Kate Richardson Reviews

I remember telling Kate near the middle of my MBA application process that "I really don't think I'm remarkable" only for Kate to respond quickly that "Everyone is remarkable in their own way!" Kate never wavered in her support for me, even when I was feeling a bit burnt out from GMAT, work and essay writing. It was her affirming notes and willingness to help me at every step of the process that made all the difference for me.

Beyond her thoughtfulness, Kate made sure that I was on top of deadlines and that I was giving each part of my application enough time. She has an amazing ability to listen deeply to what made me tick, pull out my strengths and articulate my story in the best light. This was especially the case for my Yale Essay in which I had a hard time connecting all the pieces to my "commitment". She helped provide suggestions and edits that made the final essay have such a punchy conclusion. I really loved it and I guess Yale did too :)

I cannot say it enough in how much I appreciate and love working with Kate. I won't forget how calm she is, how organized she is (always on time with providing updates) and how she always knows what to say. I would not be in the position I am today without her. Trust all the 5 star reviews, Kate's the best!

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I worked with Kate on an hourly basis throughout my MBA application process to HBS, GSB, Wharton and Columbia. I was admitted to 3/4 and will be attending HBS.

I found Kate to be an excellent brainstorming partner during the very introspective, story-crafting phase of the applications, helping me to dig deep and pull out the most insightful personal experiences to write about in my essays. I also did a mock interview with her prior to my HBS interview -- she was spot on in identifying the key areas that I needed to focus on to best prepare.

Overall I thought MBAMission was great as well. They have detailed guides into each school's application process, as well as interview guides and resources to share with recommenders.

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I spent a lot of time and effort researching Admissions Consultants and was lucky to find Kate before she was completely booked.

As someone with a busy schedule who is struggles with procrastination, it was incredibly helpful to have Kate there to keep me on track and ensure that I put my best self forward. She helped me with dozens of revisions and always made herself available to talk through any of my questions, doubts, and concerns. With Kate’s help, I was able to clearly convey my story and future goals through compelling essays.

I worked with Kate on three of my five applications, which resulted in two acceptances (full-tuition merit scholarships to Yale SOM and Tuck) and one waitlist (Wharton). I leveraged what I learned from my experience with Kate to apply to Haas and Ross, which resulted in two additional acceptances with merit scholarships.

Kate was invaluable throughout the application process, and I don’t think I would have had the same outcomes without her.

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Kate did stellar job helping with my applications. From the beginning, I knew I was in good hands with her and that she would give me the best chance to get into my target schools. Kate's essay edits were incredible; she always had logical and impactful suggestions.

I'm also so thankful Kate helped through EVERY step of the process: essays, resumes, interviews, recommendations, post-interview reflections, waitlist updates, etc. Admissions consultants aren't cheap, but the value of working with Kate far exceeded the cost.

Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding. Kate helped me get acceptances to 2 of the 3 schools I applied to (Kellogg and Booth), with a waitlist spot (final decision still to come) at another (HBS). I couldn't be more thankful to have worked with Kate and would recommend her highly to anyone!

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Coming from a non-traditional background, the MBA application process seemed incredibly daunting to me. I selected the two-school package and thanks to Kate’s wonderful guidance, I was able to get into both! From the beginning, she provided me with a detailed schedule so that I could better prepare and understand the various components in the application. She was instrumental to help me put my best application forward. To help land on my story, we had several brainstorming sessions where we would discuss in-depth about various experiences, either personal or professional. These sessions were so valuable to me throughout the application process, be it while drafting essays or even preparing for the interviews. Kate’s essay editing skills is just amazing! I don’t know how she does it, but no matter how long an essay is she always managed to trim down the content and yet not have its meaning lost. Kate’s extremely responsive, with great turn-around times! At the time of application submissions, I was confident that we had truly put together a high-quality application. I was very happy to hear I got accepted for interviews but was also nervous. Prepping with Kate for the interviews was highly useful! Her feedback is very specific and constructive, and allowed me to really focus my talking points in a way that would speak best for the school. All in all, Kate is incredible, and I am very thankful for her support! If you are looking for an admissions consultant, then look no further – Kate is the one!

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Kate at mbaMission was so helpful throughout my application process. Her communication style is very direct, clear, and thorough. Anytime I asked a question feeling totally lost she was able to put me at ease by sharing her experiences and providing her recommendations. Having Kate help edit my application essays made me feel extremely confident in the topics and structure because her feedback was targeted, specific, and always constructive. She supported me from applications, through interviews, and final acceptances and scholarship negotiations. There was never a question she didn't have an answer to, and she was a joy to work with overall!

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Kate was absolutely essential throughout my MBA application process, and I ended up getting accepted to my top 2 choices - Wharton and Kellogg! I also received an interview invite to 5/5 schools I applied to (2 additional M7s + Tuck).

I was very nervous going into the process given that I come from a highly saturated consulting background/demographic with average stats. Kate was immediately able to assess my profile and help me shape my application to truly stand out. She was very prompt to respond and provided in-depth feedback and guidance, making me feel like I was her only client at times.

I primarily used the hourly services for offline essay reviews and did one mock interview with Kate. The mock interview that Kate conducted was identical to all 5 interviews I had and I would highly recommend doing at least one with her.

She is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the MBA application process and knows exactly what the top schools are looking for. Thanks again Kate for all of your help!

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I recommend Kate 100%! I signed up for her hourly services as I wanted someone to brainstorm and revise essays with. I applied to 6 schools and got into 4 (3 of them M7), including my dream school. I’m so grateful to have had Kate’s guidance during the process!
Kate adjusted her level of feedback as I would request, depending on what stage the essay would be in (e.g., comments on high-level theme for early essays, phrasing/wording for near-complete essays). She was incredibly efficient and even with the hourly services, I was able to get her input on essays for 3 schools, my resume, and random questions I had about the process and recommenders. Her advice was incredibly helpful and transferable for other schools’ essays for which I didn’t get her direct feedback. Despite going back and forth between multiple topics, Kate was always responsive and thoughtful in her comments.
If you’re looking for an experienced yet approachable consultant, pick Kate!

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Kate was incredible to work with! I signed up for the 3-school package and found her to be very generous with her time. As a younger candidate in management consulting, I worked with Kate to identify my personal strengths that we could highlight throughout the application process.

We mainly worked on essay development/edits together, where I was always impressed by her attention to detail. With every review, we would discuss not only basic revisions but overall application strategy to deliver meaningful and impactful essays. Not to mention that she was incredibly responsive and engaged, with truly impressive turnaround times!

Kate is truly adept at taking the best of yourself and ensuring that it comes across in your application. She was a true partner throughout the entire process, and with every application sent, I felt proud of the quality of the submission.

Thanks to her support, I was able to secure admission to my dream M7 school!

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I did my research when selecting a consultant to help me navigate the MBA admissions process. I read many positive reviews on mbaMission’s Kate Richardson. If this review helps you choose Kate, then I will feel as if I paid it forward!
Kate Richardson is among the best, if not the best. Never did I feel alone during the daunting MBA admissions process. Kate has the unique ability to make you feel like her only client. Kate, of course, provided invaluable feedback during the resume reviews, essay edits and interview prep. But, where I found Kate's guidance most helpful was with the intangibles. For example, no question about logistics or timeline was too small or unimportant for Kate to answer. It was really important for me to have a clear picture of expectations and a manageable schedule to complete all the steps of the application. Kate was a great partner in this. I found Kate was always encouraging while providing realistic perspective. Kate is a serious bright spot throughout the MBA application process. If you want an advocate who will help you realize your goals, look no further than Kate!

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