I worked with Dan Richards on 3 school applications (CBS/Wharton/Fuqua) - CBS was my top choice and I was ultimately accepted ED.

Dan was instrumental in helping with the brainstorming/editing process. He is not afraid to be frank or push you on points where you can improve. It was also especially helpful that he went to my top choice and was able to provide detailed knowledge. I would say the mbaMission brainstorming method seems a bit daunting and time-consuming at first, but trust the method since your advisor (esp. Dan) has seen it work time and time again. It feels like a lot of upfront work even though you might instinctively want to jump straight into writing - take the pause to brainstorm with your adviser first - it's worth it. Beyond assisting with essays, your advisor will also prepare with you for mock interviews - Dan was very flexible about when we could jump on the phone to do these, and it was helpful to get into the interview mindset to see how you would perform (and how you could improve) for the real interview.

Definitely exceeded my expectations and would recommend Dan for help with applications to any top school.

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Experience during the program

Definitely a top school with a rigorous course load meant to prepare you for business application and solid recruiting networks; however, there a lot to be said for up-and-coming b-schools who are quickly gaining a great alumni base and $$$ and trying to lure good candidates w/ scholarship and shiny new facilities and perks. Be prepared to trade off the NYC-location for slightly less than lackluster facilities and on campus dining/catering (understandable considering NYC is so expensive, but trust me, Uris is not what you would think a top-10 school would look like). Regardless of what the infrastructure is looking like now, the school probably trumps most other similarly ranking schools just based on location. At no other school (except Stern) are you able to network so quickly and closely with both alums and recruiter. Actually beneficial in-semester internships are also a huge plus which wouldn't be available at most schools.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (4.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Student body, diversity
Location

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Investment Banking

Can be improved:

Career opportunities provided by school
Facilities

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