The first thing that struck me about Inspira Futures was their personable nature yet efficient, no-nonsense approach! Throughout the application process, my consultant never minced words or hesitated to challenge me, be it by identifying weaknesses that I needed to address, tearing apart my resume to showcase more impact, or going through 10+ iterations on my essays to convey the right ideas and emotions. She was always committed to helping me perfect my applications regardless of how long they took to craft!

My consultant was also a great fit for me given my working style and professional commitments I had a grueling and unpredictable work schedule, travelled 80% of the time, and was in a time zone 10.5 hours ahead of her. Despite all this, her turnaround time for essay reviews was amazing, and I often felt like I was her ONLY client! Finally, the nuanced feedback I received during mock interviews proved invaluable when I went through the real thing!

I worked with Kyndall for over four months on my application for the J-Term at Columbia Business School and had a truly terrific experience! Kyndall was the only consultant I spoke with who was genuinely interested in helping me get into business school and so I was confident in choosing her as my consultant.

With her wealth of knowledge, she was able to help me refine my goals and essays to highlight the aspects of my candidacy that Columbia was looking for. She went above and beyond to help me tell my story in a authentic and compelling way, pushing me to explore my own motivations and aspirations. Kyndall was also always incredibly patient and prompt with feedback, reviewing several drafts of my resume and essays until she and I were both confident my application was in the best possible shape.

After everything was complete, Kyndall even had my application reviewed by a former adcom member who provided insightful and honest feedback that made my application even stronger. For the interview, Kyndall's coaching ensured I would emphasize the right points, clearly articulating my story, goals, and enthusiasm for CBS. She even went out of her way to schedule another interview prep session before my actual interview to make sure I felt confident and prepared!

Ultimately, I was admitted to Columbia Business School! I can honestly say I wouldn't have made it without her guidance and support. She was professional, friendly, and positive throughout the entire process. I could not have asked for a better consultant to work with! Thank you for everything, Kyndall!

Paolo with Inspira futures, not only helped me get accepted into many top-notch MBA programs but he also suggested I apply to the program I am now enrolled in! Yale SOM wasn't even on my radar. I never imagined being accepted to an Ivy League school! He thought it would be a good fit for me, and sure enough... I'll be attending Yale SOM in the fall! Inspira futures really helps you flush out YOUR story and teaches you how to make sure the school sees your best traits. I was a very unusual candidate. He helped me create an application that highlighted my uniqueness while also illustrating why I would make a great fit. I am very thankful for Paolo and his team!

As an international reapplicant, I was worried that my chances of admission to my first-choice school would be low. My MBA admissions expert's methodical and compassionate approach helped me understand how to strategically position myself through my essay writing (writing isn't my strongest skill). Futures doesn't cut corners, and I never felt rushed while we worked together. They worked with me despite the time zone difference, which I was worried would make getting together more difficult. Very grateful to the whole team - the final panel review really helped.

Simply put, Margarita is a rock star.

I initially went into the business school application process with heavy apprehension. While I had solid stats (750 GMAT / 3.9 GPA from a top non-Ivy undergrad), I belong to a competitive cohort (Asian American male in finance) and did not work at a well known company with a history of sending people to top MBA programs. On top of this, I had to balance business school applications with a hectic work schedule (constant travel, long hours). I knew the journey would be lengthy, grueling, and stressful, and that I wouldn't be able to complete it alone.

Margarita was my guiding spirit as I navigated the process. She was patient and knowledgeable, answering my constant barrage of questions both carefully and thoughtfully (no matter how silly the question). She helped me craft my story and essays -expertly providing feedback and guidance -all the while ensuring the voice was still uniquely my own. And she kept me on track, keeping me accountable and on schedule during the frantic road to business school.

While many admissions consultants can do these things, Margarita is unique and stands above the competition for a few reasons. First, she isn't afraid to tell you when she disagrees, but does so in a kind and constructive manner, backed up with countless years of experience and knowledge. In the world of business school admissions, there can be a lot of noise and misinformation, and her honesty and wisdom were so refreshing. Second, she is a genuinely caring person with a deep interest in her clients' success. Together, we shared some defeats (and of course, victories!) and her empathy and EQ made the defeats more bearable and the victories even sweeter. She always sent words of encouragement during stressful moments -interview days, decision days, etc -that served to ease my anxiety. These little things do matter, and made Margarita feel more like a mentor / friend than a consultant.

Thanks to Margarita, I will be headed to Wharton this fall! Margarita and Inspira Futures exceeded all my expectations and I would recommend them without hesitation.

As an international applicant from an overrepresented country/background & an average GPA I knew that getting accepted to a top B-school would not be an easy task. I started my search for a consultant about 3 months before the application deadlines.

