Strengths:

MJ was great!

Would make the product better:

I chatted with another consultant who helped connect me to an admitted student once I got in. I understand wanting to keep anonymity, but it would be great to have some sort of alumni network if people opt in.

I ended up working with MJ for my bschool applications a couple years ago, and she was excellent. I originally chose her because I hoped to get into Wharton (and she had specific expertise with Wharton), and she helped me get into 5 of my 7 schools (Wharton, Tuck, Booth, Kellogg, and Sloan) with ~400k combined scholarships and multiple Forte Fellowships.

When selecting an MBA consultant, consider what style of consulting you would prefer. MJ was great in helping me develop a cohesive story, brainstorming, and answering any question I had. Then my editor helped me make sure I was conveying these ideas well. I was also in touch with Scott at a higher level throughout the entire process. Overall with so many touchpoint, I felt like I had a community supporting me.

I've loved Wharton so far and am very happy with my decision to go with MJ from Personal MBA Coach!

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The PMC team's depth of knowledge regarding the nuances of each program was truly illuminating. Coming from an untraditional background, I initially struggled with how to frame my experience effectively for admissions committees. The prospect of applying to business school felt incredibly daunting and complex. But Scott and his team's detailed, strategic guidance broke the entire application lifecycle down into bite-sized, actionable steps, making the journey feel much more manageable. Scott’s honesty and industry expertise were invaluable assets throughout this process. I cannot recommend him and his team highly enough. Thanks to PMC, I gained admission to two of my top target schools.

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Strengths:

Personalized support, guidance, availability

I worked with MJ from Personal MBA Coach on my MBA applications. She was a huge help throughout the entire application process. She took the time to get to know me and understand my story and my goals to make the most of my applications. From refining post-MBA goals to essay topics to interview prep, she broke down each application step into easy-to-tackle tasks and was available for guidance throughout the entire process. She is very familiar with the nuanced differences between different schools and applications. I was offered admission to 3 of the M7, including one of HSW. I would highly recommend working with Personal MBA Coach!

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Working with Scott and his team was the best decision I made in my MBA journey. Scott's ability to provide specific nuances and depth about each school helped me understand where I'd truly fit, while his structured process kept me on track throughout. What set them apart was the balance they struck between supportive guidance and candid feedback—they pushed me to refine my story and reach the next level while being honest about areas that needed work. I felt confident and well-prepared throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier with the results—I got into my dream school. I highly recommend Personal MBA Coach to anyone serious about maximizing their chances.

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I had an incredible experience working with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team. From the very beginning, they brought clarity and structure to a process that can easily feel overwhelming. Scott’s guidance was direct, strategic, and always grounded in a deep understanding of what top programs are looking for. Thanks to his support, I was admitted to multiple M7 schools with significant scholarship awards.

One of the things I appreciated most was the team’s responsiveness. No matter how many questions I had or how quickly I needed feedback, Scott and his team always provided thoughtful, actionable guidance with an impressively fast turnaround time. Their essay coaching in particular was invaluable; they helped me refine my stories in a way that felt both authentic and compelling.

Overall, Personal MBA Coach’s greatest strength is their combination of honesty, expertise, and high-touch support. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone serious about putting together the strongest application possible.

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Strengths:

Comprehensive assistance, structure, strategy, and support. Scott helps with school selection, refining short and long term goals, honing and crafting application essays, how to get the best possible Letters of Recommendation from your recommenders, interview prep, resume editing. He is constantly available to answer all the questions you may have and is also happy to celebrate your wins with you.

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There's not much I would recommend for improvement because the service was so top notch.

Scott helped me get into Chicago Booth with $100k in merit-based aid and I'm forever grateful. As an Army veteran I had initial anxiety about navigating the MBA admissions process, but he and his team helped me with each and every step from start to finish and he gave me behind-the-curtain insider information on everything and priceless support: my strategy, school selection, goals, essays, LORs, interview prep, and resume were all carefully crafted and honed and optimized. You don't have to fly blind through this process. I couldn't recommend him highly enough to anyone aspiring to make a career switch and enter a top MBA program.

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After researching several different MBA prep programs, I decided to go with Scott and his team. It was certainly one of the best decisions I have ever made. Scott and his team possess a different level of industry knowledge and an ability to support their clients like no other. Their support helped me to get into my top choice as well as several other programs I applied to! I highly recommend working with Scott and his team, specifically for anyone who enjoys having a sense of structure around their application process and people to hold you accountable to deadlines/goals.

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Strengths:

Bring out the best version of your story
Timeline/project management for application
Good sense of what adcom is looking for
Interview coaching

Would make the product better:

No notes

Applied to two schools with Scott's help, and as of this moment have been waitlisted at one and have been invited to interview at the other. Scott is very easy to work with and most importantly is a no nonsense communicator who does not beat around the bush, which is what you want from your consultant in comparison to a consultant that tells you what you want to hear to make a quick buck. Scott and his team helped me stay on track through my application process in addition to providing me with valuable insights for my application; they did an incredible job bringing out the best version of my story for my applications.

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Strengths:

Expert advice
Thorough essay feedback
Personal story construction
GMAT support
Interview preparation with past admission committee members

Would make the product better:

Nothing

Scott and his team are experts at what they do. The results speak for themselves. I was accepted to three of the six M7 schools I applied to with scholarships to two. One of the best things about their services is they have all under one roof. We started with personal story construction and naturally progressed to telling my story through my essays and resume. He kept my ambitions realistic throughout the process which allowed me to identify my primary areas of focus. The interview prep was also super helpful and thorough. Highly recommend the team at Personal MBA Coach!

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Strengths:

- Answering any and all questions about the admissions process
- Create accountability plans to meet application expectations and deadlines
- Excellent team of professionals to help with GMAT tutoring, admissions counseling, and essay writing

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When I first approached Scott about a consultation, I had no knowledge of the MBA application process, wasn't confident about my undergrad transcript, and came from an untraditional background (sales) - so I wasn't sure if being accepted to a top school was possible for me. However, Scott answered every question I have, was always available, helped me build an accountability plan for the admissions process as a whole, put me in touch with an excellent GMAT tutor, assisted with perfecting my essays, and it all resulted in an acceptance to NYU Stern, my #1 school! Couldn't have done it without him and I highly recommend him!

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