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Susie was so great with our son. She gave excellent advice and editing, but still let him do the work. Best of all, Susie helped catapult him into being accepted to BYU - his dream school! I would highly recommend Susie to anyone who is considering her.

Susie provided me with an organized way to plan and outline my essays. This made the entire essay writing process less stressful and manageable. I would not have known where to even start with my essays if I’d tried to go out on my own. Definitely worth it.

I was utterly blown away by Susie's professionalism, knowledge, and ability to guide my son in writing his BYU application essays. She made it so easy to break down this overwhelming task of writing the essays into manageable chunks. Susie's feedback on his essays was also invaluable - it was so reassuring to both me and my son to know he was on the right track. She was hugely beneficial in enabling him to put his best foot forward. Thank you, Susie!

After battling through the MBA applications and essays alone for several months, I decided I needed help. I was targeting some of the most elite schools in the country, and I knew I could not do it alone. I found Farrell through a close friend who was working with her at the time on his MBA essays. I was having trouble framing my message clearly and concisely, and I was looking to gain a perspective outside my own that would help enrich my essays, but still remain true to my story. I would write essays but they would end up being 1,500 words for a 750 words maximum essay or would meander and abruptly end with no strong conclusion. Farrell was a tremendous help in these areas! She helped to focus in on the key message I was trying to create and helped me refine that message over multiple iterations. It was tough and challenging to have your hard work picked apart and analyzed, but that is exactly what the AdCom committee would do, and in the end made my essays stand out. She also was a lifesaver when it came down to helping me minimize my content but retain my message. I cannot tell you how many times she took an essay several hundred words over the essay word limit, and was able to cut out the “fat” but still leave the “meat” of the message. What helped the most out of this entire process was Farrell’s high expectations and belief in me as a candidate. It was tough to go over the same essay multiple times, but in the end I am grateful I did. If I had not, I would have never achieved my dream of attending Wharton. I also realized that through our sessions, that I had the capacity to create good content, but under her guidance and critiques I could truly create great content. Her perspective improved my essays, made my applications stronger, and in the end, also helped me better understand my own writing style. I found Farrell to be an invaluable resource during my MBA application and I would recommend anyone to use her as an MBA Essay Coach.

Wharton and Kellogg admit. I had a fantastic time working with Alex. Not being too familiar with the ins and outs of MBA applications, Alex was super helpful in providing the initial guidance I needed to put together competitive packages for my top schools. Throughout the process, he provided very thoughtful and actionable feedback that truly helped me get my applications to where they needed to be. Alex was extremely responsive, flexible, and timely with his feedback. It was a pleasure working with Alex, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a no-bullsh*t, top-tier consultant.

Emily was instrumental to my successful application process (I was accepted by each school I applied to). Her experience with the process shines through and her insights/guidance provide great comfort as you navigate what can be an anxiety-inducing process. She gives enough leash so that you can accomplish tasks on your own timeline and let your own ideas/voice drive the essay process, but also takes the time to get to know you on a level deep enough for her to make insightful recommendations whether regarding where to apply, which aspects to add to your resume (and which to remove), or who you should ask to write a waitlist LoR. Emily's counsel was invaluable as I navigated all kinds of difficult questions and was the steady hand throughout my entire application process.

Jeremy gave the most genuine advice. I appreciated his interpersonal approach and attitude when offering constructive criticism. I definitely recommend him to other students trying to navigate the MBA process. I felt my essays were stronger and my application had its best chance.

Before starting my MBA application, I spoke to at least 10 admission consultants. Dawn stood out to me because of her consistently good reviews and also because I felt she was very straightforward while analyzing my profile. My experience with Dawn was extremely positive. I felt so comfortable discussing all my personal stories with her. Dawn has a strategic bent of mind to use the stories and help form strong narrative for the essays. She helped me distinguish my profile which was especially important given I come from an overcrowded background (Finance / India). Her way of working with the candidates is very interesting. She makes the process so smooth - I was able to work on my essays in a very stress free manner compared to my colleagues who used other consultants and were overwhelmed with the process most of the times. I would STRONGLY suggest anyone to work with her. For me, it was a completely worthwhile investment. I will be going to Columbia Business School next fall - thanks to Dawn!!

After receiving my acceptance to HBS, I immediately sent a note to Dawn: ”DAWN, WE DID IT!!!”. I say ”we” because I truly could not have rendered such a thoughtful and thorough application without Dawn's remarkable guidance. From the beginning of the written application through the conclusion of my interview, Dawn provided clear, actionable, and insightful guidance that I would have been completely lost without. I never thought I'd be the one to say this, but I actually enjoyed the application process as I learned more and more about myself in my sessions with Dawn. Dawn's greatest strength - amongst many - is her ability to look granularly at every single element of an application (literally, line by line of an essay if she needs to) while also taking a holistic approach to ensure a compelling story is told for the admissions committee. Her guidance is also a masterclass in keeping the application process moving and progressing: she always keeps you informed of timelines, what progress needs to be made, and why she is recommending certain edits. When I had my intro call with Dawn, there were a few minutes of pleasantries followed by a tactical discussion of how we would succeed - after those short moments, I knew Dawn was best-in-class. For anyone thinking about applying to business school, I have two pieces of advice: 1) hire an admissions consultant, and 2) make sure it's Dawn. Thank you again, Dawn, for all of your help, I could not be more grateful.

I am starting at Harvard for my MBA and my Public Policy Degree thanks in large part to Andy Pelletier. I was a non-traditional MBA candidate and unsure how competitive I would be. Andy encouraged me and helped me hone my narrative. He was willing to push me to identify the key elements of my stories and to clearly communicate who I am, not just what I have accomplished. He was incredibly responsive, turning around his feedback quickly, and working around my schedule. When it came time for interviews, I did not hesitate to call Andy to prepare. He provided me with key feedback and helped me go to into the interviews with confidence. I would absolutely work with Andy again.