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Working with Michael has been nothing short of transformative. His ability to dig deeper, push you to confront yourself at the most meaningful levels, and cut through the noise to uncover clarity is remarkable. He pairs sharp intellectual aptitude with genuine passion for helping others succeed. I don’t know yet if I’ve been admitted to the program, but regardless, this experience has been worth everything. I trust Michael with any question about Schwarzman, travel, or life, and always leave feeling more grounded and confident. I am truly grateful, and anyone who has the opportunity to work with Michael should consider themselves incredibly fortunate.

Tim has a great coaching style that is a blend of encouragement of what's working and honest feedback about what's not working. He identifies and magnifies your strengths while giving tailored advice where you need improvement. He was a huge help to me and offered superb structural feedback followed by detailed analysis. I used 11 hours across essays for 5 schools (with an emphasis on GSB), and we got to a really strong place for all of them. He's also just a nice guy to work with--really went out of his way to support me.

As an engineer, I was worried about articulating my story without having too much jargon. Karla provided invaluable insight on my essays and resume, helping me feel confident when I finally hit the submit button. She guided me through wording, storytelling, and framing my experiences in a way that highlighted my strengths clearly. She pushed me to refine my message while making sure my authentic voice still came through. I'd highly recommend Karla to anyone who wants that extra edge in polishing essays or resume, especially if you are from a very technical background like me.

Craig was very easy to work with and helped pin down the structure of a good law school personal statement!

I started my MBA application process later than planned, but working with Tim made all the difference. He was not only a constant source of encouragement, but he also instilled in me the confidence to meet fast-approaching deadlines. His insight into what schools are seeking, and his ability to offer sharp, actionable feedback under time pressure, is exceptional. Fully recommend!

I truly could not recommend Claire more! I reached out the day before the deadline (!!) for a final review, and despite having just traveled all night, she made time in a very busy day to go through my entire application. I really appreciated how she quickly identified the key areas to focus on and helped me prioritize the limited time we had. She was also super responsive and transparent about her availability, which was critical given the tight turnaround. Claire is the perfect balance of encouraging and direct. She really elevated my essays, kept me motivated right up to the finish line, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. Highly recommend anyone working on MBA applications to reach out to her!

Nirav was awesome! Even though I brought him in at the last second, we cranked out a bunch of iterations and edits that totally transformed my essay. Picking him as my coach was hands-down one of the smartest moves I made for my application!

I originally planned to use a coach for a final review of completed applications only, but was encouraged by others who had gone through the process to seek help sooner rather than later. I'm glad I took their advice, and partnering with Claire was the best decision I made in my application process. She helped me meaningfully level-up my essays by pushing me to be clearer or more detailed in all the right places which ultimately led to more compelling writing with a cohesive narrative across my applications. She handled my stories with care and was able to provide constructive, actionable feedback on multiple fronts. I'm so grateful for her wealth of knowledge and steady encouragement throughout what can be an overwhelming process!

I am very grateful to Claire for all the hard work she put in making my application to business school as strong as possible. I came in with a low undergrad GPA and atypical work experience but through Claire's guidance, I was able to craft an authentic and impactful story. Thanks to her coaching, I landed my dream MBA program when I thought it would be impossible. She is simply the best at what she does!

Would highly recommend working with Michael. His knowledge of the application process is unparalleled and his mentoring is focused as well as effective. I ended up receiving an offer for Schwarzman Scholars in large due to the support that he provided.