidence that without Harshad’s guidance, I would not have performed as well in my interviews. Harshad also has a strong grasp on geopolitics, and he can guide his clients with ongoing current events accordingly. Most importantly, Harshad is just a genuinely good person. He cares deeply about his clients and their success. Working with him never felt like a service, it felt like being guided by a close friend or older sibling who truly wants to see you thrive. Thanks to his help, I was accepted into several top programs, including CBS and Fuqua. I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend Harshad to anyone applying to business school!

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I loved working with Susan and truly would not have gotten into my dream school without her. As an international applicant with a consulting background and below average test scores, I knew I needed to find other ways to stand out. Susan helped me do exactly that – guiding me through thoughtful brainstorming, sharpening my essays, and even connecting me with a GRE tutor to boost my score.

What stood out most was her positivity and calmness – she was always quick to respond and made time for me whenever I needed guidance. Susan made the entire journey feel less stressful and overwhelming. Even though I purchased the two-school package, she went the extra mile to make sure my other applications were on track.

Thanks to her guidance, I was ultimately accepted into my dream M7 school. Susan is a true mentor and partner throughout the application process. Highly recommend!

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Kim is one of the nicest and patient people I have ever gotten the chance to work with. I had a limited understanding of MBA programs, as no one I knew or at my company had pursued one before. She helped me throughout the process and really helped me focus on the skills that helped me be admitted to both of my top two schools with Scholarships!

Truly can not recommend Kim enough if you need assistance; she really is fantastic and made me way more confident in my candidacy.

Kim is one of the nicest and patient people I have ever gotten the chance to work with. I had a limited understanding of MBA programs, as no one I knew or at my company had pursued one before. She helped me throughout the process and really helped me focus on the skills that helped me be admitted to both of my top two schools with Scholarships!

Truly can not recommend Kim enough if you need assistance; she really is fantastic and made me way more confident in my candidacy. Her attention to detail and assistance in really crafting your story to not only the adcom but to your true desires is amazing. This level of confidence made not only the interviews better, but the application process as a whole better. She really helped me highlight my strengths and show that I belonged at these top-tier programs.

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I could not recommend Harshad more as an admissions consultant. Harshad worked tirelessly to connect with me on a personal level so that I could bring out my unique traits in my essays. He helped me stand out in a competitive application and ultimately I was accepted into an M7 school. After months on the waitlist, Harshad worked with me to craft updates to the adcom and helped me with various other struggles as I navigated this lengthy process. Harshad is the best in the business.

He is caring, compassionate, and cares about his clients on a deeply personal level. He is able to connect with his clients in a way that makes you feel like he is not just a consultant, but a friend who genuinely wants you to succeed.

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Strengths:

Expert advice that builds confidence and highlights your best stories

Would make the product better:

Honestly, nothing. The process was smooth and effective

Working with Jessica Shklar at mbaMission was truly a gift. She helped my brother get into his dream schools a few years ago, so when it was my turn, I knew I wanted to work with her. From the very beginning, Jessica had a way of making the overwhelming application process feel approachable.

When I first filled out my brainstorming document, I worried that I didn’t have much of substance to share. But on our very first call, Jessica guided me through my story in a way that made everything click. She has such a knack for pulling out the right details, weaving them together, and shaping them into something powerful while always keeping it authentic and in my own voice.

She was with me every step of the way, refining drafts, giving thoughtful advice, and calming my nerves when I doubted myself. Thanks to her support, I was accepted into my dream school on my very first application!

I couldn’t be more grateful for Jessica’s guidance, patience, and expertise. She made a daunting process not only manageable but actually rewarding. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone starting their MBA journey.

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Katharine is an INCREDIBLE consultant who helped me land multiple offers to MBA programs - I ultimately committed to Wharton. I was advised to wait a year to apply as I started my test prep on the later side, but Katharine took the time to go through my story and craft multiple competitive applications I was confident showcased my best work. Do not underestimate how introspective those applications are! I cannot recommend Katharine enough.

It is evident that Katharine truly cares about the success of her clients, in part because she has seen first hand how business school has changed the lives/career paths of her own classmates and clients over the years. Besides helping me get in to business school, she further convinced me that the 2 years was absolutely worth it for me, regardless if my exact career goals shift. When I was deciding between schools, she gave me concrete examples of what I could take advantage of if I attended that school, from classes and clubs to semesters abroad and specific initiatives.

