Personal MBA Coach

Scott was instrumental in my admittance into multiple T7 programs and scholarship awards. When faced with particularly demanding professional and personal demands leading up to round 1 applications, The Personal MBA Coach team was extremely flexible and generous with their time, working tirelessly with me to meet tight deadlines. From application/essay support to interview prep and scholarship negotiating strategy, Scott and his team were with me every step of the way. I owe much of my success to the thoughtful and tailored feedback that The Personal MBA Coach provided throughout the process and I would highly recommend Scott to aspiring students at all stages of their MBA journey.

Scott knows the MBA admission world. I was working on a time crunch, as I decided to apply to deferred MBA programs at a fairly last minute, but Scott was patient and very helpful regardless. His best trait is knowing when to say no and being straightforward. I like that he would never hesitate to tell me when something I wrote is not adding value and will provide suggestions to other ways to approach the essay.

I really enjoyed working with MJ last fall, particularly for my Wharton interview. I attended a group practice TBD that she hosted and I found it extremely helpful. We also did one-on-one coaching. I went to my interview, feeling very prepared and confident, and I just started at Wharton this fall! Hiring a consultant is definitely an investment, but for me it paid off significantly.

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 appreciated her help with my essays, as I found writing them to be the most difficult part of the entire process.

Initially, I thought I could handle my MBA application on my own. However, after being waitlisted at my dream school, Wharton, I realized I needed professional help to improve my chances of acceptance. I found Scott and his waitlist strategy package, and he was very responsive and gave me valuable tips and advice during our call. His suggestions were especially helpful since they contradicted some of the advice I had received from friends and family.Scott’s experience working with Wharton waitlist applicants was evident, and I appreciated his straightforward and honest approach. After following his advice and getting his help with my update letter, I was thrilled to be accepted at Wharton about 1.5 months later. I’m so glad I signed up for Scott’s waitlist strategy. He’s a pro who’s been in the game for a long time, and he knows what he’s doing. I highly recommend Scott to anyone seeking help with their MBA applications, and I wish I had used his services from the beginning. Thanks for everything, Scott!

Scott and his team worked with me day and night to craft the best possible version of my application. The result was that I was accepted to the two M7 schools I applied to. This was made possible by Personal MBA Coach even under a truncated timeline as I started the application for Round 1 late in the summer. I would highly recommend this team for anyone looking to get into a top business school!

I was happy to work with Scott and his team. First, for their punctual edits and the necessary push to be on track. Second, for the genuine interest that Scott has in understanding our background and helping us prepare the right content for each school. Lastly, the mock interviews were amazing as each of my mock interviewers were alumni of the school I was preparing for and had prior interviewing experience. It was a wonderful experience working with Scott and I would recommend it for any aspiring MBA student.

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!

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 are very unique for each school, considering exactly what they look for. He is confident, straightforward, and knows when to say no. As an applicant from a family business background, I received advice on how to best position my background and goals, and that helped me secure an admit to a top M7 school.

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 firms in almost all aspects. No useless and lengthy pre-application personal reflections, no delayed email response, very targeted service for each school, and highly candid and critical feedback for every single word I wrote in my application essays. The most important thing I would highlight here is the multiple systematic and in-depth rounds of essay revisions. I highly recommend deferred applicants to hire Scott as their consultants (as early as possible, as I started my process 18 months before the application deadline) since from my personal experiences, I don’t see anyone else doing the same level of work as Scott does.

Scott, MJ, and their team were so helpful during the admissions process. I came from a nontraditional background and started relatively late, but they encouraged me and reassured me that the timeline was doable. I got into all 4 programs I applied to (2 were top 10, 2 were top 20) and received full rides at 3 of them! They demonstrated that they cared about me as a person, not just as a client, from working with me to find a package that met my needs and budget, to answering questions that weren't in our contract scope. Working with them also gave me invaluable peace of mind throughout the process. Instead of agonizing over ideas or wording in essays, or whether I should retake the GMAT, I could talk ideas through with them for a clear path forward. They went above and beyond, and the investment was well worth it!

With the help of Scott and the entire Personal MBA Coach team, I was accepted to 5 of my 6 schools with 1 waitlist (all T15 programs). I received over $375k in scholarship funding, including $115k to an M7 and a full ride to a T15 program. The investment in Scott and his team is well worth it. The essay feedback forced me to reflect on the "why's" of my application, which ultimately made me a stronger candidate and more prepared for interviews. They helped me tailor my story for each school, all without compromising the authenticity of my voice. It is no small feat applying to six schools, but with the project management tool and guaranteed next day turn around for essay edits, I was able to submit strong applications well ahead of the application deadlines. Scott and his team also provided excellent interview preparation from comprehensive prep guides to mock interviews. I am confident I would not have received the results I did without the support of Scott and his extremely talented team. I would 10/10 invest in their services again!

