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A few years ago, I had no idea about the MBA application process. I studied economics and spent five years working in government and at a multilateral development bank (MDB). I always assumed I would pursue a master’s in public policy or a PhD in economics. However, as I started working with private companies at my MDB, I realized an MBA was the better path for my goals.
Once I made that decision—after consulting mentors, colleagues, and doing some research—I felt overwhelmed by the many (almost endless!) steps in the application process. I also struggled to understand how my profile aligned with the schools I was targeting. That’s where Square One Prep came in.

From my first meeting with Kathryn, I felt more confident. She helped me see how my background could be positioned as a competitive profile for business schools. Choosing to work with SOP was one of the best decisions I made. Their structured, step-by-step approach not only guided me through the written application but also led to deep introspection, which proved highly valuable in my interviews.
One of the most impactful parts of the process was building my career narrative with Kathryn, my advisor Amalia, and Horatiu, a specialized career coach. The feedback I received during this stage continues to be valuable as I now shift my focus to recruiting.

I worked closely with Amalia, who was available whenever I had questions or needed feedback. We refined my essays and career narrative through multiple iterations until we were all confident in the final result. Without SOP’s support, I wouldn’t have achieved what I did: I was accepted to my dream school, Harvard Business School, as well as Columbia Business School.

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