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I did my very first mock interview with Reagan and she was really helpful. She came in well-prepared and asked thoughtful questions, very much similar to the real HBS interview. She also provided super helpful feedback especially as I was going to interview virtually with the admissions team. Highly recommend her!

Kerry played a huge part in boosting my confidence and giving me tactical advice to prepare for my HBS interview. There were no surprises during my actual interview since Kerry had already expected a lot of the questions and helped me prepare for them. Thanks so much for all your great advice and helping me get into HBS.

I worked with Madeleine to put together MPhil applications in history for Cambridge and Oxford; these programs required a research proposal, a writing sample, and a personal statement. Madeleine, with her unwavering enthusiasm and patience, instilled in me the confidence to tackle these applications. In this process, she shaped me into a stronger thinker and writer, as is covered in more detail below: Research Proposal Having graduated a few years back with a non-history degree, I wanted to work with a historian who, much like a professor, would help guide me in crafting an effective research proposal. Madeleine, in this capacity, was brilliant. During our first call, she asked a number of questions in order to understand the particular research area that interested me and why I was drawn to that area and history at large. The ensuing conversation brought to light how my ostensibly peripheral interest in literature (fiction) had in fact impelled my interest in history by virtue of certain themes (space and time). And these themes, in turn, provided the lens through which I could then form an intervention in the scholarship around my earmarked research area. That Madeleine seamlessly drew out the natural historian in me, encouraging me to incorporate—rather than exclude—my eccentricities into the very scope of my research immersed me all the more in the writing process. Madeleine just as well served as an incisive sounding board which helped me to flesh out my intervention on a conceptual level within my broader research scope. Our discussions, here, addressed each component of my intervention: (a) the scholarship gap (b) my research question (c) my methodological approach and (d) the research significance. I was then able to translate these conceptual sketches into a cohesive proposal. I appreciated how Madeleine pushed me to break up this project into phases (conceptualization and execution) through which I gradually refined each element (research lens and intervention) and component (see intervention) of the proposal. Writing Sample Next, I decided to re-center—and re-write—a political science paper of mine from college around a historical argument for a more suitable writing sample. Madeleine reviewed my outline with an eye for the appropriate nature of those concepts on which I planned to base my argument. She even went as far as to recommend some compelling history books for my research. Then, when I completed a draft, Madeleine stylized my turns of phrase such that my analysis more reflected a historian's reading. I appreciated how Madeleine, herself a history PHD candidate, advised me on a paper much as she would her own students in university. Personal Statement Lastly, I was concerned that my motley academic (non-history) and professional (management consulting) background would blunt my candidacy for an MPhil in history of all things. Madeleine, however, saw that there was an arc to my narrative and that my skills paralleled those of a historian. I appreciated the creative attention with which she perused my CV, encouraging me to cast my background as 'multi-faceted' rather than 'motley'.

I started my MBA application feeling overwhelmed, but Tim made the process seamless. His expertise in shaping my story, selecting the right recommenders, and refining my essays was invaluable. We went through several rounds of essay reviews, and each time, his feedback was sharp, constructive, and prompt. Even though I applied relatively late, Tim was incredibly responsive, ensuring I had the time and guidance to craft a strong application. I initially signed up for one school but quickly added another because of his tremendous support. If you want a consultant who is dedicated, efficient, and truly invested in your success, Tim is the one. Highly recommend!

Jonathan has lots of experiencing with recruiting, so he had sound advice about every stop of the process - from resume, to networking, to cover letter, to interviewing, and creating a narrative. His mock interviews were really helpful. To help me with technicals, Jonathan literally had slideshows and gave me mini-lectures! He's such a great teacher, and accommodated me pretty last minute when interviews suddenly came up. Jonathan was very vested in my journey and super encouraging I can't thank him enough!

Max helped me with every step of the process - reviewing my CV, pointers on networking, technical prep, interview prep, and case study prep for my Superday. He helped me land my dream IB job from just 1 superday! Max is a great mentor because he understands the recruitment process in and out. I cannot thank him enough and highly recommend him!

Christina was an amazing coach! In just 30 minutes, she helped me better structure my answers and equipped me with multiple strategies to ace my interview. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to land my dream role, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend her services!

Avi provided highly personalized GRE verbal coaching for me in a very compressed timeline of 3 weeks during the end of the year. In each of our lessons, he targeted the areas I needed to improve, including mastering the verbal section, overall test taking strategies and anxiety reduction. Plus, the homework he assigns is very high quality in preparing you for test day. Thanks to Avi, I went from a 157 to 162 in GRE verbal!

Craig helped me to notice that I could use my current network in ways that I had not thought about, he gave me great action items and suggestions that I had not considered before. Highly recommend a session!

I started working with Nirali S. in October, aiming to secure a remote TPM position by the end of the year. With her guidance and support, I was able to land three remote TPM offers from top-tier tech companies by December. Nirali is incredibly organized and thoughtful. She laid out a clear strategy and worked with me step-by-step through job hunting, interview preparation, and offer negotiations. Her insights are practical and spot-on, and she brings a genuine, down-to-earth approach that makes the process feel manageable and encouraging. I’m grateful for the time and energy she dedicated to helping me achieve my goal and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance in their career journey.