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Sam was SO helpful during my process of applying to grad school. She coached me from the beginning when I was choosing which program to apply to through resume building, to helping me demonstrate my quantitative skills even though I didn't have an analytical job history, to GRE prep, and of course the essays. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is kind, encouraging, and gets results. I applied to four programs and was accepted to all four!

Isy hasbeen a true ally in my transition into PE. She took the time to understand my unique story and tailored her advice to fit my career goals and personal goal. With Isy, it wasn't just about the strategies—it was about making meaningful connections in my narratives and finding a balanced approach to the demanding PE application process. Her insights into everything from the initial interviews to the complexities of LBO modeling were incredibly helpful, but it was her genuine care and encouragement that truly boosted my confidence and prepared me for this challenging journey. I couldn’t have made such rapid progress without her support. Isy has truly elevated my preparation and confidence as I step into the journey.

Justin is an incredibly effective coach and mentor in both the work and MBA prep session. Justin reviewed and provided consistent and useful feedback on my MBA applications / story, resulting in me recently obtaining interviews at HBS and Booth. In addition, Justin was my mentor in my consulting job - providing a consistently great example and feedback. Great person, smart, and the best to work with - can’t recommend enough!

Ben is an outstanding leader and was the first hire as we built out the critical team at Cruise responsible for Global Market. Ben's leadership skills were critical in our success navigating the extremely complex environment at Cruise - and his operational and organizational skills were just as essential as we sought to frame solutions and organize the strategy for rapid successful market launches. At Cruise, Ben sat at the critical intersection between multiple software and technology groups, and our leadership team. The role required an elite ability to sort information, prioritize work, and rally disparate teams to a common goal despite indirect authority over those various work streams. Ben navigated that adeptly, holding teams to their commitments, while ensuring that we were always focused on the right objective. Additionally, Ben has character of the highest grade. Ben is dependable and does the right thing in all circumstances. He was a primary driver of expanding Cruise's hiring and training pipelines for Veterans, and his work with Veterans and others - in particular in Afghanistan - is nothing short of admirable. I vouch for and recommend Ben in the strongest terms, and it's an extremely easy endorsement for me to make. Ben would make an outstanding coach across a number of categories, including leadership, operations, and technology.

Josh was immensely helpful in crafting a successful MBA application. He was critically important in assisting me with translating my military experience onto a civilian resume. I am so thankful that I worked with him and would recommend to anyone applying to top MBA programs!

Rifat is an incredible coach. He's patient, energetic, insightful, and always motivating and encouraging. He provided concrete and constructive advice on my resume when I was applying for jobs and was an incredible thought partner during my application process. If you're looking for someone who can provide clear, actionable advice and help you stand out in the competitive MBA admissions process, I highly recommend Rifat!

Rifat was the perfect interview coach and essay editor in my job application process. He brings insight, thoughtfulness, and patience in helping you nail the job interview. Through both the interview and the personal statement, he has an incredible skill for helping people compose and tell a cohesive and compelling story which is crucial for getting the job.

Leon is passionate about helping people achieve their highest potential. He is an excellent communicator and uses that skill to encourage the best in these he works with. He is a leader in his field. I would highly recommend Leon as a coach.

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If you are wondering whether working with Rifat is worth the time and expense, look no further. Rifat’s background and resume is exactly the type of person you need to stand out in an incredibly competitive applicant pool. He goes the extra mile with every client to ensure they get the very best shot at gaining admission to the very best schools. I’ve known and worked with Rifat for over 10 years and his own success at gaining admission and full rides to multiple top 10 schools and programs speaks volumes to his character, work ethic and unique perspective he brings to the admissions process. Most of all, he takes the time to truly understand who you are and what you can bring to the admissions committee. Rifat is not just like any other admissions coach or counselor. He will truly work with you to bring out the very best in you and what a MBA can do for you. I’m fortunate to have known Rifat in his college years and am truly grateful for his friendship, coaching, and counsel when I applied to MBA programs myself several years later.