Client Testimonials

"Thank you for all of your incredible wisdom and assistance in getting me to Columbia. We certainly had some hurdles to clear, but we were able to get it done. Columbia Business School was a life-changing experience that surpassed all of my expectations and put me in the perfect position to restart my career in my chosen field."

M., New York

"After much deliberation, I would like to sign up with your company. Given admissions [success] statistics that you cited (something other companies were reluctant to provide), the consultant the I would work with, and my external research, The MBA Exchange is the company I want to commit to."

O., Washington, DC

"I am a big supporter of your company and will continue to refer anybody that is serious about getting into business school. To this day, I am so grateful for your help."

C., Chicago

"I wanted to give you a quick update on my bschool process since you were such a critical part of it! So I just found out today that I got into HBS!!! Woooohooooooo! I also got into Columbia, am waitlisted for Kellogg and have an interview setup for Haas. Thanks for all your help with my apps! I couldn't have done it without you :) As I mentioned before, I'll be sure to refer people your way!! GO MBA EXCHANGE!"

M., Canada

"Got some great news today. I got the call from Kellogg :) Thank you for all of your help. You really helped me out. I am convinced that your insight is what got me to get over the hump."

P., Singapore

"I got into UCLA! I am very happy. All of my hard work and your brilliant strategizing paid off! I would be happy to write a testimonial about the MBA Exchange. Thanks again for all of your help."

D., California

"I knew you guys were going to help me get into school; I didn't realize you were going to help me dream!"

A., California

"Today, I received an offer from Harvard to join HBS for an MBA - a year's worth of praying & preparing in what was one of the most difficult periods of my life has finally resulted in the outcome I was hoping for! Couldn't have done it without you and I mean it - you were more than just a coach - you were a source of motivation, inspiration and a friend always ready to help (even at 4:30am in the morning ;) I know I wasn't the easiest of clients to work with, so appreciative of your patience and efforts. And thank you for assigning a true 'rockstar' consultant!"

T., London

"Good news! I got my 'unofficial' acceptance letter today on-line from Wharton. Thanks for your help!"

A., Singapore

"I wanted to give you an update on my MBA applications to HBS, Wharton and Kellogg -- I got into all three of them!!! I wanted to also thank you again for your support throughout the process. Your advice and coaching were very helpful! If there is anything I can do for you, e.g. serve as a reference, please let me know -- I'd be more than happy to do so!"

J., Florida

"Your help on USC and North Carolina was invaluable. I’m convinced that your help was a critical part of my acceptance to USC - I couldn’t have done it without your help."

R., California

"I have just been informed by Kellogg’s admission comittee that I have been accepted. I really want to thank you for all the help I received from you."

K., Illinois

"I wanted to let you know that I recently heard that I got in off the waitlist at Stanford, and plan to accept my offer and join my brother in Palo Alto next year. At the end of the day, we went four-for-four (Stanford, HBS, Wharton and Tuck) and I couldn't be more excited about it. Thank you so much!!"

S., Chicago

"I would like you to know that I am extremely satisfied with your service, especially such quick turnarounds. I would definitely recommend you to my friends who intend to go through the ‘application hell’ next year."

D., Hong Kong

"Got a ‘big package’ from Kellogg today - which means I am in! Gosh, I am a bit overwhelmed. So last year I came very close to bagging Kellogg coz I thought they would never accept me. Wow! You know I want to thank you profusely, right? Thanks again for your patience and confidence in me."

E., Hong Kong

"Thanks again for all your help with the applications. Your input was extremely valuable and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone applying to business school."

J., Switzerland

"So, some more good news and bad news. I got a rejection letter from Stanford. But… I got accepted to Cornell. Also, I got a $10,000 scholarship from Michigan. And I went up there this weekend for the prospective student weekend and had a great time. They have an excellent program, and I think that it is a really good fit for me. Thanks so much for getting me to apply there. I also got wait-listed at UCLA."

J., New York

"Just wanted to update you on my current status with replies from b-schools. Thanks again… Tuck - wait-list, Darden - accepted, Kellogg - accepted, Michigan - accepted and $5K per year scholarship, Haas (Berkeley) - accepted, UCLA - accepted, MIT - rejected."

