Hourly Consulting Reviews

This year, I re-applied to three programs and applied to one program for the first time. Last year, I worked with another admission consulting group that helped me apply to Booth, Kellogg and Wharton. Unfortunately, I was waitlisted and eventually denied with all three.

This year, I was referred to Alex through a friend that had used him previously. Alex's strengths were many, but in particular, he was a quick read on the strengths and weaknesses of my application. This was helpful was we completed 4 first round applications despite starting in late August. This was possible because of his quick and decision plans with my application strategy.

Alex's offered amazingly thoughtful advice, but perhaps most valuable, is that he expertly helped me craft an application that hit on all the key parts of my personal and professional profile so that I felt I put the best foot forward. Last but not least, he was incredibly easy to work with and provided an excellent advisor relationship. I would strongly recommend him as you consider your options for MBA admission consulting.

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Alex provided critical guidance throughout the admissions process, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with Prep MBA if you are considering applying to business school. I actually called Alex after receiving impersonal and poor advice from another major consulting firm during a round 1 application, which proved unsuccessful. Alex read my initial essays and explained that my character and personality hadn’t emerged effectively. Through his in-depth personal assessment process, Alex really took the time to get to learn about all aspects of my story- from my family background, to academic interests, to personal quirks, and of course professional goals. With the assessment as a springboard, we worked together to hash out the key themes that cut to the core of both my personal and professional narratives. Narrowing down a topic and picking poignant examples proved more difficult and emotional than expected, but Alex was painstakingly persistent. His tough but supportive and humorous manner really helped bring out the best of my work. This coaching style also proved extremely helpful in preparing for interviews, as he put me on the spot with questions that I hadn’t come across online but which actually came up in the interview. Thanks to Alex, I wrote a very strong essay, excelled during the on-campus interview, and was accepted to Harvard Business School in round 2. Alex is not only a great consultant, but also a great guy with whom I look forward to staying in touch.

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Working with Alex Leventhal greatly enhanced my business school application, especially as it relates to the essay drafting process. The business school essays are extremely challenging and the difference between a good essay and a great essay is often what differentiates an admitted candidate from a non-admitted candidate. Alex is incredibly experienced in working with applicants from the initial brainstorming to the final editing stages, and is extremely thoughtful and candid with his feedback. I distinctly remember spending two hours on the phone with Alex discussing my life history and brainstorming what matters most to me. Ultimately, it was through his questions and feedback that I arrived at not only the best answer, but also the genuinely correct answer. I think Alex’s thoughtful approach not only helped bring out a good essay, but also inspired a really reflective and rewarding process.

I firmly believe that the two most important qualities in someone who gives advice are experience and intelligence. I leaned on friends and family throughout the business school process for each of these qualities. However, Alex is really unique in providing the highest level in both these areas. As a Harvard MBA and experienced admissions advisor, Alex is intimately familiar with the process and the keys to differentiating yourself. He is also a very intellectual, intelligent individual who is genuinely interested in getting to the right answer. This combination proved invaluable as I struggled with how to draft my application and let my true voice emerge.

I have already wholeheartedly recommended Alex to several of my friends. If you are looking for someone who will challenge you to think creatively and dare to take your application to the next level, Alex is your guy. He invests his heart and mind into your application process start to finish, and makes you feel like you are the most important client. I was ultimately accepted to my top choice, Stanford.

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When I initially decided to apply to business school, I was determined to navigate the process without a consultant, having little understanding of what a third party could add to my personal application and story. After discussing with a number of friends who had recently been accepted to my target schools, however, I was convinced otherwise. My most trusted friends said they had done their research, talked to a number of firms, and ultimately decided to work with Alex Leventhal. Each had been accepted to their top choice, and highly recommended his services.

From my research on prepmba.com and initial consultation, Alex created a very personalized process, making sure he got to know me well before ever suggesting how to craft my story. He takes the time to understand your background, passions and goals. Coming from a finance background and having made no decision on what I ultimately want to do, Alex pushed me to reach into my background and experiences to come up with a more unique story and focused career path. Without his guidance, I would have been much more generic in my answers, and probably blended right into the massive pile of applications.

I did the two school package, and was accepted at my top choice, Stanford. Alex’s knowledge and understanding of what the top schools are looking for and advice on tailoring your application were essential. His help in preparing for the interview process was also an extremely useful tool – helping me bring more excitement and confidence into my answers.

With Alex, you know what you’re getting. He’s a Harvard MBA so he understands the process from first-hand experience. He is also a one man “firm” who is focused on achieving the best outcome for his clients, so you know you won’t get passed off to a junior staff member. He’s always available, and most importantly, will give you his honest opinion. I would and have recommended Alex’s services highly to many of my friends.

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