Strengths:

Direct, efficient, and results-driven.

I worked with Scott Edinburgh at Personal MBA Coach and had a very strong experience. Scott is extremely efficient, direct, and focused on results. There was no generic advice or unnecessary busywork, every discussion had a clear purpose. He helped me clarify my overall application strategy, sharpen my narrative, and position my experience in a way that made sense for a top EMBA program. His feedback was honest, practical, and easy to act on, which made the process much more manageable alongside a full-time job. With Scott’s guidance, I was accepted into the Wharton Executive MBA. If you are serious about top MBA or EMBA admissions and want clear, effective guidance, I highly recommend working with Scott.

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Strengths:

Detail, organization, necessary pressure

I highly recommend working with Scott and team!! From the very start, Scott helped me develop my personal narrative and set myself up for admissions success. He helped me realize the importance of being able to quantify and explain the impact of my extracurriculars and pushed me to achieve even more that would give me meaningful experience and continue to develop a well-rounded profile. As a procrastinator trying to juggle test prep, applications to many schools, and a hectic work schedule, Scott’s process and outline of deadlines was critical to making sure I had everything prepared in time. My essay editor from Scott’s team, Sybil, was an incredible thought partner in developing the stories I wanted to tell while making sure to protect my authentic voice and the messages I wanted to get across. I would not have reached the number of acceptances and scholarship I received without their support!

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Strengths:

Scott and his team are perfectly prepared and tailored to meet your needs. I could never imagine having done this without them. I had numerous questions as I progressed through the process, including queries about how to answer drop-down menu selections in the actual applications. It was incredibly comforting to have professional guidance throughout.

Would make the product better:

Be clear with the team about your needs and request new tutors if it isn't immediately a good fit. At this price point, it's necessary to have all of your needs met, and they will get it done, but that requires that you communicate your needs.

Big picture: entering this journey, I didn't know where to apply. Now, I am confident that I put my best foot forward, submitting essays and test scores that I'm proud of, applied to great schools that were the right fit for me, and have gotten into most of them with multiple scholarship offers. While Personal MBA Coach is undoubtedly expensive, I have paid for this service four times over in merit scholarship from my top school with Scott's assistance. He told me early that this would be the case, and I didn't believe him. I had an unremarkable college GPA and come from a privileged enough background that I'd be ineligible for financial aid. My only advice is to start as early as you can!

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Strengths:

- All the consultants on the team collaborate at least weekly
- Unlimited rounds of essay editing

Would make the product better:

None

I worked with Personal MBA Coach for my EMBA applications, and my experience was outstanding. Ade was my consultant, and she was exceptional throughout the entire process.

I was ultimately admitted to all four programs I applied to: Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, and Haas, which speaks to the effectiveness of their approach.

I come from a non-traditional background and initially struggled with how to tell my story in a clear, compelling way. I didn't know how to explain my story arc: self-employed, veteran, professional musician, nonprofit founder, and software engineer in big tech. Ade was incredibly thoughtful in helping me identify which experiences and stories to highlight (and which to leave out) for each school, ensuring that every essay was tailored to what that specific program values. The result was a cohesive but highly customized set of applications.

The essay development process was excellent. Personal MBA Coach offers unlimited rounds of editing, and the editors were consistently sharp, responsive, and detail oriented. They also provided strong support on short-answer questions, which are easy to underestimate but critically important.

Finally, the interview preparation was extremely helpful and left me feeling confident and well-prepared going into each interview.

I highly recommend Personal MBA Coach, and especially Ade, to anyone applying to top EMBA programs, particularly candidates with complex or unconventional backgrounds.

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Strengths:

Experience, instincts, preparedness, professionalism, personalized touch, time spent on application

Would make the product better:

N/a

Scott and Personal MBA are the right choice. They know the admissions game, how to highlight your strengths as an applicant, reflect them in your essays and interview, and tell a cohesive story. But even more impressively, their strong instincts come through every time you speak with them (shoutout Andrew), which minimizes any worries and doubts you’d have applying to school on your own. Personal MBA helped me get into competitive dual MBA/MS programs at multiple M7s, and I could not be happier. I would recommended Scott and the team to any prospective student interested in pursuing an MBA or other higher graduate degree (as an engineering grad school applicant, they were also extremely helpful)

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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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