I worked with Cat Ho through mbaMission, and she genuinely shaped how I thought about my…read moreapplication, not just the essays themselves, but the whole strategy and how I was presenting myself. From the start, she was easy to talk to in a way that mattered. I didn't feel like I had to show up with everything figured out. She gave me room to think out loud, but she also kept things organized and was always flexible around scheduling, which honestly saved me more than once during a hectic few months. The thing that surprised me most was how much she was able to pull out of my own background. Experiences I'd written off as ordinary, she'd push back on, asking questions until something real surfaced. That's how themes like curiosity and cross-cultural perspective ended up at the center of my story, rather than just footnotes. It's genuinely hard to see that stuff in yourself, and she had a knack for it. She was patient throughout the whole process, never making me feel rushed, but she also didn't sugarcoat things. If something wasn't landing, she'd say so, and then immediately tell me why and what to try instead. That combination of honesty and direction was exactly what I needed. Her turnaround times were fast, which kept things moving during a stretch where deadlines were tight. And the feedback never felt generic; it was always specific to what I was actually trying to say. By the end, Cat felt less like an editor and more like a thought partner. She helped me see my own story more clearly, and that made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cat Ho at mbaMission was an exceptional, empathetic, and knowledgeable MBA admissions consultant…read morewho guided me through every step of the application process. From the start, Cat was enthusiastic to understand my personal and professional story. From the intro call up until the last essay, I felt at ease sharing about my upbringing and motivations as if I was catching up with a childhood friend. This comfort helped me express an authentic version of myself through my essays that I was proud to submit. My test scores and GPA would not be considered a standout profile by the numbers, however, she had faith in my story and patiently supported me through countless rounds of deliberations on which schools to apply to when I didn't get the test scores I wanted. Before working with Cat, I spoke with several MBA consultants who were skeptical of my post-MBA goal of moving to Asia. In contrast, Cat was both encouraging and realistic. She supported my aspirations while helping me develop clear contingency plans, allowing me to pursue ambitious goals with confidence and a practical path forward. Cat always provided honest and constructive feedback on my essays. She pushed me to articulate my desire in my essays and interviews about why I needed an MBA, especially the granular details about why my goals and the experience offered at the school were a perfect fit. During our resume reviews, Cat was meticulous with the structure and each word in my resume. It was easily the best resume I've ever had. Cat was punctual throughout the entire application process. She always provided her feedback in a timely manner and made it a priority scheduling the mock interviews. With Cat's expertise and guidance, I was accepted into the University of Michigan's Ross MBA program with $60K in merit scholarships. I was so ecstatic to be accepted that the scholarship money came as a big surprise. I fully believe that Cat is the reason I had such a positive result with Ross. I am extremely grateful for Cat's guidance, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to achieve their dream of enrolling in an MBA program.

I worked with Bara and two of TPNY's tutors last spring/summer to prepare for the GMAT, and they…read morewere phenomenal. I opted for tutoring vs. a class to get more individual attention and also a more tailored experience - focusing in on particular weaknesses rather than spending time learning everything from bottom-up to be applicable in a group setting. It really paid off. My tutors (Jennifer and Karen for quant and verbal, respectively) were really great, able to zero in really quickly on my particular areas of weakness and help develop my skills to address those problems (and quickly). Bara and Jennifer both also provide help with confidence, anxiety relief, and Jennifer even sent a pre-test-day brain food list. Taking a practice GMAT cold, no prep, I was at 640. With a little self-study, I was around 700. Working with TPNY, and taking the GMAT twice, I scored a 740, and then a 780. They're really top notch.

The tutors helped me take my GMAT score up 120 points to over 700 in just 4 weeks…read more After investing a lot of time and money going through the full Princeton Review course (which is designed for "everyone"), I wasn't getting anywhere. I was really satisfied with NYTP because: -The tutors are overqualified and give you great tips on how to handle the test (more broadly than just strategies for specific problems). Some of the tutors are also authors of GMAT textbooks -The advice was customized specifically for me - no canned approaches - saving time and helping me focus -Their material is excellent and designed to help you boost your score (especially above 700, if that's what you're going for) After having been through the entire Princeton Review experience, I can attest that if you want a tailored approach to help you maximize your score, NYTP has an excellent offering. I broke 700 in just 4 weeks! For me, it was well worth the value.

I just want to thank all of the teachers at Applauden Academy for everything you've done for me…read morethese past few months. Applauden has helped me immensely in my preparation for high school. Schooling vigourously at Applauden academy really supported me in many ways. Ms. Mira and Alex truly took my writing abilities to a much more advanced standard. And Jon graciously helped with my SSAT prep for high school and my school work. And last but not least I want to thank Max. His tremendous help with my BCA exam really broadened my math capabilities and his positivity really encouraged me. When I took the BCA test, it was HARD. VERY HARD! But, with the tips and practice that I obtained from learning at Applauden Academy, I tried my absolute best. Even though I may not get into BCA, I know that the experience of applying and preparing for it was very beneficial. And especially my experience at Applauden. The things that I've learned and the friends that I've made really made these past few months one of the best. Thank you again!

The GMAT scoring algorithm can be very confusing, and it led me to have a ton of inefficiencies in…read moremy time management. Of course, I wasn't aware of any of this through the class I took, but Erfun both explained it to me and taught me strategies and guessing tactics that dramatically changed how I thought about the exam. Overall, I can't recommend Erfun's services enough. If you're struggling in your GMAT prep, you should 100% give him a shot. You won't regret it.

