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Scott Edinburgh and his team at Personal MBA Coach receive high praise for their strategic and personalized approach in guiding MBA applicants, including those with non-traditional backgrounds, through the application process. Clients commend Scott for his candid and supportive nature, exceptional listening skills, and his ability to help craft authentic and compelling narratives for each candidate. The services offered include tailored GMAT prep, story crafting, essay editing, and extensive interview preparation, resulting in many clients being admitted to top business schools, often with scholarships. Testimonials emphasize the team's dedication, accessibility, and the valuable, structured coaching provided to navigate the complex MBA application landscape successfully.
9 users mention "Admitted"
  • "The admissions outcomes have been great so far. I am accepted into one of my top choice schools and waitlisted at another...." Read more
  • "I was admitted to all schools I applied to (T10 and M7) with 85-100% tuition scholarships at each school...." Read more
  • "Scott helped me get accepted to my top choice M7...." Read more
  • "My GRE improved from 315 to 326 within 2.5 months...." Read more
  • "I ended up getting accepted to all the schools to which I applied (Booth, Kellogg, Ross)...." Read more
  • "Secondly, I got admitted to Chicago Booth, which seemed like a dream at the start...." Read more
  • "I was accepted to my top choice EMBA program..." Read more
  • "I was able to get into my dream business school...." Read more
  • "I received acceptances from 6/7 schools that I applied to and will be attending Wharton this fall...." Read more
5 users mention "Non-traditional Backgrounds"
  • "I was a non-traditional candidate with significant gaps in work experience..." Read more
  • "I came in with a non-traditional professional background..." Read more
  • "I was a non-traditional candidate..." Read more
  • "he immediately understood how to translate my niche experience to MBA admissions committees..." Read more
  • "I was able to tell my story in a manner that resonates with Admissions Committees...." Read more
5 users mention "Supportive"
  • "Scott & team wasted no time in helping me draft my story..." Read more
  • "Scott has some great tutors working with him..." Read more
  • "I enjoyed my experience working with Scott..." Read more
  • "I really appreciated his support..." Read more
  • "I felt that they really listened to my story..." Read more
5 users mention "Responsive"
  • "Scott is the kind of guy who picks up the phone when you call...." Read more
  • "Scott is genuinely available 24/7, and he was very prompt and informative..." Read more
  • "Super prompt with edits...." Read more
  • "Scott made himself available even though I wasn't working directly with him...." Read more
  • "He is always very responsive..." Read more
3 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
  • "85-100% tuition scholarships at each school...." Read more
  • "I ended up getting multiple scholarships to T15, including my top choice...." Read more
  • "I was able to get into most of my target schools and was offered scholarships at many of them..." Read more
2 users mention "Full Service"
  • "He helped me every step of the way: from writing my CV, to selecting the right schools, to being strategic with essay topic choices, to managing various priorities when deadlines loomed, to interview prep, and even through the anxious waitlist period...." Read more
  • "Truly comprehensive from brainstorming to submission...." Read more
1 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
  • "Personal MBA Coach provided a clear, structured process..." Read more
1 users mention "Free Consultation"
  • "Scott allowed me to attend a handful of extra TBD mock interviews free of charge..." Read more
1 users mention "Waitlist Support"
  • "Scott now continues to support me work through the waitlist process...." Read more
1 users mention "Essay Editing"
  • "Scott s guidance on helping clarify my application choices, best ways to present myself and essay support was invaluable...." Read more
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
  • "Scott was also tremendously helpful in the interview preparation process...." Read more
1 users mention "Time Management"
  • "The team made sure that I moved through each of the application components in a timely manner..." Read more
1 users mention "Value for Money"
  • "it is definitely worth the investment!..." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
July 07, 2023
deferredAdmit15

Joined: Jul 07, 2023

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
750 Q49 V44

2x Deferred M7 admits!

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Scott and his team are the absolute best! Scott has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about the MBA world, and for every school I applied to, I felt like I was given lots of very specific insights about what that school is looking for, how to approach their particular application, etc. The process of working with Personal MBA Coach is very efficient and comprehensive (including everything from rec letter reviews to mock interviews to infinite essay edits), which makes a complex admissions process far more manageable. Very satisfied with my outcome, and I could not have done it without the help of Scott and his team!

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July 02, 2023
ytc10019

Joined: Jan 03, 2023

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Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q49 V39

Dream Come True - Cambridge MBA

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Scott and his team were true heroes in my MBA journey, I decided to apply last minute for the last rounds for LBS and Cambridge which meant I only had 1.5 weeks to work on my applications for the two schools. Scott and his team were instrumental in helping me flesh out my personal statement, goals, and essays. Without their help I don't think I would've gotten to where I am today. Within a week of submitting my applications I was invited to interviews to both schools, and recently I was accepted into Cambridge with a grant. Still waiting to hear back from LBS but this goes to show just how effective Scott and his team are. They were there every step of the way for my nonstop essay edits, interview prep questions, and career worries. Couldn't recommend a better team.

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June 23, 2023
sabfathi

Joined: Mar 09, 2021

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q45 V42 (Online)

Highly recommend Scott's services!

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Initially, I thought I could handle my MBA application on my own. However, after being waitlisted at my dream school, Wharton, I realized I needed professional help to improve my chances of acceptance. I found Scott and his waitlist strategy package, and he was very responsive and gave me valuable tips and advice during our call. His suggestions were especially helpful since they contradicted some of the advice I had received from friends and family.

Scott’s experience working with Wharton waitlist applicants was evident, and I appreciated his straightforward and honest approach. After following his advice and getting his help with my update letter, I was thrilled to be accepted at Wharton about 1.5 months later. I’m so glad I signed up for Scott’s waitlist strategy. He’s a pro who’s been in the game for a long time, and he knows what he’s doing. I highly recommend Scott to anyone seeking help with their MBA applications, and I wish I had used his services from the beginning. Thanks for everything, Scott!

