Strengths:

Susan's greatest strength is her honesty. When you're deep in the brainstorming and essay-writing process — having rewritten the same essay multiple times — it becomes hard to see what can be improved. Susan cuts through that fog with direct, actionable feedback that helps you refine your thinking. She told me upfront what I needed to improve in my profile, and I spent the next year working on those areas.

Beyond honesty, she's incredibly structured. Responses came within a day or two, every doubt was clarified, and every question addressed. We started well in advance, which gave us time to brainstorm thoroughly and iterate — this helped me understand what could be made better and ultimately strengthened my entire application. She also reassured me during the moments I wanted to give up, which kept me going through an exhausting process.

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Nothing as such

When I began my MBA journey, several consultants told me that as an Indian male engineer — one of the most overrepresented demographics — my odds at any M7 were slim. Susan saw it differently. She believed I had a decent shot and gave me honest feedback on exactly what to work on.

The result? I applied to three M7 schools through Susan and was admitted to two — including Wharton, my dream school.
Working with Susan exceeded my expectations significantly. I enjoyed the process, learned a lot about myself, and we deep-dived into every aspect of my application to make it the best it could be. I've already recommended her to my brothers and friends who've asked how I got into an M7 as an overrepresented candidate. If you're wondering whether it's possible — it is. With the right guidance.

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Strengths:

Stellar end to end consulting experience

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Jessica was absolutely stellar from our intro call and through the MBA application process. She's very, very talented at crafting stories. I had complete faith that she would help me craft the best application possible, and I trusted her from the very beginning. I have no doubt that her guidance enabled me to get into HBS, GSB and Wharton. She knows this process inside and out. She knew when to push me and had a great balance of honesty and candidness while also being supportive and encouraging. She's communicative, she checks in you, and I could tell that she really, really cared about helping me. The MBA process is stressful. You need someone who you 100% trust to help you shine, and this was Jessica for me. Cannot recommend her enough, and so excited that I will be going to my dream school!

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Calling Kimberly Hoey a fantastic admissions consultant doesn’t begin to capture the impact she has on her clients. Kim is one of the most empathetic, motivated, honest, and well-informed people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. From day one, she made me feel like her top priority and ensured that I was never alone in this process.
I met Kim in our free 30 minute consultation, and it was immediately clear that she would be just as invested in my journey as I was. This level of commitment never waved throughout our time working together.
The MBA application process can be overwhelming, and having someone in your corner who truly believes in you, has your best interest at heart, and pushes you to give your absolute best makes all the difference.
Kim was instrumental every step of the way. From helping me identify schools that genuinely aligned with my goals, to suggesting ways to strengthen my application such as retaking the GMAT and completing HBS CORe, refining my essays, preparing for interviews, and everything in between.
Kim brings everything one could hope for in an MBA consultant - the expertise from working in the field for years with clients from diverse backgrounds, a strategic mindset to help you make the best decisions to build a strong application, and a an innate ability to help articulate the strongest and moth authentic version of your story.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. Working with Kim was the best decision I could have made for my MBA application process.

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As someone who didn’t decide to apply to business school until June but still wanted to make the Round 1 deadline, I don’t think I would have been a triple HSW admit without Katy.

Katy didn’t just help me put my story into words - she helped me understand what that story actually was. She took fragments from different parts of my life that I had mentioned almost in passing and wove them together in a way I had never seen before. For example, moments from my childhood, my creative hobbies, and my professional path in PE somehow all connected around a central theme of my identity. Once she reflected this back to me, it felt obvious, but I never would have arrived there on my own. Working with Katy showed me that a meaningful part of the b-school application process is learning to see yourself as a complete person, sometimes for the first time.

Our conversations were also the first time I seriously stepped back to think about my long-term goals beyond the standard IB -> PE trajectory. That reflection alone was incredibly valuable, independent of the applications themselves.

From a process standpoint, Katy’s guidance on essay strategy was indispensable. She helped me prioritize the right essays in the right order, tackle the biggest pieces first, and then efficiently build on that work for subsequent applications. Balancing a PE job while managing multiple applications would have felt overwhelming without her structure. I firmly believe that “Katy’s way” of approaching concurrent applications has been optimized.

She also reviewed my application holistically to ensure that everything I wanted to convey was coming through. I appreciated her perspective on content (value insights as an ex-GSB reader and HBS alum), while still preserving my voice and the integrity of my story. For example, I initially struggled with Stanford’s “What Matters Most” essay. Katy pushed me through multiple iterations and wasn’t afraid to tell me when something wasn’t working - whether I just wasn't hitting the things the adcom really wanted to know, or if the tone felt off in certain sections. By the time I reached essay #3/4, it was smooth sailing, and I was churning out or repurposing responses rapidly.

Beyond essays, Katy provided support across every part of the process: helping me choose the right recommenders, keeping that process on track, and running mock interviews that prepared me for time pressure and unexpected questions. I felt like I was really getting the inside look on everything.

