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I just finished my third lesson with Robert. He has masterfully taught me how to tighten the wording in my essay which is now a balance of my style of writing while providing the answers colleges are looking for. Robert will give you insider tips on what those essay questions are really asking. He is wonderful at guiding you with visual examples and pointing out your writing strengths and weaknesses all resulting in an engaging and concise essay you will confidently submit.

Robert P. is an incredible reader and editor. He really pays attention to the details of your writing all while keeping in mind the audience the writing is supposed to reach. My essays would not be where they are without him!

Matt was great to work with and helped me crisp up my application in the very last day before the deadline. He was dedicated to my success and helped me tell a more compelling story across the application. I would recommend him to anyone!

As Joy's client, I am so glad to work with Joy and get the Kellogg, Tuck offer and Ross offer with a full ride. Joy could empathize with my past experience and use her impressive writing skills to guide me to tell a whole story to others. Furthermore, she provides a lot of suggestions about my career goals, resume and interview. Not only does she give you a "fish" but also teaches you how to & "fish!" As a re-applicant who had worked with an MBA consultant from another firm last year with all dings, it was hard at first to trust any consultant. However, Joy is definitely worth you to try if you have a similar case. I should have chosen Joy a year earlier! Anyway, the only advice I would give would be to trust Joy, follow her steps and keep your fingers crossed!

I was going through the process of selecting an admissions consulting company and met with 3 other firms apart from Joy. The other firms I met with felt more like a sales turnstile process and they are putting you into this rotation, with no clear visibility. I had heard horror stories and I didn’t want to be in that situation. I felt Joy was by far the least “salesy” – it didn’t feel like she was selling me something, rather, it felt like an actual conversation that would progress into a strong partnership. Some of the other firms felt pushy, with a barrage of questions and statements during the free consultations. Speaking with Joy felt like a two-way engagement, and I thought, “This is how I want my application journey to be facilitated.” What worked especially well: The frequency and flexibility of my meetings with Joy were great. I always felt that if I needed a question answered or raised a concern, I would be able to get in touch with Joy and she was very helpful in working with me to articulate my community fit at all of the programs I applied to. I thought everything from start to finish worked well. I also didn’t realize from the beginning how important the online platform was, and I really, really liked it, as it helped me to keep pace during my hectic summer and work schedules. I pride myself on being organized, but this platform took me to the next level – having our communications embedded directly within the platform was quite helpful. In summary I absolutely recommend Joy. When you are going to make an investment from a monetary and time perspective – you need someone who sees eye to eye and is on equal footing. The support, guidance, and thoughtfulness I received for my applications were exactly what I was looking for.

Joy is the most incredible person you are fortunate to interact with, in fact, she positively changed my life. Her compassionate heart and bright mind are a unique combo. In fact, I have worked with world-renowned leaders and entrepreneurs through my own firm and Joy far and away has the "it" factor that will blow you away if you are lucky enough to work with her. Her knowledge of the process and unique ability to encourage you to exceed your potential is what is so inspiring. If you have the opportunity to work with Joy, I highly suggest you do so. There is no one else in the world I would recommend to have on your side during this process and in life. I plan on being a lifelong friend of Joy’s and believe she is the most well-suited and positive person in the business world.

I was grateful for the ability to work with Joy Pincus as my MBA coach for my Executive MBA applications. Simply put, Joy is the reason I gained acceptance into one of the highest-ranked EMBA programs in the country. As an applicant from a nontraditional background, (physician/healthcare), I needed assistance with packaging my scientific and quality/safety achievements into the business jargon and metrics highly regarded by the admissions committees. Joy was responsive and accessible in editing my essays and even helped with the wording of short answers on the applications. She never compromised my own voice or experiences, and my identity shined through all my work products. She always got back to me in 24-48 hours, and was very flexible in scheduling our weekly meetings, while always ensuring that I remained on task to meet application deadlines. She was very knowledgeable about the different types of EMBA programs, even beyond just name recognition, and guided me in school selection. When I was lucky enough to receive an interview invitation, she conducted a mock interview with me and allowed me to fine-tune my answers, which allowed me to be confident during the actual interview. Joy was kind and easy to work with, and I looked forward to our meetings. I highly recommend her as an MBA coach.

