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Working With Personal MBA Coach
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I can’t recommend Personal MBA Coach enough. Scott and his team were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and supportive throughout the entire business school application process.
What really stood out was how streamlined and well-organized their systems and processes are. It feels like a finely tuned machine—no wasted effort, no confusion, just clear guidance at every step. They dramatically reduced the stress and uncertainty that normally comes with applying to top business schools.
The mentorship was invaluable. From strategy to execution, they made a complex and overwhelming process feel manageable and even enjoyable. I genuinely believe I would not have been admitted to my number one business school choice without their guidance and support.
If you’re serious about business school and want clarity, structure, and expert mentorship, Personal MBA Coach is absolutely worth it. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering an MBA or executive program.
I highly recommend working with Personal MBA Coach!! From the very start, my consultant helped me develop my personal narrative and set myself up for admissions success. He helped me realize the importance of being able to quantify and explain the impact of my extracurriculars and pushed me to achieve even more that would give me meaningful experience and continue to develop a well-rounded profile. As a procrastinator trying to juggle test prep, applications to many schools, and a hectic work schedule, the PMC process and outline of deadlines was critical to making sure I had everything prepared in time. My essay editor was an incredible thought partner in developing the stories I wanted to tell while making sure to protect my authentic voice and the messages I wanted to get across. I would not have reached the number of acceptances and scholarship I received without their support!
I came into the process knowing where I wanted to apply but very little idea of how to stand out in my applications. Scott is a wealth of knowledge about the programs, what the ADs are looking for and how and when to engage admissions offices. I would go to Scott 100x over – worth every penny!
The PMC team’s depth of knowledge regarding the nuances of each program was truly illuminating. Coming from an untraditional background, I initially struggled with how to frame my experience effectively for admissions committees. The prospect of applying to business school felt incredibly daunting and complex. But the PMC team’s detailed, strategic guidance broke the entire application lifecycle down into bite-sized, actionable steps, making the journey feel much more manageable. My consultant’s honesty and industry expertise were invaluable assets throughout this process. I cannot recommend Personal MBA Coach highly enough. Thanks to PMC, I gained admission to two of my top target schools.
Scott and Personal MBA are the right choice. They know the admissions game, how to highlight your strengths as an applicant, reflect them in your essays and interview, and tell a cohesive story. But even more impressively, their strong instincts come through every time you speak with them (shoutout Andrew), which minimizes any worries and doubts you’d have applying to school on your own. Personal MBA helped me get into competitive dual MBA/MS programs at multiple M7s, and I could not be happier.
I worked with Scott Edinburgh at Personal MBA Coach and had a very strong experience. Scott is extremely efficient, direct, and focused on results. There was no generic advice or unnecessary busywork, every discussion had a clear purpose. He helped me clarify my overall application strategy, sharpen my narrative, and position my experience in a way that made sense for a top EMBA program. His feedback was honest, practical, and easy to act on, which made the process much more manageable alongside a full-time job. With Scott’s guidance, I was accepted into the Wharton Executive MBA. If you are serious about top MBA or EMBA admissions and want clear, effective guidance, I highly recommend working with Scott.
GPA: 4.0
GRE: 335
Years of Experience: 4
Gender: Female
Pre-MBA Industry: Finance
Ethnicity: White
Undergrad: Ivy League
Schools Accepted To: HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Columbia Business School, Kellogg, UCLA
GPA: 8.9/10
GMAT: 750
Years of Experience: 5
Gender: Female
Pre-MBA Industry: Telecommunications
Ethnicity: Indian
Undergrad: Public Technical University
Schools Accepted To: Wharton, Columbia Business School, London Business School
Undergrad GPA: 3.9
GRE Score: 326
Years of Experience: 4.5
Pre-MBA Industry: Consulting
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Undergrad: Top 25 Private University
Schools Accepted To: Berkeley Goldman, Columbia SIPA, Harvard HKS
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 315-320
Years of Experience: 7
Gender: Female
Undergrad: Top 40 Private College
Schools Accepted To: Berkeley Haas, UVA Darden, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall, Texas McCombs
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 710
Years of Experience: 6
Gender: Male
Pre-MBA Industry: Finance
Ethnicity: Asian
Undergrad: State School
Schools Accepted To: Wharton, UCLA
GPA: 3.9
GMAT: 710
Years of Experience: 4
Pre-MBA Industry: Finance
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Undergrad: Ivy League
Schools Accepted To: Harvard Business School, Wharton, Columbia Business School, Dartmouth Tuck