Didn't think much of hiring a private tutor for my GMAT prep until a friend recommended Erfun to…read moreme. I had previously used multiple teaching books and online courses and really was getting nowhere at all. My score barely moved and I felt so stressed from the over-preparation. I felt like i was doing homework for hours after a full day of work and never accomplished anything. Then I contacted Erfun. After the very first session I felt tremendously relieved. I knew I could trust his methods and didn't have any reservations about putting in the work. I don't know what it is about his calm demeanor and his clear understanding of the ins and outs of the exam. I just felt at ease. But not complacent. He pushed me to study where my weaknesses were and challenged me beyond my current level at every tutoring session. Fast forward 3 months. I finally took the real thing and my score jumped from 570 to 740! I couldn't believe the progress I made, and I have Erfun to thank for it. If you are struggling, put in a phone call to Erfun. See if his methods and style will work for you. It's the best call I made for my future. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Navigating the LSAT is challenging in so many ways. I am endlessly grateful to have worked with…read moreEric during this process. He was always able to translate complicated "law-gic" into digestible language and kept me motivated throughout my learning journey. Eric helped me move my weakest section (Logic Games) from -12 in my first diagnostic to -0 on some of my final practice tests. The LSAT was not intuitive to me at all, and I would not have seen the same kind of improvement had I self-studied, which I attempted in my first two months study. Thank you Odyssey, and thanks so much Eric--I whole heartedly recommend anyone tackling the LSAT (it's no joke!) to work with you.

Paul has been super helpful in my tutoring sessions! I have definitely gained a better…read moreunderstanding of fundamental concepts and he is great at explaining. Would highly recommend!

My experience with Wanderlust Careers has been one of the defining periods in my career, helping me…read moreachieve true clarity and pull off a monumental career pivot during very difficult economic headwinds I went for both the assessment and career coaching options. My assessment report was so accurate it was scary and brought forward so many truths I had probably been previously unaware of with lots of 'aha' moments. Now I was laser-focused on more appropriate career expectations. I worked with Judd for the assessment and coaching; it was a wonderful experience. He told me about my strengths, and what I would be good at, and gave me the courage to finally start working on a career search and arduous interviewing process with the right mindset and paradigms. He helped me believe deep down inside I should go for it and that I actually have all the strengths and expertise needed to pull off my pivot. He equipped me with unique advice I could use to start a new career in a new role, and on top of everything, was very easy to talk to and was quite encouraging. I would recommend Wanderlust Careers to anyone feeling they are at a crossroads, or stuck, and want to make a change in their lives. -- Eli / NEW YORK, NY / Tech Start-ups & Commercial Real Estate

The insight I gleaned from the career assessment package with Wanderlust Careers was invaluable!…read more As compared to the other career coaches I had worked with in the past, Katherine Kirkinis took a unique approach by blending the disciplines of psychology and personality testing to develop and curate a list of careers paths that were best suited to my personality and innate strengths. The results of the assessment were detailed, thorough and chillingly accurate in highlighting my personality strengths and weaknesses. And the recommended career paths made sense to me and were in tune with some paths I was already considering, but also illuminated some paths I had not considered. 4 months after I received my assessment results, I landed a new job as a sales engineer, which interestingly was at the top of the list of recommended career paths in the assessment results. A strange coincidence indeed, but I am happier than I have ever been and making more money than I ever had in my 20 year career. All my experience led me to this new job, but the career assessment affirmed where my talents would be best utilized and what kind of role I would be most happy in and WHY. I highly recommend Wanderlust Careers, and if you decide to go with an assessment, I highly advise taking the time to really fill out the personality tests as honestly and accurately for yourself. As Katherine "warned" me in the beginning of the process, "you will be surprised with the results" as they are formulated through this unique approach, and not necessarily determined by what you THINK your dream job should be. In retrospect, it was a great investment to work with Wanderlust Careers.

Talha has been tutoring my brother for a few years now and he has been a tremendous help. My…read morebrother started with B's and C's and Talha helped him get to straight A's. Not only did he help him raise his grades but also helped him enjoy studying and learning more. Since he started tutoring my brother, it also helped my brother gain more confidence in his own intelligence and work. My brother has taken on numerous AP classes and has done well on this SATs and ACTs. Talha is extremely comprehensive with all his lessons and very communicative with us. He also is skilled in tutoring across a variety of subjects, including AP classes, SATs and ACTs. He's a great tutor and would definitely recommend him to everyone!

We had an excellent experience with Manhattan Tutors and I highly recommend them. I was very…read moreimpressed with Ben's approach from start to finish. He assessed my kids and recommended which test to focus on (ISEE or SSAT) for the private NYC high school admissions. My twin boys, age 14, liked him a lot and connected with his teaching style. They found him to be relatable, kind and focused. His instruction is both skills and strategy driven. I found Ben to be extremely professional and reliable, with excellent follow-up after every lesson. He targeted which skills they should focus on, made targeted recommendations and was very thoughtful about their tutoring program. My children ended up both getting into their first choice schools. I have referred his service to a friend who works with a different Manhattan Tutor, and she is also very happy. I intend to hire Manhattan Tutors again when we are ready to study for the SAT's for college admissions.