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Working with Claire was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application process. From the very beginning, she helped me craft a compelling and authentic narrative that tied together my personal story, professional experiences, and future goals in a way I couldn’t have achieved on my own. Claire always brought a creative, open-minded approach to brainstorming, always pushing me to think deeper and explore ideas I hadn’t considered. What stood out most was not just her expertise, but her support along the way. She was a true partner—patient, encouraging, and invested in my success. Thanks to her guidance, I felt confident in every piece of my application. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for an admissions coach who combines strategic thinking, creativity, and genuine care for her clients.

Michael actually coaches. He provides technical support to the application processes and emotional support, reminding you that even the most difficult or seemingly out-of-reach things aren't as unattainable. I have also never had such an incisive and critical editor of any of my material, and he really enhanced my vision while keeping me on track and reminding me what the goal of my application was. I really cannot recommend him enough!

I had the most amazing experience working with Michael on my Schwarzman application. He is the most thorough and detail-oriented coach I’ve ever worked with, while also being incredibly understanding and supportive. He responded to all my messages within one minute, provided thoughtful and detailed feedback on every essay, and encouraged me at every step of the process. Michael has the expertise to guide you through any master’s-level application or fellowship. He is truly the best - book a session with him and thank me later!

Barbara Coward changed my life in the best way possible. Some background on myself: I attended undergraduate at a large public university, and then worked in financial services industry for two years. I was unhappy with my job and my life. I felt lost and discouraged, and then I connected with Barbara and everything changed. “What proof do you have that she’s phenomenal?” — you might ask. I was admitted to every single school I applied to, and am/will be attending two Ivy League institutions over the next three years. Barbara helped me believe in myself again, and make sense of where I was in my life and what I needed to do to pivot to a career that would truly fulfill me. My most valuable time and money EVER spent –yes, in my entire life — was simply speaking to her on the phone and crafting a compelling personal narrative to use for my applications. Her resume revamp was incredible — like night and day looking at the before and after versions. She was able to help me refine my essays to perfectly convey my story, with the eye of an admissions committee reader in mind. Finally, when it came to interviews — there is NO ONE I could recommend over her. The interview prep she offers is phenomenal. I aced my Harvard interview because of Barbara. I would not have applied to several of the “reach” schools that I did, without her encouragement. I have already recommended Barbara to friends of mine, and I recommend her to anyone reading this as well if they are serious about their professional goals and want life-changing guidance. She has made an immeasurable difference in my life.

Working with Barbara was one of the best decisions I could have made — outside of deciding to go to business school! She was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the process and helped me craft my best application possible. We worked together on everything from applications to essays and interview prep. On a personal note, Barbara was an absolute joy to work with. She is warm, personable, and was genuinely invested in my success. Applying to b-school can be an overwhelming, draining, and tedious process. Barbara brought energy, passion and insights to our discussions — I looked forward to my meetings with Barbara! I applied to 3 schools in Round 3 and was accepted to every program. I am now enrolled in Wharton! I highly recommend Barbara without hesitation.

I'm so fortunate that I met Barbara as she helped me navigate the MBA process. She was clear and honest with me and my chances at my prospective schools. She was always available and is very knowledgeable about the entire process! She properly prepares you in conveying your story on the application and for the school interviews. I would recommend Barbara to anyone and I can't thank her enough for all that she's done for me!

I know, out of personal experience as well as that of friends and family, that applying to business schools is a tedious process. But after I started working with Barbara, I feel confident and calm about this journey. Barbara is a superb consultant as she knows how to put your mind at ease. She is diligent and an expert in her work. Barbara is very professional and takes the time out to support her clients. In addition to everything, she is a great human being

Barbara was pivotal in helping me craft my story to stand out throughout the admissions process and ultimately earn admission to Chicago Booth. Her guidance showed me how to better draw from my background and experiences in order to showcase my best qualities to admissions teams. She was also crucial in helping me navigate the nuances of each school and truly understand their core values in order to crush the interviews. Barbara's insight was all I could have hoped for and more