I was worried about standing out in a pool of investment bankers from NYC - but Katharine took the TIME to understand my story and helped me craft a compelling and accurate narrative of why I stand out and what unique insights I could bring to the classroom- professionally and personally. She knows how these schools operate and think, and helped me create a target list of schools, draft recommendation packets to guide my recommenders and so much more. the MBAmission onTrack videos are also incredibly helpful to listen to. I couldn't have done it without her! 

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Jessica, has been a fantastic partner in my business school application. It all started with a 30min consultation in which I was able to confirm her homerun storytelling ability. Since I scheduled this ahead of time (several months before the business school application) the 30min consultation served to plan and strengthen areas where I could show improvement in my profile.

After signing up for a full package, she has been just the best application partner I could have asked for. Very strategic, most if not all replies for quick questions within 30min, assays returned with high quality suggestions and edits. Willing to accommodate scheduling difficulties. And ongoing support even after acceptances for advice on scholarships!

Jessica was able to help me get into my top school of choice, HBS. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would happily do so.

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Strengths:

Michael was always available and helpful. He turned comments more quickly than expected, especially during holidays and tight deadlines. Moreover, Michael went above and beyond to give extra help with schools where I had not purchased the full support package when I received interviews at those schools, which eventually led to my admission. He also gave honest feedback throughout and kept me on a good schedule from the beginning, as well as encouraging me to apply to certain schools he thought were truly a good fit and where I would be a competitive applicant. He made it much easier to complete multiple interviews without feeling like I fully had to redo each one.

Would make the product better:

Because testing is an important part of the application process, especially for a deferred applicant who doesn't have as much work experience, the product could have included some stronger guidance there for people who were looking for strong guidance throughout the process; the actual work with the consultant on the testing front mostly consisted of advice on taking practice tests, which services to use, etc. while the other work was very hands on with mock interviews, resume tweaks, and essay revisions.

I was a deferred MBA applicant applying to several M7 schools, and I was admitted to Booth and Wharton before choosing Wharton. I definitely would not have been able to reach this point without the help of mbaMission. Their work gave me some preliminary understanding of the deferred admissions process and the MBA process in general on sites like YouTube and through their online guides, and once I signed up for the actual school packages they were very helpful in preparing me for the applications from start to finish. I utilized materials using OnTrack, but the 1 on 1 work with Michael was the most impactful. This work included several resume revisions, essays for each school, recommendation guidance, and interview prep. Michael did an especially great job of prepping me for the unique Wharton TBD interview, and even for the schools I wasn't admitted to I had interviews that I felt well prepared for. I highly recommend this service for a deferred applicant looking to reach their highest goals.

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Strengths:

Thorough, Genuine, Detailed oriented

Would make the product better:

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I highly recommend working with Harshad for help with the business school application process. My application process was a lot less overwhelming and stressful because of Harshad’s guidance, encouragement and support. He started with understanding my background, contributions, interests, goals, strengths and growth areas both on personal and professional front. He helped with brainstorming ideas and data points for the essays. His feedback was very direct, thoughtful and spot on. And I needed that kind of feedback. He patiently helped review my essays and answered the questions I had. Almost all the time, I heard from him within 24 hours, if not within a few hours. He also conducted a mock interview session, which was super helpful and gave me the confidence to take on real interviews. I went through the application process while working full time. Harshad was flexible with the meeting hours and made himself available when I needed his urgent guidance.

I applied to Haas and two M7 schools and I got into all three of them and with scholarship. Harshad then helped brainstorm the pros and cons and gave me insights on how to think about making the right choice. I could tell throughout the process that he genuinely cares about his clients and their success. Overall, I am super glad and grateful I chose Harshad to help me with this journey.

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Strengths:

Cat was extremely prompt with her edits and gave incredibly deep insights/edits. She really understood my story and helped me polish it to be the best it could be.

Coming from a nontraditional MBA background, I had no idea what the application process would look like, or how I could tell my story in a way that would best highlight my strengths. From my first day working with Cat, I felt so much more confident in my application. Her edits to my essays/resumes were extremely thorough and insightful. We went through dozens of drafts of my resume, application essays, and even the short answer section of the application. With each revision I could see my application improving and becoming more true to me. Additionally, Cat was always prompt with any questions I had and was always more than willing to hop on a call to answer the many questions I had during the application process. With Cat's help, I was able to secure an interview with HBS and eventually an acceptance. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for an MBA consultant!

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