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I expected Debby to be professional, thorough, and have a ton of insider knowledge about the grad school application process (all true). What I didn't expect was for her to stick by my side through all the ups and downs of my 11-week grad school application process odyssey. On our first call, Debby was straight with me about what I was up against as a "non-traditional" student. Then she laid out everything I had working for me (which was more than I originally thought). Finally, she shared her thoughts on strategy. By the time she was done telling my story back to me, even I was convinced Stanford would be crazy not to admit me. It was the confidence boost I didn't know I needed until after I was so fired up about the whole thing I became the most fierce and unstoppable version of myself the world has ever seen. This girl was on fire. The skills Debby possessed that mattered most were 1) she's detail-oriented: obviously this is critical 2) she's exceedingly patient: I was terrible at file management, among other things, and Debby was an absolute angel at helping me get sorted 3) giving feedback: Debbie always gave just the right amount of feedback necessary to keep me moving forward, without overwhelming me, and also without simply repeating something she tells everybody. She was so attuned to me, my goals, and my learning style I never felt like she was phoning it in or repeating something she's said a thousand times. You will feel like her top priority at all times. Something I have not seen other reviewers talk about is her system for reading your work. I was a little nervous in the beginning, so I'll explain it, just in case other folks are curious. When she mentioned we would work asynchronously for a portion of the coaching engagement, I was a little nervous. The tldr is she has a system where she leaves in-line comments, then tells you what to do next in the form of a checklist that's extremely clear and goes section by section of your document. She also has an incredible memory for all the previous versions of the docs she's read to date (which served me well when my SOP started to veer off track). I was very pleased with the balance of in-person and asynchronous coaching, and wouldn't change a thing about the process. Finally it's worth mentioning that Debby's incredibly generous with her time. If you're worried about having a limited budget or not being able to afford all the coaching you need (as I was), I encourage you to share your goal and your situation on the intro call anyway. If you're committed to your goal, she will figure out a coaching package that will work for you. Debby's found her niche and is truly nailing it. I'm grateful for all the time we spent and everything she taught me.

Great coach for the HBS interview. Very experienced and highly structured, with clear and actionable points and insights. He was extremely helpful for my preparation!

I started working with Allie ~3 weeks before the R2 deadlines and have nothing but positive things to say. She is a great communicator and was able to quickly dissect my essays/short answers, highlight what was effective (and not!), and ask probing questions to truly flesh out my story. Highly, highly recommend Allie at any stage of your MBA application journey!

As a first-generation applicant, I appreciate Indrani’s willingness to tell the truth about the admissions while still remaining positive and encouraging! A great coach for the law school admissions process

I worked with Ariel to go over my supplemental essays, resume, and personal statement. I purchased the 4-hour package with revisions done both on the call and separately. It was very simple and easy to set up each call and she moved quickly to get to know what my goals were and what direction I needed to elevate my writing. She was receptive and quick to respond throughout the entire process. I would recommend working with her for anyone who needs simple brainstorming help to more detailed and refined revisions and editing on your drafted works.

Mercedes helped me prep for my interviews with Kellogg and McDonough. She was essential to my preparation in crafting my story and practicing interviewing. She has a heart of cold and leads with empathy.

Vongai helped me realize the missing piece in my SOP. I am confident it made a difference in my application. Beyond the session, she shared some resources with me, which were quite helpful.

I am so grateful to Andrew for the personalized support he provided me throughout the MBA essay editing process. I worked with an admissions consultant for one of my schools, and Andrew's feedback far surpassed theirs. His edits were thoughtful and specific, and I ended up submitting essays I was proud of and that I felt were compelling while also authentically representing who I am. I can’t recommend him enough!