After speaking to a few consultants, I landed on Scott because I felt that he wasn't trying to sell me like other places were. Scott was honest and really tried to understand what I wanted from an MBA. The initial prep beforehand was helpful and it led me to make sure I was always addressing my goals in all my essays. His response time for all the draft edits was fast considering how much he probably had to go through. All his reviews made me critically think about what I wanted and why versus giving vague details. He also makes sure that your essays are reviewed by others so that it isn't just a bias review which I find reassuring as well. I was able to get great interview prep and those helping out made sure that all my questions were answered. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a service. I felt less stressed during the process then if I were to have done this on my own.

After having preliminary calls with multiple different consultants I chose to work with Scott through his Early MBA Planning package and am very happy that I did. I did not realize how little I knew about how to present myself to the admissions offices and can say with confidence that without his help I would not have gotten into all three of my round one schools, including Wharton, my top choice (Booth and CBS were the others). The price tag was initially a bitter pill to swallow but was worth it many times over in the end. He not only helped me craft a very strong application from an atypical background but also helped me clarify to myself why I was really going back to school and enabled me the confidence to pursue the programs that really suited my specific goals. All in all, I would recommend Scott wholeheartedly – I have already recommended him to all of my friends who are beginning the application process.

I chose to go with Scott after making the usual consultation rounds as I felt our initial chat was the most earnest and straightforward out of everyone that I talked to. I liked the fact that his business model allowed him to personally oversee my application process the whole way through.   Scott's pedigree second to none as is his deep deep knowledge of the top institutions and the candidate profiles they go after. I knew I needed someone to help me craft my story and help me refine my essays, and Scott's team was able to push me to produce materials that surpassed my expectations. He won't do the work for you, and that's essential to creating a sincere story that addresses what adcoms are looking for. I also found the team performing interview prep both honest and invaluable and was able to use their advice across multiple schools. I'm extremely pleased with my decision to work with Scott and recommend him to any candidate, especially those that are new or have little experience to the application process.

I decided to sign up for Scott's help given some friends I knew who had used his service and recommended his help. I signed up for the full school package for 2 out of my 3 Round 1 schools. Scott was extremely kind and made an exception to take me on despite the very last minute timeline I was on. Throughout the process, Scott and his team provided quick, personalized responses through an online PMO tool. In the end, I interviewed for the 3rd school for my Round 1 applications (the one I did not pay Scott for). However, Scott continued to provide guidance and even connected me with an alum that did interview prep with me with no charge. I truly believe Scott cares about his students above and beyond the application.

Yes it’s possible to work on your applications yourself and to just ask your friends and family to help edit your essays but why not set yourself up for the best chance by hiring a professional admissions consultant who will help guide you through the entire process?  Like most, I was initially hesitant about hiring a consultant. But after my first introductory call with Scott, I knew I had to work with him. Having been out of school for ~4 years, I was a little rusty with my writing but Scott continued to push me and I was able to write compelling essays for my applications. I also really appreciated the quick turnaround between all of the edits. The mock interviews that Scott helps set up with former MBA interviewers were also extremely helpful and helped me be more confident for my actual interviews.  Out of the 5 schools I applied to, I’ve been accepted into 1 with a decently sized scholarship, waitlisted at another, and I’m waiting to hear back from 2. Obviously hoping for some more good news down the road but it’s nice to have 1 admit so far and I wholeheartedly attribute this success to Scott and Personal MBA Coach!