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| All Reviews > Older and Non-Verified Reviews > Fortuna Admissions > Hourly Consulting Services Reviews |
Hourly Consulting Services Reviews
Hourly Consulting
Advisory services from Fortuna Admissions on an hourly basis, to help you focus on specific areas of
the MBA admissions process that require expert input.
Start with a free 30-min consultation .
Start with a free 30-min consultation .
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Based on 179 reviews
AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for Hourly Consulting Services*
The samples highlight exceptional experiences with various MBA admissions consultants, who each provided personalized, supportive, and strategic advice to applicants. Reviews praise consultants like Heidi, Emma, Melissa, and others for their deep understanding of the admissions process and ability to help applicants craft compelling narratives, resulting in admissions to top MBA programs and scholarships. Attributes such as empathy, detailed feedback, and dedication to clients' success stand out, demonstrating the value of investing in thoughtful guidance to navigate the MBA application process successfully. Many reviewers express gratitude for their consultants' personal commitment and the confidence gained throughout their journeys.
11 users mention "Supportive"
- "always being supportive and helping me believe in myself..." Read more
- "took the time to get to know me..." Read more
- "helping me focus on the most important parts..." Read more
- "She was very kind and supportive along the way..." Read more
- "constant source of encouragement and support..." Read more
- "insightful, encouraging, responsive..." Read more
- "Melissa genuinely believes in the candidates she works with..." Read more
- "encouraging suggestions/support throughout the process..." Read more
- "generous with her time..." Read more
- "kindness, compassion, and support along the way..." Read more
- "step of the way, offering invaluable advice, encouragement..." Read more
7 users mention "Admitted"
- "helped me get into my top choice school..." Read more
- "not only did I get accepted..." Read more
- "Got into both GSB and HBS..." Read more
- "getting me over the line and securing offers from all 3 schools..." Read more
- "got into a variety of M7 and T10 schools..." Read more
- "help secure a position into a top 10 EMBA program..." Read more
- "successfully applied to my dream school..." Read more
2 users mention "Responsive"
2 users mention "Time Management"
2 users mention "Essay Editing"
1 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
- "Heidi provided thoughtful guidance every step of the way..." Read more
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
- "When it came time for interview prep, she was invaluable..." Read more
1 users mention "Non-traditional Backgrounds"
- "a non-traditional applicant with a government background..." Read more
1 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
- "but I received a scholarship as well..." Read more
1 users mention "Europe MBA Programs"
- "expertise in all things related to INSEAD..." Read more
1 users mention "Non-traditional Backgrounds"
- "his background assisting minority communities..." Read more
1 users mention "Top-Tier School Focus"
- "the only program I applied to - LBS Sloan..." Read more
1 users mention "Value for Money"
- "high cost of admissions consulting..." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
December 14, 2025
Product Fortuna Admissions Hourly Consulting Services
Consultant Silpa Sarma
Strengths:
Professional
Friendly
Efficient
Highly Experienced
Responsive
Would make the product better:
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Silpa is an incredible asset to have in your toolkit for navigating the b-school application process. She’s professional, friendly, incredibly efficient, responsive, and thinks deeply and critically about how to ensure your narrative shines through your application materials.
I purchased an hourly package (10 hours) for ad hoc support with different parts of my applications that I wanted a second pair of eyes on. I especially appreciated how mindful Silpa was of my time and budget, in that she was very efficient with our meeting time and her review of materials, and she helped me prioritize how to use her support so I could get the most value from the package (I’ve heard of other admissions consultants that are much less considerate and quick to push clients to re-up and purchase additional hours, and I did not have that issue working with the Fortuna team). I also really appreciated having Silpa to promptly answer the countless one-off questions I had that inevitably arise when completing the many fields in each application’s portal.
Also, while tools like AI and ChatGPT can certainly help you to an extent with organizing your thoughts, I think there is value in working with a trusted human advisor who can help ensure your authentic voice shines through and offer credible coaching throughout the process. My advice would be to not expect any admissions consultant to do the work for you, but rather plan to do 80-90% of the work yourself: research schools and your industry, articulate your narrative and goals, draft a few potential topics for each of your essays. Then if you’re able to make the investment, work with someone like Silpa to help bring you that final 10% - to pressure-test your written materials from an outside perspective, prep for interviews, and provide some emotional support and reassurance during what can be a demanding and high-stakes journey.
Thank you Silpa & the Fortuna team!