Testimonials

Scott and his team were instrumental in guiding me through the MBA application process, helping me secure a spot at HBS. From the very first consultation, Scott took the time to truly understand my story and career aspirations. His team pushed me to dig deeper and highlight experiences that I hadn’t initially recognized as impactful, helping me craft a compelling and cohesive narrative.

The process was efficient and thorough, with clear milestones to track progress on essays, resumes, and interview prep. I especially appreciated his candid feedback and his ability to challenge me to refine my ideas while staying true to my voice.

I cannot recommend Scott and his team highly enough for anyone aiming for top business schools. Their expertise and dedication truly make a difference. Without them, I would not be heading to HBS next year!

I worked with Scott and was accepted to both GSB + HBS. He’s extremely knowledgable about what the schools are looking for and always available to help with any questions or concerns you have. I found our brainstorming calls to be very helpful and the editing team made my applications very sharp.

Scott and his team provide exceptional support throughout the MBA application process. They are particularly effective in helping candidates clarify their goals, articulate their personal stories, and refine their application strategies. The guidance on essay writing stands out—they won’t do the work for you, but instead help you present your unique narrative in a clear and compelling way. For those who struggle with writing, especially non-traditional candidates or those from technical backgrounds, Scott’s team excels at transforming rough drafts into polished essays that truly shine.

The first time I applied for business school, I thought I was a shoo-in—high test scores, ample industry experience in managerial positions, and recommenders who loved me. But it turns out that a shopping list of achievements isn’t the secret formula to being a successful applicant. I got rejected from all the schools that I applied to.
Back then, I was subscribed to Scott’s newsletter, and to be honest, I was so sure that I would get in that I ignored all the content/tips posted in it. After receiving all the rejection letters, I took a few days to reflect on why I failed and realized I needed a coach. I immediately opened the latest newsletter I had received and contacted Scott.
From my first email and call with him, I knew this was the help I needed to turn my great shopping list into a great application. The catalyst for this transformation was the vital insider knowledge that Scott and his team had from their intimate relationships with top adcom. A true testament to their ability to synthesize this knowledge was their comprehensive essay guides that helped me shape my story as a candidate. When it came to interviews, I was yet again blown away by the resources Scott offered. I received personal coaching from former interviewers from the schools I applied to!
To summarize, it’s not only the resources and knowledge that Scott and his team have to offer. It’s their approach that ultimately led to me going to GSB this fall. Having a dedicated consultant gave me the extra push that I needed when I was running low on energy and inspiration, and their approach made me feel like I was part of a team that wanted me to win versus having a sterile consultant/client relationship.

It was clear early on that I would be utilizing the services of an admissions consultant. At the time, I didn’t believe I had the confidence necessary to put together my strongest application and felt it was important to navigate the process with a professional. I chose Scott and his team because of the positive feedback I’d heard, as well as having spoken with him directly. He was kind, and believed in me and my story. That was critical. All elements of my application were improved beyond my expectations and somehow along the way, I arrived at a new understanding of myself as a person.
I am grateful to everyone who was involved in this process (huge shoutout to MJ for the interview prep, absolutely phenomenal). Starting at Harvard next week!

I highly recommend Scott and his team. I felt a bit overwhelmed approaching the application process but Scott really helped me stay prepared for all aspects of the applications. From the resume help, to essay feedback, and interview prep I felt extremely confident about my applications. In the end, Scott’s help allowed me to earn large scholarships from my top two schools.

Scott and his team were extremely helpful throughout the application process. I applied to the top 5 business schools and was admitted to 3 with considerable scholarship awards. Scott made himself available at any time to talk through any aspect of my application. His guidance was critical as I thought about how to present my career and life experience in essays and interviews. He gave direct feedback and wasted no time in getting me to focus on the most important things to highlight in my application. If you want someone to really push you to craft your best application, Scott is your man!

I have so many great things to say about Scott, where to begin! I applied as active duty military and had a challenging schedule with a deployment and various periods of limited internet connectivity. Scott worked with me to create a timeline that took these constraints into account, and optimized my availability to get four Round 1 applications done on time. The insight and brainstorming support from his team helped me ensure all my submissions were unique, polished, and authentic to my story and my “why”, resulting in multiple M7 acceptances – including my top choice! Hiring Scott and Personal MBA Coach was the best choice I made!

I came to Scott wanting to apply to 6+ deferred programs right out of undergrad, with the goal of getting into at least one with my non-traditional background. After an initial consult where he was candid and constructive on my chances and how to improve them, we got right into work crafting goals, application strategies, LOR support, resume editing, and essay writing. Scott would never let more than 24 hours go past without answering any question I posed or providing feedback on one of my drafts. This was no easy task, as all my essays and even short answer responses sometimes reached 10+ versions before they were ready, but Scott was patient and extremely helpful through every step. From brainstorming to final proofing, PMC could not have been better in responsiveness and knowledge of the application process, particularly as it deferred from school to school. Safe to say it was well worth the investment, as I got interviews at ~80% of the schools I applied to and an acceptance to HBS 2+2 (my dream school and the one I will be attending!)

Scott helped me bring my voice to my essays and craft a story that was authentic to me. I didn’t want to leave anything on the table when I applied for business school. Scott’s expertise and detailed prep plan supported me at every step of the application process and gave me the structure, direction and confidence to stay focused and motivated. I was beyond proud of each of my applications, and received a top scholarship to my top school (M7).

Frenk was absolutely amazing. He worked through the entire admission process with me, breaking it down into simple, accomplishable steps. His understanding and insight into the process, in addition to the information by Personal MBA, was instrumental in my school acceptances. He was understanding, responsive, and super encouraging throughout the whole process.

I think Scott is a great consultant who will listen to your story, share with you the perspective from adcoms, and walk you through the thinking process on how to deliver the story for business school applications. It was a great experience working with Scott, and I would recommend his consultant services to anyone who wants guidance during their business school applications.