D., New York

"Thanks for all your help. I just heard from the Chicago GSB. I was accepted! With your assistance with Kellogg and Stanford, I feel confident about both schools. However, regardless of the outcome, I feel your service provided true value and would be willing to serve as a reference for your future clients."

C., California

"I very much appreciate your frank and timely responses to my questions. Your continued willingness to address my points in detail, I believe, is an indicator of the quality of service that you and your associate provide."

H., Washington

"Thanks so so so much and I really really really appreciate your great work. Thanks a lot for your fast response again. I am extremely grateful with all your suggestions, ideas, edits, helps and everything you have provided to me in the past half a year. You have been such a great partner to work with. Many many many thanks! Million thanks for your magic editing skills in my MBA applications. I have finally got into my dream school (HBS) under your guidance."

J., Hong Kong

"Admitted to Harvard today. Going to have a beer now."

E., Illinois

"Once again, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with the improvements you made to my essays. You were right when we met in Evanston when you said I would see some fireworks on the essays. Thanks a lot! Just wanted to say thanks for the great improvement that you made to my Michigan essays - truly amazing work. Just wanted to pass on to you that I have been accepted to Michigan. I just received notification from them today. I have to thank you again for all the great help through this whole process. Your service has been awesome. Going into this with a 3.24 GPA, I didn't really believe that I would be accepted to both Michigan and Virginia. I have seen many others with better grades and test scores who were rejected by the same schools. Just wanted to let you know the news that I received Virginia's financial aid offer in the mail - they are offering me a $4K scholarship (renewable in the 2nd yr). Although it is lower than Michigan's $7,500 offer, my gut feeling is to go with Virginia. Thanks again for all your help!"

B., HawaiI

"Just a further update to let you know that I was also accepted to the Lauder program at Wharton. I attended HBS Admit Day and have since been doing a lot of thinking about the options. I had decided to attend HBS but then received my admit materials from Wharton and they have offered me a US$30 000 scholarship. Thanks a lot for your insights - after much thought I have decided to attend HBS and am very excited."

G., Australia

"I heard back from Wharton today and they have accepted me. Thanks for your advice. I just wanted to let you know that I have received notice that I have been accepted to HBS. I would like to thank you for all of your help in preparation for my application. This was my first choice school, and I appreciate all of your constructive feedback without which I am sure that I would have been at a disadvantage. Feel free to give me a call anytime or stop by if you are ever in the San Francisco area."

W., New York

"Just want to share the good news that I've been admitted to Stanford GSB R2 as well - heard back just this morning. Thank you for all your help with the Stanford application! Regardless of where I eventually decide to go for this fall, I have no doubt that the self-reflecting time spent on the Stanford essays was a time well spent. :-)"

A., China

"You have definitely made huge improvement on the essay. It's much more concise and powerful. I enjoy reading the changes you made. Good job!"

J., Hong Kong

"Today I received an admission from NYU and a small amount in fellowship for the first academic year. The Duke interview went well. Most probably I should hear from MIT very soon. Thank you for your help and guidance during the application process."

P., Massachusetts

"I will definitely post good review about MBAEx on the (Princeton Review) forum and will recommend your services to others. I would like to thank you personally and people who work with you for the outstanding job. You are real professionals and know well what you are doing. Without you - it would be impossible to put together such strong packages. I would like to say special Thank You to the people who helped me and made my application process less painful: MBA Exchange consultants. Without their help I would not be able to put together such high quality packages for top schools. I would highly recommend their services to the future applicants for several reasons: as opposed to the other services who concentrate mainly on the essays. MBA Exchange starts early with their clients by helping to find best positioning, selecting appropriate schools based on your qualifications, cultivating good relations with your recommenders, and preparing for the interviews. As for the essays… MBA Exchange will help you with crafting a plan for the essays and will look over them once they are completed. Quick response time was also very important factor, as I was trying to finish my packages in time for the deadlines. Also, it's going to cost less that most other services, like Sandy or Richard, whose price can be as steep as $250/hour. I am glad that I used MBA Exchange's services. The Happiest Day In My Life!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our hard work finally paid off and my dream came true!!!!! I am in at Wharton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This morning I received an EMail from a first year student congratulating me on my admission. The good news just keep coming!!!!! I just checked my e-mail this morning and found out that I was admitted to the University of Chicago GSB!!!! I think that anyone who is serious about his future, should research alternatives and choose the best, especially with such delicate issue as MBA admissions. I did my research and decided to use your services over other consultants. Looking at my results, I am glad that I worked with The MBA Exchange!"

