TESTIMONIALS
We help Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine veterans leverage their military service to earn top MBAs and change the world.
Here's what our clients have to say
“From Day 1 of working with Military MBA Consulting, I knew I had made the right choice. If you had told me a year ago I would be successfully admitted to each and every school I will apply to, I would have laughed. Coming from a healthcare career within the Military, I was growing anxious with the struggle of conveying my story into my applications. Jackie was able to help more than I could of imagined, supporting me through the entire process.
For anyone struggling, choosing Military MBA Consulting is a clear choice. Not only was Jackie an excellent interview coach, working around my often difficult schedule and varying time zones, she also gave honest, critical feedback that was vital to giving me success in each of applications! If you are ready and willing to put full effort into this process, you can expect nothing less from the team at Military MBA Consulting.”
“Emily was a tremendous resource during my application process. We began working 6 months before I submitted my apps. Her thought-provoking starter documents about your background and experiences were a great starting point. She provides honest and candid feedback on potential weaknesses in your application and more than anything helps you properly tell your story with each and every part of the application. Her knowledge of what some schools value more than others is finely tuned, and she helps you determine which schools you think maybe a good fit for you. Her encouragement throughout the process was so helpful and makes an incredibly vulnerable process for the applicant seem much more comfortable. I would highly recommend you reach out to her for assistance!””
“I can’t do justice to the value of working with Military MBA Consulting. As an older MBA applicant and military retiree, I knew that I had an uphill climb in an unfamiliar environment with its own distinct approach and vocabulary. I had no practical idea how to translate my skills and experience into a product that would resonate with business school selection committees. Jackie acted in turn as guide, strategist, coach, and interpreter to help navigate this complex process and helped me turn an ambiguous plan into a focused, hard-hitting narrative that we built the application packages around. The results speak for themselves, I was accepted and received large scholarships to both of the top programs I applied to. If getting a top MBA is part of your plan, you need to call Military MBA Consulting today!”
“As a military applicant, Emily expertly guided me through the entire MBA admissions process, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From talking through initial separation options to deciding between multiple admissions offers, Emily helped me at every step along the way. She truly partnered with me to identify target schools, craft my story, firmly develop goals, and rigorously prepare for interviews. She found ways to help me translate and describe my military experiences, ultimately crafting the strongest application possible. With Emily’s guidance, I was admitted to 5 of the top 10 US MBA programs - a result well beyond my expectations which I attribute wholeheartedly to her expertise.”
“Emily was instrumental in me gaining admission to the Harvard Business School. She has a vast amount of knowledge about the process, understands how to bring out the best of every candidate, and had very competitive pricing with tremendous value. I was a transitioning Naval Officer with a lower GMAT and she helped me gain admission to 4 of the top 10 schools and provide a very effective blueprint for the entire process. I have recommended her to all of my friends and she has helped all of them achieve admission to a top 10 program, even with the incredibly competitive atmosphere of the pandemic. She is the consultant who can transform your application and help you achieve your transition goals and next steps.”
“After a friend told me about Emily, I immediately got in touch with her. I knew that I needed her to guide me through the entire process. Not only did she help me navigate the application process, but she also helped me select the right test to ensure I would have a competitive application and find the right b-school. It is clear that she is the best coach out there and understands the intricacies involved with each MBA program. In addition, because she has worked with many veterans, she made it easy to translate my military experience into my civilian resume. With Emily’s guidance, I was accepted into all six MBA programs I applied to, two of which were top 10! I cannot thank her enough for the amazing service she provided!”
“Emily is an absolute professional of her craft. Every correspondence I had with Emily ended with actionable tasks or alternative outlooks that made the application process less overwhelming and much easier to manage. A tested, well-resourced consultant with deep industry knowledge and relationships, Emily’s cradle-to-grave approach instilled in me the confidence and competence of a high-quality deliverable. Her responsiveness, candor, and keen eye for the many subtle nuances of top MBA programs created a dynamic, iterative, and eye-opening learning experience for me. From day one, Emily made it clear that I was in control of every aspect of the application. She stressed the importance of being genuine and how she would not think, write, or say anything for me. Emily held me accountable for my work, which, in turn, made the application process a truly humbling and rewarding experience. As a military applicant, I believe this is what differentiates her. If you are willing to do the work, receive quality feedback, and trust the process, then Emily is your “go-to”.”
