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Nikita
Admit: Booth, NYU Stern, Yale with $330,000 scholarships
I reached out to Sam due to a personal referral. Of all the admissions consultants I talked to, he was the only one who was willing to answer ALL of my questions in a way that made me comfortable with how we would be working together.
Sahil
Admit: HBS with $20,000 scholarship, Wharton, Columbia
Sam is a rockstar. We got 4/6 interviews from the M7 schools and 3/4 post-interview acceptances.
Alberto
Admit: Wharton
Sam impressed me from our first meeting. Very smart, very direct, very pragmatic, very professional. I was admitted to the Wharton MBA :)
Raveena
Admit: Wharton (+$$$)
Sam helped an R3 candidate get into their dream S=school, Wharton (+ $100k).
Working with Sam is a no-brainer.
Rachel
Admit: Kellogg
We submitted an application to three M7s and I got admitted to Kellogg! My career goals and personal mission have never been clearer before starting school in August—and I’ve found a friend. Highly recommended!!!
Arno
Duke Fuqua admit with scholarship
I had worked with an admissions consultant during a previous application cycle and I got dinged at every school I applied to. I decided to give up and that pursuing an MBA at a dream school was maybe just not in the cards for me. That was until I met Sam.
Sejal Mali
Admit: NYU Stern ($170,000 scholarship)
Sam was always available to answer any questions and would go above and beyond to help calm my nerves before and after interviews and throughout the whole application process. I highly recommend Sam for anyone going through the MBA application process and looking for a consultant!
Jasmin
Admit: NYU Stern with full ride scholarship, UVA Darden, Georgetown
I am not exaggerating when I say that Sam has been transformative in my MBA application journey. Without him, I wouldn’t have even applied to top US schools, never mind being admitted with over $300k total in scholarships. In the end, I’m going to NYU Stern with a full scholarship!
Matheus
Admit: LBS, Oxford Saïd, IESE, Cambridge Judge (+ £10,000)
I strongly recommend him: Sam definitely knows his business, gives great and detailed feedback, and makes the candidate feel the confidence that is required to do well on interview – which is just a consequence of being really well prepared.
Bilal
Admit: Oxford SBS
Sam's guidance was instrumental in my MBA application. His personalized approach and attention to detail ensured my application stood out.
Sila
Admit: LBS and HEC Paris
There are not enough words in English to explain the value that Sam creates for your MBA applications. If you are wondering whether to hire a consultant or if you are in between consultants, LOOK NO FURTHER.
Parker Julian
Admit: Emory Goizueta and Vanderbilt Owen
Working with Sam was the best decision I made in my MBA process. I was blown away by his professionalism, efficiency, and his talent for helping put together my story.
Deepak
Admit: Cambridge Judge
From the beginning, Sam had a unique ability to see what made me stand out. He’s not just a consultant; he’s a coach, mentor, and strategist. He took the time to understand my background, goals, and even my quirks. It felt more like talking to a friend than working on applications.
Harsh
Admit: INSEAD
I worked with Sam to apply to INSEAD and Cambridge in the final rounds. I got admits to both.
Mahesh
Admitted to Georgetown + $80,000 scholarship
I’d 100% recommend Sam to anyone who gets stressed out during the MBA application process like me.
Vibhav
Admit: INSEAD, Cornell
Sam has been a real differentiator in my application. He has not just amplified my past experiences but found new stories and pieces of my life that he could mold into one succinct storyline.
Chinenye
Admit: Vanderbit Owen with $63,000 scholarship & Emory Goizueta with $20,000 scholarship
As someone with a career gap, I was unsure about how to tell my story and skeptical about actually putting in my application. From my initial conversation with Sam, to finally sending in my applications, Sam and his team were instrumental in helping me tell my story in a very compelling way.
Piyush
Admit: Copenhagen Business School
It wouldn’t have been possible for me to complete the application in time without his help. While going through my application while submitting it I was amazed at the quality of the application that we were able to put together in a short period.
Elie
Admit: UNC
GPA under 2.5. I received acceptances from two top 20 schools and I am waitlisted at a top 10! Something I never thought possible with my stats. If you have a profile that has a weak point I can’t recommend anyone better than Sam.
Sharleen
Admit: Oxford Saïd
Sam always makes it seem like your application is the only one he is working on. His attention to detail, structured approach, and genuine interest in my personal life and work experiences made the process so seamless. With his help, I got admitted to Said Business School & Warwick Business School with scholarship offers.
Overrepresented MBB Consultant
Admit: Harvard Business School (R1 2024)
I spoke with over 15 admissions consultants (mix of small and big-name) before deciding to work with Sam.
Sal P
Admit: USC Marshall (+$130,000 scholarship)
I strongly recommend Sam to anyone needing support and guidance at any point during their MBA application process.