W., New York

"I'll definitely write my experience on the discussion board, the place where I first heard of your program. Let's keep in touch. Feel free to use me as a reference to your future client."

Y., California

"I'm pleased to report that I got the magical call from Kellogg! Absolutely thrilled about it. Thanks for your support and encouragement . . . wouldn't have been possible without it."

R., BOSTON

"The 24-hour response turnaround is truly an industry differentiator and much appreciated."

E., NEW JERSEY

"I could not have done this without you. Thank you for all the guidance and support. This experience was much more than 'putting together an application.'"

J., Canada

"I think I might have been the lowest GMAT score (<500) you helped get in a top b-school. You pulled off a miracle and I owe my [Columbia] admission letter to you!! Thanks!!!"

J., New York

"I would like to send you a big THANK-YOU. As a re-applicant, I got admitted to MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, and Columbia, three top schools that I've dreamed. The application journey was tough, but [consultant] A. turned it into a pleasant one. There is no way for me to fully demonstrate my gratitude.

"While I have worked for three different companies, each in different industry - retail banking, marketing consulting, and consumer goods - my professional background was obviously not alluring; however, A. spent much time brainstorming with me to come up with compelling stories to earn adcom's head, mind, and heart... I believe many of the essays we collaboratively completed are truly outstanding. Even now, I still love reviewing my essays, and countless back-and-forth mails from A., from whom I've simply learned too much. A. isn't only a consultant, but also a dedicated mentor, for me.

"According to MBAExchange's interview preparation policy, clients usually receive mock-interview via phone; however, I was lucky enough to have mine conducted in the city where I live... The mock-interview was imperative for me, as it built up the foundation of my interview tones and illuminated me what and how to deliver the important messages in the interview.

"Last but not least, I am sure I am a tough client that has so many questions. A. has been extremely responsive and inspiring to answer my questions. Whenever he thought further clarifications would be needed, he would proactively schedule phone-call discussions to help me figure out. Thank MBAExchange to help me get in my dream schools and thank you to assign A. as my lead consultant. In every regard, this experience has gone beyond my expectations."

H., Taiwan

"Thank you for all your support through the application/waiting process. I realize I was a bit neurotic and confused at times. I wouldn't have pulled it together without your help."
 

M., New York

"I would like to thank you for helping my brother get into HBS. It was like a dream come true and surely would not have been possible without your help. My family owes it all to you. Even in our wildest dreams we didn't expect him to get into Harvard."

A., India

"We have made excellent progress so far, and the application is not daunting to me at all -- I actually enjoy The MBA Exchange's candidacy building and application development process tremendously and know that we are very close to producing a high quality, finished product."

C., New York

"Just got the call from the Admissions Director at Columbia: I'm in! Unbelievable. (650 GMAT after 3 tries.) I couldn't have done this without you."

T., GERMANY

"Apologies again for the added stress that my procrastination caused, but I want to thank you for helping me to pull everything together -- there's no way I could have done it without your help."

A., Massachusetts

"Out of all the consultant companies that I have reached out to so far, you have provided the most thorough feedback."

M., california

"Thank you so much for your help with these [Haas] esays. It's frankly amazing how certain small comments and questions can change my essays so dramatically. I wish I had used you before submitting Stanford and Harvard!"

L., california

"Just got the call from Kellogg. I am in. You guys are awesome!!!!"

M., illinois

"This is really a dream come true for me. It was the happiest moment of my life when my dad couldn't stop his tears of joy on hearing the news. This would simply have not been possible without your constant support and guidance."

A., india

"Just got the call -- I'm in [at Chicago Booth]! The adcom member said that I had among the strongest applications in a competitive [year]. I don't think my app would have been anywhere near as strong without your help."

m., virginia

"Thank you again for your interview prep and your immensely helpful advice -- had you not told me to focus my answers in how my background/expertise etc. would help the program, I think I would have forgotten this entirely . . . . and it would have cost me a lot. I was confident and we shared a great rapport and the interview went well."

