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5.0

Incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and driven coach

When I first reached out to Scott, it was primarily for assistance with my application to Columbia Business School. As I continued working with Scott, I truly appreciated his approach to ensuring my full story was captured in my essays for CBS. As someone from a seemingly traditional applicant background, I was worried about how I would fare in the application process at all my schools. I especially appreciated Scott's candor in this regard - he was upfront with me and worked tirelessly to ensure that I recognized aspects of my experiences that made me unique and helped me craft my essays so that I would be unforgettable as a candidate at CBS and other schools. His approach led to interviews and acceptances from 5 top MBA programs, with a majority offering scholarships. Scott is truly the best!

Anonymous

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Scott H.

Client was accepted to:

The Wharton School (UPenn)

Chicago Booth

MIT Sloan

Scott H.
Coached byScott

5.0

The ultimate coach to have for applying to MIT Sloan

Arthur was incredibly instrumental in helping me reach my goal of receiving an acceptance from MIT Sloan. His end-to-end commitment to ensuring I received an acceptance has been admirable: from helping me think more deeply about the experiences that made me unique, to guiding me as I crafted my cover letter, essay, and video, to preparing me for the interview, to helping me eventually secure a scholarship from MIT Sloan. I have especially appreciated Arthur's intentionality in all the feedback he gave me throughout the process, and how his dedication to ensuring I was understood as an applicant was commensurate with my desire to be at Sloan. Truly the best!

Anonymous

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Arthur B.

Client was accepted to:

The Wharton School (UPenn)

Chicago Booth

MIT Sloan

Arthur B.
Coached byArthur

5.0

Would definitely recommend

Debby made a real difference in my grad school applications. Even with a strong profile, I quickly learned how valuable it is to have someone guiding you through the essay process, making sure that what you put on the page actually communicates your message. She was remarkably flexible too, both in scheduling and in tailoring a package to fit exactly what I needed. The application process also comes with a lot of deadlines and moving parts to keep track of. Some people manage all of this on their own, and maybe I could have too, but with a busy schedule already, it was one thing I was glad to simply outsource and not have to worry about. What stood out most was that the essays still felt like mine. Debby helped me sharpen and focus my writing while leaving me full ownership of it, so I ended up with something I was genuinely proud of. She clearly knows what admissions committees are looking for, including the real differences between applying to U.S. and UK programmes.

Oliver S.

Oliver S.

May 2026

Coached for Master’s Programs by Debby C.

Oliver was accepted to:

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Debby C.
Coached byDebby

5.0

Working with Karla Was Worth Every Minute

Karla is amazing, and working with her was arguably the best decision I made during the application cycle. She genuinely cares about you personally and the goals you have. She is an expert at helping you craft compelling stories for your essays. She also helped me prepare for interviews so I could share my story and answer questions in a compelling way. I cannot recommend working with her enough.

Kyle N.

Kyle N.

May 2026

Coached for Master’s Programs by Karla M.

Kyle was accepted to:

Michigan State University

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

University of Pennsylvania

Karla M.
Coached byKarla

5.0

Truly a life changer!

As an extreme splitter I had an uphill battle to getting accepted to law school, Taylor helped me focus and lean in on the parts of my application that were in my control. She helped me communicate not only my military experience to the admissions committee, but also guided me on how to frame all the other elements of my life into a cohesive story. Rather than just telling my story, Taylor taught me how to show these elements of my life in my written materials in a compelling way to answer the big questions on why now, why law school, and what I can bring to the classroom/profession. I can not advocate for Taylor enough!

Michael D.

Michael D.

May 2026

Coached for Law School by Taylor A.

Michael was accepted to:

Pepperdine University

Taylor A.
Coached byTaylor

5.0

Best coach!

Amy was fundamental to my GSB acceptance. She guided me through every stage of the process, from developing my storyline to fine-tuning my essays and preparing me for the interview. Her knowledge of what each school is looking for is exceptional, and her interview prep in particular left me walking in feeling genuinely confident. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Anonymous

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Amy H.

Client was accepted to:

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Amy H.
Coached byAmy

5.0

More Than A Coach

Claire is more than just an MBA coach - she is a close confidant and friend in your corner. And when you're preparing for the application process, that's exactly what you need. Claire helped me take my structure to the next level, and she did so in a way that was deeply human. I've worked with admissions coaches before, but none of them made the process feel as approachable and optimistic as Claire did. There were so many moments of doubt and vulnerability that got flipped on their head when Claire would be completely real with me - not in a way that diminishes the set of opportunities possible, but rather one that amplifies the fact that things could in fact go right. I vividly remember telling Claire about my target schools and she asked why I didn't have Stanford higher on the list. I told her, "I don't think I can get in." She said, "Well, what would you do if you did get in?" I said I'd go in a heartbeat, and she told me - "Then it's your top school." Without even realizing it, I had constricted the set of opportunities I thought I could realistically achieve, and she showed me that was not the right way to think. Flash forward to now, and I've been admitted through the deferred program to Stanford GSB. It's an incredible honor and a privilege, and I'm endlessly thankful to Claire for putting up with me (especially all my late night, random panicked texts), believing in my potential, and getting tactical with me when it came time for essays, letters of recommendation, positioning strategy, and the introspection truly required to succeed in this process. No coach is perfect, but Claire is superb at what she does. I could not possibly recommend her any more highly!!

Chancellor W.

Chancellor W.

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Claire R.

Chancellor was accepted to:

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Claire R.
Coached byClaire

5.0

Bill is Incredible!

I wouldn't have gotten into my two dream schools without Bill! From the very beginning, he brought a level of responsiveness that made the entire process feel manageable. No matter when I reached out, he was always there with thoughtful guidance and persistent encouragement that kept me motivated even when the process felt overwhelming. What truly sets Bill apart is his deep understanding of each program's unique culture and internal processes. He didn't just help me craft a strong application, he helped me understand what each school was really looking for and how to authentically position myself in a way that resonated. If you are serious about getting into your dream program, Bill is the person you want in your corner.

Anonymous

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Bill C.

Client was accepted to:

Columbia Business School

NYU Stern School of Business

Bill C.
Coached byBill

5.0

The kind of Mentor you want before interviews!

Gun was incredibly helpful throughout the mock interview process. He created a very comfortable environment while still giving honest, actionable feedback that really improved my answers and overall interview approach. I left feeling much more confident and prepared. Highly recommend working with him!

Ainhoa V.

Ainhoa V.

May 2026

Coached for Management Consulting by Gun G.

Ainhoa landed a role at:

PwC

Gun G.
Coached byGun

5.0

The Best

Brandon helped me prepare for my GSB interviews and was the absolute best. I highly recommend Brandon to all!

Matthew K.

Matthew K.

May 2026

Coached for MBA by Brandon T.

Matthew was accepted to:

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Brandon T.
Coached byBrandon
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