Working with Raquel was the best decision I made during my business school application process. For those of you who are concerned by the cost of the school packages (I certainly was), I can assure you, it is worth it. I'm a female applicant with a financial services background, with a 710 GMAT score and 3.6 GPA. I worked with Raquel on 5 schools and applied to 2 on my own, I interviewed at 4, and was admitted to 3.

Through the application process, the differences across MBA programs became apparent in the variability of applications between schools. I was most concerned with how to tell my story through the different essays/videos/cover letters requested by each institution. Raquel helped me navigate this challenge with ease. She is extremely well informed about the different programs (beyond what you can discover with a simple google search), and was able to help me adjust so I put my best foot forward with each application. During brainstorming sessions with Raquel, we delved into professional and personal aspects of my life, and she helped me realize consistencies across stories that I likely wouldn't have recognized on my own (for instance, the similarities in relationships I've established at work, with my family, and with my mentee). Raquel helped me reflect on the things that are unique to me, and ultimately piece together a genuine narrative about my goals that was far more introspective and impactful than anything I could have imagined when I first embarked on this journey.

Raquel helped me stay on track as I completed the the other, time-consuming parts of the applications (short answer responses, short videos, resume), all the while maintaining a consistent story. It is worth noting how useful it was to have Raquel there to review essays and other materials several times per week, especially when balancing 6 applications - despite having supportive friends and family, there is no way they could have given my applications the same attention and care as Raquel did.

I found the mock interviews to be particularly helpful as well. Raquel has years of experience, which is apparent in her line of questioning - her feedback was school-specific and incredibly constructive. I believe I was as prepared as I could have been for each interview.

Since admitted, Raquel has continued to guide me through my decision making process - and I'm sure she and I will stay in touch going forward. I am so thankful for Raquel's guidance through the application process, and would highly recommend her to anyone considering using a consultant.

I was applying for business school during a really busy time and Inspira Futures made the process as smooth as possible. My counselor was always available for questions on how to think about schools, the admissions process, essays, interviews etc.. She was especially great at making me think through what I want to convey in the essays. The brainstorming sessions were really helpful and she pushed me to submit essays I felt confident about, which I really appreciated. I ended up getting interview invites at 3 schools and accepting an offer at HBS. I would highly recommend Inspira Futures - worth the investment.

Inspira has a fantastic team of counselors that are great to work with. I worked with Kyndall who was a delight! She was upbeat and pragmatic throughout the process. She did not overwhelm me with her advice and did a great job of understanding my professional goals and suggesting ways in which I could incorporate them into my essays, interviews, and school search. Inspira has materials that really helped me stay organized throughout the application process, including timelines, templates for essays, and sample interview questions. They made it easy throughout the process and helped me get into Booth!

I applied to business school in Round 1 this year and am very glad that I had the opportunity to work with Inspira Futures. I will be attending Harvard Business School this fall and I would highly recommend working with Inspira Futures to anyone applying.

Experiencing an essay based admission process for the first time, I had no idea about the school's expectations from my essays. Also, I had less than than the average number of years of work ex for my target schools, which made me anxious.

My reasons for choosing Inspira Futures were two fold:

1. Personalized attention - I has an initial call with Julie and in 30 minutes she not only understood my profile well but also gave me pointers on how to present myself well in my applications to highlight my strengths and balance my weaknesses.
2. Cost effective - Although most top consultants are priced roughly the same, Inspira Futures was at the lower end of the spectrum.

When I first started working with my consultant, I had initial drafts of my essays but quickly realized I was nowhere close to being submission-ready. She knows exactly what each school is looking for and gave me very clear points on how to shape my essays for each. She also helped me rework and rewrite my essays so that they addressed

1) the highlights of my relatively short work ex,
2) my personality / interests,
3) my professional goals,
4) and how the schools would help get me there.

Her 'tough-love' really forced me to dig deeper and write essays that truly captured the essence of my experiences, where I am now & where I want to go next. The transformation of my initial drafts before working with her to the final drafts after was truly amazing.

I got my final app review done through Inspira. I worked with Sam on my Booth application. His insights were awesome. He provided great tactical and strategic feedback. He has adcom experience, which was apparent from my conversation with him. He was also very responsive and prompt with his communications.

If you thought the GMATs were tough, think again. The application process will push you, make you doubt your dreams, despise word limits, and feel unprepared to compete against thousands of other equally qualified candidates.

This is where Inspira Futures comes in. I've gone through 8 free consultations and didn't feel confident with any of the other companies selling this "service" that is until I spoke with Julie. Her passion to see me succeed was authentic as well as her desire to go above and beyond. While other companies were prompt to end the free 30-minute call, Julie and I must have spoken for over an hour.

My partner, as this is a partnership, Sarah was a key factor in my success. Don't let her sweet personality fool you. I quickly found out that she's surgical with her words and will push you and make sure that your "story" makes sense. She was always there to answer all my questions, most of them likely silly and trivial as I had no experience in applying to graduate schools. But she patiently guided me throughout the process to ensure that I don't make mistakes - mistakes I would've definitely made without her.

