When I was in early days of applying to schools, I reached out to a friend at GSB who shared, “if I can give you one piece of advice, it would be to get ApplicantLab”. Boy, am I grateful for that advice.
ApplicantLab had answers to all my questions, plus questions I didn’t even think to ask. The videos are incredibly detailed and customized to each school (e.g., “these are the traits X school looks for, and here are effective examples of how you could demonstrate Y traits”). The Lab also shared common mistakes among applicants– many of which I likely would have made had I not watched the videos. The lab is so detailed that it even goes into application forms, thank you notes, etc. To put simply, this is quite literally a one-stop-shop for all the information you need.
Beyond that, Maria brings levity into what otherwise could be a very stressful process. I never thought I would laugh out loud while strategizing about my application story. While this may seem minor, it helped me proactively put together my applications while enjoying the process.
I hired Maria for an HBS mock interview, and I’m pretty sure it made the difference in my admission decision. Not only did she predict most of the questions, she spend hours (!!) helping me think through how to tell complex stories in punchy, easy-to-understand ways. I am so grateful for her willingness to run multiple hours over with me (rather than, say, making me pay for another appointment). It was clear she was committed to helping me put my best foot forward.
Fast forward to today, I was admitted to HBS, Wharton ($$), Booth ($$$$) and Sloan ($). And I have ApplicantLab to thank for these options.
