I started with GMATWhiz after trying out a different prep company that was cheaper and had longer course validity. I really appreciated the structure that GMATWhiz provides during the prep. The platform tests your proficiency before starting any sections, and it adapts to your perceived level of proficiency. If you go on to make mistakes in this "proficient section," the platform will automatically add the skipped modules right back up. The meaning-based approach really changed the way I approached verbal.

I think the most underrated perks of this prep course were the mentorship calls I got for free. I was able to evolve my prep strategy many folds with every mentorship call. My mentor wasn't shy about suggesting that I use other free resources on the web, a suggestion that I felt pleasantly surprising. I would recommend GMATWhiz for anyone who is looking to improve their score by a lot (:D) and who needs structure in their prep. And 6-months is plenty of time to finish your prep, and if you can't finish the prep in time, you can extend the course on a monthly subscription, and you won't lose your progress/data.

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I started using ApplicantLab in 2022 when I was barely three years into a career in an Oil and Gas service company. I had an engineering degree from a top engineering school, albeit a state school. Coming from an ORM, I only had a 720 GMAT, and I was very selective with my MBA schools - I applied to Kellogg, Tuck, Yale, and Duke and was ultimately rejected from waitlists at Tuck and Duke, and the feedback was very clearly the lower GMAT (from Tuck.)

Even though I didn't get an admit the first time, the process that I went through with ApplicantLab was super helpful in understanding what kind of skills that business schools are looking for. As a first-generation student working at a place without many MBAs, these nuanced insights were super helpful in my beginning to take on leadership roles at work.

I ultimately made the career switch to Climate Tech, which I wanted to do post-MBA, but I still felt the need for an MBA. So, I resubscribed to the service and got a TON out of it. I knew what I was talking about during interviews. Luqzan was super helpful with his essay reviews and resume reviews -- reading about my leadership skills from my resume and my previous application, he pushed me to explore new topics for my essays, which I ultimately think made a huge difference. Maria was always prompt and thoughtful in her email responses.

ApplicantLab played a big role in my getting Kellogg and Booth MBA admitted for the weekend program with considerable scholarships, which is rare for part-time programs. They played a big role in getting this kid from a small town in India to learn, lead, and network in the big leagues!!

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