Working with Karen was an amazing experience. She was very insightful with her guidance and was always very helpful with her reviews and feedback. I had intended to pay for a few hours for high-level reviews, but after the first set of reviews, I knew I needed to get her insights on all of my applications. She helped present the best version of my story in the clearest term to all my schools. My confidence applying to the schools dramatically improved by the time I was submitting my final applications given the level of guidance I had received from her. She was recommended to me by a friend that studied in booth, I have been admitted to 2 M7 schools so far,including my dream school, and I am going to be recommending her, highly, to all my friends with an ambition to attend top MBA schools.

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Bill provided director feedback for my Round 2 applications to Stanford GSB and Chicago Booth, and his input and advice were critical to my admission to both schools. Bill’s deep knowledge of the application process, especially that of Chicago Booth, helped me craft an application narrative that highlighted my key strengths and attributes yet remained true to my professional and personal experiences. Additionally, he provided key input to my career vision, leveraging my professional endeavors and future aspirations to create a logical arc. His keen eye for detail ensured that each sentence of my essays and short answers was impactful and that not a single word or character was wasted.

Thanks Bill!

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Any student who wants to succeed in the admissions process should work with Heidi from the Fortuna Admissions - no one is more professional, serious, and pleasant than she is!
In my case, I began the process at a late stage after I had already started a process with another consultant who I found unprofessional and incorrect. Heidi guided me through the process in a kind and sincere way, listened to what I had to say, and guided me in the best way. The initial process we had to go through (which was very arduous) paid off in the end when I was able to write excellent essays in a short time and fill out the forms for five different schools - in the end, I was accepted to four of them!
My experience with Heidi was invaluable, and I highly recommend working with her. There is no doubt in my mind that you will not be disappointed.

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WIth Patty's and Judith's help, I applied and successfully got admitted to Wharton's MBA program!

They spent time with me to pick each work/academic/personal example that I used in the application. This helped me craft a strong overall application with a central theme that was supported in different ways by each part of the application - short answers, resume, essays, etc.

Additionally, they gave me as much time I requested and I never felt like I was being "rushed" by them.

Without Patty's and Judith's support, I would not have had such a strong application, which is why I highly recommend them (and Fortuna) to prospective MBA applicants!

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I decided to work with Patty for a few reasons, but the deciding factor was that she believed in me; from our first conversation, I truly felt like she understood my story and believed I had a fighting chance at getting into my first choice schools. Her confidence and support did not waver.

Patty and I worked together on my two R1 full-time MBA applications (i.e., Stanford, MIT). For context, we worked together on an hourly basis as I had a good sense of what schools I wanted to apply to, why I felt like they were a good fit, and generally what I wanted to do post-MBA. I was seeking support with defining and curating my story in order to put the best application forward.

Patty was exactly what I needed. In addition to reading every iteration of my application (from my resume to essays to questionnaires), she helped me refine and perfect my story. She was always quick to reply with thoughtful feedback. I am extremely happy with the results - I will be joining MIT Sloan's MBA Class of 2025. I could not have done it without Patty.

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Prepare to be blown away by the exceptional interview preparation services provided by Silpa! With a meticulous approach, Silpa helped me craft customized answers to a plethora of challenging questions and calmed my nerves before the interview. In record time, Silpa provided me with quick and efficient feedback, ensuring that I remained on track and focused on the most important topics. She even went above and beyond to help me craft a stellar thank-you note for my interviewer.

Silpa's guidance throughout the process was truly invaluable, and I am thrilled to report that I was able to secure admission to the top US schools for which I enrolled her services. If you're looking for an effective coaching session that will help you reach your academic goals, Silpa is a clear choice.

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I began working with Silpa late in 2022, when I began the MBA application process and was immediately overwhelmed. As an applicant coming from a non-business background, I felt thoroughly unprepared to navigate the process alone, but during the Fortuna "sales pitch" call, Silpa immediately stood out to me as someone who would be deeply knowledgeable and highly supportive.

During the last 6 months, Silpa really honed in on crafting a strong narrative to explain my work and education experiences, and how they could positively impact my future career. Throughout the entire process, Silpa was very responsive, providing thoughtful critiques on essays and meeting regularly to help perfect my each aspect of my application.

I am thrilled to be accepting a seat in Cornell's Class of 2025 with a full merit scholarship; I truly believe I would not have earned this opportunity without Silpa's diligence.

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Patty K is an exceptional MBA admissions consultant with a wealth of experience in the industry. Her knowledge and expertise were incredibly helpful for me, and her prominent and extensive career as a former adcom member translated into incredible support through the application process.

Patty K was able to help me gain admission to multiple top business schools, despite my over-represented background, which is a testament to her skills and abilities. I was admitted to Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and NYU, much as a result of the help of Patty and the Fortuna process.

Throughout the application, Patty K was incredibly responsive and attentive to my needs, often responding to my questions after midnight and/or before 6am (she is a workhorse!). She was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance, on a timeline that well exceeded any reasonable expectation, which helped to ease my anxiety throughout the process. She provided valuable support on all facets of the application – resume, essays, supplemental information, and interview prep, which helped me to present the best version of myself to the admissions committees.

Overall, I would highly recommend Patty K to anyone who is looking for an MBA admissions consultant. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in the field, but also truly cares about the success of her clients. Thanks to her guidance, I was admitted to my dream schools, and with her help you will achieve your goals as well.

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Silpa was an incredible advisor during the application process. She takes the time to truly know you, your aspirations, and your story. Silpa is very intelligent, professional, and qualified (previous experience in admissions at GSB), putting her in a category by herself. I had full confidence in Silpa throughout the entire process. We had an hourly engagement where I was able to focus our time on what I chose. Silpa was extremely accommodating to busy schedules and was particularly flexible in the week prior to the deadlines, even going above and beyond the normal call of duty. Ultimately, I was admitted to Harvard, Columbia, and MIT. I would highly recommend Silpa for anyone considering applying for an MBA.

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“These b-schools are hyper competitive and I don’t see components that meet the bar.”

This stupendously demotivating piece of advice is the first piece of feedback that I received from an admissions consultant. Partly, I can’t blame them – I’m a part of the infamous IT Indian male cohort. And I’m a reapplicant.

Emma, on the other hand, went against the grain, took a step further and dove deeper into my profile. What she really excels at is understanding which parts of an applicant’s character, work experience, and extra-curriculars appeal to the folks sitting in the admissions office at the absolute top notch international b-schools.

From our very first meeting, I saw her experience stand out. With the dexterity of a well-seasoned surgeon, she cut into my character to understand which parts of story can be tailored to craft the perfect reapplication and stand out in an over-represented group.

She infused my application with, as a Gen Z faithful would say, “main-character energy” (words from my little cousin, not me.) I was reassured that I was in good hands, especially given the financial burden of such services.

The essays were as smooth as can be – each iterative feedback loop was productive, with clear TODOs and the reasons behind proposed changes.

The video essays were the highlight of the service – Emma, being an interviewer herself, was exceptional at giving me a blunt assessment of my mannerisms, for e.g. telling me when my body-language was off. This piece of advice seeped into my in-person interviews as well.

At the end of this process, I’m proud to say that I got to choose between Oxford, INSEAD, and LBS. And with scholarships from INSEAD and LBS! A privileged position to be in, a position that couldn’t have been reached without Emma.

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