Strengths:

Institutional knowledge
Active feedback
Story crafting
Frequent communication

Would make the product better:

Advice for school selection

I had an outstanding experience working with VP throughout my MBA application journey. The team provided thoughtful, highly personalized guidance that helped me craft a compelling narrative, strengthen my applications, and make confident decisions along the way. Their feedback was sharp and actionable, communication was always timely, and the level of support throughout the process was exceptional. Most importantly, the results spoke for themselves: I was admitted to all four schools I applied to, including two T10 programs and two M7 schools. I would strongly recommend VP to anyone looking for a strategic, supportive, and highly effective MBA admissions partner.

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Kristen was a fantastic mentor and I'm so glad to have worked with her during the application process. A few of her highlights and why that worked well for me:
1) She recommended that we do a few brainstorming exercises in the beginning rather than jumping straight into the essay writing process. This helped me clarify why I wanted an MBA and my attributes to highlight in the application.
2) She's an incredible story-teller and kept me focused on "why this matters." I was able to deliver my points a lot clearer with her guidance.
3) I found her mentorship to be the right balance between constructive feedback without overbearing. She was always interested in my story and keeping it authentic to me, and never imposed her recommendations on what a good story should sound like.
Overall, really fortunate to have worked with Kristen and would highly recommend!

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I'm not someone who typically leaves reviews, but when it comes to Melody and Vantage Point, I felt compelled to share my experience for anyone seriously considering their MBA journey.

Applying to business school while balancing a full-time job and everything else life brings is not straightforward. It forces you to pause and reflect deeply on your story, your decisions, and what you actually want next. That process can feel both exciting and overwhelming, and Melody was someone who showed up consistently through all of it, for the practical challenges and the emotional ones alike.

What stood out most was that she was never just an application consultant. She was a genuine thought partner. She listens carefully and asks the right questions so that your story becomes clearer to you first, before it ever goes onto paper. There were phases where I wasn't even sure which MBA format made sense for me at this stage of my career, and rather than steering me in a direction, she helped me think it through in a way that let me arrive at the decision myself. That kind of guidance is rare and it made a real difference.

She brings a level of honesty, calm, and personal investment that's hard to find. At every stage I felt like I had someone genuinely in my corner, someone who knew exactly what they were doing and truly cared about helping me put forward something that felt authentic to me. There were many moments I questioned my story or second-guessed my work, which I think is natural in a process like this, but I always came out of our conversations feeling more grounded and confident in what I was submitting.

Beyond the outcomes, what I valued most was how supported I felt throughout the entire process. Melody goes well beyond what you would expect from a counsellor. By the end, it didn't feel transactional at all. It felt like I had gained someone I genuinely trust and will continue to turn to long after this process.

I was admitted to Columbia Business School, my top choice, and received a scholarship at NYU Stern. I honestly don't think I would have gotten here in the same way without her.

If you're considering working with Melody or Vantage Point, especially if you want someone who will challenge you, guide you, and help you tell your story in a way that feels both clear and true to who you are, I couldn't recommend her more.

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Working with Kristen on my MBA applications was one of the best decisions I made in the process. She had a sharp eye for what each program was really looking for and helped me strengthen my essays in ways I wouldn't have seen on my own, pushing past surface-level edits to make sure my career goals came through clearly and authentically. She also overhauled how I was presenting my experience on my resume, tightening the formatting and framing so it actually told a story. What I valued most, though, was that she was never afraid to give me honest, critical feedback. When my application wasn't where it needed to be for Round 1, she told me directly and pushed me to wait for Round 2, advice that was hard to hear in the moment but absolutely right. I genuinely don't think I would have gotten into both Harvard and Stanford without her.

I truly cannot recommend Kristen enough!

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Strengths:

Amazing application support

Would make the product better:

Nothing!

Throughout my entire application process, Caryn provided consistent, thoughtful support that meaningfully elevated my story. She quickly identified what truly differentiated my background and helped translate it into a clear, compelling application. Coming from consulting, I was really concerned about my GMAT score being slightly below the median at my target schools. But with Caryn’s support, I was admitted to Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Kellogg (with two scholarships!)
I also appreciated her ability to draw on the broader Vantage Point team when I had a specific question for one of my schools. If you’re considering admissions consultants, you can’t go wrong with Caryn!

