After I was rejected by Harvard, Stanford and Wharton in Round 1 last year without even an interview (!!), I panicked and was introduced to Adam by a friend. I was deeply disappointed and for the first time, started doubting my credentials. Not one to be perturbed, he helped me through my Round 2 applications, and I made it through to a top European school. I was greatly relieved as I had a solid backup, but still felt I wanted to give one more shot to the three dream schools, particularly HBS. I deferred my admission to the European school, to give myself another go.

Adam brainstormed for hours on the story-line, and he began highlighting parts that worked and were exciting versus those that sound either stale or redundant. While I was initially annoyed as I was at the receiving end of some merciless purging and straight-talk, but soon it was evident why he did so. Moreover, he also helped me fit the jigsaw together — CV, application form, essays, bullet points for the recommendation etc., so that a coherent, compelling and consistent image is portrayed to the AdCom. It’s often hard to do this oneself, given how emotionally connected we tend to be, with individual achievements or lines, without fully grasping how it all fits together in its entirety.

Adam never shies away from calling a spade a spade, and his brutal honesty is what I truly loved and expected from him each and every time. He was also super efficient with time, and can be banked upon for going the extra mile every time. Moreover, he has a deep insight into several applicant pools, so can give specific pointers on how to differentiate oneself.

Thanks to his inputs and sound advice at multiple points, I made it through to my dream school HBS and got interviewed by Stanford and Wharton. I strongly recommend Adam to anyone who is seriously contemplating getting into into one or more of the top business schools. It is a no-brainer, as far as I am concerned.