Right from my first conversation with Inspira, I was convinced that they were the right choice. My consultant took a genuine interest in my goals and helped me build my application from the ground up. His extensive experience was very valuable in everything from school selection to filling out the application form. He helped me see the experiences and life-stories that make me unique and helped me articulate a strong & convincing story. At no point did he sway my narrative, instead, he acted like a coach and a mentor - guiding me and asking me introspective questions that made me understand myself better. At the end of the application process and through his guidance, I can say with certainty that I am a far better writer than I was one year ago, and I have developed a clear understanding for my future career goals.

Despite the competition being cut-throat this year, I was accepted to one of the top schools in my list. I highly recommend Inspira Futures to anyone looking for a strong MBA coach.

I found the introspection necessary for strong essays difficult, but my counselor asked the right questions to find great stories, recognize new value in my experiences, while rightly convincing me to disregard others. His advice was substantive, constructive, personalized, and actionable from day one.

It was also very important to me that he was always available to help, whether calling me from the airport after I sent him a stressed out email or pulling late nights as I put final pieces together last minute.

In addition to his consulting, the structure that Inspira Futures' resources provides was key to my success. They have effectively compartmentalized self-reflection, and turned the application into a step-by-step process that is much more approachable then staring at a blank word-doc.

Also, he was able to leverage the expertise of the rest of his team for their school specific experience, and varied creative writing styles to help me get into my dream school. Additionally, he opened his own personal network to help answer career focused questions I had.

He truly went above and beyond what I expected from a consultant, acting as a friend and mentor who was truly invested in my success. The value he provided far outweighed the cost. Because of his help I will be attending Columbia Business School

I applied for my MBA after only 2 years of work experience so I knew I would need help developing my story. I did initial consultations with a lot of programs but Inspira Futures was one of the few who believed I could do my MBA despite having only a few years of work experience and a biology background.

Inspira Futures' team helped me overcome my low work experience to not only get admitted to 3 of the 4 schools I applied to but also receive scholarships to all of them.

My counselor was easily accessible via email or phone and responded to my inquiries within a few hours. With her help, I was less stressed and was able to finish applications well before the deadline. She went above and beyond to help me not only with applications and school choices but also with interviews. She even took the time to meet me in person before an on-campus interview and coached me in person.

I had a fantastic experience with her and the rest of the Inspira Futures team. They pushed me to dig deeper and present a story I was proud of. She was really invested in my applications and I am so grateful for her help. Overall, Inspira Futures exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is applying for business school. I'm not sure I would have gotten in without her help.

First some personal background: I am a 28 year old, former strategy consultant, and have never considered an MBA to be a make or break part of my life or my career. I always viewed the degree as a means to an end. The trouble was, I was beyond the standard application age of my fellow consultants, and I had already been promoted beyond the post-MBA level. In short, I had a lingering feeling that the standard, youthful, spray and pray application strategy wasn't going to suit me.

When I finally decided that I wanted to make a run at an MBA, I wanted to do it the right way. To fulfill that need I turned to the McKinsey of the field: Inspira Futures. As the saying goes, no one gets fired for hiring McKinsey. I knew my application strategy was a little outside the norm, and didn't want to have any regrets about quality.

I heard about Gabriel and Inspira Futures from a friend who had been admitted to HBS. I reached out to Gabriel and let him know my situation. He challenged some of my hypotheses (in a good way), verified others, and helped me set a strategy that fit my goals.

In the end, that strategy was to go for broke on just four schools. Gabriel and I agreed that either of those schools would invariably change my life, and that a backup option, while attractive, probably wouldn't add as much value as I thought I needed. In my mind, getting the strategy verified was worth the full fee.

After we set the high level strategy, Gabriel helped me craft an essay that fit the bill perfectly. My whole application was a hail mary, and I needed an essay topic to match. Without revealing too much, Gabriel helped me write an "edgy" essay that maximized my chance of winning admission, given my less than perfect odds going in. It would have been impossible to write it without him.

In the end, the strategy fell perfectly, and I got accepted to all of my schools. I am heading to Wharton for my MBA with a $40,000 scholarship!

Prior to applying to business school, I spoke with a number of my friends who are currently students at some of the top business schools (HBS, GSB and Wharton) for advice. More than half of them used Inspira Futures and spoke highly of the benefits. Although I was initially skeptical, I can say with absolute certainty now that working with Inspira Futures was invaluable throughout my b-school application process and ultimately helped me get into my top choice b-school.

