Testimonials

Scott and his team were incredibly helpful throughout every step of my MBA application process. I ended up with 3 acceptances and 2 waitlists (out of 5 applications) and over $300K in scholarship money. This was particularly exciting for me as I had initially set my sights on lower-ranked schools, but decided to apply to primarily “reach” schools after Scott encouraged me to aim higher. I have no doubt that Scott’s assistance was instrumental in achieving this outcome, particularly regarding essay reviews and interview preparation. Applying to MBA programs is a daunting experience, and I chose to work with Scott because I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned and wanted to ensure I put together the best applications I possibly could. I am extremely grateful to Scott and his team and have no regrets after working with them. While his services aren’t cheap, I am positive that the investment paid off multiple times over given the amount of scholarship I received, much of which I attribute directly to the quality of my interviews, essays, and overall story.

Scott is exceptional and I cannot recommend him enough! Scott was very candid to me about which schools I would be competitive at for admissions and scholarship, and did not employ any fear-based strategies or “you need me” speeches like his competitors did. My GRE improved from 315 to 326 within 2.5 months. I ended up getting multiple scholarships to T15, including my top choice. Scott is genuinely available 24/7, and he was very prompt and informative about responding to even my most vague questions. I worked West Coast hours, but he did an excellent job structuring my test prep around my hectic work schedule.

It was a pleasure to work with Scott. He believed in me and pushed me to be my best. I would highly recommend him.

Scott and his team were fantastic partners throughout my MBA application journey. Their support and knowledge were incredibly helpful, as they took the time to truly understand my goals and how to best leverage my strengths. With their guidance, I was able to clarify why I wanted an MBA and how to share my story effectively. The interview preparation was the best coaching I have ever received for an interview – Jacqueline was super direct and pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I only applied to CBS and NYU and received acceptance offers from both, along with very generous scholarship awards. I could not have done this process without Personal MBA Coach and HIGHLY recommend them!

Going through a new process on a huge MBA system like the US one is daunting, especially if you want to make the best out of your time and MBA. From the first contact with both Scott and MJ I felt like I was talking to knowledgeable people, but also willing to guide and teach. My experience was tough but I always felt cheered in and supported. If I would get to do this process again, I would get Personal MBA again, hands down.

Scott and his team are incredibly efficient, organized, and helpful. I received an interview invite for every school I applied too (including 2 M7s) and just got into NYU with significant scholarship. I will be hearing back from the other schools in December 2023. Through this process, Scott was patient and provided me with incredible mentorship advice as I went through this MBA journey. I particularly appreciated the essay advice and interview advice. These components really helped my application stand out. I would highly recommend working with Scott!!!

I was most motivated to seek help from an MBA consultant to ensure I was framing my story in a way that resonated with admissions committees, be honest about blind spots or deficiencies in my application, and keep me on track through a busy work schedule in private equity. MJ delivered on all these fronts! The outcome was a six-figure scholarship to attend Chicago Booth, my first choice.

I reached out to Scott after speaking with a few other consultants, based on reviews that I read online. And it turned out to be one of my best decisions!!! We started work pretty late for someone who wanted to get my applications in for Round 1. Scott and his team were pretty responsive and never once tried to push back on the timelines. The pace at which I received feedback on my application was phenomenal, mostly within 24 hours. I was a tad over experienced for a full-time MBA student and my prospects of getting into a top B-school, let alone an M7 school, was always small. But Scott helped me tell my story effectively, resulting in an admission from an M7 along with a couple of wait-list decisions. Definitely exceeded my expectations in terms of outcome. I highly recommend working with Scott & his team!!!

I spoke with four MBA consultants before deciding to work with Scott and couldn’t be more happy with my decision. I came in with a non-traditional professional background and roughly median test scores for top 10 schools, and Scott helped me get accepted to my top choice M7.

Scott is an exceptional listener. He put in significant effort up front to really understand my story and work with me to craft the optimal coherent narrative to present myself to schools. He helped me every step of the way: from writing my CV, to selecting the right schools, to being strategic with essay topic choices, to managing various priorities when deadlines loomed, to interview prep, and even through the anxious waitlist period. I can confidently say that without Scott I would have probably not gotten into my top choice off of the waitlist.

Scott is the kind of guy who picks up the phone when you call. Having worked in client services for 6 years prior to applying to MBA programs, I can easily say that Scott is top notch in the space. He is consistent, smart, reliable, and knows this arena inside and out. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a MBA consultant, especially if you come from a less well-known industry.

A full time MBA is such an investment of time and money as is. I felt it would be shortsighted to cut cost and go into the application process without being fully informed, so I decided to work with Personal MBA Coach and MJ Shores. It was well worth it and I feel it provided exactly what I needed. I was accepted to Wharton R1 and felt prepared every step of the way.

I approached Scott & team with a very short list of M7 schools I was interested in. They wasted no time in helping come up with a story that was authentic to me and compelling from the lens of adcoms. I ended up with 1 admit and 1 waitlist, which is a great outcome given I only applied to schools I would be thrilled to attend (all can be considered “reach” schools). I really enjoyed watching my story take shape through the multiple rounds of edits with his team; and thought they struck a great balance between the specificity of the edits and still letting me tell my own story. I was proud of the final version of the essays I submitted and really felt like my admission spoke to a great fit between me and this program. Scott & team were also instrumental in my interview prep process, for both individual and team-based interviews. Interviewers for the mock interviews were extremely knowledgeable and provided super thorough feedback afterwards to help me better prepare. I felt ready for the actual interviews.

Scott was an excellent platform for the entire process, from identifying programs, approaching the application, preparing for the GMAT, the interviews, and post-admission administration. He works with wonderful people and will put you in touch with resources best suited to your needs. I approached Scott less than a month before the final round deadline, considering applying for the next year, and his guidance and confidence was the only reason I attempted applying in under a month. With his and his teams’ help, I could narrow down, distill, and articulate my priorities and was admitted to both programs under a very tight schedule. I highly recommend working with him directly when uncertain of all available opportunities.