Speaking of "stories", I think this is one of the most important aspects of this process. Applying to school isn't just about trying to impress the adcom with what they want to hear. This process, or rather journey actually should help you clearly define your goals, realistically, and put them into words so that others can understand them. Without Sarah, I'm not sure if I could've realized my own unique story to share with the adcom and now, with my future classmates.

In the end, I ended the first step of my journey getting into Tuck and Wharton.

I engaged Inspira to work on both my primary and secondary application essays. They turned out to be great. We did almost 20 turns. My team didn't allow me to be satisified with mediocre essays. The kept pushing me to do better and aim higher. True to their word, they really were cheerleaders, friends, and experts all in one.

I just have one word for Inspira's team - amazing. I could never have dreamed of putting together an application like the one they helped me develop. They know exactly what the admissions committee wants. Can't recommend them highly enough. I am very satisfied by my med school application package. One step closer to realizing my dream of becoming a doctor!

Just did a ding analysis for GSB and HBS with Inspira. My consultant hit the nail on the head. Didn't realize my essays were so vague before the conversation. I'm very confident of sending in a much more solid application this year. Thank you so much, Inspira!

I got a scholarship at my dream med school (Duke), which was something I never thought was possible. What's more is that Inspira's team told me about scholarships that I had no idea even existed. The dedication and love they have for their applicants is heartning. I've already recommended Inspira to over 20 friends applying to med school and will continue to do so in the future.

I worked with Inspira on GMAT tutoring. I was stuck at a 660 and had taken the test four times. I was really ready to move on with my life, but needed a 720+ to solidify my profile for my dream schools (Wharton, Booth, Sloan). Everything from the diagnostic test to the tailored plan was awesome. It was great to have someone pinpoint where I was going wrong and come up with a surgical approach towards improviing my results. I ended up getting a 760! Finally, I am done with the GMAT.

Worked with Inspira on my HBS application. The team was just phenomenal. I definitely got my money's worth. They spent hours working with me on a very short timeline and connected me with administrators at HBS, which I was very very impressed by! I got an admit from HBS and am very grateful for the support.

At least for me the search for an admissions consultant company was not easy. It's not only a large financial commitment but also finding the right company can make a world of difference. I spoke to more than 10 firms and from the first time I talked with Inspira Futures. I felt they were completely different from the rest. I was looking for a personalized service that could cater to my specific needs and not a service that made me feel like I'm only one more. The individual attention I got from Inspira Futures was exactly what I was looking for. My consultant, Mary, was always available even on odd hours and she also replied to all my e-mails quickly. I couldn't believe she never took more than 24 hours to correct something. This kind of treatment made a world of difference and allowed me to apply to 6 schools in only 2 months.

The entire application process with Inspira Futures was simple and painless. You work closely with a consultant that is always there for you and then all your work is reviewed by a former adcom to get that high level, fresh perspective. This system generated positive results for me.

Another thing that I think is worth mentioning is the invaluable knowledge that having an American consultant brings. I'm from Brazil and I was in doubt if I should take a local consultant or an American one. Every interaction that I had with Inspira Futures was seamless (probably even more productive than an in person meeting (you lose time with traffic, strict appointment times, etc…), Also, the knowledge that you get by having someone on the ground in America in direct contact with admissions, that knows the culture and what they want, is really precious.

I definitely love Inspira Futures. Julie left a very good first impression when I first talked with her. During our first free consult, she responded to my request right away and answered all my questions attentively. I have called more that 5 consultants before but I got hooked with Inspira Futures. My consultant has proven to me that he values his clients' success on top of everything and that's very important to me. I have worked with two other MBA consultants last year and the experience with Inspira Futures is totally different, better in all aspects. Not only did my consultant helped me figure out my strengths and goals, he also motivated and encouraged me to have more faith in myself. As someone from Asia, sometimes it is hard for me to see the good values in myself because the society here always push and expect me to do better. This makes it so much easier to undermine my own achievements. However, my consultant helps me to shine through my application. It's like he is able to see a pearl covered by the mud. He ensured that all my applications have a strong point and a consistency in all the applications (resume, essays, and short answers). I have not only been accepted to my dream school, I have also discovered more about myself, get more mature in the process, and improved my writing skills. Inspira Futures definitely worth the effort and the money.

I highly recommend Inspira Futures to anyone who wants to go the extra mile in pursuing his/her dream school.

After my initial call, I knew that Inspira Futures had the chops to help me reach my goals. The questions I was asked were high-level and thoughtful - the whole process kicked off quickly from the moment I signed up, something I was hoping for as I was applying in Round 2. The consistent communication was something I loved, and my consultant was there with me at every step. As someone who's typically pretty indecisive, I'm glad I had the chance to evaluate my school choices based on which suited my needs most before deciding which to apply to. Thank you Inspira!

"Sorry but top 10 schools are out of your league" - this what I heard every time I talked to an admission consultant until I found Inspira Futures.

From the beginning I knew I would need some help with my applications. First, I have never written any essay in my life; the education system in my country was very focused on exams and tests rather than essays. Second, my extra curriculums where rather weak as students clubs did not exist at my university. Finally, I am not acquainted with any MBA alumnus or alumna meaning that I would be totally alone going through the whole process.

