“Without Karen I would not be at the top tier MBA program I am at today.  Before meeting Karen I applied to and was rejected by several schools and was at a loss on how to gain acceptance.  My academic history was a massive red flag to MBA programs and a blemish on my application.  I had an undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a degree that was stitched together across several schools and years.  It was something I tried to minimize and avoid in my previous applications.

I perceived my academic history as a blemish yet Karen saw it as an opportunity to tell my story of perseverance and personal growth.  This shift in thinking was only possible because Karen took the time to get to know me, my story, and my dreams.  Karen’s nuanced and bespoke approach transformed what I thought was my greatest flaw into the cornerstone of my MBA story.  With her unique perspective and guidance I was able to create a compelling application that landed me at my stretch MBA school in the Ivy League.

Karen’s dedication to understanding me and my story along with her deep knowledge of MBA programs, truthful feedback, and guidance made the application process painless.  Her guidance is the best investment I have ever made and has set me up for a bright future.“

“I can’t thank Karen enough for believing in my potential. Given my less-than-ideal stats and the fact that I had offers from three decent schools, I obviously didn’t have the motivation to go through the mill to apply to a stretch school. But after an honest and thorough profile evaluation, she instilled confidence in me to give the school my best shot. Not one to give false hopes, she was very forthcoming about the effort I had to put in to stand out and gave me a lot of guidance with respect to the essays and interview. Also, it didn’t hurt that she had a positive and approachable demeanour, which helped keep our interactions honest and engaging through the application process.

Fast forward a few months, right after I got the much-awaited admit call, she was one of the first few people I reached out to — a gesture so unconscious that I only fully realised at that moment how instrumental she had been in helping me secure the future of my dreams. 

Now, if you’re reading this and are seriously considering b-schools, do yourself a favour and reach out to Karen. She’ll help you do all that it takes to make what’s best (AND right) for you happen, just as she did for me. Also, here’s another friendly tip: Never underestimate the power of the words “you’ve got this!”

“My coach from Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) referred me to Karen two months before first round applications were due. I was reassured that Karen was the best choice to get my application ready in the short timeframe I had before first round deadlines – and she absolutely rose to the occasion! I was blown away by Karen’s super positive energy, encouraging demeanor, and responsiveness. She took the time to get to know me and all of the components of my life, ultimately pushing me to be vulnerable and unlock the “why” in my story. The combination of Karen’s supportive nature and accessibility made her a quick addition to my “board of directors”. She was extremely knowledgeable about navigating each school’s process, helping me think through recommender strategy and balancing GMAT studying during those final weeks. Her dynamic abilities and execution-oriented feedback made an impact on my application and helped me get into my dream program – Harvard Business School. I am grateful that I had Karen in my corner during such a stressful period. She is amazing – both as an all around relatable person and as an advisor during a really intimidating and unfamiliar process.