I had such a positive experience with ApplicantLab! The program is so thorough and guides you through every step of the process. It includes bits that a traditional admissions consultant wouldn't think to cover and an applicant would never think to inquire about. The...

This is the one product that will help you turn your experience into a strong, competitive profile for the MBA or grad school of your choice. It covers everything from building a standout resume, preparing for interviews, and selecting the right program for you, to...

I got Applicant Lab after I wrote the GMAT and started prepping for application season. I would actually recommend that you get a subscription while you prepare for your GMAT, this way you can brainstorm your stories slowly in parallel, say a story a week and by the...

I cannot express enough how incredible my experience was with ApplicantLab. From the very start, Maria went above and beyond in answering my questions. Her dedication and responsiveness made me feel supported and confident throughout the entire application process....

An excellent and well thought out product that contains all that you could possibly need from admissions consulting. - Guided process to help develop your MBA story- In-depth information about what schools are looking for- Guides for every question you could find on...

ApplicantLab really helped me a lot to craft essays for schools on my own at a nominal price. It has detailed advice for each question for most of the top schools. I especially like how you can read specific areas based on how much time you have to devote. If you are...

What a great product! I think any applicant needs it to succeed in their MBA journey. Like many, I believe conventional admission consultants are rip-offs...pay over $1k to get one or two applications wrapped up when you're often applying to more than four in any...

ApplicantLab far exceeded my expectations of what I assumed it would offer. I expected to have at least all the general recommendations for applications to be compiled in a single source for ease of reference. However, I found that Maria's in-depth videos,...

Applicant lab is a great tool for someone who is looking for essay advice but does not want to put a hole in their wallets for the same. I have been using Applicant Lab for some time now, and the advice that Maria gives is just top notch. Even though it is priced on...

I was admitted to an M7 with a weak profile and interviewed at at every other school I applied to (other M7s) using this service as my only guideline to writing my application. I was able to craft a great story using the essay and application advice in here as well as...

ApplicantLab was a life-saver! The user interface is easy to navigate. The videos are full of insight (and humourous!). In short, the advice is excellent. ApplicantLab helped me structure my thoughts, so that I could write the most impactful admissions essays that I...

Love ApplicantLab. It provided all the information I needed to put together a great application. I loved Maria's guidance and videos! The school specific information when crafting essays and interviews were particularly helpful as well. I was considering using another...

ApplicantLab's process, checklists, and advice empowers you to create your own best application. The insight that Maria brings is invaluable and helps sharpen your own unique personality in each application. I knew I wanted to apply to business school and believed I...

Applicant Lab is an exhaustive online tool to prepare for your MBA applications and interviews as it covers all the major and minor aspects of the admission process in a step by step and well structured program. While the service does an outstanding job in assisting a...

ApplicantLab is a great resource for those willing to put in the work independently, with some level of guidance given through instructional videos and comments. As someone who likes to work/study independently (I studied for the GMAT on my own) this service was just...

Truly wonderful prep, it helped me organize my thoughts for my application and nail my interviews. Its interview prep is unbeatable, the videos are easy to follow and the tips are super useful, even for the eventual job interviews.After using the program I felt...

To whom it may concern, Hello! I am writing a review on my experience using Applicant Lab. - The advice is school-specific and helped me craft my answers to each school differently while still being easy to use. - Goes through what the ADCOM themselves are thinking...

This is one of the best tools out there for MBA applications. The structured approach walks you through all the necessary steps and helps you assemble all the necessary points for a great application. The videos and explanation accompanying each step helps to stay on...

What? - AL is an amazing MBA admissions guidance product by HBS alumni Maria which replaces traditional, expensive and 'not always reliable' admissions consulting firms. It lays out all pieces of admissions process right from 'attending b-school info sessions' to...

Maria does a great job of breaking down the entire application process and even address the various reasons for someone who is getting their MBA. The most valuable part for me was the brainstorming portion where I categorized my different stories and mapped it to...