Federica F
Admit: ESSEC Business School
I was stressed and uninspired and writing a motivation letter seemed to be an overwhelming burden. I contacted Sam
Shenzhi
Admit: Oxford Saïd (+£10,000 scholarship)
Sam helped me get an admit to Oxford Saïd and a £10,000 scholarship in round 4. My background is in the pharma sector. I am Chinese so I'm in a quite competitive group.
Temi Olufetebi
Admit: ESADE (+scholarship)
I am a US applicant with an unconventional background. I worked with Sam for my applications to top European schools: ESADE, IE, and IESE, and I got admitted with a scholarship. Using Sam was a great investment for me.
Sanita
Admit: INSEAD GEMBA (+$$$)
Sam helped me with the INSEAD application and was very knowledgeable about what the school is looking for, how to turn my story into a strong essay as well to provide overall support with my admissions application and interview.
Stephen
Admit: Chicago Booth
Sam helped me create one of the best essays I have written. His knowledge of the industry, passion, and down-to-earth personality make him a great consultant to work with!
Abdul
Interview: MIT Sloan Fellows
Sam was more than a consultant. His approach to slowly knowing the applicant was EVERYTHING! I was able to discover more and more about myself while conducting the online sessions with him.
Tim
Admit: Dartmouth Tuck, Darden
I think the real differentiator with Sam is the time he takes to get to know you at the beginning of the process – it really almost feels like therapy and makes you truly dig for why you want business school and what it is you might want to do with your career.
Varun
Admit: Chicago Booth, CMU Tepper (+$$$)
Sam encouraged me to totally transform my career narrative into one that was more personal and genuine, even though it felt like a gamble at the time. But the gamble paid off, and I got admits to every school that I applied to, plus a generous 30% scholarship.
Jeff
Admit: Chicago Booth, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Saïd,
I applied to 3 schools and received offers from all 3 (some with conditions).
Anant
Admit: IESE
I knew I had a strong profile but I didn’t know how to make a story that could connect all my life decisions. Sam helped me build that story extremely well.
Aakash
Admit: Goizueta
I graduated from a public school with a 3.0 GPA, 600 GMAT score, and an ORM. As a consultant, I needed a way to differentiate myself and compensate for my low stats. Sam's process for storytelling is true and tested.
Anjuli
Admit: ESADE
The live editing service is super fantastic as it lets you have control over your essays which I believe is really important. We also did a couple of mock interviews and it definitely helped me calm my nerves before the D-day!
Nikhita
Admit: Booth, Kellogg, Haas, LBS
I did a lot of homework when I was selecting a consultant and spoke to almost every big company out there. Sam easily rose to the top. I would 100% recommend him to anybody looking for help with their apps!
Shlok
Admit: Kellogg + Columbia
I would 100/10 recommend getting Sam's services in case you're planning on cracking the top business schools.
Arofat
Admit: Chicago Booth (+$$$) + Yale (+$$$)
with his help I received an acceptance letter from Yale with a $30k scholarship and Chicago Booth with a $60k scholarship. His method of deep soul searching resulted in stunning essays.
Rohan
Admit: Oxford Saïd
Sam’s flexible schedule meant that I could pace the application process according to my professional commitments. With his help, I landed an admit from Saïd Business School – my top choice.
John
Admit: LBS
I only paid Sam for a one-school package and he got me an acceptance into LBS. Money well spent!
Grant
Admit: UNC (+$$$)
I was accepted to 3 of the 5 schools that I applied to with a combined $247k in scholarship funds!! Definitely worth the investment!
Lisa
Admit: Oxford Saíd Business School
The mock interviews with Sam helped quell my nerves and modulate my tone and speaking speed to ensure I exude confidence and poise. I couldn’t have done it without his creativity, push, and belief in me.
Sarah
Admit: Harvard Business School
I worked with Sam on my HBS application in round 1 and received an admit at Harvard Business School
Audrey
Admit: Northwestern Kellogg, Dartmouth Tuck, London Business School (+$90,000 scholarships)
I attribute my success to Sam's endless creativity, his extensive knowledge of the MBA admissions process...
Karim
Admit: London Business School, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Saïd
Sam helped me navigate both the application process and subsequent decision-making when admission offers came in.
Moon Lee
Admit: Michigan Ross
The best part about working with Sam was that he genuinely cares about me and wants to help in every way possible to make my dream come true.
Parit
Admit: NUS
I chose Sam because I was targeting mostly European schools. Sam has already gone through the process himself and knows...
Gurdeep
Applicant: London Business School, Oxford Saïd, Cambridge Judge
From the outset, Sam provided me with professional advice that was robust, strategic, and authentic.