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I know, out of personal experience as well as that of friends and family, that applying to business schools is a tedious process. But after I started working with Barbara, I feel confident and calm about this journey. Barbara is a superb consultant as she knows how to put your mind at ease. She is diligent and an expert in her work. Barbara is very professional and takes the time out to support her clients. In addition to everything, she is a great human being

Barbara was pivotal in helping me craft my story to stand out throughout the admissions process and ultimately earn admission to Chicago Booth. Her guidance showed me how to better draw from my background and experiences in order to showcase my best qualities to admissions teams. She was also crucial in helping me navigate the nuances of each school and truly understand their core values in order to crush the interviews. Barbara's insight was all I could have hoped for and more

I first engaged with Barbara via LinkedIn to ask her questions regarding the MBA process. Barbara always shares insightful and valuable information with her followers. She was always willing to answer any question I had and offer up recommendations to me. If you are interested in learning more about the MBA process and want to work with an expert in the field then she is your trusted advisor, let me be clear when I say this – you would be making a mistake by not engaging with her. Barbara always has a positive attitude and is invested in making your dream happen! The MBA changed my life, and it will change yours too!

Since day one on LinkedIn, Barbara was of great support. She would make herself available to go over doubts or obstacles, which with time-sensitive deadlines is something to be grateful for. Barbara always conveys a positive attitude, managing to bring calm to what is a complex process. Barbara provided detailed guidance from start to finish. I can’t tell you how many times I sent an email asking for help or a quick call to go discuss a part of the application and she would reply in the following hours with an opening to talk. This was something I noticed from my first communications with Barbara and this support did not change throughout the whole process. Finally, you can really notice Barbara’s authentic involvement in your application process. You can feel how she is rooting for you every step of the way. I would recommend working with Barbara to any potential applicant!

I can’t say enough good about Barbara. She has been more than a consultant for me but also a life coach in a sense. She gets “IT” and demonstrates that through her passion of staying ahead of the curve and speaking on topics on platforms like Linkedin that most consultants aren’t speaking on. Barbara’s involvement does not stop when a candidate gets accepted into their dream school. She is and continues to remain a cheerleader for those who’ve been through the journey of applying to B-School. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart as Barbara is the first to say. I just got accepted into my dream school on the account of Barbara talking through this process and keeping me motivated to finish strong. If you are seeking uncertain whether or not you should apply then she is very realistic. Keep in mind that a high GRE/GMT won’t guarantee you a seat at your school of choice. I can stay this speaking from experience. Barbara will help you bring your story together because, at the end of the day, schools are looking for someone who is more than a test score as they reject those often.

I highly recommend Barbara as an exceptional coach for MBA candidates! Her depth of knowledge and expertise in the field is evident in her ability to guide and support students through the rigorous MBA application process. Barbara is extremely skilled at identifying unique strengths and weaknesses and providing tailored guidance to help create a story that showcases your true self. Barbara’s coaching and mentorship were key factors in my success during the application process and ultimately in my acceptance to Columbia and Wharton with scholarship offers!

Barbara was instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of getting into my first pick business school. She provided invaluable guidance on how to structure all deliverables of the admissions process from resume to essays and ultimately, helped secure my acceptance at both schools I applied to. Even after I received my acceptance letters, Barbara continued to provide me with effective coaching and guidance. I ultimately decided to defer and it was her logic and thoughtful reasoning that helped me come to this conclusion. I highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking for a stellar admissions consultant. Thank you, Barbara, for all your help!

1) Barbara really understands the "personality" of each school well, and can help you customize your profile accordingly and pick your school strategically 2) Barbara really know how to craft your story to make you stand out from your competitors. As she mentioned, she would be acting as your attorney to argue for your strength and against your weakness 3) Barbara is honest and dedicated, and she returned your work very quickly with very detailed comments, and she is always available for a call for further explanation

Loved each interaction with Barbara, learned a lot and she was always open to reviewing and giving me advice for each step of the application process.

Helped me to land interviews for the MBA Program of Rotman and LBS. Great advice in how to structure the essays.