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Kelsey was instrumental during my MBA prep process and a core reason why I was able to get into HBS! At the onset, I did not think I had a chance at a top 5 school, and Kelsey explained very clearly that yes, it is extremely hard to get into these top schools. But through her advice, hard work, interview preparation, and all the other tactical prep items, Kelsey was able set me up for the best possible shot at getting into a top MBA, and I ended up at HBS! I think what makes Kelsey different than other consultants is she is very personalized and it does not feel like an MBA prep factory. She takes the time to learn your story so she can help craft the best essays possible. She knows the process inside & out, and really acts as your guide throughout the difficult year of applying. I could not recommend Kelsey enough for the MBA journey. Pre-MBA Industry: Tech Strategy Years of Work Experience: 4 Undergraduate GPA: 3.52 GRE Scores: 318

As a brown woman, I was hesitant to trust a consultant because I feared that they wouldn’t understand my story or how I wanted to explain it. I was also hesitant to work with a consultant because I was scared that they would overcharge me and underwork. Working with Kelsey has completely changed my perception of what it is like to work with a trustworthy consultant. Kelsey was my support system throughout my MBA process and I couldn’t have gotten through this process (and into Columbia) without her. Over the past year, I have seen her as a trusted mentor who I can reach out to at any time for help in the process. Working with Kelsey is the best investment I have made throughout this MBA process. We made the most of every session and I walked away feeling like I got the best value out of every session. She is honest (both in her feedback and how she works with you), empathetic (which helps in flushing out your unique story), and direct. This allows you to focus your energy on doing what is best for your application. After interviewing and asking 7 consultants on why I should go with their services, I realized that none of them gave me the honest candor and personalized coaching that I was looking for. I found that many of them just wanted me as one of their hundreds of clients, would shuffle me around and put me through the same process that they put everyone through. Kelsey gives personalized coaching, feedback, and help so that you can focus your energy where you need to. She has changed my life and I highly recommend working with her. Pre-MBA Industry: Tech Years of Work Experience: 4 Undergraduate GPA: 3.61 GRE Scores: 324

I literally could not have gone through this process without Kelsey. Her knowledge of how the system works and what timelines position you best to get everything done in time helped immensely. Additionally, her efficiency of work is truly beyond anything I’ve ever experienced - comments were turned back within a day and were of incredible quality and easily understood. Highly highly recommend Kelsey for anyone going through the B school process.

Kelsey was an integral part of my MBA application process and a key factor in the success I saw getting into my top schools. Having known very few people who have gotten an MBA and feeling very overwhelmed at the application steps, I met with Kelsey at the recommendation of my former coworker. In just our first consultation call, she started by listening to my business school goals and career aspirations, and by the end, had constructed a personalized game plan for my application process. I can’t recommend Kelsey enough. Applying to schools and putting yourself at the risk of rejection brought much anxiety, yet she made me feel confident. When I hit submit on my applications, I knew I had created a cohesive vision of myself and proved myself a competitive candidate. Whether it was meticulous essay and resume editing, detailed mock interviews, or simply words of encouragement after what felt like a million GRE attempts, Kelsey was the advocate I needed throughout this process. Not to mention, her method works - with her help and encouragement, I was granted admission to my top schools, CBS and Stern, and look forward to attending in the Fall.

Coming from the military, I knew I needed an outsider's perspective on my application, and I'm so glad I found Kelsey! I didn't have a resume so that was the first place we started. Kelsey gave me perspective on how things would read to a civilian and we were able to put together a good product. The essays were next. I'd do the initial drafts and she'd turn around and send those back to me with corrections. We did this several times until we had our final products. I want to emphasize here that there was no "72 hour turnaround" or anything like that. I got responses to all my emails within minutes, and longer corrections came back the same day. She also helped with interview prep before my interview. Having served on an admissions committee, she knows how things sound from the other side of the table, and she's able to steer you one way or another to ensure you're putting together the strongest application possible. I also want to bring up that despite my GPA being well under the median, not once did she try to talk me out of applying to HSW. I feel like that's something a lot of admissions consultants do. They'll tell you you're not competitive and get you to apply to lower ranked schools so that they can ensure a successful outcome. In this case, my dreams were my dreams and Kelsey was 100% on board with that right from the start. Lastly, there were several times when I had questions about things. She was always just an email or phone call away. Another friend I referred her to got into HSW as well. I would highly recommend Kelsey to anyone applying to the top schools! She goes above and beyond at every step, and you just won't get that personalized experience working with a bigger name admissions consultant. Pre-MBA Industry: Military Years of Work Experience: 4 Undergraduate GPA: 3.29 GRE Scores: 320

