Status: First-time applicant
Pre-MBA industry: Strategy Consulting
Years of experience at time of matriculation: 5
GMAT/GRE/EA score: 685 (87V 82Q 84DI)
Undergraduate GPA: 8.04/10.00
Admitted to: Darden, INSEAD
Service Type: Premium
I worked with Square One Prep on my MBA applications to HBS and Kellogg. While I didn’t make it to those schools, the experience with the team turned out to be incredibly valuable for my overall application journey. They helped me shape my Statement of Purpose and, more importantly, pushed me to really think through what direction I wanted to take in my career. That clarity played a big role in me eventually getting admitted to INSEAD.
Ariam, Kelsey, Wendy, and Kathryn were fantastic throughout the process. They did not just help with the material, but actively championed me at every milestone of the MBA process. I always felt supported and challenged in the right ways. I’d say the strongest part of Square One is their career narrative counselling. Wendy, especially, helped me organise my thoughts and get to the core of what I really wanted to do in life. That kind of guidance goes beyond just the MBA—it stays with you.