Testimonials

I have always had the dream of doing my PhD in the United States, and the PhD programs are highly competitive and only accept 1-2 applicants per year. I was unsure of how to distinguish myself among other high-achieving applicants, but the support and guidance I received from Sia Admissions throughout the process was invaluable. She helped me to craft a cohesive narrative based on my own experiences and motivations for applying, which I think made all the difference. Each of her comments were impactful and strategic, and my research proposal and personal statement were improved tenfold. Choosing Sia Admissions was the best investment I've ever made, and I urge other applicants to do the same! 

Saudi Arabia

SJD, Georgetown Law

The service that Sia has provided to me was simply top notch. From the first moment I got in touch to the final submission of my application I received amazing support coupled with personal touch. 

Susan was always there for me when I had queries regarding my application. She always responded within a day with very detailed feedback. When I was working on my essays and application Susan asked the right questions that made me reflect on my past experiences and get the best stories for my essays. 

I also received unlimited support from Susan and Sia. Not matter how small the query was, Susan was always willing to help and guide me through the process. 

I cannot recommend Susan and Sia high enough. I don't regret purchasing this product from Sia. On the contrary, I can't believe anyone else would have provided me with better support. Sia has exceeded all my expectations.

London-based Executive, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA.

Review first appeared on GMAT Club.

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I highly recommend Sia Admissions and Susan. It was a great experience from the very start to finish. After working with Susan, I was admitted to one of my target schools with a large scholarship.

To start off, let me explain that this was my second year of applications. In my first year, I applied to eight schools and received zero interviews. With my non-standard background and weak undergrad GPA, I was left questioning if an MBA was feasible for me. During conversations with other admissions consulting companies, I was either told to apply for lower-ranked schools or had a generally negative review of my previous application materials. Susan was different. She was immediately talking about ways I could improve my essays and displayed personal interest in helping me succeed in this application cycle. 

She helped me articulate my values and strengths early in the process and, perhaps most importantly for me, she helped identify key stories that demonstrated these values. These were pulled from experiences that I had not included in my previous applications and provided excellent insight into who I am. When I struggled with certain prompts, she went above and beyond. This included reaching out to learn about me from my spouse to find stories that I would not have identified myself. I really cannot emphasize enough how much Susan takes a personal interest in your success.

I was never uncomfortable during the process and truly felt that Susan helped me put my best foot forward while making certain it was my voice and words in the essays. If you are hoping for an incredibly responsive, personalized, and insightful admissions consultant, I highly recommend Sia Admissions and Susan. This was a great experience with great results!

A Cornell Johnson MBA candidate.

Review first appeared on GMAT Club.

I had been working with another admissions consultant on numerous applications and found myself frustrated with their lack of engagement.  Harvard Business School was my top choice and I reached out to Susan sensing it would require something more.  Susan’s assistance helped mearticulate and personalize my story, it helped me have a stronger voice and standout amongst other candidates.  The letter of acceptance I received from Harvard Business School is why I have great confidence in Sia’s approach and Susan’s commitment in helping others succeed.

A New York based Private Equity Associate, Harvard Business School

“Prior to reaching out to Sia Admissions Consulting, I was feeling somewhat overwhelmed with the admissions process. The stress and anxiety of these important decisions combined with the nuances of each school’s admissions process was, at times, almost crippling. Working with Sia immediately improved the situation. Susan took the time to really know and understand what drives me. She then helped me develop a strategic plan to evaluate and decide which schools would be the best fit. Sia guided me through the nuances of each program and helped me cultivate a unique and compelling candidate profile that I was incredibly proud of. Sia’s ability to help me manage timelines, develop a strategy for campus visits and university interactions was a huge boost to my confidence that paid dividends during the interviews. Sia was an instrumental partner in helping me attend my first-choice program and I would recommend working with them to anyone.”

~ R.A.A., MBA candidate, Yale SOM

"The help and support I received every step of the way from Susan surpassed expectations. Her assistance was invaluable in my grad-school application."

H.W., PhD candidate at University of Cambridge

My experience working with Susan was simply amazing. Susan is kind and an expert in her field. I would totally recommend her services to anyone that wants help with writing a concise and impactful essay.

From the start, I liked Susan's approach. We met in person and discussed at length my ambitions and goals. I never considered using a consultant before meeting Susan (honestly I had never heard of the service) but once we had this conversation I was convinced it was the right decision. I felt like she was genuinely passionate about helping people getting into their dream school.

Her approach is humane and extremely personalized, which is what I liked the most. Susan is dedicated and patient and she really takes the time to get to know you before advising you on your application. I was worried to end up with an essay that looked like everybody else's, Susan understood that from the beginning and kept that in mind all the way until the end. She gave advices but never imposed her vision on me, which I greatly appreciated.

I can say with confidence that Susan is generous of her time and her knowledge. She always made herself available. I honestly have nothing negative to say about Susan and her services.

This might sound cheesy, but Susan helped me with much more than my application essay. She gave me sound advices on my career, my aspirations and the strategies to get there. We had really inspiring conversations on a variety of subjects. I strongly believe working with Susan was the best decision I made for my early career development.

MPP Candidate, McGill University

Review first appeared on GMAT Club.

Working with Susan was the best choice I made for my Master in Computer of Science application. I had a very specific background and I interviewed almost 10 consultants before to chose Susan. I decided to work with Susan because she is really smart.

First of all, she spent time to understand who I am and what I was really looking for. She went far beyond what I was looking for right from the start. Susan developed a very helpful strategic plan for my candidacy.

What felt most important and challenging to me in our partnership and something that I will always be thankful for is that Susan gave me the confidence I needed to overcome my undergrad major. I was able to get into a tier-one master in CS after majoring in a non-STEM field with a mediocre GPA!

She was here at every steeps of my application and was really proactive. She is really responsive and every time I needed her help, she was here.

Overall, Susan has shown consistently high investment and engagement throughout the whole process of my application. To be honest, I think Susan is the best choice for international applicants!

P.A.M - MS student from France

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