Status: First-time applicant
Pre-MBA industry: Ed Tech
Years of experience at time of matriculation: 6
GMAT/GRE/EA score: 615 (86V 76Q 78DI)
Undergraduate GPA: 14.00/20.00
Admitted to: HEC Paris, INSEAD McCombs, Said
Scholarship(s): $38,700
Service Type: Premium
Working with Square One Prep was one of the best decisions I made in my application journey.
One of the aspects I valued most was how much time Kathryn and my advisor, Autri, dedicated to getting to know me as a person, not just as an applicant. They took the time to understand my personal values, aspirations, and what I was seeking in an MBA program. This deep understanding led them to recommend my school of choice during our initial conversations, an option I hadn’t previously considered. This recommendation proved invaluable, as I will be attending this September!
The career narrative work was extremely helpful. Being paired with a career narrative expert allowed me to articulate a clear trajectory from my past experience to future goals and pushed me to conduct thorough industry research. This foundation made essay writing significantly easier and proved valuable during interviews when I could confidently discuss industry questions.
Working with my advisor, Autri, was exceptional as well. His superior storytelling skills consistently helped articulate my thoughts more eloquently than I could myself. Throughout the stressful application process while working full-time and preparing for multiple exams, Autri showed genuine empathy, providing not just technical advice but emotional support when I felt insecure about my chances.
The overall structured approach is another strong advantage. The systematic methodology removed much of the uncertainty from the application process and helped me feel more in control during what is inherently a stressful experience.
I highly recommend Square One Prep to anyone serious about maximizing their chances of admission to top MBA programs. I’m incredibly grateful to the entire team.