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When I started this process, I knew I was in for an uphill battle. 2020 was supposed to be an extremely competitive year, I was still studying for the GMAT with no score in hand, and my GPA was nothing to write home about. I wasn’t hopeful. Fast forward to December and I was admitted to 4/5 schools with unexpected merit scholarships to 3 of them, including 2 full rides. Mennette made all the difference. I knew I needed a trusted partner to help me tell my story, so I interviewed a half dozen potential consultants. At first I spoke to people at some of the larger consulting firms (that were nearly twice the price). They made the application process feel even more daunting and inspired zero confidence. Then a friend of mine recommended Mennette. On the first call, she quelled my concerns and assured me I was a strong candidate and she would help me to tell my story. From there, Mennette struck the perfect balance between encouragement and blunt honesty–both of which I needed. She was clear and confident on which parts of my essays required more work, needed to be redrafted, or should be cut out entirely. Recognizing I had a perfectionist tendency to over-edit, she also knew when to tell me my essays were ready to go and to put the red pen down. She helped me to not only put my best foot forward, but also manage the overwhelming application process from start to finish. I would recommend Mennette to anyone applying to Business School. The process is a bit of a marathon, but her experience and insight shines through at all the critical inflection points, helping you to strongly cross the finish line.

When I was looking for consultants, I asked one (not Mennette) if they could help me understand why they were so expensive. They literally replied, “We have plenty of clients who pay in full before their first call. Either hire us or don’t.” This is not what you want. You want someone who gets to know YOU – your personality, motivations, desires, and the way your brain works – and helps you convey all that to your target schools. Mennette Larkin does this flawlessly. She’s patient, curious, caring, and holds a high standard. She will not only help you put your best foot forward, but also help you learn about yourself. If you work with Mennette, I guarantee you will put forth stellar, genuine applications. Based on my experience, schools acknowledge that with acceptances. Don’t think twice, hire Mennette.

I worked with Mennette for graduate school admissions (with a successful outcome) and had a very positive experience. Mennette is thoughtful, dedicated and responsive. When I had questions or wanted to sound ideas, she was always quick to give feedback throughout the admissions process. I found Mennette spent considerable effort to understand my personality and experiences in order to recommend the most important areas of focus for my application. I would definitely recommend working with Mennette for graduate admissions, and I will certainly be recommending her to my friends/colleagues in the future.

I talked to several consultants before choosing Mennette, and one of the things that I liked most about her was that, aside from her experience in helping students from more traditional backgrounds, she also had experience helping students from Latin America. I found that very important since we have a lot of things that work differently here so it was great to work with someone who acknowledges those differences. While working with Mennette, she truly helped me to put the best side of me on every application. When I wrote an essay that could be answered better with another of my stories, she told me about it so that I could make a better choice. I also liked that when I wrote essays that did not seem convincing, she encouraged me to draft the essay with another topic, until it seemed right. Similarly, I appreciated that when I was deciding which story to use for a question, she reached out to another consultant to get his point of view, so I witnessed that she really cared about any advice she gave. Overall, she was very supportive and responsive throughout the whole process and helped me in a friendly way with all the questions I had.

Before I chose to work with Mennette, my criteria for a consultant were the following: someone that would be reliable and provide honest feedback, clear communication, and effective support. From the foremost conversation in August 2019, it was evident that she would exceed these criteria. Mennette guided me along an intrapersonal journey and truly pushed me to dig further into my personal and professional experiences. There were times when we’d be ten drafts into a single essay, simply because she knew the essay had yet to reach its full potential. This demonstrated her attentiveness to her work and willingness to see everything through with me. It truly was a partnership in which we could trust each other to be focused and working together towards a common goal. I achieved a 700 on my GMAT – well below the average of the schools I was admitted to. I was awarded a full-ride merit scholarship to Fuqua and a fellowship to Wharton. I can’t stress enough that these accomplishments would not have happened without Mennette’s efforts.

I worked with Mennette on Booth's mock interview, and it was tremendously helpful. Not only did she prepare me for the upcoming interview questions(she predicted all the actual interview questions), but she also taught me how to answer questions in a Booth style. I would highly recommender her as your to-go consultant!

I worked with Mennette on my applications to MIT’s MFin and Columbia’s MFE programs, and she was honestly a game changer in the process. With many different prompts, I was feeling a bit all over the place at first. She helped me get organized, kept things moving, and asked the right questions to help me dig deeper and really understand what parts of my story to highlight. Super grateful for her help. I’d definitely recommend working with her and got admitted to both programs.

Mennette Larkin was an invaluable asset throughout my MBA application process. Her expertise in crafting compelling narratives for non-traditional candidates like myself was truly impressive. She has a remarkable ability to distill your experiences and aspirations into a clear and impactful story that resonates with admissions committees. Mennette’s deep knowledge of top MBA programs, coupled with her strategic guidance, helped me overcome challenges like low test scores and GPA to gain acceptance to elite programs such as Columbia and Cornell. Mennette’s knowledge of top MBA programs is extensive. She went above and beyond just school rankings, providing insightful advice on program nuances and the specific fit for my unique background and goals. This helped me craft a targeted application strategy that made a significant difference. I highly recommend Mennette Larkin to anyone seeking an MBA consultant who is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive and encouraging. She made the entire application process much smoother and more confident.

In September 2019, I was referred to Mennette by my college roommate and knew that I wanted to work with her during our first meeting. While maintaining a 70+ hour week job, I was under high pressure to get my "best self" into my R2 applications. Mennette guided me through a highly valuable and efficient process of introspection, and ultimately motivated me to put my best effort into the dreadful application process. As an international student, I confronted unexpected obstacles due to Covid-19, and Mennette was always a trusted partner for me, making herself available for any type of consultation. I am confident that she will be the best mentor and partner, as she was for me.

I’m incredibly grateful to Kerry for her support throughout my MBA application journey. From day one, she brought deep insight, strategic guidance, and a calm, reassuring presence to the process. Kerry is exceptionally knowledgeable about every school I applied to—she seemed to know the nuances of each program inside and out, and she helped me tailor my story in a way that felt both authentic and compelling. Her feedback was always thoughtful, specific, and actionable, and she pushed me to dig deeper and present the strongest possible version of myself. Thanks to her mentorship, I got into Wharton! If you’re applying to business school and want someone in your corner who really gets it, I couldn’t recommend Kerry more highly.