S., bangladesh

"Chicago Booth: Accepted! Just got off of a 10-minute conversation with an admissions officer who told me that she hasn't had an applicant better convey "fit" with Booth (goals and otherwise) than I was able to do in my application."

m., california

"I got my offer [from] INSEAD today. YEEESSS! So happy and so grateful; without your support and the assistance of MBA Exchange this never would have happened!"

p., germany

"Last week I was accepted to Kellogg! You really helped me translate my experience to the best application possible. After striking out with top schools last year, it felt great to get the acceptance call."

c., alabama

"I submitted the [Columbia] application. When I was about to hit the "submit" button, I was prepared to have an anxiety attack. Instead I felt confident and at ease, and I couldn't have felt that way without you. Holly was above and beyond my expectation. I was also quite impressed with your editing team."

A., hong kong

"I am convinced that I made the right choice by going with The MBA Exchange. It is still hard to believe that I was accepted to HBS even though I came from a small school that few people have heard of and did not work at a top-tier consulting firm. I couldn't be happier with my investment in your services."

j., california

"Today, I received an offer from Harvard to join HBS for an MBA -- a year's worth of praying & preparing in what was one of the most difficult periods of my life has finally resulted in the outcome I was hoping for! Couldn't have done it without you and I mean it -- you were more than just a coach -- you were a source of motivation, inspiration and a friend always ready to help... I know I wasn't the easiest of clients to work with, so appreciative of your patience and efforts. And thank you for assigning a true 'rockstar' consultant!"

T., London

"With all of the excitement of getting into HBS, I totally forgot to thank you for all of your help. I think back to our initial calls and you never doubted that my credentials/experiences/abilities would get me into a top 5 school.. this was the number one reason I chose The MBA Exchange. You were always prompt in answering my initial questions, even if I sent them at 11pm. Moreover, you took the time to hear my concerns and addressed them. As for the MBA Exchange methodology. It is fabulous. You got to know me well enough to match me with the perfect consultant for me and I got into my top choice program because of her. Amy has a lot of patience and helped me get to the important details of me that needed to be brought out. She was never pushy and always reminded me that her recommendations could be accepted or rejected and that my application was my own. I will be referring the MBA Exchange to all of my friends who are applying to b-school in the future. Most importantly, thank you again for all of your help, support, and expertise that helped get me into HBS!"http://www.mbaexchange.com/testimonials/#

E., North Carolina

"Submitted my Kellogg application. Thanks for the guidance and meeting probably unreasonable requests at times. Without your kind help, it wouldn't have been possible."

S., Singapore

I'll keep you updated about my career progress. I truly view you as a guru, a friend, and a colleague. I got into Wharton!!!! I am just thrilled. My status change was posted today in the system, and you can only imagine how happy (I was) to see the letter begin with CONGRATULATIONS! I thank you for your time, and advice. I sincerely believe that the process and advice you provided to me were crucial.  Thanks. I remember you saying that you remain involved in your clients' decisions throughout the program I would love that. I truly appreciate your input."

S., New York

"I was accepted to both Tuck [reapplicant] and Cornell, with scholarships from both! I can honestly say that I couldn't have done it without hiring you guys. Though I doubted it from time to time, turns out you guys knew exactly what you were doing. I am ecstatic that I found you and will be recommending you to my brother and all my aspiring MBA friends!"

S., texas

"A belated thank you very, very much for your great guidance and support! I obtained admissions from HEC (including a large scholarship) and eventually INSEAD! I know I was a very difficult, very demanding client, but you rose to the challenge plus always kept cool (!), and I'd be happy to recommend you anytime (I actually did the other day)."

B., Germany

"I'm so happy with the outcome of my MBA application process. I got three acceptances all with scholarships ranging from 10K-50K. I have a few people asking me about MBA Exchange and I am going to 100% recommend not only the MBA Exchange, but recommend you as a consultant. You really went agove and beyond what I expected and I know that I would not be in the position I am in without the encouragement and assistance from the MBA Exchange team."

N,. California