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June 21, 2023
GCG225

Joined: Jun 21, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q42 V44 (Online)

M7 Admit.

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I was originally going to MBA programs next year, but Scott convinced me to take the plunge in round 3. I was initially very skeptical, given that it was already February and I had not even begun to study for, let alone take the gmat. However, Scott guided me through the entire process and helped me put together 5 applications in only two months. I ended up being admitted to 4/5 of my schools with scholarships, including my first choice, Chicago Booth. Thanks Scott!

I'd recommend this service to anyone who is applying to business school. Scott was super responsive and helped me craft my essays, even when I was struggling to articulate my own thoughts. I do not think I could have gotten through this application cycle without him.

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June 04, 2023
Dhburnham

Joined: Jun 04, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Professional & Tailored Approach

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Scott and his team worked with me day and night to craft the best version possible of my application. The result was that I was accepted to the two M7 schools I applied to. This was made possible by Personal MBA Coach even under a truncated timeline given I started the application process late in the summer. Scott was very helpful with providing guidance on any topic I asked about given his extensive experience in the space and despite the number of clients he works with I always felt like his team did a great job of remembering my story and helping me articulate it successfully in my applications.

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May 22, 2023
Taiye

Joined: Apr 27, 2022

Posts: 27

Kudos: 14

Self-reported Score:
710

Very Satisfied x10 With My Outcome

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As a medical doctor with an outsider view of the MBA landscape, Scott and his team helped pushed my application to the top level. To be honest, I didn’t speak with other consultants as I was sold on the deal after my first chat with Scott. He was sincere and genuine about my chances and where we needed to be as a team if I wanted a shot at the schools I was applying to. He was also readily available for phone calls and email chats within 48 hours when needed. With essay writing, the regular edits and push from the editors ensured that I introspected into why a sentence or paragraph belonged in my essay – that in turn, made me dig deeper into how I wanted to convey my story and journey as a medical doctor seeking an MBA. I have nothing but thanks and adulation for my essay editor(s). Secondly, my mock interviewers were the best, they helped me rework my answers to the behavioural questions to highlight the points I want conveyed. Overall, this was money well spent as I am going to an M7 with significant scholarship (+ I also got a T15 admit with 50% scholarship). Thank you, Scott and team!!!!

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May 06, 2023
BT987

Joined: May 06, 2023

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Multiple T15 Admits in Round 3/4 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Scott and his team were instrumental during my MBA journey. He is extremely knowledgable about the admissions process and knew how to bring out the best in my application. Working with Scott and his team on school strategy to essays and interview prep despite some tight timelines was a smooth and structured process. I was worried about how things would go since I applied in Round 3/4 for programs from an overrepresented finance background, but Scott's transparent and unbiased feedback and support ultimately helped me to land five T15 interviews and admits for those schools. I was even able to receive a full ride from one and a half tuition scholarship from another. If you are considering applying for an MBA program, I highly recommend working with Scott and the Personal MBA Coach Team!!!!!

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April 18, 2023
MBA2025GM

Joined: Apr 18, 2023

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Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
680 Q44 V38 (Online)

Arts Background admitted to M7s with scholarship

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I cannot recommend Personal MBA Coach enough. I was admitted with scholarships to Booth, Kellogg, and Anderson.

I went to art school for my undergraduate degree, earning a BFA, and have worked in the film industry for a little over 5 years. With such an unconventional background, it was particularly important that I present a strong story in my application. Scott provided guidance to holistically craft my story through every aspect of the application, from what was on my resume to my essays and short answers.

His team helped polish my resume, by strengthening the way I bulleted my accomplishments at work. The school-specific interview prep was also super beneficial, helping me think of good experiences to pull from to provide examples to answer interview questions and structure my responses to be clear and easy to follow.

Beyond this, Scott was available at every step of the process to advise me about what schools would be the right fit for me, what story works best for each essay question, and whether I needed to retake the GMAT.

When I applied to MBA programs 3 years ago I was waitlisted at T20 schools. Personal MBA coach was 10000% worth the investment, especially considering I earned 180k total in scholarships from two M7 schools.

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April 16, 2023
sasivarnansk

Joined: Oct 31, 2020

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
750 Q50 V41

M7 Admit!

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I was happy to work with Scott and his team. First, for their punctual edits and the necessary push to be on track. Second, for the genuine interest that Scott has in understanding our background and helping us prepare the right content for each school. Lastly, the mock interviews were amazing as each of my mock interviewers were alumni of the school I was preparing for and had prior interviewing experience. Scott's networking with admissions committee members of schools help us get a clear idea of the expectations in our essays and increase prepardness. It was an wonderful experience working with Scott and I would recommend for any aspiring MBA student.

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April 02, 2023
MidwestMBAHopeful

Joined: Apr 02, 2023

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
780 Q50 V47

Great Resource to Navigate Applications

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Working with Scott and Personal MBA Coach was a fantastic experience. Scott's expertise and guidance were invaluable in helping me navigate the MBA application process and present myself in the best possible light to top business schools.

Personal MBA Coach's personalized approach to consulting was a standout feature of their services. They took the time to understand my unique background, goals, and challenges, and provided tailored advice that helped me stand out in a competitive applicant pool.

Throughout the process, Scott was highly responsive and supportive, providing detailed feedback and thoughtful insights on my essays and other application materials. I truly felt that he was invested in my success, and his guidance was instrumental in helping me achieve my goals.

Overall, I would highly recommend Scott and Personal MBA Coach to anyone looking for top-tier MBA admissions consulting services. Their personalized approach, expertise, and dedication to their clients truly set them apart in the industry.

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