After "shopping" around for admissions consultants, I decided to work with Roger (CBS alum). Roger is amazing - he would challenge me and really push my writing to the next level. For example, instead of just laundry listing resources that a school had in my essay, he pushed me to dig deeper and connect the dots as to why those resources are important to me and my goals. He helped me bring out the best in my essays without rewriting anything and still keeping my authentic voice.

Roger was also great at getting revisions back to me at lightning speed. This was crucial when it came close to deadlines. Roger was super helpful in answering all sorts of questions via e-mail.

Result: accepted to my dream schools, HBS and CBS! Highly recommend Roger!

For the sake of your future, please choose Inspira Futures. Not only did I get admitted into London Business School but I also got a scholarship based on the strength of my application.

Inspira Futures won me over with the very first call I made. I had just attempted my GMAT and hadn't scored well. To take advice, I talked to 3 other admission consulting companies but all of them felt uninterested in hearing my story. I felt I was being lured into a business deal with them. Inspira was different though. My first call with them, before which I knew nothing about MBA applications, transformed into a prolonged discussion on the GMAT, MBA in general, schools, application procedures and timelines. And even though I felt certain I was going to consult with Inspira Futures, they also told me why some of her competitors were worth considering as well. They also introduced me to a brilliant GMAT tutor.

And how can I forget to mention Susan? I am certain I would not have been successful without her. She worked wonders to turn my run of the mill application into something gilt edged. She guided me all along and worked tirelessly on my essays and resume, drafting and redrafting both till she was satisfied. She even went out of the way to make sure I met an application deadline. Susan inspired confidence in me and tutored me during my interviews. She was always available even though we had a 10-hour time difference. I cannot thank her enough.

To sum it up, if you are seeking admission into your dream MBA programme, there is no one more bespoke, helpful, honest and sincere than the people at Inspira Futures. Period.

I'd like to start by saying that I am very proud to refer to Inspira Futures as admission consultants. I see them more as mentors and partners that are indispensable in my quest to gain admission to top MBA programs.

Almost everyone who chooses to go through the grueling MBA admission process is motivated, disciplined, and has a successful track record. What differentiates one candidate from another is the way he/she conveys messages. Inspira Futures helped me to build a compelling and genuine story throughout this process.

My counselor started off the process by story mining, refining, and more refining. She constantly pushed me to look beyond the norms and examine myself more thoroughly. I ended up learning more about myself than I ever did. At the same time, she was very careful with not putting words in my mouth, so what I presented to the admission committee was truly my voice.

The next step was to put together an engaging story that resonates. This was where his gift in storytelling and incredible writing skills came in. He started with the basics such as the structure of stories and the art of what to leave out, which made an ordinary event sounded much more interesting and engaging.

While he taught me how to communicate effectively, he also focused on how to communicate more efficiently. I was amazed by his ability to cut down a lengthy essay to something that was very concise without losing its character. The essays demonstrated truly who I am rather than a fade tailored to the MBA admission. Their guidance was instrumental in helping me to convey a powerful message to the admission committee and securing a position at one of the top MBA programs.

However, an acceptance letter from HBS is hardly the most valuable thing that I've gained through working with Inspira Futures. I've learned through this process how to communicate effectively and efficiently, and how to connect to my audiences through powerful storytelling. This is something that will benefit me for the rest of my career.

I would highly recommend Inspira Futures to anyone who is seeking a transforming

Gabriel was absolutely instrumental to my success in the business school application process; there was no way I would have been as successful and comfortable without him.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that Gabriel had exactly the expertise, experience, and empathy I was looking for in an excellent MBA coach. Gabriel guided me through the entire process, including picking my target schools, setting milestones and deadlines, crafting my story, reviewing my applications, essays, and recommendations, interview prep, and even up to post-offer strategy once I got accepted at Stanford GSB.

Throughout the process, Gabriel was extremely available at all times of the day; there was not a moment that I was worried that he would not be available to me for an important part of the process. In addition, he pulled no punches; he was truly fully invested in my success and pointed out my strengths and weaknesses clearly and specifically.

Again, without Gabriel's guidance, the MBA application process would certainly have been a much harder and stressful process and there could very well have been a different outcome for me in the end.

When I embarked on this process, I wasn't even sure I had a shot at business school much less a top 10 program. So I knew I wanted a guide through the process.

Inspira has put together a great set of tools for guiding b-school candidates through the process and knows when to jump into the process to inject her expertise. These tools and consultants' expertise and support are what led me to be successful in an uncertain and anxiety-inducing process. They were willing to get on the phone with me whether I wanted advice on whether I should completely re-write my essay or how to deal with the stress of waiting for interview invitations.

Thus far, I have been accepted to two of the four schools I applied to (with a sizable scholarship at one), and am waiting on the decision from a final school. I know that I would not have been as successful in the process without Inspira Futures.

