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Company: Fortuna Admissions

Malvina has an extensive background in recruitment and career development having worked at Harvard Business School (HBS) as the Assistant Director of Careers Services, and in the corporate world with LVMH, L’Oreal USA.

At HBS Malvina worked in Career Services and led the Programs and Communication team, developing career development programs for HBS students. In this capacity, Malvina also provided hundreds of hours of one-on-one career coaching to HBS students. Her article in Forbes, ‘10 Tips For Acing The MBA Interview‘, has been viewed over 70,000 times, and she was invited by the Financial Times to share her interview expertise in the video you can see below.

At L’Oreal USA, Malvina was head of Talent for the Luxury Products Division and in this role her responsibilities included full-time and intern MBA selection as well as designing and heading the Marketing Management Development Program for Luxury. Malvina’s role then expanded to lead the marketing campus recruitment initiative for L’Oreal USA.

Malvina graduated from Vassar College in psychology (1995), and holds a Master of Human Resources from Universite Paris V (1999).

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August 31, 2023
matteo7

Joined: Jan 19, 2018

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q49 V38

Malvina is a rockstar!!

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If you're aiming for a top MBA program like HBS, Malvina is the coach you've been searching for. Her structured, project-based approach turned the daunting application process into a seamless journey.

Storytelling : Malvina doesn't just scratch the surface; she mines your experiences to craft compelling narratives that capture your uniqueness.

Project-Based Approach: We ran the whole process like a smooth project. Scheduled touchpoints, offline reviews, and flexibility made the endeavor fit effortlessly into my busy lifestyle and time difference.

Collaborative: Your voice amplified by Malvina's guidance creates a compelling application. She adds the polish without losing the essence.

Interview & Post-Reflection: Malvina's coaching in these areas was a game-changer. Her tips and rehearsals made me confident and articulate, turning the interview and post-reflection into strong pillars of my successful application.

Positivity and Support: The MBA application journey is an emotional one, but Malvina's consistent positivity and encouragement kept me focused and optimistic.

In summary, Malvina is more than just an MBA coach; she's your strategic partner in this important life milestone. A heartfelt thank you for her invaluable role in my HBS admission!

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April 06, 2023
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760 Q51 V41

Admitted to GSB and Wharton!

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I can't thank Malvina enough for her invaluable help in my MBA application process. Despite living in London and the big time difference, we managed to establish a great cadence for weekly meetings. She was always very responsive, available, and reliable, which made the whole experience much easier for me.

Malvina was instrumental in helping me brainstorm essay ideas and improve my essay drafts. She provided constructive feedback and suggestions that helped me craft compelling essays that showcased my strengths and goals. She was also genuinely interested in learning about my passions and career goals and shared news articles and daily observations that added more color and depth to my application.

Beyond her professional expertise, Malvina became a great friend who was always there to support me. She recommended some fantastic spots to visit when I traveled to Paris, which I greatly appreciated. Her warm and supportive demeanor made me feel comfortable, and her commitment to my success was unwavering.

Thanks to Malvina's guidance, I was accepted into both Stanford GSB and Wharton, and I received a big scholarship. I couldn't have done it without her. I highly recommend Malvina to anyone who is looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive MBA consultant.

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December 16, 2021
vikapo

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Highly Recommended!

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My experience with Malvina was amazing! I can confidently say that choosing her as my consultant was one of the best decisions I made during the application process. With her assistance, I was admitted into all 5 M7 schools I applied to, including HBS and Wharton.

I spoke with three other companies before I spoke with Fortuna. In my fit call with Malvina, I found that she was both encouraging and realistic. Her calm demeanor really put me at ease. In working with her over 8 months, I found a lot of value in her coaching on how to explore my short-term and long-term career goals. Malvina was very organized and very responsive throughout the whole process. Despite our time difference, all my materials were turned around very quickly and I never had to follow up or wonder if she would get back to me. Malvina also provided feedback to my recommenders as I come from a background where writing MBA recommendations is not common. The extended Fortuna team also provided great interview prep which helped me feel less anxious for the actual interviews.

Malvina had incredible insight into what the admissions committees would find interesting or valuable, and where things could be edited out or framed better. I feel that she really helped me deliver the best version of myself in my applications, without taking away my own voice and personality in the process.

Like many of you are doing right now, I spent a lot of time deciding whether or not to pay for an MBA consultant. It’s certainly not a cheap endeavor. If you are able to afford it, I would highly recommend working with Malvina. I am very grateful for her support throughout this application process.

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June 29, 2021
PaulinaLeyvaOrihuela

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Malvina's advice is a MUST!