“The entire team at Military MBA Consulting are rockstars! Specifically, Jackie was absolutely incredible!!! I know that I could not have achieved my acceptances without her abundance of knowledge on admissions. She took the time to get to know me and helped me create stories that were true to who I am. The prep and things she thought of I would have never considered and it made all the difference. Jackie changed my life and helped my family tremendously. ”
“Vince and Military MBA Consulting were instrumental in my application process! He provided a very structured approach, allowing me to meet deadlines and balance active duty obligations. Having been through the process before, he knew exactly what it took to submit a successful application. From start to finish, he provided critical feedback on resumes, essays, and interview prep. Coming from a similar military background, Vince helped me find my voice and curate my story to help translate my military experiences - this is what distinguishes Military MBA consulting from other consultants. Even with time zone differences, Vince was only a text away from scheduling a call. Thanks to Vince’s guidance, I ended up getting accepted into a few M7’s and my dream school! Not only did he help me with the application process, he also gave advice for a seamless transition from military service (Veteran benefits - GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, etc.). As a service member, their prices compared to competitors makes this a no-brainer!”
“Emily was quite simply amazing. From our initial phone conversation I could tell that she would not only provide me guidance on my application but also be my Sherpa through a difficult transition from the military. Her attention to detail, extensive knowledge of the MBA admissions process, and willingness to challenge me during my application process made all the difference. Emily is THE consultant for your MBA application.”
“I’m so incredibly grateful for Emily and her support throughout my application and acceptance in R3 to one of my top choice MBA programs! Emily was able to truly recognize how I could use my 10 years of military experience to craft my story for my application. I was on a condensed timeline due to a last-minute decision that an MBA was right for me as I decided to transition out of the military. Emily quickly responded to all of my questions and gave me excellent feedback. She found a way for me to dig deeper in each of my essays and short answers to highlight how I was ready to take on the challenges of business school. She was encouraging throughout the whole process and I couldn’t have been accepted without her! I’m very thankful for her expertise and if you’re reading this and wondering if you should set up a phone call with her, you should just do it!!! It’s so worth it, I promise!”
“Jackie was an invaluable resource in navigating the intimidating process that is the MBA Application. As a naval officer, I had absolutely no idea how to communicate my military journey to the admissions committee or what a good resume looked like. I had lots of doubts about my ability to make it to an M7 program. Jackie helped me show the value of my military service in the civilian world and what kind of value I would bring to the MBA program. If you are a fellow veteran keeping yourself from applying to the top programs in the world: stop, and talk to Emily and Jackie.”
“I wish I would have been recommended to Emily on my first MBA application journey in R2 2020, instead I applied solo and was put on the waitlist for all schools that I applied to which eventually turned into non-admits. Then in summer of 2021, as I was gearing up to apply again to EA, I met Emily and everything changed. Before doing any writing, she helped me brainstorm and build a far more comprehensive approach to my application strategy which literally changed everything. Through thoughtful and thorough brainstorming exercises, Emily pushed me to tap into and reflect on some of the most difficult aspects of my upbringing and life story, ones that I would have never thought of on my own or view as relevant to use in my application. Through countless conversations and iterations, she challenged me to leverage them in a way that brought my story to life which I now realize is the reason I became an admit with a full-ride scholarship to Fuqua, my number one selected program. Additionally, through her process, tangentially, Emily helped me personally connect together my life story in an enlightening way that helped me grow. Emily is extremely kind and is brilliant when it comes to MBA application strategy, writing, and helping vets/applicants maximize their stories. She is there with you every step of the way and you’ll always know what your task is because of her unique process. You just have to follow it and be willing to put in the work. I can’t recommend Emily enough and I am extremely thankful I met her, she helped me accomplish one of my dream goals.”
“Emily’s experience with interview coaching for top tier programs was clear from the very beginning of our interaction. Her support, encouragement, and (most importantly) focused, critical feedback were vital to identifying the areas where I could achieve the most improvement in the least amount of time. Emily was a resource for me throughout the entire process—this was important to me as a non-traditional candidate. If you are looking for a consultant who will not only give you the feedback you need but also encourage your development, Emily is an ideal partner!”
“Emily was instrumental throughout the entire MBA application process. She tailored my expectations to guide me to the right program, developed an extensive timeline to incorporate resume creation, GMAT/GRE completion, application essay reviews etc. and even prepared me for multiple interviews. If you are looking to advertise the best ‘you’ Emily is your go-to resource. Thank you for helping me go Ivy-league!”
“Emily provided the highest level of customer service from start to finish during the process of applying to a full-time MBA program. Before working with Emily, I had applied to a program and did not get in and I felt that my application was not as strong as it could have been - particularly in deciding which examples and stories to highlight from my military career. Emily has experience on MBA admission boards and is a military spouse and was able to skillfully translate my experiences into language the admissions board would understand and appreciate. She worked with me tirelessly in reviewing, editing, drafting, and re-drafting dozens of versions of my resume, admissions essays, and application package. Working with Emily gave me confidence that I was actually putting my best self forward in my application and I was ultimately admitted to my number one choice. To anyone considering getting help with their application to an MBA program, I can’t recommend Emily strongly enough”
“I was fortunate enough to work with Emily while deployed to Afghanistan. She was very willing to assist given the situation and our time difference. Emily was responsive, insightful, and never hesitated to get on a call when needed, even at odd hours. We thought so much of her, my wife worked with her on her own transition out of the military. I would not hesitate to work with her again!”
