Susan has been an absolute dream to work with, and I am so grateful I found her. I came to Susan fairly late in the application process with a jumbled idea of what I wanted out of business school and no real strategy for how to approach my top programs. I had not thought seriously about intentionally shaping my story, and I assumed each school would receive a very similar application from me.
From the very beginning, Susan changed everything. She brought clarity, structure, and ease to a process that felt extremely overwhelming. She became the perfect partner for organizing my thoughts, building timelines, developing strategy, and honestly just being someone I could vent to during a stressful process that often feels never-ending. Over the course of several months, I genuinely formed a great relationship with Susan, and I know it is one that will continue well beyond applications.
Susan is patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and deeply attuned to the unique nuances of each individual school. She truly understands what different programs are looking for and how to position your background accordingly. I have no doubt that she played a major role in the strong results I achieved.
Some of the most impactful areas we worked on together included a complete overhaul of my resume through many thoughtful iterations, a highly tailored strategy for each school that included which students and clubs to engage with and how to position my application, and extensive interview preparation. I spent over five hours of one-on-one interview prep with Susan for each school, which left me feeling extremely confident going into interview day.
Susan also supported me through scholarship negotiations, which was incredibly valuable. I was fortunate enough to receive scholarship offers and ultimately had the opportunity to choose between schools. I am now heading to Booth with a significant scholarship, nearly a full ride, and that outcome honestly felt unimaginable when I first started this journey. Before working with Susan, I did not think I could get in, let alone secure this level of financial support. Beyond the results, I learned an incredible amount about myself through the deep reflection Susan guided me through. We truly left no stone unturned when it came to understanding my goals, motivations, and story. That personal growth alone made the experience worthwhile.
Susan is simply the best, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering business school.
S.S. Booth FT MBA Candidate
Admitted to Booth, Kellogg, and Ross
Review first appeared on P&Q.