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I worked with Geri on HBS mock interview and our session went beyond my expectation. I was first introduced to her through an HBS alum who told me her mock sessions were incredibly insightful and close to the real experience. After going through the process myself, I 100% agree. Her mock was a true simulation. The vibe, the angles of questioning, and even the intensity of the follow-ups were very similar to my actual interview, which now looking back, was super helpful. What stayed with me most was the precision of her feedback. She quickly grasped the nuances of my profile, identified the gaps in my narrative, and pointed out areas where my thinking lacked clarity. Her constructive feedback was high-density and actionable, carrying sharp insights that directly improved how I articulated my answers. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Geri to anyone serious about preparing for their interviews!

This was my second attempt applying to Stanford — the only university and program I applied to. I was devastated after my first rejection, but Deb gave me the confidence to take another shot. She reviewed my previous application in depth and provided feedback in the form of thought-provoking questions rather than prescriptive answers. I used them to work through multiple drafts of my essays, which she reviewed with incredible patience and insightful feedback. I rewrote my SOP at least three times, but she never once made me feel like starting over was the wrong thing to do. She was always her cheerful, motivating self. Beyond the SOP, she helped me with my supplementary essays, résumé, and shortlisting my letter of recommendation writers. She even helped craft specific instructions and focus areas for each LOR writer so that their letters would complement my SOP and essays cohesively. In total, she reviewed my essays and SOP more than 30 times. Not only that, she reviewed my full application in detail three times on calls and was always prompt in responding to my questions — usually within a day. Thanks to her, I finally got into Stanford. Deb has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the admissions process and a real talent for helping you identify and iron out the flaws you can't see yourself. If not for her, I would not be living my dream today — and I truly believe this admit is as much hers as it is mine.

I had a fantastic experience working with Geri to prepare for my HBS interview. Geri is exceptionally professional, thoughtful, and structured in her approach. What I appreciated most was how intentional our session was from the very beginning. Before starting the mock interview, Geri took the time to answer my questions, clarify the format and style of the session, and explain the broader HBS interview setup. During the mock interview, Geri asked excellent, probing questions that truly challenged me. She pushed me to go deeper into certain examples and reflect on details I hadn’t fully thought through before. It was the perfect way to get into the mindset and intensity of the actual interview. After the mock interview, we went through all of my responses in detail, and she provided a remarkably thorough script of my answers, clearly highlighting where / how I could improve. Her feedback was highly actionable and specific. We also revisited the areas I had asked her to focus on beforehand, which made the session feel very targeted. Overall, it was an outstanding experience. I felt significantly more confident and prepared afterward. I can highly recommend Geri to anyone preparing for their HBS interview! :)

Emily told me she'd be direct and wouldn't pull her punches on feedback, which is definitely what you want in a coach / advisor. But what she failed to mention was how kind, passionate, and action-oriented she would also be! I never felt lost with feedback, and always knew what my next step was to get my applications in on time and in shining formats. She really challenged me to dig deep and I learned a lot about myself through the MBA application process. Would recommend Emily wholeheartedly, she really shines in skill but also her human and empathetic investment in your dreams and goals!

I came to Emily with what can only be described as an unhinged idea: apply to four M7 MBA programs in 2-3 weeks, start to finish. Her first response: "You're crazy." Her second: "Let's do it." Emily jumped into the deep end with me as I researched schools, prepped for the GRE, and worked essays across schools in parallel. What stood out most was her ability to pressure test my thinking. She really challenged me on my "why," and helped me connect the dots across my career progress thus far and my short- and long-term goals. The result: I landed a spot at my dream school. If you're looking for a coach who brings both rigor and energy to match your ambitions (even when your ambition borders on irrational) Emily is your person!

Easily one of the best tutors on Leland. He helped me prepare for my Rice interview and coached me on how to approach and answer common questions with confidence. I highly recommend working with him, you’ll genuinely notice the difference.

Avery was very professional and gave helpful feedback as I was preparing for my interview at Yale. She helped me feel more comfortable and ready for interview day. Would recommend if you are looking for interview practice!

Amanda's service extends above and beyond her price. She challenged me to dig deeper and go the extra mile which led to a significantly stronger product. I appreciate her contributions immensely, and you would be wise to book with her!!

I came to Kelsey to get R2 MBA help. She is proactive with her approach and does not just see you as a client. She actively tries to be on your side and guides you throughout the process. Kelsey is fully aware of the emotions at play and sets out a clear a plan of action to attack the multiple different layers of the process. I have received help all the way from getting my resume to be perfect, to interview preparation. I would recommend her to any MBA applicant.

The MBA application is so deeply personal. I believe that the best coach is one who provides more than just tactical advice and the right steps; they are the one who listens to your story and knows how to ask the right questions to let you dig deeper. Dione has this way of helping you explore parts of yourself you might not have focused on as much originally. She takes the time to find what makes you unique, how to portray that to others, and how to have you learn more about yourself throughout the process. The best coach is also one who knows the right time to "check in" if you’ve been a bit silent, or notices the cues on a call to pause and give you a moment to reflect on whatever may be going through your mind. Dione is that coach. Dione, thank you for supporting me, but more importantly, thank you for helping me grow in more ways than one outside of just admittance to business school. I am so grateful.