Status: First-time applicant
Pre-MBA industry: Oil & Gas Engineering/Business Development
Years of experience at time of matriculation: 8
GMAT/GRE score: 615 (V:83 Q:81)
Undergraduate GPA: 4.00/4.00
Graduate GPA: 4.00/4.00
Admitted to: HBS, Sloan
Service Type: Premium
Square One Prep was recommended to me by a friend, and from my first interaction with them, I could tell they took the process seriously. Everything was structured and well thought-out — from the timeline planning to the resources they provided, it all felt tailored and intentional. But what really made the experience stand out was working with Anna.
Anna isn’t just an advisor — she’s a partner. The kind that tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. She challenged me in the best way possible. When I thought something was “good enough,” she pushed me to dig deeper. When I got stuck, she asked the right questions to get me unstuck. And when I needed support, she showed up with empathy and clarity.
She has this rare ability to be both brutally honest and genuinely kind — and because of that, I grew not just as an applicant, but as a person. Thanks to her guidance, I got into HBS with a story that felt 100% true to who I am.
If you’re looking for someone who’s all in — who will push you, believe in you, and help you rise to the challenge — Anna’s that person. And Square One Prep is the kind of team that makes the journey less overwhelming and a lot more possible.