I decided to apply to business school fairly late in the game (~6 weeks before my first application was due). I had fortunately taken the GMAT a few years prior, but I knew I had a long way to go in order to hit my deadline: crafting a story, resume, essays, recommendations, etc.

Faced with a daunting task, I determined that using a consultant would be highly beneficial. After speaking with a number of firms, I chose Inspira Futures because they took time to get to know me, did not have a one-size-fits-all approach, and encouraged me to apply to the schools I wanted.

Inspira Futures was instrumental in keeping me on track, offering me sound advice, and helping me reach my full potential. In just over a month, we established a credible story and produced essays that were, in my opinion, excellent (I hadn't written much more than an email in 5+ years).

I ultimately applied to 3 top programs with Inspira Futures' assistance and am happy to say that I received substantial scholarship to 1 of the 3 (I knew the others were a stretch at the onset). There is no way that I would have had the same outcome without her help - I can recommend Inspira Futures without hesitation.

When I last applied, I did not gain admission into any programs that I seriously considered. This year, although I was already familiar with the MBA application process, my counselor really helped me to hone my story and create a more cohesive application. She also showed a willingness to answer any and all questions that I had. Finally, she offered great insight into how I could write stronger essays and showcase my strengths in my application. I will now be starting a MBA Program with the Tuck with $100K scholarship. I would highly recommend her services for anybody looking to apply for MBA Programs. Thank you, Inspira!

I must say that investing in a partnership with Inspira Futures was without any doubt one of the best decisions I ever made. My main objective on this partnership was to have someone keeping my focused as I was starting a new project and had recently moved to a new country. I didn't know I needed as much strategic and editorial help until I began to see my consultant's edits to my work, starting with my CV and going all the way through to my final essay! I never thought that the quality of my profile and applications would reach such a high level as they did. The commitment to our goals, the rhythm of work imposed, the discipline and the constant challenges that Inspira "surgically” created during the process were impressive and can only illustrated what an enormous expert she is in this kind of process.

We, I mean I, ended up getting offers from 2 of the 3 business schools we applied to, INSEAD and LBS. I say we because it was such a team effort. With the third application, Booth, considering my profile as a civil engineer and the fact that we applied in the final round, I must say that reaching the waiting list was in fact a achievement by itself. Therefore, the experience of working with Inspira can be resumed to one word: priceless.

Thank you so much.

I purchased the two-school package to help me increase my chances of acceptance at Yale and Kellogg. As soon as I signed up, I had a meeting with my consultant the very next day to get started; I was worried that signing up in July would mean I wouldn't turn applications around by Round 1 deadlines, but we jumped into an action plan that worked for me despite the tight schedule. I couldn't have done it without the Inspira team.

Coming from a non-traditional background, I knew it would be challenging to get into the top MBA programs without a consultant who appreciated my unique background. After speaking with multiple consultants, I felt Inspira Futrures was the best fit because they genuinely tried to get to know me and did not sugar coat how difficult the journey might be.

Once we started working together, my counselor dug deep into my personal and professional experiences to ensure I put my best foot forward. With his help, I was able to tell my unique story that has made me who I am today through essays, resume, and interviews. He always had a game plan to address any concerns that the admission officers might have after reading my application.

Overall, I could not have asked for a better consultant to guide me throughout this journey. He was there every step of the way, guiding and offering valuable insights. With their help, I got accepted into HBS!

I reached out to Inspira in the summer before I applied to MBA programs. Early in our first meeting, I knew it was the perfect firm to help guide me through the process. They really made an effort to get to know me not only as an MBA candidate, but as a person, and they consistently went above and beyond in helping me with each facet of my applications. Their in-depth knowledge of the MBA application process, their level of thoroughness in the several rounds of constructive feedback that my counselor gave me (while still remaining incredibly kind), and his background in storytelling were all immensely helpful as I wrote my applications.

After the applications were submitted, he continued to go the extra mile during the interview process. He gave me tips on details that I would have overlooked without him, but after hearing them, I felt that my interview skills drastically improved. The mock interview that he conducted gave me the confidence and ability to put my best foot forward during my actual interviews. The coaching he provides for the interviews was invaluable to my success.