Joy not only got incredible results for me, but the experience of working with her was also completely smooth and painless. She is highly efficient and clearly understands the admissions process inside and out, and I believe that it is thanks to her guidance in framing my career and accomplishments that I was accepted to my first-choice program. On top of the incredible results she got me (acceptance to my first-choice program, several other M7 acceptances, AND merit-based scholarships at most of the programs based solely on the strength of my application), she is a genuinely nice, easy person to work with. I could not recommend her highly enough.

I was so lucky to have met Joy before the Round 2 deadline. I greatly enjoyed working with Joy and I don't think I'd have gotten into Wharton (my top choice!) without her help. I met Joy only 3 weeks before the Round 2 deadline. Given the time constraints, I felt rushed and needed someone who could help right away. Joy provided just what I needed - starting from kick-off, she helped clarify my thoughts and transformed my rough drafts into essays that were ready to submit in only a few weeks. She was more than a consultant to me throughout my application process - her optimistic yet down-to-earth personality made my MBA application process much more enjoyable. I could not have asked for a better consultant & coach – thank you again, Joy! I would highly recommend working with her to anyone who is looking for a consultant.

In May 2022, I decided to reapply after missing my target schools in the 2021-2022 application season. Since my self-crafted application packages had not worked out, I knew I needed professional advice this time. When searching for admission consulting agencies, I looked for 3 things: 1. someone that could point out what I didn’t do well in my last application 2. someone that can see my past stories from my standing point and help me picture a vision for future 3. someone that has a flexible schedule and is willing to jump in a discussion with me whenever we need to (since I knew the application preparation has a lot of uncertainties). I chatted with 4 agencies first, all of which, however, either have a strict consultation time limit or are just doing consultation as a part-time job. I was somewhat upset until I chatted with Joy. In our first chat, I immediately felt the great difference from the other agencies! Joy was super warm and friendly, and instantly answered YES to all of my 3 requests above. She patiently listened to my experience all the way from my childhood to who I am now. She appreciated my achievements, shared a laugh with me toward interesting stories, and understood my difficulties without judgment. She also quickly gave me thorough application strategies, including target schools, my strengths the schools love to see, and alignment of my career goals with the schools. The enthusiasm and optimism she showed while presenting was as if to say “We got this! Without a question!” That boosted my confidence and filled me with motivation to fight through another application season. Feeling such a strong connection with Joy, I immediately decided to work with her. Throughout the application preparation, Joy has been as rigorous an inspirer as I thought she would be. She connected all my past experiences to create not just a “plea for admission”, but a 3D image of where I came from, who I am as a person, and where I will go. More importantly, I was worried that the difficulties and hardships in my experience would indicate vulnerability. However, Joy helped me discover shining qualities I didn’t realize in those twists and turns, turning my “weaknesses” into convincing highlights. With her advice, I dug out the best of myself. Working with Joy does not feel like a business but more like you are teaming up with your closest and most warm-hearted friend toward a shared goal. She was always responsive whenever I had questions. She would spend hours beyond her regular schedule to discuss new ideas with me. When there were new changes in my career and life, she always swiftly adjusted our strategies and incorporated the updates in my essay and overall application packages. While preparing essays, Joy always pushed me to write as informative and concisely as possible, making every word count. After receiving interview invitations, Joy also tailored many mock interview sessions to specifically improve my interview approaches. Our endeavor paid off when I received the offer from Columbia at the end of 2022. The sense of achievement was incomparable, and I knew I would not have it without Joy’s incredible support. Eventually, we became good friends because we could both look back at this amazing journey and say “We did it”. I hope my experience working with Joy can be a good reference for all future candidates looking for guidance. If you hope to have new inspirations and breakthroughs, you will not want to miss Joy.