Scott Edinburgh, MJ Shores, and the entire Personal MBACoach Team provided unmatched service, help, and emotional support during my MBA application process. I used their pre-MBA services and comprehensive packages when applying - no regrets! Working with this team was easily one of the best decisions I made during the MBA journey. I worked directly with MJ who is knowledgeable, generous with her time, and a great person to schedule mock interviews with. Great team and phenomenal service all around!

I worked with Scott and MJ on the Wharton interview process. They were able to simulate the real thing as closely as possible, and offered very detailed feedback on how my performance in the interview was, and gave me actionable steps to work on. I noticed a significant improvement in my interviewing after going through this process, and I sincerely appreciate the professionalism that they portrayed in continuing to answer my questions. Highly recommend!

I was referred to Scott by a friend of mine who applied for her MBA the previous year and praised his personalized approach and proven tactics for admission to the M7. Scott and his team absolutely exceeded expectations. From my first "getting to know you" session, to countless essay revisions, and frequent one-on-one phone calls with Scott himself answering my every question (big and small!), Scott truly puts the "personal" touch in Personal MBA Coach. I was admitted to all 4 schools I applied to (including 3 M7 schools) with the help of Scott and his dedicated, talented team. Could not recommend more!

Personal MBA Coach is a must-have investment for MBA applicants! (Military Vet - 3xM7 Admit)Scott and the Personal MBA Coach team were an absolutely amazing resource for tying together my application package. The strength of his program provided me with a feeling of insurance that I was showing MBA admissions boards the best written version of myself. The editors on staff are extremely responsive and interactive when it comes to articulating your ideas and crafting your "story" into a written essay format. The editor that worked with me would return comments on my writing typically within 24-48hrs which dramatically eased the iteration process and any stress associated with the application timeline.Furthermore, the proofreader milestone in which finalized essays are scrubbed to perfection provides you with strong reassurance that the pieces of your application are truly ready when it comes time to actually click the "SUBMIT" button.Most importantly, Scott is incredibly available for a gut check conversation whenever needed. The Personal MBA Coach team does an incredible job working through your written products while Scott provided me with great big-picture consulting guidance for navigating the application cycle.Tremendous resource.

I cannot recommend Scott and Personal MBA Coach more highly.I reached out to Personal MBA Coach in mid-November after working with another consultant for 3+ months without making much progress on my applications. I wound up starting from scratch, but in spite of the relatively late start, I was able to submit 6 complete applications (MIT, NYU, Wharton, Stanford, HBS, Columbia) for round 2. Scott and his team were incredible, and as soon as I was on board with Scott the progress was immediate and tangible. Thereafter, any delays in my applications were of my own making and I was continually surprised by the promptness with which essays were turned. The service is truly "turnkey" and I received comprehensive help for all of the schools I was fortunate enough to interview with and be waitlisted at. At the end of the day I got into one of my top schools.I really just want to thank Scott and the whole Personal MBA Coach team for all of their efforts on my behalf.

When I reached out to Personal MBA Coach, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect in the MBA application process. Scott at the Personal MBA coach was so patient and understanding, helping guide me each step of the way for the application. I'm sure it was not easy for him, considering my spelling and grammar errors are notoriously bad. In the end, I was able to get into my top MBA program choice! Thank you so much Personal MBA Coach!

I worked with MJ through Personal MBA Coach. We first connected when I gave her a list of my top target schools and an overview of my applicant profile. From there, she detailed exactly what I needed to showcase in my application to be a truly attractive candidate to my selected schools, highlighting some parts of my story that I wouldn't have done on my own. I could tell she knew so much about each individual program and could give me tailored feedback from the perspective of those respective schools. She even set me up with a mock interview the week before the real interview, which both calmed my nerves and prepared me very well for the real thing. Working with MJ was seamless and I would recommend her to all!

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 the essays, and trained me for the interviews. I am happy to say I was accepted to every single school I applied to; UCLA Anderson, NYU Stern, Georgetown McDonough, and USC Marshall. I would not have been able to accomplish this without Scott's guidance. His experience helped me complete entire applications in a matter of days with minimal stress. I highly recommend Scott if you are serious about being accepted to the best MBA programs available to you.