As a person, he was always incredibly kind, and even though my application process is over I'm glad to say I'll always consider him a close friend. Before I met him, I felt that Stanford GSB was a bit of a long shot for me, but he instilled confidence in me that I had a chance, and ultimately his guidance was instrumental to my acceptance. He not only knows the vital ins-and-out of the MBA admissions process, but further stands out because of the distinctive qualities of his professional storytelling background and his kindness through the process. He is not only a top-tier MBA coach, but also an amazing person.

The experience of working with him was invaluable, and I consider working with him to be one the best investments in myself that I've ever made. Thanks to him, I'm going to attend the school of my dreams. I would unequivocally recommend Inspira Futures to anyone who is lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with him.

Gabriel was focused on helping me succeed throughout our time together. He was able to advise me on every step of the process and I achieved my goal of attending UCLA Anderson.

Around a year ago, I decided that I wanted to pursue an MBA. I had already written the GMAT and I had a good score but I had no idea where to go from there. Since I'm from an extremely competitive applicant pool (Male Indian Engineer) I decided that I would engage an MBA advisor to help run my MBA ‘project'. I remember evaluating some of the leading advisors through the free consultations they offered. At that stage - even before I had committed to engaging her services - Inspira Futures spent hours on the phone with me.

The value from those discussions was more than enough to convince me that I would need their help. In reality, there is IMMENSE competition to get into the top programs and even with a perfect application you are only giving yourself a chance to get in. I'm glad I hired Inspira Futures to coach me right from the Inspira Futures assessment to bring focus to my MBA story - to CV preparation, short listing schools, building an application timeline, essay/application review and interview preparation.
Today, I've been admitted (with scholarship!) to LBS and Haas and I'm still talking to Inspira Futures as I decide which school to pick. I definitely would not be here with these two amazing options without their support and I whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone who is in the position I was in one year ago.

My consultant spent hours listening to my story and experiences as we continually made edits to my application essays. The essay feedback and comments I received were prescriptive and explained how certain changes could impact my candidacy. Although I worked closely with one consultant, she would come back to me with new insights and tips from the rest of the team to ensure I was getting the most out of my experience. Getting into five business schools was more than I could have hoped for; I recommended Inspira Futures to coworkers also looking to advance in the finance industry.

I highly recommend using Inspira Futures. I knew nothing about the MBA application process when I first started, and Inspira Futures was able to guide me through every step. Starting from our initial call, they were organized, focused, and insightful. They were able to draw out a unique story from my personal and professional experiences, and then helped me tailor that story to different schools. They were responsive to all my questions and really helped motivate me throughout the entire process. I ended up getting into Wharton, my top choice school because of their help. Inspira Futures is a wonderful consulting org who truly cares about each person they work with. I highly recommend working with Inspira Futures to craft the best application possible.

My experience with Inspira Futures was incredible. Beyond just helping me gain an admit to my dream school - CBS, my consultant's instruction and guidance led to a great deal of self-discovery in terms of my strengths as well as my real career aspirations. He was absolutely critical in helping me draw out notable experiences in an otherwise unremarkable background. He saw essay potential in my experiences that I would have probably never uncovered by myself.

Not only is Inspira Futures a great admissions consulting firm, they are also a really great team who took time out of their busy schedule for a few unscheduled pep talks that went beyond the application process. I give Inspira Futures the highest possible recommendation and all of my expectations were exceeded with their service. Thank you Inspira Futures!

I had a great experience working with Inspira Futures. This was my second time applying, and I wanted to make sure I had a strong application. My counselor helped me take all the swirling ideas and plans I had in my head and tell a crisp, cohesive, and most importantly, authentic story. I am coming from the non-profit industry and want to stay in social justice long term. I spoke with a few other consultants who wanted me to downplay that passion and drive in favor of a more tradition post-MBA path, but she encouraged me to lean into what made me unique and be bold in my aspirations. She gave clear constructive feedback, pushed my thinking when I needed it, and gave me pep talks when I was stuck.

I ended up doing a 5 school package with her. I am very happy with the results. I applied to 5 of top 10 programs and got into my top 3 choices - Stanford, Tuck and Hass, with full or almost full scholarships to 2 of them. I definitely do not think I would have had the same results without her support. I definitely recommend working with Inspira Futures!

