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Zane repeatedly went above and beyond to help me successfully discover and land what has become a dream job for me. Zane talked with me about the different roles within the tech industry (PM, BizOps, DS, etc.) and helped me decide for myself which team was right for me. From there, Zane helped me through both the behavioral and case interview stages with mock cases, brainstorming, and general feedback. I definitely would not be in my role today or even on my current career trajectory without Zane. He has my absolute top referral as a career coach.

Michael and I met when I was first admitted into UC Berkeley. From the minute I entered the school, Michael made himself available to my questions and empowered me along that journey.

Pamela’s candid and caring nature is what got me into INSEAD! Unlike most other consultants I had enquired with, Pamela wanted to be as candid as possible and not falsely inflate anything just to get a client. I realized this candidness would help me make the largest improvements and get the best chances possible! It did. I prepared for my materials very late and made so many mistakes, I thought I would get scolded by Pamela, but what came was nothing but care and encouragement. She extended our contract twice just to accommodate for my needs and mistakes, she wanted to make sure I submitted the best application possible for INSEAD and clearly, I did. Furthermore, during the application process, I had an interview with a top firm, not only did she accommodate this but also gave me tips and we ran mocks that helped me immensely, clearly, she goes above and beyond to ensure her clients receive everything she can possibly offer. Beyond all this, Pamela is a great and easy person to talk with. She has not only helped me with my application but also improved my writing and communication skills, one of which is how to be precise. Since I know she will be reading this, I will just say it would have been 5x longer before! But in all seriousness, she’s amazing!

I really enjoyed working with Erfun. He has access to some of the best GRE prep material out there, and his meticulous approach to tackling questions was invaluable for my success on the GRE. I went from scoring in the 310s to scoring 330-338 on practice tests before my exam. I ended up achieving my goal score on the real test and I only had 3 classes with Erfun. In addition, his online teaching format allows you to record lessons and review them while studying -- I found this particularly useful for reviewing concepts and his methodology for different types of questions. His experience, combined with his natural teaching ability, will help you efficiently reach your goal score in the shortest time possible. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to make quick work of the GRE test and start focusing on other aspects of graduate school admissions.

I worked with Erfun the past few months on the GMAT and would emphatically recommend him! After studying on my own through Veritas, I was not satisfied with my performance and knew I needed a tutor to take me to the next level. I was initially hesitant to meet over Skype, but it was seamless and made no difference whatsoever. With his help, I went from a baseline 560 to a 740! Erfun is incredibly thorough and detail-oriented, and creates a study plan specifically to target where you need it most. Other tutors I spoke to were only going to help with quant, and as a native English speaker (and strong writer) I thought I didn't need as much work on that side. However, we worked on both together and the verbal made just as much of a difference! He will find the places you need work and help you hone your skills where you need it most to get the best score possible. During our first session, we set realistic, achievable goals together and created a plan on how to get there. If you put in the work, he will help you get to where you want to go. You get what you pay for with this stuff, and while his rate is not the cheapest you'll find, invest in YOURSELF and work with him. It'll be worth it. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking to reach their full potential. Thanks again Erfun!!

Marie was a great tutor and helped me create an effective study plan for my GMAT prep. She was awesome at explaining difficult concepts, and helped me get into my top choice MBA program at Columbia.

Erfun is an incredible GMAT tutor. He helped me raise my score from a 710 to a 770 in just a few months. He quickly identified my problem areas and was over-prepared with practice questions, exercises, and trainings to address those shortcomings. I originally approached the GMAT thinking I needed to learn more quant formulas and grammar rules. In fact, Erfun helped me develop an entirely new approach to the GMAT, understanding when I should guess, how to reduce my time on easier questions, and how I can quickly eliminate answers. His feedback was always direct, and I needed that kind of coaching to push myself and earn a 99th percentile score. I don't know where I'd be without him!

Alex is fantastic. Even after doing my own research, it was difficult to know where to begin. Alex helped me get everything on the table so that I could start constructing my story for the AdComs. He was extremely helpful in establishing a timeline to keep me on track and accountable. He’s also extremely familiar with how the AdCom of each school thinks and what they’re looking for, which helped me to uniquely tailor my essays for each school. He was a great sounding board for ideas as I was starting to write my essays, and helped tremendously as I sharpened and refined the final product. By the end, the quality of my application was far beyond what I would have been capable of producing alone.

After interviewing multiple different consultants as I started my MBA process, I was underwhelmed at what I had found. Then I met Alex. Alex was kind, attentive, eloquent, and immediately got to work in our intro call at pulling the important parts out of my story. In a few short meetings, I had done more in terms of forming my story than I could have ever done alone. As applications started, Alex was with me (and I mean really with me) through every step of the way. When I got interviews at both Stanford and Harvard, he organized separate mock interviews for each even though he was not required. I’ll be honest, applying to an MBA program is brutally hard and your consultant won’t do all the work for you. But if you want a consultant who is the cream of the crop and will do all he can to elevate your application to the next level, go with Alex!

I can genuinely say Josh is the best tutor I’ve ever worked with. He helped me “see” the test as I never had before. I had spent months working away on my own, but there was a fundamental piece that wasn’t “clicking” for me until I connected with Josh. Not only did Josh quickly identify which content and procedural areas I needed extra support in, he helped me realize just how significant my test-taking anxiety was and how severely it was impacting my score. I think that there are quite a few things that set Josh apart. He clearly knows this test inside and out, as well as the GMAT prep field in general. His knowledge of the prep resources I had been using was so helpful in putting together the best study plan for me. He constantly went above and beyond to help me meet my academic goals, tailoring top-notch resources to my needs. The procedural tips and strategies we covered are excellent, beyond anything I could have picked up in a book, and essential to any significant score improvement (especially on a tight timeframe). He has a system that clearly works, and it was integral to my success on the GMAT. On a personal note, Josh was a joy to work with. Candidly, the GMAT was a real bear for me, and if the only thing I got out of it was to meet this very kind, supportive, interesting person, then it would have been time well-spent. BUT luckily I also did well on the test, with Josh’s help. He provided genuine, humane support and perspective in an incredibly stressful time. He sent me thoughtful messages before and after my exam days. I very much felt like I had an advocate on my side, rooting for me. In the end, I scored 730 on the GMAT, raising my Quant subscore from a 38 to a 48. I am beyond grateful for my time working with Josh!