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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.

Working with Barbara through my application to Booth was such a great experience! From the professionalized advise to her insider knowledge on different schools, processes, and insights, Barbara was such a big help in my process. She helped me edit and refine my essay, challenging certain topics and points that should be done differently, and offering insights on different phases of the process. I often felt like I was Barbara's only client and it was clear that she truly cared about my admission.

Working with Barbara was an absolute pleasure. She is an expert in refining your message and helping you put your best foot forward. She came highly recommended from a friend of mine, and she did not disappoint. I was accepted into every program I applied to with scholarship, which is very impressive considering I had a 3.1 GPA.

Barbara was a great resource for me in my MBA application journey since I was applying to B-school from a less-traditional path. My background is in engineering and industrial project management, but I have long had aspirations to become an impactful business leader at the broader organizational level. With Barbara's help, I was able to craft my strengths and goals into a compelling narrative and draw the attention of my target schools, receiving scholarship offers from 2/3 of my top choices! Barbara was an amazing resource during every step in the process, and I'm certain I couldn't have been so successful without her help!

I can't recommend Barbara enough! Not only did she help me get into my dream school, she treated me and my application with the utmost care and kindness. She took the time to understand my background and my goals at a personal level so that I could better tell my story to admissions. I genuinely enjoyed working with her and will have her as a lifelong connection.