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Malvina is simply the best coach you can have to advise you during your interview process. Long story short, I had practiced for my MBA interviews with other three coaches but I didn't feel comfortable working with them during the previous days before my interviews. I was nervous because I had only one week left before my interview and I didn't think I had enough time left to get ready. But luckily, I saw on P&A a post about Fortuna and Malvina, and in just a matter of hours they agreed to help me get ready in just a week for my interview. Despite the short time to prepare, Malvina walked me through the whole process with complete mock interviews and accurate feedback about my performance. Contrary to other mocks I had with other coaches, Malvina's interviews were more exhaustive and the questions were more challenging and tailored to my profile, which mimic the real MBA interview. Besides the excellent quality of Malvina's advice, I loved her positivism and friendly personality, she made me feel more calm and reduced the nervousness I had during the days before my interview. This was key to make me feel more confident and to reflect the best part of me during my interview. Needless to say, she also helped me giving excellent feedback on my post reflection essay with the university. In conclusion, Malvina is simply the best option to prepare during the interview process. I couldn't find anyone better and not only she will give you the best mock interview practice, but she will also help you build confidence during this challenging process, which is key to help you show the best version of you during the real interview. I am going to HBS in august and I couldn't be more grateful to Malvina🙂

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April 19, 2021
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Self-reported Score:
730 Q47 V44

HBS Interview Support

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Malvina was a great resource in helping me navigate the HBS interview process, beginning with Pre-mock interview strategy sessions, to the actual mock and debrief, and then post-interview reflection support, etc. Long story short, Malvina was an instrumental part of helping me navigate this portion of the process, helping me refine my story, polish my responses, and then put my best foot forward for the last point of communication with the school before they made their decision. Personally, there was a lot of self doubt throughout this process, but Malvina helped me cut through a lot of that doubt by contextualizing my relative accomplishments, helping me build confidence throughout this process and feel confident going into the interview.
TL;DR: Highly recommend.

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April 17, 2021
qqanton

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Highly recommend Fortuna

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I went for the 2 school package for GSB/HBS. Got into one school and was interviewed by the other. Fortuna helped massively during the entire application process with great suggestions to CV, application and interview prep.

The process started with Fortuna assessing my profile, i.e., assessing my chances to get into a business school. We then went to creating a structured plan of my application. They did help with a lot of good advice. The first essay I drafted was basically a 4-page CV... By the time I submitted my app, it was a great story which I liked myself.

I was referred to Fortuna by a friend of mine who also got into an HSW.

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March 07, 2021
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Joined: Sep 05, 2018

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q50 V38

Great coach, highly recommended!

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I had an excellent experience working with Malvina. As a reapplicant, I can tell her feedback on my applications really made a difference. Her insights about the schools helped me submit authentic, high-quality applications and thanks to her detailed feedback on our mock interview, I felt very well prepared for the real one. In addition to being very professional, Malvina was also a pleasure to work with, always delivering feedback in a very kind and supportive way, and providing guidance throughout the entire process. In the end, I secured an offer from my top choice school. I very much recommend working with her!

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January 15, 2021
dsfl23123

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Amazing coach! Go for her!

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Working with Malvina has been a fantastic experience. I was a reapplicant (rejected without interview), coming from an over-represented background to being accepted into a top-tier program. She spent countless hours reviewing my essays and application questions and guided me as I doubted each answer. When I struggled to figure out what I am trying to convey, she helped me understand the nuances of the questions I am answering and how to best differentiate myself. During my interviews, she worked tirelessly to conduct mock interviews (and she was tough!) so that I am well-prepared for any question that I tackle. I would highly recommend her.

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May 07, 2019
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q49 V40

HIGHLY RECOMMEND - ADMITTED TO WHARTON WITH $$

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I worked with Karla, Malvina, and Judith on my applications. I highly recommend this team! I was accepted to Wharton with a significant fellowship. I could not have done it without them. They spent countless hours reviewing my resume and essays. Their feedback was always spot on and truly shaped the way I presented myself in my applications. They also performed mock interviews that greatly increased my confidence.

I looked at several other consulting firms prior to selecting Fortuna. I am so glad I made the decision that I did. Their attention to detail, dedicated attention, and expertise is second to none.

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December 23, 2018
mindyh

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Extremely helpful and committed. 100% Recommend

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I didn't have the chance to work with Malvina on my applications, but had the pleasure of her help on my HBS interview. Despite her being located in London, she was highly responsive and flexible in accommodating to my work schedule to speak with me on the phone and answer my questions. Malvina was extremely knowledgeable of the HBS interview and was able to make the whole prep process very tailored. Based on my application, she was able to suggest areas of my profile I should highlight, what the interviewer may ask, and how to respond to those questions. The interview process is daunting, but Malvina was patient and honest yet supportive which made it all the more enjoyable. I couldn't have gotten into HBS without her help and I 100% would recommend Malvina!

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