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If the system allowed more than 5 stars, I'd give Mike that. He is also very kind. My only regret is that I found out about him too late!

I was fortunate to work with Michael on Schwarzman and other elite fellowships while transitioning from full-time work at a global financial institution to graduate school. Michael's value wasn't generic advice. He showed me how these fellowships evaluate candidates against specific criteria, then helped ensure every application element spoke to those dimensions. More than that, he helped me understand what I was truly passionate about and how to articulate those stories in ways I hadn't found on my own. His recommender strategy was particularly sharp: which referees create balance across credibility and personal depth, how to brief them without having them parrot my essays, and why quantifiable peer comparisons matter. He always responded promptly, explained his rationale clearly, and thought three steps ahead. What stood out most was genuine belief paired with rigorous standards. In moments of doubt, Michael reminded me why my story mattered. He was less an application coach and more a mentor and cheerleader through an intense period. I left our work together not just with stronger applications, but with greater clarity about who I am and where I'm heading. Highly recommend Michael for anyone serious about elite fellowships, graduate school applications, and indeed, life generally!

Helaman did an amazing job helping me shape my story and build a clear strategy for my application. I was going through a lot personally, and he met me with patience and real understanding. He guided me through exercises that helped me find the answers through my own perspective. He also helped me look at my lived experiences through a power lens, which gave me a strong sense of ownership and pride in my application. His templates and timely feedback kept everything moving without feeling rushed. The whole experience was collaborative, supportive, and centered on my voice. I’m genuinely grateful for his help.

Dylan does a great job with law school application guidance. He was not afraid to point me in the right direction, and I feel more confident about my essays with his help.

I attended Jesse's info session on essay and interview. It was helpful that he went through specific examples of good and bad essays and he was able to answer my specific question related to my HBS essay.

Working with Abigail has been one of the best decisions I’ve made during my PhD application process. She is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and detail-oriented, and she consistently goes above and beyond to help me strengthen my materials. Her feedback is always specific, constructive, and tailored to my goals. I’ve grown tremendously in clarity, confidence, and strategy because of her guidance. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Very insightfull session about MBA Essays & Interview.

I have worked with Jake on a couple of MBA applications to M7 schools. What I particularly liked about Jake is that his essay guidance is always very clear and actionable. Compared to other consultants I have worked with, Jake is much better at helping students craft stronger essays. Thanks to his support, I received multiple admits and ultimately got into my top choice, Wharton. I cannot recommend him enough!