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Working with Square One Prep was challenging—in the best way possible. I applied to six M7 business schools, was admitted to five. I know for a fact that this was largely thanks to their incredible guidance and support.

From the onboarding process I could see how SOP was different from other consultants; Kathryn was great at asking thoughtful questions to really get to know me and help me see if this was right for me.

When I started the process, I had little clarity on what I wanted to do after the MBA. The career narrative delivery was pivotal for me. Early on, Horatiu (one of the most honest and straightforward persons I’ve worked with) didn’t sugarcoat things. He told me that my plan at that moment was crap, (in better more polite words), and really pushed me to visualize alternative career paths that not only made more sense for the application process but also helped me discover exciting possibilities I hadn’t considered before. It was a painstaking process, but it gave me much needed clarity.

Once I had a solid career narrative, I worked with Anna on my résumé and essays. I cannot recommend her enough. Her feedback was always direct and purposeful: “You can do better” or “This essay is supposed to convey X—try again with that in mind.” But she also balanced that with plenty of “YOU GO, GIRL!” moments that kept me motivated and confident.

This combination of tough love and genuine support is exactly what you want from an admissions consultant. If all you need is someone to edit your essays, you already have ChatGPT. What makes Square One Prep truly valuable is their team of experts—each focused on areas like career narrative development, school selection, and writing—who take the time to know you and help you showcase your best self.

I really loved working with SOP and would recommend it to anyone starting their MBA application journey.

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