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I was very hesitant at first about working with an admissions consultant, but partnering with Betsy turned out to be one of the best decisions I made for both my essays and my resume. She has a real gift for drawing out parts of my story that I didn't even realize were meaningful and helping me see my own experiences in a new light. Through her guidance, I felt genuinely proud of my essays and confident that I was putting my most authentic self and strongest foot forward. Betsy is also tough, and her feedback can be difficult at times, but that is ultimately what showed me how much she cared. She didn't just push me to improve my writing; she pushed me to rethink how I carry myself, how I present my story, and how I own my accomplishments. As someone who struggles with imposter syndrome, she made a lasting impact on me & pushed me to dream big. My experience was incredibly positive, and I was admitted to every program I applied to with scholarship offers. Betsy and I still keep in touch, and I now genuinely consider her a friend.

Nisha served as an important mentor and advisor through several key moments of my career. After working closely together as her direct report at LinkedIn, Nisha supported and guided me through the MBA admissions process when I was applying to business school in order to pivot from tech to media/entertainment. Not only was she supportive through the process, but her guidance, insight, and recommendations played a crucial role in me getting accepted to my top choice schools. Throughout my business school journey and continuing beyond to this day, I have continued to lean on her support and guidance as I navigated the subsequent chapters of my career. Nisha's strength is not only in her professional insights and experience/leadership in the corporate world, but more than anything are her compassion and emotional aptitude. Nisha approaches her professional relationships on a personal, human level, and has the ability to precisely understand people's motivations, identify their strengths, and amplify what makes them unique. For these reasons, I would have no hesitation in vouching for her as a coach.

Siya was an incredibly supportive guide throughout my college application journey. She came in well-prepared with in-depth research on universities that aligned with my profile and helped me tailor my approach for each application. Her guidance made the process much more structured and less overwhelming. Thanks to her support, I received offers from several great universities and am currently studying at the National University of Singapore.

Siya is the best tutor you could ever get. She knows how to explain things very well, and can guide you from being absolutely clueless about a topic to understanding it thoroughly. She is also very patient and will try multiple ways to explain things to you. Also a very friendly and funny tutor who would keep a lighthearted mood! All in all, highly recommend!

Mark has a way of thinking outside the box while paying attention to details. He’s a fantastic consultant, providing innovative ideas and prospectives to launch people and businesses into success!

Nisha's coaching was invaluable when I was considering a career change and new job. She worked with me to evaluate the offer, job leveling, compensation, responsibilities, etc. Her insights throughout the process helped me secure a meaningful increase on total compensation. Very grateful to work with Nisha, and I'd happily recommend her!

I honestly almost did not write this review because I still cannot fully believe how things turned out... I came from a non target school with zero connections in finance. My peers told me straight up that breaking into investment banking was not realistic for me and for a while I believed them. There were weeks where I genuinely considered giving up and just settling for something else. Then I found Justin! What made the difference was that he never made me feel like my background was a problem to apologize for. He helped me figure out how to tell my story in a way that actually worked, got my technicals to a real level, and kept me accountable when my confidence was falling apart. I ended up getting an offer and I truly do not think that happens without him. If you are coming in without the typical pedigree and people in your life are telling you it cannot be done, please ignore them and work with Justin. He knows exactly what it takes and he genuinely cares about getting you there.

I met Samar in 2015 as an undergraduate at Brooklyn College during a summer research program at Stanford, where she was the program coordinator. At the time, I was still assessing whether pursuing a PhD was realistic for me. Samar offered thoughtful, candid feedback on my graduate school applications, helping me sharpen my personal statement, clarify my research interests, and strengthen my letters of recommendation. Her guidance gave me a clearer strategy and concrete steps I could take to improve. I was later accepted into Stanford’s PhD program in Bioengineering and received interviews at UCSD and NYU. What sets Samar apart is not only her experience but her character. She is empathetic, grounded, and deeply invested in the people she mentors. She has a way of making you feel both supported and capable, even while navigating high pressure academic environments. More than a decade later, we still keep in touch, which reflects the lasting impact she has had on my academic and professional path. I recommend her without hesitation to any student serious about pursuing ambitious goals.

Justin is the real deal. His experience and insight really helped me during my job search, and he was excellent in helping me prepare for both technical and behavioral interviews in consulting.

Adam and I connected at Microsoft while I was considering applying to MBA programs. Like Adam, I had a background in sales prior to business school. We discussed how unique the sales perspective is in top MBA programs, and how valuable it can be to classmates coming from more traditional consulting or finance pathways. Adam helped me identify what made my application stand out. He showed me how to draw upon my background to demonstrate the unique value I could bring to my future cohort. Ultimately, I was accepted to HBS, and I truly believe the strategy we crafted together was the key differentiator for the admissions committee.