Admissions Final App Review / Ding Analysis
Prior to Submission OR Post-rejection analysis: Admissions style review of your full application to understand why your application may be/was unsuccessful and how to improve. I conduct the analysis in 45-60min then discuss in a honest and constructive way. Application Review -A detailed assessment of all application components (essays, resume, recommendations, test scores, GPA) -Identification of potential weaknesses or red flags -Comparison against the school's typical admitted student profile Candidacy Evaluation -Analysis of your career progression and achievements -Assessment of your leadership experiences and impact -Evaluation of your extracurricular involvement -Review of how effectively you communicated your career goals School Fit Assessment -Analysis of how well you demonstrated understanding of the program -Evaluation of how you positioned yourself as a cultural fit -Assessment of whether you targeted appropriate schools for your profile Competitive Context -Understanding how your profile compared to the admitted applicant pool -Analysis of any overrepresented demographic factors -Assessment of timing (round applied, particularly competitive year) Execution Plan - Time permitting -Strategic recommendations -Specific actions to strengthen your candidacy -Concrete steps for implementing recommendations -Potential timeline for reapplication -Guidance on whether to target different programs I hope to inspire confidence by providing frank feedback and making recommendations as needed to form the best possible application. I have been in your shoes and can empathize with wanting to put your best foot forward and get it done. At no time should you feel like unneeded services are being pushed onto you. To fully craft a new profile you will want to sign up for start-to-finish package or alternatively additional hours to continue the conversation.
What's included
What counts toward your purchased hours? Time spent preparing for our call by reviewing your resume, transcripts, GMAT/GRE, or drafts and previous application essays. Also calls and email responses count toward your total purchased hours.
- A detailed assessment of all application components (essays, resume, recommendations, test scores, GPA
- Review of how effectively you communicated your career goals
- Analysis of your career progression and how those are perceived in particular for non-linear experiences
- Evaluation of how you positioned yourself as a cultural fit
- Understanding how your profile compared to the admitted applicant pool
- Specific actions to strengthen your candidacy
Meet your expert
Yvette R.
🎓HBS | 200+ Admits at Top MBAs | HBS mock Interview Expert
I am a first-generation college grad. I was admitted to HBS, Wharton, Kellogg and Tuck from a non feeder undergrad and varied professional experience (I did not apply to Stanford because I sought more structure). Harvard's SVMP is where I first experienced the MBA classroom. When I got serious about my journey, I secured a coach then got creative. I coordinated events with admissions officers at 25 of the top MBA programs in the US to get to know them intimately. Today, I maintain an extensive network of MBAs worldwide (US M7 + INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge) and am a part of the MLT network, keeping my finger on the pulse of current MBA students' and alumni experiences. I have worked with Stacy Blackman, a premier MBA admissions firm, since 2014, collaborating with admissions officers who recommend me. Born in Los Angeles, I have consistently challenged global norms. My childhood in Mexico City and European travels broadened my worldview, making the globe seem more accessible. These experiences sparked my passion for mentoring and collaborating with people worldwide. My pre-MBA career included positions at prestigious corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Fannie Mae, and UBS Investment Bank in NYC. After graduating from HBS, I moved to Dubai, where I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. There, I co-founded a real estate services company (acquired), collaborated with a sovereign wealth fund, and launched the 'Grubhub' of the Middle East. Currently based in San Francisco, I am engaged as an Independent Technology Executive implementing AI/automation, which provides continuous real-world exposure that allows me to help clients formulate their goals.