I currently work in PR. I applied to business school because I am looking to transition into a role in brand management in luxury goods. I purchased 4 school package with Inspira Futures and worked with Nadia.

Nadia first helped to transform my resume -- it was previously focused more on responsibilities and now highlights more of my accomplishments/results achieved. Nadia also really helped to shape my story and showed me how my experiences in PR/Events were not dissimilar from brand management. She helped position me as a competitive candidate, and I don't think my candidacy would have been viewed as favorably if I hadn't worked with her on how I was going to present my background.

Every step of the process, Nadia provided great insights, and I really felt as though she was rooting for me the whole way. Her support was incredible throughout the admissions process. She really knew exactly what to anticipate and how to prepare me for everything. Nadia also prepped me for my interview and helped give me the confidence I needed to succeed. I got admits from Wharton, Stanford and LBS but decided to take LBS route as got a $83K merit grant.

I highly recommend working with Nadia. She was a game changer for me, and I know she has the ability to work with applicants from all different backgrounds and help them to highlight their strengths and present their best possible application to a school.

Alec is extremely knowledgeable about schools and test taking. He will offer you great guidance. He puts a lot of emphasis on ethics as he does not write essays for students and lets students' unique voices shine throughout the application process. He offers superb interview tips and mock interview sessions to make sure that you go into the interview with confidence! I highly recommend him.

Before writing about Inspira Futures, I'll say it's important to know what you're looking to get out of an MBA consultant. I began the process with Inspira Futures with only 40 days until round 2 submission, so not only was I looking for guidance on school selection, application strategy, resume and essay review, and interview prep, I also needed a project manager of sorts to clearly lay out deadlines and allow me to use the little non-working time I had most efficiently. I had talked to several consultants and it was clear that Inspira Futures had the full package.

As far as value add goes, I can't praise Inspira, and my consultant enough. The introspective application strategy is something that contributed greatly to my essays and I would not have gotten there on my own. By connecting me with former clients and knowing where my strengths played best, she helped inform my school selection. My professional resume was turned upside down into a great MBA resume. The school specific essay review, interview guides and mock interviews were dead on. And apart from their own gain from my success, they were truly rooting for me throughout the process.

To speak to results, I applied to 4 top 10 programs, was admitted to 3 (HBS, Kellogg and Fuqua), waitlisted at 1 (Wharton). Even if I started months earlier and had a wide network of recent MBAs, I'm not sure I would have produced the same quality of applications.

My Coach helped me realize that the application was about more than answering a series of challenging questions. The application was an opportunity for me to search within myself and identify with the accomplishments, failures, stories and values that I hold dear. It was an opportunity to transform those experiences and thoughts into a mosaic of words that conveyed why I was a special individual and deserving of a seat at HBS.

Coming from a smaller firm in finance where there is not a structured program after which many participants every year apply to business school, Inspira Futures provided me necessary structure to my application process and invaluable insight into what admission committees at the schools I applied to look for in applicants. After introductory calls, Inspira Futures provides you with a detailed schedule of how long your application writing process will take, including specific resume/essay deadlines for brainstorm sessions, reviews and final draft submissions by school. Words can't describe how helpful this was especially when working a full time job that takes up most hours of the day.

Apart from keeping me on track with deadlines, the advice and recommendations Inspira Futures gave regarding my essays and overall story were fantastic. There are so many different aspects I learned about myself that I wouldn't have thought of before the brainstorm sessions with my consultant, let alone things I would write in an essay! That being said, perhaps the most valuable part of working with Inspira Futures to me was the interview prep. Grace is an unforgiving interviewer who is great at imitating real scenarios and provides excellent feedback directly after mock interviews. Some of the vital interview advice Grace shared helped me narrow broad and meandering answers, generate an awareness of how fast I spoke at times and come up with a strategy if there were particular questions in my interview I couldn't answer.

Overall, working with Inspira Futures met my expectations and was a great decision as I was accepted to my top choice! Some of the descriptions above may seem general, but it comes down to this -- if you want to put yourself in the best position to be accepted into top business schools, consider working with Inspira Futures.