Status: First-time applicant
Pre-MBA industry: Sales/Operations/Finance
Years of experience at time of matriculation: 6
GMAT/GRE score: 325 (V: 166 Q: 159)
Undergraduate GPA: Not disclosed at the clients request
Admitted to: HBS, Wharton
Scholarship(s): $60,000
I began the bulk of my MBA applications just months from Round 2 deadlines, along with a lower than average GRE for the programs I was aiming for. Luckily, a friend referred me to Kathryn. I had spoken to several consultants in the past, but Kathryn was unique: she encouraged me to aim high and was convinced I could succeed with a thoughtful application strategy.
Once we kicked off the process, Kathryn wouldn’t hesitate to reinforce a timeline, provide difficult feedback on an essay, or let me know when an aspect of my narrative wasn’t making sense. She was probably tougher than some of my most demanding bosses 🙂 Her honest, yet encouraging approach pushed me to submit materials that reflected my best possible work.
With her guidance I was also able to weave a career narrative that truly excited me. At the end of the process, I knew that even in the event I wasn’t accepted to an MBA program, I would still have an invaluable outcome: a clearer vision for my life and a stronger understanding of my values, interests and goals.
Ultimately, I received invitations to interview with HBS and Wharton, and was accepted to Wharton with a scholarship. I’m excited for my next step and glad I chose to work with Kathryn!