Simply put, Kelsey was the essential ingredient in my successful MBA journey. After a lackluster Round 1 of waitlists and with Round 2 deadlines fast approaching, I found Kelsey and I can confidently say that her feedback saved my applications from impending catastrophe. My only regret is not finding her earlier in the process. Kelsey and I had our first 15-minute call with Round 2 deadlines a mere week away-needless to say, time was of the essence. Seemingly within minutes, I had a structured game plan and expert feedback on the pitfalls of my applications. With other consultants I constantly felt as though I were a nuisance to them, working with Kelsey could not have been more different. Kelsey genuinely cared about me and my applications, taking the time to learn my background and goals (and respond to my “burning the midnight oil” emails asking for essay advice). When editing my admittedly wordy essays, she made sure to tailor her feedback to my unique voice. After hitting submit on my Round 2 applications, she immediately turned around to provide extremely in-depth waitlist guidance. Not only did Kelsey help get me off the waitlist at Columbia, but her guidance helped me realize my ultimate goal of being admitted to Wharton. To anyone out there researching MBA consultants, your applications (and wallet) will thank you for choosing Kelsey! Pre-MBA Industry: Military Years of Work Experience: 4 Undergraduate GPA: 3.09 GMAT Scores: 700

If you’re reading this, you can stop searching for your MBA consultant. Kelsey is the one you need. I started my application journey with a big-name consulting company, but after finding Kelsey, it was clear she was the better choice. Her approach is simply superior. She takes the time to really get to know you, understands what drives you, and then blends that with her deep knowledge of what admissions committees look for. The result is a powerful and unique application adcoms will drool over. But here’s what sets Kelsey apart: the personal care and attention she pours into your application. Hit a writer’s block on a complicated essay question? She’s a call away. Feeling nervous before an interview? She’s got your back. Even during those late-night, last-minute application grind sessions, she’s there. You won’t find this kind of one-on-one focus at the larger firms. If you’re still not sure, let me put it this way: I was a real Hail Mary applicant—low GPA, young age, not a single big-name brand on my resume—and yet, Kelsey got me into Columbia. If you want an application that will truly stand out, don’t make my mistake by paying five times more at a big consulting firm (and then not even use their services). Kelsey is the one you want. Pre-MBA Industry: Food & Bev Entrepreneur Applicant Type: Re-applicant Years of Work Experience: 2 Undergraduate GPA: 3.50 GMAT Scores: 750

If you are looking for an admissions consultant, there is nobody better than Kelsey! I spoke to a couple of consultants at the bigger firms who all were very skeptical about my candidacy for MBA programs due to my very non-traditional background (practicing dentist) and didn’t feel like they had really listened or cared to get to know me. Kelsey was a completely positive breath of fresh air. Ten minutes into our call I was much more optimistic about my MBA prospects and immediately felt I could trust her. Kelsey really takes the time to dig deep and figure out your “why.” I learned so much about myself through working with her. Her help and guidance with essays was absolutely invaluable. She gave feedback through multiple drafts and helped transform them into strong, powerful and effective essays, while also keeping my story authentic. Kelsey goes above and beyond every step of the way and working with her was absolutely the best decision I made during the admissions process. Pre-MBA Industry: Healthcare/Dentist Years of Work Experience: 3 Undergraduate GPA: 3.6 GRE Scores: 327

Kelsey helped me design an effective strategy, completely revamped my essays and helped me gain admission to my dream school. After an unsuccessful first round of MBA applications, I returned to the drawing board hoping to find a more effective approach. A close friend of mine, who was admitted to a top program, shared with me his incredibly positive experience working with Kelsey. After our first conversation, it was clear to me how much I still had to learn about crafting an effective story in my essays and overall application. Over the course of a few weeks, Kelsey provided expedient, effective feedback to my essays and short answers. She, somehow, was always responsive regardless of the time of day, and helped me brainstorm creative solutions when I felt stuck developing my narrative. Regardless of where you are at in your application process, I am confident Kelsey will be able to provide valuable insight and improve your chances in gaining admission to a top program. Thanks again, Kelsey!

Run. Run as fast as you can to Kelsey! I worked with numerous tutors and consultants along my arduous MBA journey, and Kelsey is magical, the rarest of gems. She is incisive, honest, quick, supportive, and an all-around wonderful human. I was so impressed with Kelsey’s (affordable) services that I became a Kelsey-evangelist—shouting from the mountaintops to fellow MBA applicants/friends that if you want to put your absolute best foot forward, Kelsey is the way to go! And so they went, and prospered, just as I did. She pushed me forward and upward—ensuring my story, why each school specifically fit my path, and how I’d contribute to each school came across super clearly. I applied to four schools and intended to work with Kelsey on only one of those schools, but again, was so enchanted by her work that we ended up working on and reviewing all four schools. I valued and trusted her expertise completely, and her stamp of approval made me feel confident as I hit “submit.” I could truly wax poetic about the awesomeness that is Kelsey. Ultimately, remembering the huge sense of relief I felt when I met and started working with her is a feeling I am excited to pass on. She and you are worth it!