Last year, most of our clients were referred to us by past clients thrilled with their success. Our boutique consulting approach is unique, and to ensure it remains that way, we only accept a limited number of clients per year. Contact us for a consultation to learn more about our approach. Client testimonials are below and additional references are available upon request.

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Waitlist Client
If someone is trying to get into Columbia Business School then you definitely want Nicole on your team. She is so knowledgeable of how CBS works and she is also really nice and patient. I used Nicole when I was waitlisted by Columbia Business School. Her expertise and advice were amazing and I am so... Read More
Interview Prep Client
I worked with Nicole to prep specifically for my Kellogg interview, but her help and preparation served me well throughout the interview process for all four schools I applied to and was admitted to (Kellogg, Stanford, Columbia, Duke). Nicole helped push, shape, and polish my responses to key questions and advised on my delivery. Nicole... Read More
Cornell Johnson
Would highly recommend using Personal MBA Coach! Scott was great with helping me think about what business schools to apply to and advising on my candidacy. He also helped me on identifying my goals during business school and beyond, which will serve me well throughout my career. He was also helpful in advising me on... Read More
UCLA Anderson
I honestly had no idea how to prepare for my MBA interviews. The advice MJ gave me made all the difference! From the ubiquitous “Tell me about yourself” to the more school-specific “Why do you want to live in X city” and “What would you add to Y school?,” MJ made sure that I clearly... Read More
Waitlist Client
Scott is awesome. He is a great predictor of results in my opinion. He is patient and very nice which is always important during MBA applications which can be very stressful. I used Scott’s services when I was on the waitlist for Columbia Business School. I could not have asked for a better consultant. Highly... Read More
3 School Admit
I had an excellent experience working with Scott, MJ and Nicole. From my initial phone call, Scott was direct, informed and honest. He helped me craft a target list of schools to suit my ability and background. Though he is at every step supportive, he’s unusual in that his feedback is consistently candid. He does... Read More
Interview Prep Client
I worked with Personal MBA Coach for a mock Wharton TBD and it helped me immensely. It helped confirm certain behaviors that would be helpful to double down on, what I should express more and what I could do better. My 1:1 session with MJ Shores was even more helpful as she helped me trim... Read More
M7 Admit
I was referred to Scott by a friend who applied in the 2020 cycle and got admitted to an M7. Right from my first “getting to know you” session, Scott was very direct and honest about my candidacy and MBA prospects, which I really appreciated. I did not have the best scores on paper, but... Read More
Interview Prep Client
I’ve known MJ through Personal MBA Coach’s TBD mock interview prep. I’ve joined a couple of mocks with other candidates before. However, I wasn’t sure whether my performance was good enough for the real interview. I’ve connected with Scott at the Personal MBA Coach and he introduced me to MJ for a mock session. After... Read More
UCLA Anderson
Applying to MBA programs can be a daunting task. Between writing the essays, preparing for interviews, and finally deciding on a school that fits, the entire experience is rigorous. Scott prepared me for every single step of the process. He guided me on targeting the programs I was interested in, helped me brainstorm and compose... Read More
Michigan Ross
I worked with Scott through Forte Foundation a few years ago. He knows his stuff and started me in the right spot to approach the admissions process.
Columbia Business School
I was initially hesitant to work with a consultant during my MBA application process. However, looking back, I am 100% certain that I could not have gotten into my target schools without Scott’s guidance! I come from a nontraditional background, knowing little about the application process, and Scott provided invaluable support and generated a series... Read More