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.

Would make the product better:

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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Strengths:

- Organization
- Brainstorming
- Professionalism

I had the opportunity to work with Scott and Richard Emmanuel on both a waitlist and reapplication strategy, and I can confidently say that Personal MBA Coach truly stands out for their expertise and professionalism. From the very beginning, it was clear that they have a deep understanding of the MBA admissions landscape and a proven approach tailored to each applicant’s unique background and goals. If I had to summarize my experience in one sentence, it would be that they truly know what they are doing.

The entire team is structured, communicative, and highly efficient. What impressed me most was how well they know each individual program—down to the specific details that different schools prioritize. During brainstorming sessions, they asked the right questions to help surface meaningful insights from my experiences, and then guided me in translating those insights into compelling, authentic essays and responses that highlighted my strengths.

Working with the editors was incredibly productive. Their feedback was thoughtful, clear, and constructive, and the process allowed me to control the pace and rhythm of the work.

Overall, my experience with Personal MBA Coach exceeded expectations. Their strategic guidance, school-specific knowledge, and editorial expertise were key in elevating the quality of my applications. I’d highly recommend them to anyone navigating the MBA admissions process and looking to do so with confidence and clarity.

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Strengths:

Scott and his team are incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and encouraging. They broke down the MBA application process into clear, manageable steps while also pushing me to aim higher than I would have. Their essay feedback was sharp and actionable, and they were truly investing in my success.

Would make the product better:

My experience was excellent. If anything, I would say having a better idea of how many edits thing will ultimately take will be helpful. It can feel like a slog but also you are getting a lot of value throughout that process.

I started the MBA application process feeling nervous about how overwhelming it might be. From day one, Scott and his team made everything feel organized and achievable. They provided a clear roadmap, kept me on track, and pushed me to apply to schools I would have considered out of reach. Their essay guidance helped me tell my story authentically, and their interview prep gave me confidence walking into the room. The level of personal attention they provide is unmatched and they genuinely care about my outcome. Thanks to their support, I was admitted to HBS, which I never would have believed possible at the start. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants expert guidance and a partner who’s fully invested in their success.

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Working with Scott Edinburgh and the Personal MBA Coach team during the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application journey. Scott was more than just a consultant—he was a mentor, coach, and a steady source of support throughout the entire process.

From GRE tutoring and resume refinement to deep, thoughtful essay editing and interview prep, Scott was by my side every step of the way. He helped me discover and elevate my unique voice—something that truly made my application stand out across every school I applied to, including Yale SOM, Columbia Business School, HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.

What impressed me most was his ability to deeply understand my story and help me craft a persuasive, cohesive, and authentic narrative. He never imposed a generic mold but instead empowered me to highlight what made me different. His strategic insight and sharp attention to detail made the overwhelming application process structured and manageable. Even down to the application forms, Scott’s guidance was meticulous and reassuring.

Scott's exceptional mentorship enabled me to secure acceptance to the Yale School of Management, fulfilling a lifelong dream. I am immensely grateful to him and would recommend the Personal MBA Coach team to anyone who wants not just to apply but to excel in the MBA admissions process.

- Harsh Aryan

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Strengths:

Scott and his team had the entire process timeline down to a science. His guidance was personalized to me and was thoughtful and self-reflective. End-to-end I felt supported through the entire application process.

Would make the product better:

Full transparency, I can't think of anything. Scott and his team over delivered and I got an outcome that I'm happy with.

Scott is an exceptional coach. He and his team gave me the resources, knowledge, and confidence to craft an application that I was proud of. Coming from a technical background with a modest GPA and test scores, I was hesitant about the prospect of applying to top MBA programs. Scott and his team quickly alleviated that concern with motivation that helped me build confidence in myself. From sharpening my MBA goals to interview prep, Scott and his team were there every step of the way! Scott is a really great person; his advice is genuine, personalized, self-reflective, thoughtful, and he really wants to see you succeed! In the end, I was admitted to one of my dream schools in R3 with $ and I couldn’t be happier. I don’t think I could have navigated the process on my own. Investing in Personal MBA Coach was the best decision I could have made. If you’re looking for an admissions consultant, I can’t recommend Scott and his team enough! Scott, thank you for everything – you rock!

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Scott and his team are simply fantastic. I applied to Deferred MBA programs and couldn’t be happier with my decision to work with Personal MBA. From start to finish, I felt incredibly supported. I always knew I could reach out to Scott with any question, and he always had the answers (seriously, he knows EVERYTHING!). I ultimately got into CBS, my dream school, and I truly don't think I could have done it without him! His feedback was always sharp, honest, and actionable, and his confidence in my story gave me the belief I needed at every step. Highly, highly recommend!

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