I knew I needed someone who would give me honest opinions and feedback on my application documents ahead of Round 1, and I found what I wanted in Inspira Futures' end-to-end MBA program. My consultant went above and beyond with quick turnaround times and meticulous editing of all app parts, from my resume to my application essays.

Grace was incredibly helpful at helping me articulate my "why MBA" story. It was incredibly valuable to receive her essay commentary, and she successfully narrowed down my essay to its most succinct format. Her advice on what information to highlight in my overall MBA application (and what to exclude) was also critical.

Finally, she added value when it came to navigating the do's and dont's of the application that are less obvious ("informal letters of rec", which letters to use, post mba goal crafting, etc.) Ultimately it is worth using her service if you want to feel like you put forth the best application possible.

I got accepted to Wharton.

I would highly recommend her as a counselor!

Allie was an absolutely amazing mentor and cheerleader throughout the MBA application process and I'm seriously so grateful for all the guidance and support she provided.

Background: female, engineering undergrad, average GPA/ lower GMAT, four years of work experience in healthcare operations, looking for career transition into management consulting

Before working with Allie through the start-to-finish package, I had already heavily researched which schools I wanted to apply to, honing in on four schools that met my regional and metropolitan preferences. However, after taking the GMAT for the first time and starting to read through schools' essay topics I realized I was going to need some help navigating what at the time seemed like a daunting process. I didn't have any close friends or coworkers that had gone to business school, so what drew me to Inspira Futures initially was the extremely helpful free resources they provided (blog, school insider guides, webinars) that gave me insight into what to expect during the application process.

After an incredibly helpful conversation during my free consultation with Julie, which included choosing between retaking the GMAT or taking the GRE and potential highlights from my resume to use in my target schools' essay questions, I knew this was going to be a great partnership. Throughout the application process Allie provided insightful suggestions and was patient with me through every step. She would often help me trim down my overly wordy essays to meet word counts and practiced interview questions with me until I felt 100% confident about nailing my interview. She also really took the time to get to know me and my personality and as a result was able to help me highlight qualities about myself that I didn't even know would be seen as strong attributes to an admissions committee. But above all else, my favorite part about working with Allie was all of the little things she would do to make me feel like I had someone who was truly invested in my success. From emails wishing me luck on test days to helping me put things into perspective while anxious about application results, I knew I always had someone to turn to and time after time Allie always made herself available to chat.

I can honestly say that at the beginning of this journey I was just hoping to get into one of my target schools, but thanks to Allie's partnership and pushing me to put my best self forward I was able to get into several great programs and my top choice school - Booth with a scholarship of $34,000! Choosing to work with Allie was definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made and I would enthusiastically recommend her for anyone who is looking for a consultant who is going to go above and beyond and be with you throughout the highs and lows of the MBA application process.

I had a wonderful experience working with Inspira Futures on my MBA applications. As someone coming from a relatively non-traditional background, I was unsure about the best way to convey my experiences and accomplishments to business schools. My relationship with Inspira Futures began with a comprehensive consultation through which they really got to know me as a person and that allowed them to provide tailored, customized service to me as an applicant. From my resume to essays to interview prep, I had a trusted advisor in my corner working with me to help share my personal story with schools in the most effective way. After being waitlisted at several schools during Round 1, Inspira Futures worked with me to provide strong update letters to those schools while also applying to additional schools Round 2, the results of which led me to getting 6 offers, several with scholarships. I am pleased to say that I was admitted off the waitlist at one of my top choices from Round 1 and could not imagine having gone through the application process without the support of Inspira Futures.

Inspira Futures is a top-notch consulting service!!! My counselor was instrumental in helping me to craft an application that resulted in admission to the MOST selective MBA program. She provided incredible feedback in a laid-back, low-stress format. I would strongly recommend her as she has a great mind for essays and helps you to bring your greatest strengths and stories to the surface.

Overall, the company vastly exceeded all of my expectations. I am a very satisfied customer and would recommend you take a look at Inspira Futures when considering MBA admissions consultants! You will not be disappointed.

I had a rudimentary idea of what I wanted to write about, but working with my Inspira Futures Counselor elevated my essays to a higher level and helped me craft a unique story that wove together my passions, experiences and goals. Beyond the technical aspects, my Counselor helped me maintain sanity through the stressful MBA admissions process and gave me invaluable advice and inspiration when I needed it most. Ultimately, I was invited to interview at 7 of 8 schools and was accepted into my preferred program. I firmly believe that Inspira Futures strengthened my candidacy tremendously. I highly recommend that others consider their services!