For some months I had a list of my top 3 dream schools on my mind - Berkeley, MIT and INSEAD. Before I chose Inspira Futures I talked with at least five different admission consultant companies including those big ones. They all told me that with my profile (an engineer, week extra curriculum, working in a startup) there is not a slightest chance getting into any of above mentioned schools. They were happy to work with me but if I choose schools from the top 30. Because I am not the youngest candidate I believed that only a top school will get me closer to my goals. Julie at Inspira was the first and only person who really believed in me although she acknowledged that it would not be an easy ride.

I was connected with Gabriel. I was sure that with him I can't fail! He was very devoted - on a few occasions he called me at midnight his time, due to time difference. When many other consultancy companies offer you up to four reviews of an essay Gabriel went thru some of my papers over ten times. He was not only an advisor but also a mentor for me and he was as much involved into the whole application process as I was.

Honestly, I never thought I would have a privilege of choosing between Berkeley and MIT. Thanks to Inspira Futures team I was admitted to both of them.

I don't write online reviews. Especially not 3 years after the purchase. But Gabriel deserves an exception.

I knew MBA applications were a long shot for me to begin with. Coming from a no-name international school (not known to the U.S. application dropdown menu), I was hoping that I had it in me, but at the same time know that I needed to craft the perfect application, most importantly the essays, to stand out.

My first call was into Inspira Futures who matched me with Gabriel. I never regretted it. The results spoke for themselves: 4 applications (all top schools), 3 admissions, including my dream choice: Stanford GSB.

Gabriel knows inside out how to tailor your best and highest-chance-of-success application package. He continually challenged me to craft the unique and authentic essays that opened the doors to the top MBA programs for me. And as if that all was not already a utopia of awesomeness, Gabriel helped me secure a full-ride scholarship from my national government. I mean, give me a break, Gabriel.

When I arrived on campus, GSB's (back then) Dean of Admissions Derrick Bolton took me by the side and told me it was my "What Matters Most To You and Why" essay that made the difference. I honestly look at that essay and I think it's the best piece I have ever written in my life. Would have not been the case without Gabriel.

Beyond essays, Gabriel is a fountain of wisdom for school selection, general application strategies, resume editing, picking recommenders, and being there for you during the emotional rollercoaster than MBA applications can be. Take my word. I could not think of a better person than Gabriel to partner up for this journey that can be such a life-changer. Certainly was for me. THANK YOU, Gabriel.

When I first began thinking about applying to business school, I felt completely overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. Fortunately, a good friend had worked with Inspira Futures the prior year with great results, and put me in touch.

Working with a consultant should feel like a seamless partnership, and that's exactly what I experienced with my consultant. She spent countless hours with me brainstorming content and revising drafts together until we were both satisfied with the final version. She was available 24/7, even late at night or on the weekend, which was ideal (I have work days that regularly extend past midnight). Her responsiveness was incredible too, always replying within minutes regardless of the hour.
She constantly challenged me to push harder and dig deeper, not just with my applications but also my career goals. I learned so much about myself through the process, and felt completely taken care of. For a grade-A overthinker like me, she was a lifesaver.

With her guidance I was able to craft a clear and compelling narrative that expressed who I am. I will be heading to HBS in the fall, and fully recommend Inspira Futures!

With Mary's consulting I was accepted into three of my top four choices. She really knows what works and makes the process simpler than I thought possible. More impressively, she worked with me on an aggressive timeline and was always available when I needed her. I'm not sure if she sleeps, but I'm not complaining. HBS admit under my belt.

When I started to prepare my MBA application, I am very confident that I can show my love for dream school, so I spent over three months to DIY, and when I finally received a cold rejection letter, I was heart-broken and discouraged. I learned my lesson here, no matter how confident you are, to get into a dream school, you need more than passion, hard work, and score. Knowing what you don't know and get as much help as you can is also important.

When I sent my old application file to Inspira's team, they instantly noticed many mistakes I made. (I really wish I could know when I prepared my No1 dream school application). My consultant encouraged me to keep trying because my application content is good, needs a better strategy to make Me standout.

After our first call, she gave me a clear, simple, and smart strategy which tailored to myself but made my story more compelling. The problem I previously had was I had too many ideas, and I cannot express my thoughts in a few hundreds of words. When she returned my essays, I felt, yeah, her writing is so smart! She not only polish my writing, but also raised questions to let me add details by myself, so my essay is still MY essay, which reflects a real me, but in a much better way.

Comparing when I asked other friends to help, sometimes, either they make a little real contribution, or they rephrased my essays in a way I feel not authentic or killed my character. But in her version, she is very good at finding my shining point and instructed me to explore more in detail. With her profound experience, she knows how to set a good theme, and express ideas in a nice strategy that I wanted but felt hard to express by myself.

Her edit on my resume also upgrades my resume to another level. makes me realize that my resume can also be a compelling tool too, I thought my resume was perfect, however, after her consult and edit, I felt it is much more impressive tailored to the MBA admission office.

I strongly recommend Inspira and felt their job much worth the money.