Status: First-time applicant
Pre-MBA industry: Business Analysis/Solutions Engineering
Years of experience at time of matriculation: 9
GMAT/GRE/EA score: 695 (88V 83Q 82DI)
Undergraduate GPA: 7.34/1,0.00
Admitted to: Columbia, Kellogg
Scholarship(s): $10,000
Service Type: Premium
I cannot recommend Allison and Kathryn highly enough! Thanks to their expert guidance, I was admitted to two M7 MBA programs—Columbia and Kellogg.
From the very beginning, Kathryn demystified the application process, helped me identify the right schools for my goals, and gave me an honest, strategic assessment of my profile. As an Indian male engineer, I knew that standing out in a competitive applicant pool would be crucial. Both Allison and Kathryn pushed me to dig deep, reflect on my journey, and highlight my unique strengths to craft a compelling and authentic narrative. Their honesty was invaluable—not only in refining my story but also in recognizing my potential to improve my GMAT score and encouraging me to give it another try.
One of the best aspects of working with Square One Prep is the dedicated team supporting you at every step. My career goals coach, Wendy, played a key role in sharpening my post-MBA aspirations, while Kelsey kept me organized and on track with deadlines and essay drafts. This level of structured support was instrumental in boosting my confidence and generating ideas for the many essays I had to write. When it came time for interviews, the entire team celebrated each invitation, helped me prepare thoroughly through mock sessions, and encouraged me to be my authentic self.
I’m incredibly grateful to Kathryn, Allison, and the entire Square One Prep team for their guidance and unwavering support throughout this journey. If you’re looking for expert consultants who are truly invested in your success, I highly recommend working with this team of superstars!