“In transitioning from active duty military to civilian life, I underestimated how involved the business school application process can be for top tier schools. I was accepted into my “reach” school, and I honestly could not have done it without Emily. She helped take the veil off the sometimes confusing and overwhelming process and helped me tell my unique story in ways a civilian or educator could understand. I can not thank her enough”
“With absolute confidence I would not have made it into a top business school had it not been for Emily. I had a 560 GMAT (yes, my score starts with a 5) and a 2.9 GPA from undergrad. I thought my rejection was a foregone conclusion. Yet, Emily superbly coached me through the entire admissions process. Emily pored over my essays, resume, and application requirements, and she gave me very realistic mock interviews. Emily got my application to the highest level of excellence possible. I truly felt we had done everything by the time I submitted. I remember thinking to myself that if I still got rejected, we did everything we could and that I would not lose sleep over it. Turns out, I was a clear admit into Tuck’s early decision round!
What I really found valuable about Emily’s coaching is that she helped make my application more dimensional. I obsessed about my low test scores, low GPA, and no business experience, but she unlocked value that I didn’t even think to mention in my application, which strengthened my application more than I could have done on my own. Emily’s coaching made me a unique applicant who stood out and above the applicant pool.”
“I had a terrific experience with Emily as an admissions consultant and offer my strongest endorsement. Emily provided insightful, detailed, and thoughtful guidance to me throughout my MBA application process. As a veteran applying to elite MBA programs, I was particularly concerned with how I would translate my military experience to something that would be understandable to admissions committees, and Emily was incredibly effective with that. She has worked with a lot of veterans, and she gave me some specific ways to think about my military training and experience that proved to be immeasurably helpful to me in my applications. I was also an older (mid-30s) applicant and was concerned that business schools wouldn’t be interested in me for a full-time MBA because of my long work history, but Emily helped me to successfully make the case that business school was the right move for me at that point in my career.
As a direct result of Emily’s help, I was accepted at four elite (Ivy League+) business schools and a world-leading public policy program. I ended up attending a top three MBA program and could not be happier with the results. If you’re thinking about going to business school, investing in admissions consulting with Emily is a no-brainer.”
“Getting into every school that I applied to was a pipe dream that would not have been achievable without Emily’s help. Emily was amazing throughout the entire process and her expertise was obvious from the first phone call I had with her. Her ability to help you strategically craft your thoughts and put them on the pages of your application was critical to my admissions acceptance.
The investment was worth every penny and I plan to recommend Emily to any other Veterans applying to top-tier MBA programs. I can’t wait to start at my #1 MBA choice this fall!
As a direct result of Emily’s help, I was accepted at four elite (Ivy League+) business schools and a world-leading public policy program. I ended up attending a top three MBA program and could not be happier with the results. If you’re thinking about going to business school, investing in admissions consulting with Emily is a no-brainer.”
“As a reapplicant, I was extremely particular about picking a consultant who is straightforward and would guide me in the right direction. In my first conversation with Emily, I was amazed to the extent at which she delved into my profile and shared candid feedback. Both her personal and professional experience with the military gave me immense confidence to go ahead with her.
I also want to highlight the ease of working with Emily. Her dedication, quick turn-around time, practically round the clock availability, ability to help me think deeper about my goals/aspirations made all the difference in conveying my story and helping me get into the school I wanted. She takes great pride in her work, and truly gave me top-notch personal attention.
I can confidently say that Emily’s services are worth every penny. I will be starting at my top choice MBA program this fall, and could not have done it without her.”
“To say I appreciate the level of support Emily provided throughout the entire MBA application process would be an understatement. When you have a lot on your plate and you’re trying to find the best way to set up the next stage of your life, it really means a lot to have someone with the experience Emily has in your corner. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and was wholeheartedly dedicated to my success. I can’t thank her enough and I truly recommend her services to any veteran considering an MBA.
Upon separating from the Navy I was a little apprehensive and nervous about how I could contribute to my class, but after spending time here at Wharton, I’ve come to realize the skills veterans bring to the table truly rounds out experience that may be lacking in your peers. With Emily’s help, I was able to put forth an application that really demonstrated and drew on my past experiences in a way I don’t think I could have done without her. In the end, I was fortunate enough to be admitted to several of my top programs and Emily was instrumental in my success.”
“Emily defines the word “partnership.” Not only did she coach me along the way to gaining admission to the business school of my dreams, but she taught me the proven frameworks to structure a deliberate approach to any interview process. A year later, I have used the same lessons from Military MBA Consulting to land an internship at Google. Whenever another vet contacts me about an MBA I respond with two words; “Call Emily.”