Personalized Guidance, Exceptional Results
Navigating MBA admissions with clarity, succeeding with confidence
Founded by Susan Berishaj, Sia Admissions was born from a simple but powerful realization: MBA applicants deserve more than to feel like a number. When a colleague approached Susan after experiencing disappointment with a large consulting firm’s impersonal approach, Susan helped her craft an application that truly reflected her unique voice and story. The result? Acceptance to Harvard Business School—the only acceptance letter among five applications.
That experience crystallized Susan’s mission: to provide the level of personalized attention and strategic guidance that transforms good applications into exceptional ones. Unlike firms that process hundreds of clients, we deliberately limit our client roster to ensure each applicant receives the dedicated partnership their MBA journey deserves.
At Sia Admissions, your story isn’t templated—it’s uncovered, refined, and presented in a way that honors your authentic voice while aligning strategically with your target programs’ values and admissions criteria.
Our values & principles
We’re here to guide you through every aspect of your MBA application journey
Sia Admissions operates on the fundamental belief that each client has a unique story to tell. Our approach goes beyond essay editing or resume formatting—we build holistic admissions profiles that weave together your experiences, ambitions, and character into a compelling narrative that resonates with admissions committees.
We work with both U.S. and international students applying to English-speaking universities worldwide, providing one-on-one consulting that adapts to your specific background, goals, and target schools.
Authentic Voice is Our Top Priority
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter applications. Our process is designed to uncover and amplify your genuine voice—the one that reflects your real experiences, values, and ambitions. Admissions committees can distinguish between authentic narratives and manufactured stories, and we ensure yours rings true.
Strategic Alignment & Depth
Every application element should work together to tell a cohesive story. We help you understand each program’s specific culture, values, and admissions criteria, then strategically position your profile to demonstrate authentic fit while showcasing how you’ll contribute to their community.
Comprehensive Partnership
Our service extends beyond essays. We provide strategic guidance on school selection, resume crafting, recommendation letter strategy, interview preparation, and informal communication with admissions offices—building a complete application package that positions you for success.
Our Clients Have Been Admitted To:
About Our Founder
Susan Berishaj, Founder & Lead Consultant
At heart, Susan Berishaj is an educator with a passion for diversity and authentic storytelling. She holds a deep conviction that racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, academic, and professional differences should be embraced as the very strengths that inspire progress and growth.
Educational Background
- Master’s Degree from Yale University
- Bachelor’s Degree with Honors from NYU
Professional Experience
Susan’s diverse background includes leadership positions at a leading hedge fund in New York and a global private equity firm, providing her with insider knowledge of the industries many MBA applicants seek to enter.
Personal Journey
Growing up in Montenegro and relocating to the United States during her senior year of high school, Susan personally understands the challenges of navigating unfamiliar academic systems and cultural transitions. This experience informs her empathetic approach to working with international students and those from non-traditional backgrounds.
Throughout her university years, Susan wasn’t just an academic achiever—she was a campus leader who pioneered clubs embracing diversity, fundraised for charitable organizations, and actively contributed to her campus communities. This combination of academic excellence, professional success, and commitment to service shapes the holistic approach she brings to MBA admissions consulting.
Susan founded Sia Admissions to serve students of diverse backgrounds, helping them craft and curate their unique stories in a manner sympathetic to their views and experiences while telling that story in a confident voice all their own.
Ready to Start Your MBA Journey?
Personalized Strategy Session
Expert Admissions Guidance
Comprehensive Application Review
Proven Success Record
Four reasons to work with us
Our Commitment to Your Success
Because of the service-level we provide at Sia Admissions Consulting, we take on a limited number of clients each year. We provide best-in-class service and take great pride in the success of our clients; therefore, we work only with those we can serve effectively.
Deep, Personalized Engagement
Unlike firms where you’re assigned to junior consultants or feel like just another application, at Sia you work directly with Susan. Every brainstorming session, draft review, and strategy discussion is a genuine partnership focused on uncovering and articulating your authentic story. We listen, ask questions, and help bring out the unique voice that other consultants might miss.
Holistic Profile Development
Our approach goes beyond essays. We provide strategic guidance on school selection using frameworks that consider fit beyond rankings, resume crafting that tells a compelling career story, recommendation letter strategy that positions you effectively, interview preparation including specialized formats like Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion, and informal communication with admissions offices. The goal is a comprehensive application where every element reinforces your central narrative.
Strategic School Alignment
We help you understand each target program’s specific culture, values, and admissions criteria—not just what they publish, but the nuanced qualities they seek in candidates. This deep institutional knowledge allows us to position your profile to demonstrate authentic fit while articulating how you’ll contribute meaningfully to their community.
Proven Track Record
Our success stories speak for themselves. From the colleague who received her only acceptance from Harvard Business School to the diverse clients we’ve helped gain admission to top programs, our results reflect our commitment to excellence. We work tirelessly through multiple drafts until we both feel your application genuinely represents your story in the most compelling way possible.
Testimonials
We help students succeed
“Susan’s investment in my story helped me convey my true personality in my application. Highly recommend!”
J. C.
Deferred MBA Applicant
“With Susan’s guidance, I got into 5 schools (3 with major scholarships)! I’m attending Wharton!”
R.A.
MBA Candidate
“Susan’s guidance was key in getting into my top M7 schools. She made the process less stressful!”
A.C.
MBA Candidate
“Susan’s insights transformed my application. Accepted to an M7 while balancing work and life!”
N.W.
FT MBA Candidate