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Caryn was incredible throughout my entire MBA application process, from refining my resume & essays to preparing me for interviews. She was extremely responsive, always available to answer my questions, and made me feel like no question was ever too small. Her deep experience and specific expertise with the schools I was applying to gave me a lot of confidence, and the resources and insights she shared were invaluable. The MBA admissions process can be overwhelming, and I genuinely could not have gone through it as successfully without her support. I would highly recommend Caryn to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and highly dependable MBA admissions consultant.

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Strengths:

Comprehensive review of background, career journey, personal strengths and weaknesses and identification of "through-line" tailored for each school's fit. Ad-hoc and structured review sessions with robust materials (brand development, essay drafts, recommendation letters, etc.). Top tier feedback from Kristen as a former AdCom leader for Sloan, who has seen thousands of applications to pinpoint what stands out vs. not.

Kristen was the best admissions consultant that I could've worked with because of her personalized feedback and the care that she put into my story for each of the schools I applied for. Working with her allowed me to get admission at Wharton with Fellowship, LBS with Fellowship, and at Sloan. We crafted my applications across 4+ months from the beginning sessions diving into my background (personal and professional) and my MBA goals. Even the way I presented my most poignant stories in this "development" phase were already sources for Kristen to provide me with feedback on what to highlight for each specific school, and how I should "show" and not "tell". We worked through 3+ iterations of each school's set of essays (and some of them even 5+ back and forth versions) to which she provided timely feedback (1-2 days max) and offered up live time in her calendar to chat through the feedback. She was helpful in providing feedback on my resume and short answers as well, which are areas that shouldn't be overlooked in an application. She fully surpassed my expectations in what an admissions consultant can help with, and I could not recommend her enough!

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Strengths:

- Always prioritizes your needs
- Pushes you to reach deeper for personal narrative

Kim was incredibly helpful, candid, and honest with her feedback in helping me shape my narrative. She always prioritized my needs and was extremely fast in responding to my questions and iterations. My most memorable moment working with Kim was late on a Friday night shortly before submission deadlines when she went back and forth with me 5 or 6 times iterating on the final touches of my story. She pushed me to make sure the exact message I wanted to get across came through. I was eventually accepted to 6 out of the 7 schools I applied to and will be attending an HSW this fall!

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Strengths:

Stress-free process at a stressful time
Met all my expectations
Clear balance of baseline structure and tailored support

Would make the product better:

N/A

Rashi and the Vantage Point team take an incredible and reliable approach to the MBA application process. They suggested that I start with structured reflection before transitioning to specifics, and provided thoughtful offline materials that provided a strong foundation along the way.

I especially appreciated the accountability around clear checkpoints, the rapid responses to small questions, and the thoughtful essay feedback. The balance between live sessions to discuss my story and offline engagement felt exactly right.

Rashi took the time to truly understand my background and helped me shape my vision into a cohesive, compelling narrative for MBA admissions teams. She ensured I highlighted both the strengths I bring to the classroom and the areas I’m excited to develop during the program.

I’m thrilled to be joining the GSB Class of 2028, and my application simply would not have been the same without the support of Rashi and the Vantage Point team!

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Strengths:

Joy & Vantage Point offer extremely personalized support, with deep insights and knowledge into how to utilize your strengths to optimize your application.

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I only wish that I had started working with Joy & Vantage Point sooner in the application process.

I’m so grateful I worked with Joy & Vantage Point! She offered deeply personalized feedback and coaching, especially for my interviews, and helped me bring out the strongest version of my story. She has an impressive grasp of characteristics each school is looking for and how to align your strengths with those characteristics. I started working with Joy relatively late in my application process, mainly getting her support to prepare for interviews. Nevertheless, she helped prepare me very well for my interviews under short notice, and I felt far more prepared going into the interviews than I would have otherwise. She really took the time to help me address my areas for improvement and her support played a critical role in my admission to Stanford GSB. Thank you, Joy and Vantage Point!

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