Hiring a consultant from a big firm doesn’t guarantee results. Sometimes, if not most of the times, it might backfire when one lacks a clear understanding on how one should go about the admissions procedure. Secondly, imparting a structure to the essays is always...

TL;DR: Some of the best money I have ever spent. If you are looking for a one-stop-shop where all info for each school is aggregated, and where you can craft a winning school-specific essay for every application, look no further. Don't let skepticism hold you back! If...

ApplicantLab is a very interesting take on MBA admissions consulting.Pros:1. It is a very well structured and well thought out service.2. It saves a lot of time for candidates as it does the basic school research for you, you need not waste your time going through...

Though I was initial sceptical, but the UI put me in a comfortable place as soon as I started. The fact that you can work on your career hook and add relevant examples helps you to enrich your essays .The reviews and guidance by Maria and Carin are spot on and...

I learned a lot about MBA programs and admissions from ApplicantLab. Maria walks you through all the pitfalls and really helps you understand how admissions officers think about a student. She explained every step of the process, helping me to build a foundation of...

I bought applicant lab on a friend's recommendation and I am SO glad I did. I had no idea where to start with my applications and this program helped me figure everything out. There is school-specific advice on what each program is looking for, what traits to...

I decided to apply to b-school with a very short timeline. I didn't achieve the GMAT score that I wanted until Dec. 4th and I applied round 2 in Jan of the following year. I didn't start my applications (other than asking for recommendations) until after Dec. 4th....

When I began looking at consulting services to help me with MBA applications, I couldn't believe how expensive they were. As someone who is trying to save up for grad school, it just didn't make sense to spend thousands. After looking around a bit, I came across...

MBA application process is really a stressful process. One of the key things you always look for is guidance and mentor. A mentor, who can help you introspect about strengths, weaknesses, journey so far, and what you want to achieve next. Also, you are already paying...

I was not very confident about how would a tool help me write essays or get me into top business schools. I was like "Are you really serious? This is just a tool Man!". I must admit today I laugh at myself when I think what I used to think about this tool. Since it...

I am a DIY applicant and I strongly recommend this website to those who have no clue how to structure your essay. My favorite part of the ApplicantLab is actually the videos, especially those in the School Mapping and the Interview preparation. The amazing walkthrough...

**I am writing this review after already having received my admissions decisions and committing to a school**I was really on the fence about whether to shell out thousands of dollars per school to make sure I had a buttoned-up admissions package, but at the suggestion...

I used ApplicantLab for my Round 1 applications this season, and it is truly amazing (and I made it into my top choice schools!)Maria has put a lot of time and effort into developing this tool that pretty much answers every question you have (or even questions you...

I'm a workoholic. Working 60+ hour weeks, two non-profits, and a side business, I needed admissions help that could operate with my schedule but still quench my thirst for details and specifics. ApplicantLab was the perfect solution for me. It contains amazingly...

Applying for business school is a long and expensive process. Between test prep courses, taking the GMAT a couple of times, books, and materials, I easily spent around $2500. So, by the time I got around to actually applying for school, I was really reluctant to spend...

I have recently used Applicant Lab's services for my application process. We all are aware how much a normal admission consultant would charge - at least a couple grand. Unlike a normal consultant, Applicant Lab charges just a fraction of it and actually guides you to...

MBA admissions are complicated, to say the least. It isn't always a matter of being extraordinary rather extraordinarily telling your story. That is where ApplicantLab excels; it provides you a framework to put your best foot forward.When I started my MBA prep, I...

Let me start by saying Applicantlab is a great product which helps those who dont want to spend 1000s on MBA school admissions. I feel like it removes the "hype and flashiness" from all those expensive consultant programs and gives you whats needed for a great...

As someone who originally paid for a traditional consulting service and was severely disappointed with their experience, ApplicantLab was an excellent tool that saved my business school application process. It not only gave me the same advice I was getting from the...

I was drawn to the website because the inventor of ApplicantLab--Maria graduated from Harvard MBA, and worked as an Admission Officer. So she has been in a position of both sides of the game. After watching her free videos on the website, I was convinced she's an...