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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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

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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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Strengths:

-Strategic insights on crafting MBA profile and story
-In-depth understanding of what MBA programs ideal profiles
-Encouragement, confidence building
-Thorough interview prep
-Scholarship application review
-Accountability for MBA application process

Would make the product better:

-Shared calendar (like Calendy) for scheduling

Gavriella is an absolute gem! I came to her with a narrow focus of 3 MBA programs and I was accepted to 2 of the 3 programs! One of them being my dream MBA program, INSEAD, thanks to her strategic guidance and emotional support.

I was impressed by her attention to detail and ability to craft my story for the MBA applications - she truly has an eye for bringing the full vision together. Throughout the process, she helped to shape my narrative to be a competitive applicant and also clarified my career goals. She turned an arduous process into inspiration for my career.

Not only was her professional dedication and talent crucial, she's also emotionally intelligent and kind. After receiving a subpar GRE score and tempted to give up altogether, Gavriella's encouragement pushed me through until the end. She went above and beyond with interview prep and scholarship essay reviews with an insane deadline. I truly couldn't have done it without her! The best decision I made in the MBA application process.

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Working with Harshad for my deferred MBA admissions process was the best decision I made! As a college senior navigating an intense and competitive application cycle, I felt incredibly supported every step of the way.

After speaking with other consultants, Harshad truly stood out to me as someone who was both knowledgeable and deeply understanding of my more unique background. He was able to leverage his engineering experience and broad global perspective to understand and help me articulate my pre- and post-MBA career goals.

The overall process of working with Harshad was incredibly smooth and well-structured. We were able to jump right into brainstorming and identifying the life stories I wanted to highlight in my applications. His advice was always specific, tailored, and also really intuitive, I genuinely felt that he went above and beyond to understand me as a person.

Harshad was great at keeping the bigger picture of the story I was trying to tell in mind with his feedback on my essays, and was always willing to meet to discuss. His turnaround time was incredibly fast and often ahead of schedule, which made a huge difference as I approached deadlines.

Harshad’s interview support was also invaluable. My HBS mock with him was challenging, but it really helped me prepare and ace the HBS interview. One of the questions he came up with for our mock was actually asked word for word by the admissions officer, which goes to show how well his prep is. He also connected me with a mbaMission colleague for prep for the Wharton TBD, which was also helpful.

Most importantly, Harshad was also a mentor and a cheerleader throughout my application journey. He helped me build confidence in myself and my application, and when I felt discouraged or uncertain, he reminded me of my strengths. That support was especially meaningful as I balanced the stress of finishing college while applying, and it made all the difference to have someone uplifting me along the way.

Thanks to Harshad’s support, I was fortunate to be accepted to HBS, Wharton, Booth, and MIT, and I truly believe I wouldn’t have reached this point without his guidance. For anyone considering the deferred MBA route, I can’t recommend Harshad highly enough!

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I’m a college senior who worked with Katy for deferred MBAs. Katy is a very detailed oriented consultant. She offered me a lot of knowledge and insight on how to talk with recommenders and write stories that strings together my activities! Katy meticulously read over all my essay drafts and gave detailed suggestions. She was also kind to give me multiple practices for the interviews I got! I applied to 5 schools, got interviews with Stanford, MIT, and Kellogg, and ultimately got admitted to Kellogg. Katy is very experienced with MBA applications and I think she has a lot to offer as a consultant!

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Working with Katharine Lewis (Katy) was one of the best decisions I made in my MBA journey. As a career changer transitioning from law to business and applying from London in Round 3, I knew the odds weren’t in my favor—especially when it came to top-tier programs like Stanford GSB. But from the very first conversation, Katy saw my potential and never wavered in her belief that I had a compelling story to tell. When other consultants were sceptical, Katy was already strategizing.

Her insight into the MBA admissions process is truly priceless. She helped me shape my narrative thoughtfully and authentically, guiding me through every stage—from school selection to essays, interviews, and beyond. Her turnaround times were incredibly fast, and her feedback was always sharp, honest, and actionable.

What stood out the most was how she invested in me. Katy isn’t just an MBA consultant—she’s a career advisor, a coach, and an unwavering ally. She was my lifeline during the most stressful moments, and I always knew that no matter what came my way, we’d face it together. She helped me land interviews at both Stanford GSB and USC Marshall in Round 3—something I never thought possible, but she did.

Katy is unstoppable. She’s a total badass who brings heart, strategy, and fire to the table. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Strengths:

The package helped me stay on track and power through all of the complicated requirements/essyas/short answers I needed to put together to complete my applications. Kim Hoey was instrumental in helping me stay on track and ensuring I was putting my best foot forward.

Would make the product better:

The only thing I would change is applying to fewer programs!

Kim was a tremendous help in applying to schools. She was honest with me about the aspects of my application that were weak spots and collaborated with me to ensure that I still put a great application together. I applied to many schools in a rather short period (starting in the summer time for round 2 applications). This mad the application process for 6 schools very intense. Still, she was very organized and set clear expectations on deadlines so that we were able to work efficiently. She was generous with her time and sensitive yet clear with her feedback! Out of the 6 schools I applied to, I interviewed with 5 and got into 3, waitlisted for 1. Importantly, I got into, and will be going to my top choice!

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