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Bill is worth every penny. In the world of the most competitive MBA programs, there is much uncertainty and even more competition. We candidates all feel qualified but truly are we? Bill cuts through the noise, positive and good, and tells you how to be successful. Sometimes it’s tough love and sometimes it’s reassurance. What makes the difference is his experience. He is able to lean on it and give you an honest assessment based on years of experience - rather, success! After our first meeting, I was sold. He didn’t oversell and wasn’t aggressive. But he added value right away. I was accepted into my top choice, Wharton’s EMBA. A++!!

Annabella is the absolute best! There is no word to describe how thankful I am for all her help. She has taught me so many things. She is a genius, she can help you with everything; University applications, writing essay, tutoring for University exams like SAT/GRE/GMAT among many other things. Annabella isn't only smart but she is so kind and will make you learn everything while also having fun. She is a very serious and dedicated Educational Consultant. She helped me get accepted in UM for my bachelors and also my Masters degree. Couldn't of done it with her. I'm really happy and appreciate so much all her help.

I had a great time working with Bill through the entire application process for HBS (admitted) and Stanford (waitlisted). As an older candidate with a decade of experience, the first thing that stood out when I spoke to Bill was how well he was able to articulate the potential weaknesses in my application and how I could work through them. That contrasted pretty heavily with other consultants who I had spoken to, who were generally impressed by my resume and story and didn’t provide enough constructive feedback in our initial consultations. Bill walked me through the nuances of the different schools and we collaboratively brainstormed about different ways in which I could present my story. He was always available and provided quality and prompt feedback, and ultimately that resulted in a solid application. I highly recommend working with Bill!

After having worked with Bill for the past 4 months, I can enthusiastically say it was well worth the money I spent. Bill helped me in numerous ways, but I'll specifically list the areas in which he provided the most value to me personally: • Identifying Strengths: I have a somewhat atypical background for someone seeking an MBA. Prior to signing up, I had doubts about whether top programs would be interested in someone with my skill set. After a couple of phone calls, however, Bill was able to identify a number of strengths that would interest the admissions committees and make my application stand out. Some of the strengths he focused on were ones that I never would have thought to highlight in my application. • Solidifying Career Goals/Telling My Story: I had a handful of ideas for why I wanted to pursue an MBA, but Bill was able to probe my interests in a way that allowed me to more fully develop my ideas. He also helped me tie my background to these ideas so that I could tell my personal story in a very compelling fashion. • Identifying Realistic Target Schools: Initially, my knowledge of the differences among business schools did not extend much beyond the rankings and various snippets I had found online. Bill was able to provide me with perspective on each school's strengths, weaknesses and unique culture. Then, based on my background, personality, and goals, Bill identified the schools he thought would be the best for me. There is no way I could have gotten all this information through my own research. Only someone with years of experience in the industry can provide this type of intelligence. • Time Management: I have a demanding job and made the choice to apply to programs roughly two and a half months ahead of the application deadlines. Despite the tight time constraints, Bill put together a schedule that kept my stress level to a minimum throughout the process and kept me on track to submit my applications well ahead of the deadlines. • Essay Direction: This may be the area in which Bill's help was the most valuable for me. For each essay, Bill was able to give me specific direction as to the type of response each school was looking for. While I consider myself to be a capable writer, most of the questions are open-ended enough that it is difficult to discern what the admissions committees truly want to know. Additionally, even though some schools have similar questions, Bill knew the unique pieces that each school was looking for. Had I answered these essays on my own, I probably would have re-engineered the same material for each school and simply changed the school references. Finally, I had concerns about how to deal with certain weaknesses in my background. Bill advised me on how to thoughtfully and intelligently address those areas in my application. • Interview Prep: Bill walked me through the full range of questions to expect for my interviews. Then, after I prepared answers for all of the questions, we did a mock interview over the phone and he provided feedback for each of my answers. I went into the interviews feeling very confident and was prepared to answer everything the interviewers asked me—including a few curveball questions. • Deciding Between Programs: I was fortunate to be accepted by all three programs that I applied to. Bill did such a good job in directing me toward programs that fit me that I had a really hard time deciding which school to choose. Having worked closely with him over the last few months, Bill was able to help me filter everything down to determine the program that would give me the best chance to meet my personal and career objectives. BOTTOM LINE: Bill was an incredible resource to me throughout the application process. He saved me an enormous amount of time and stress. I was able to focus on the important aspects of my applications and avoid a lot of wasted time spent researching online and asking for opinions from others. To anyone looking for an MBA admissions consultant with proven results, I highly recommend Bill Chionis.

Annabella is amazing! She helped me with everything; SAT and ACT tutoring and college essays/applications. She was always checking in on me to make sure I was working and completing applications before the deadlines. My sister and I both were able to get into amazing schools that we love and we know we can always reach out to Annabella whenever we need help. I recommend her to everyone that needs help!

Amazing college counselor, helped me a lot with brainstorming and writing my essays and helped me keep track on all my tasks with regular check ups. Overall great experience I was able to get into every university I applied to thanks to Annabella.

Bill helped me to decide on my application strategy and how to better present my background and post-MBA goals (and decide which of the potential paths was more appropiate application-wise). Bill is very knowledgeable about MBA programs, what each program offers, what adcoms seek in an applicant, and how the adcom will most likely interpret your profile. To me, that service alone was worth the whole investment, but that is not all that the package includes. Bill, with his super-friendly and professional style, also helped me with: - Brainstorming, editing, and improving the essays (with the specific structure each school prefers and why they prefer it) - Editing textbox responses in the online application forms. - Preparing for the interview: what questions to expect, what an appropriate response looks like, and how to behave. Bill also conducted a mock interview and gave me constructive feedback. In the end, my process with Bill was very enjoyable, he was super-responsive and helpful, he listened to my needs, and responded with insightful advice. Also, I never felt anxious or alone. I think MBA applications, like many other important moments in life, should be done with someone you can fall back-on for advice and support (remember when you bought your first home or car?). I was admitted to Chicago Booth (and will attend) while edging on the younger side of the applicant pool. Such a result more than meets my expectations. If I were to do it all over again, I would hire Bill Chionis and not look anywhere else. Note: I tried services from another firm before and was not impressed. Also, I am a very demanding client, specially for the amount of $ invested in these services. I can tell you that Bill is worth your investment.

Excellent academical consulting. Annabella helped me so much in the process of achieving my goals of entering to the most privilege universities in the world, and I got into several of them. She focuses on every aspect of her students, trying to get the best for them. Im very glad that she helped me applying to worldwide universities, and Im thankful for her exceptional skills of improvement in essays. 100% professional , kind and comprehensive.

I had a great experience with Anabella as my counselor. She’s super sweet and walks you through the process in a stress free way. She also helped me study and practice for the sat/act as well has helping me on my collage essays. She’s the best!

I am thrilled to share my personal experience working with Anna she is an incredible educational consulting tutor. From the moment I reached out to her many years ago I knew I was in good hands. I have been working with her since my college days, and even today, I continue to seek her guidance for personal matters. Her expertise and dedication to education are unparalleled, and she has been a constant source of support and guidance. Annabella always takes the time to understand my goals, and create a plan that is tailored to my specific needs.