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I highly recommend Faisal for his exceptional guidance and support throughout my MBA application process. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach were instrumental in helping me secure admission to my top school choices. I believe he would be a valuable asset to any MBA candidate, especially those who, like me, may feel overwhelmed by the extensive research and preparation required. From the beginning, Faisal immediately put me at ease with his comprehensive knowledge of the admissions landscape and his unwavering commitment to my success. Despite starting from scratch, he provided invaluable guidance to navigate the complex application process, offering specific solutions and troubleshooting challenges along the way. One notable aspect of Faisal’s support was his ability to work effectively within time constraints: during my application process, I faced a very time-consuming personal circumstance as well as a hectic work schedule that coincided with application deadlines. However, Faisal consistently worked around these time constraints, ensuring that I made progress without compromising the quality of my application. I vividly recall feeling rushed as I approached one of the final deadlines, and I was losing steam after a strenuous application process targeting multiple schools. In that critical moment, Faisal encouraged me to push through and further refine my essay, guiding me to truly showcase my full potential. And I am so glad he did as I was admitted at that school! Beyond his technical expertise, Faisal proved to be an incredible motivator. He recognized my capabilities and consistently encouraged me to improve my application, challenging me to refine my essays, enhance my interview skills, and present myself with confidence. His constructive criticism and unwavering support pushed me to achieve a level of excellence that I had not thought possible.

A True Coach Who Helped Me Land CBS Going to b-school has been on my agenda for a few years, but I spent most of my preparation for my GMAT and, for lack of wisdom, did not really start looking at the application essays 1.5 months prior to the R2 deadline. I was more than overwhelmed. There is so much information online and from students/alumni that I connected with that exacerbates my situation and makes me even more nervous to start my essays. That’s when I know that I need a great consultant to guide me through the process. My criteria for selecting a consultant is that the consultant needs to be 1/ super organized and structured. I have 8+ years of experience in various industries. I need someone who can help me shape my stories that best showcase the diversity of my work experience so that my longer YoE is not a weakness to my profile. Also with only 1 month left on the deadline, I need a project management guru on my side. 2/ able to best communicate their vast inside knowledge of the world of MBA application to me. I believe top consultants, as a baseline, have all the knowledge. But, I need someone who can synthesize and translate it well for my case. 3/ responsiveness. Again, my timeline is crunched, so responsiveness is a key. I reached out to many consultants in the beginning, but Faisal stood out from the get-go. We got in touch through a call less than 2 days from my first query. In the 30 minutes, Faisal not only outperformed other consultants that I talked to on the 3 criteria above, he also started to share how he planned to shape my story AND structure the works to be done, broken down by days. In the following month that we were working together, Faisal challenged me hard on each component of my story. He knew when I half-baked a story or when what I wrote was not impactful. He dug deep into what motivated me, what drove me, what I learned from each experience. That approach radically changed the initial draft of my application. Each part of the application truly represented different facets of my story in an elegant way – thanks to Faisal. I am very happy with the application that I submitted – and even happier when Columbia Business School wanted me to matriculate this Fall 2023.

Manali has provided invaluable insights in the sessions that she hosts, especially as it pertains to her personal experiences with the admissions process and the importance of crafting a story. She is a knowledgeable and professional coach that I highly recommend!

Jenai is amazing! She provided a very thorough review of my essays and resume, really helping me streamline my overall story and key themes. She made the whole process very approachable and I highly recommend working with her!

Manali hosted an incredibly informative M7 MBA Admissions event. She provided invaluable insights and advice that left me feeling motivated and better prepared for the application process. Would highly recommend!

Right off the bat, I could recognize how skilled and talented she was, and I knew I made the right decision. Not only is she extremely familiar with the college admissions process, but she somehow manages to translate her storytelling abilities into that process. She helped me present myself to universities really well, and the best part is she never stripped my application of my personality. Highly recommend her coaching!!!

Super insightful with plenty of practical examples/advice.

Very knowledgeable, real and kind. Helpful!

Veronica was very supportive and helpful in the medical school application process. She provided insightful guidance in creating a school list and detailed feedback on essays. Would absolutely recommend working with Veronica!