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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Wharton EMBA ’25
I loved working with MJ. As someone who does not do a lot of writing in my work and who has been out of school for a while having MJ to support me through the application process was vital. She was incredibly responsive and patient, and gave me very clear feedback and guidelines. I especially... Read More
Columbia Business School ’25
I had a great experience working with Scott! He helped me a lot with narrowing down where to apply and worked with what I had. Made the application process a lot less stressful!
Chicago Booth ’25
It was such a pleasure to work with Scott through my deferred application process. I had the opportunity to compare my own application process with those of my friends, who used other top consulting firms for their deferred process. It turns out that Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team totally outperformed those big name... Read More
Columbia Business School ’25
I 100% recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for an early start to their MBA application prep. I took the early planning and comprehensive packages, and that gave me an edge in my applications. Scott has a clear idea of what is and isn’t required for each school and his advice and essay edits... Read More
MIT Sloan ’25
I heard about Scott through two cousins who had had a very positive experience working with him. When it came to doing my MBA applications, I knew exactly where to turn for guidance. Scott and his team were crucial in providing step-by-step guidance throughout the application process – from feedback on written pieces to organizing... Read More
Columbia Business School ’25
Scott is a very enthusiastic and knowledgable consultant. I was up against a tight timeline with my applications, and he turned around his feedback incredibly quickly. I felt at ease navigating the process with him. His insight into the process was invaluable and his guidance helped me streamline my applications greatly. I would highly recommend... Read More
UVA Darden ’25
I am incredibly grateful for Scott Edinburgh’s guidance throughout my MBA application journey. His strategic insights, personalized advice, and attention to detail were instrumental in shaping my application into a compelling narrative. With his help, I was able to showcase my strengths, experiences, and aspirations effectively. Scott’s expertise not only improved the quality of my... Read More
3 School Admit ’25
MJ and the Personal MBA Coach team were instrumental in my admission success. MJ is knowledgeable and honest and provides actionable feedback. She really helped me believe that I could and would get into business school (I have a non-traditional MBA work background). The Personal MBA Coach essay reviewers made writing multiple essays less painful... Read More
Columbia Business School EMBA Admit ’25
I started the MBA application process a tad late and knew I needed some external help to refine my narrative. I contacted Scott, who responded within minutes and was readily available to start digging in. Despite the holiday season, Scott mobilized quickly and helped iterate with me to ensure my application was finalized by my... Read More
Wharton, Chicago Booth & CBS ’25 Admit
I had a great experience working with Scott and his team through the business school application process. Scott worked with me on every facet of my applications – initial story development, resume reconstruction, essay, and short-answer writing, interview preparation, etc. His feedback was consistently nuanced, direct, and prompt, allowing me to put together my best... Read More
Wharton and Columbia Business School ’28 Admit
110% recommend! I’ve had a fantastic experience working with Scott and his team. Scott has a ridiculous amount of knowledge about the MBA world, and for every school I applied to, I felt like I had an edge because of the specific insights I was given about that particular school and what they’re looking for... Read More
Tutoring Client
Nick is my tutor and I think a strong case can be made that he is a genius. I’ve worked with 5 other tutors before, all very nice folks and super bright. Nick has the ability to take totally foreign math concepts and present them in very clear ways. He could teach calculus to a golden retriever.... Read More