Strengths:

- Deep expertise and extensive knowledge of the MBA admissions process
- Highly supportive, uplifting, and encouraging throughout the journey
- Structured, clear, and easy-to-follow application guidance
- Thoughtful feedback on essays and overall storytelling
- Excellent interview preparation and coaching
- Extremely responsive and generous with time for questions and calls

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I am so glad that I chose to work with Donna. She helped me highlight parts of my profile that I never would have thought to emphasize, and her extensive knowledge of the admissions process played a huge role in helping me secure a spot at one of my top-choice schools.

Beyond her expertise, Donna was constantly supportive throughout the entire journey. Whenever I needed someone uplifting and encouraging, she was that person for me. The process she guided me through was structured, easy to follow, and helped me craft a truly strong application. From reflecting on my achievements and strengths, to writing essays, to preparing for interviews, I felt supported every step of the way.

I ultimately chose to work with Donna because of how genuine she is. I have asked countless questions and have had numerous calls with her, and she was always happy to help and offer thoughtful guidance. It truly feels like she wants the best for me - more like working with a trusted family friend than a stranger on the internet. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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I highly recommend Stratus Prep for admissions consulting. I was lucky enough to have Jeff Mroz as my counselor and it was a joy from beginning to end. To me, Stratus Prep's biggest asset is their proven process. They spend a lot of time helping you think through your application and decide what is important and what can be left out. They assign you work to do on your own which really makes you think about what it is that you want to include in your application. After each assignment was done I'd schedule a call with Jeff and Shawn to discuss. I didn't get a sense they had cookie cutter suggestions, they both really put the time in to think about my story and how to bring out the best in me. And it showed.

Another thing I'll say is that Jeff and Shawn were totally honest with me. They didn't pull any punches. I had a few points that I thought were very strong. I had thought about using them for months and after explaining to both of them why I thought they'd be useful they told me why they thought otherwise. After more thought, they were right.

Before I signed on with Stratus I asked them for 2 references. I made calls to both of them and they had great things to say about their experiences. But then I thought, of course they'd give me references who got into their dreams schools. How about someone who didn't?

I had applied to my target school before and was rejected but I told Jeff before I heard back this time around that I'd recommend him and Stratus if I got rejected again. My experience was that good. I would have been the reference who didn't get in and still recommended Stratus. Fortunately though, I was accepted to my target school and I could not be happier.

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