I can’t recommend Katy highly enough. Despite starting late, I felt supported, organized, and on track throughout the entire process. While many people in my industry typically panic as deadlines approach, I felt totally zen the whole time - from essays to interviews and final outcomes. Thank you, Katy! :)

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Rachel Beck was a fantastic admissions consultant who supported me throughout every stage of the MBA application process—from essay brainstorming and drafting, to full application reviews, to interview preparation. She consistently leveraged her background and experience to provide thoughtful guidance and clear direction, helping me stay organized and confident while navigating what can be an overwhelming process.

Rachel was always quick to respond, turned edits around efficiently, and provided candid, actionable feedback that materially improved my applications. She helped bring structure to the process and ensured I was prioritizing the right things at the right time. I was fortunate to be recommended to MBA Mission, and I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone beginning their MBA journey or looking for a steady, knowledgeable guide through the admissions process.

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Working with Kate was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. From the start, she brought clarity and structure through clear expectations, timelines, and honest guidance, which made a complex process feel manageable and intentional.

Kate helped me think critically about my story and how to communicate it authentically to each school. Her feedback was direct, strategic, and thoughtful - pushing me to raise the bar while preserving my voice. She also held me accountable throughout the process, which kept me focused and disciplined when it mattered most.

The results speak for themselves. I was admitted to two of my target MBA programs with scholarship, and I do not believe I would have achieved these outcomes without her support. Kate is more than an advisor- she is a true partner who is deeply invested in her clients’ success. I would highly recommend her to anyone pursuing a competitive MBA program.

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Strengths:

Great at identifying key differentiating themes and finding stories that highlight what makes you unique. Loved having interview practice and someone to discuss schools with who was unbiased.

Would make the product better:

Nothing!

I reached out to Jen after being referred to her from a previous client. During the free 30-minute consultation she was warm and eager to help me in any way she could. I told her upfront that I'd already looked at the pricing for a school package and likely couldn't afford it and she was completely unbothered. In fact, we went well over the 30-minute mark because she wanted to be sure we covered all the questions I had for her about the MBA application process, from narrowing down schools to how to engage with them to how to prioritize my time. She even encouraged me to send her emails with questions and she’d be happy to share thoughts, even if I didn’t purchase consulting services. Her generosity and the value of that session was enough to convince me that purchasing a school package was a worthwhile investment.

During the brainstorming process I was shocked at how quickly Jen was able to uncover themes across my life that I'd never noticed myself, which became key to my essays. Her coaching on articulating school fit and guidance on how to tie the school specifically into my career goals gave me confidence when it came time for interviews. After being accepted into multiple programs, I appreciated her perspective on navigating the decision. Every step of the way Jen gives you her honest thoughts and gives you the space to be your authentic self throughout the application process.

Jen's honesty, encouragement, and her ability to get to the core of who you are and what aspects of your story are unique and compelling makes her an incredible partner to work with. With her guidance and encouragement, I was able to have success in Round 1 I hadn't even dreamed of, where I was accepted to Harvard, Booth, and Kellogg, and Booth even offered scholarship that would cover about 75% of my tuition! I am so grateful to have worked with her!

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I worked with Susan through her full school package and applied to six Round 1 MBA programs. I was accepted to several top programs, including an M7 school—and I can say with total confidence that none of this would have happened without her.

Susan’s support went far beyond essays. She helped me navigate major career decisions, handle a challenging situation with a new boss, and shape a clear, authentic story and set of career goals I’m genuinely proud of. She has an incredible instinct for knowing exactly what you need in the moment—whether that’s tough love, encouragement, or perspective.

What truly sets Susan apart is that she made this entire process not just manageable, but genuinely enjoyable. I looked forward to every call with her. This was the best investment I’ve ever made, and I know Susan will remain a mentor and friend for years to come.

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I worked with Katy as a reapplicant, and the outcome was a complete turnaround – I received offers from HBS and GSB. I’m an Asian applicant based in the UK working in finance, and Katy was exceptional at helping me translate my experiences into a clear, compelling story. She quickly pinpointed what needed to change from my prior application. Rather than reinventing my themes, she drew out the essence – clarifying my core narrative, tightening the structure, and making every sentence earn its place. She also helped me approach the recommendations strategically – e.g., how to support my recommenders with the right examples and concrete detail. Finally, her interview prep was exceptional – detailed mock interviews, follow-ups, and precise feedback that made me better each session. Between her insider perspective on both schools (as an HBS alum and former GSB application evaluator) and how generous she was with her time, I’d recommend Katy without hesitation.

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Strengths:

- onTrack resources that you can use at your own pace
- Great frameworks that encourage self reflection and deep exploration of what to write about

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Nisha was incredibly helpful throughout the application process, helping refine my “why” for my essays and materials, and fine tuning essays. She also really got to know me and my experiences, and dove into specific stories to help pinpoint poignant moments to explore in my application. Her advice on school selection and organizing my timeline helped me optimize my time early on in the process too. I was lucky enough to be admitted to Kellogg and Columbia's full-time MBA programs with her help, and while I didn't get into Stanford GSB, I am confident that I put my best foot forward thanks to Nisha. Last but not least, Nisha is also incredibly friendly and fun to work with. I can’t recommend Nisha enough!

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