Client Reviews

Client Reviews

Testimonials from our former MBA Consulting clients.

We’ve placed applicants in top MBA programs worldwide. See what they have to say about our work together.

Rafaella Mazza

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Alexandre Santiago

ACCEPTED AT
KELLOGG EXECUTIVE MBA

Lucas Correa

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD

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Fernando Czapski

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

“After several months working with Ellin, I can say that she played a vital role throughout the MBA application process by always offering good advice, asking the right questions, helping me manage my time, preparing me for the interviews and even helping with ad-hoc questions about schools, financial aid or whatever other existential question that would come to my mind.

I absolutely recommend Ellin’s work to anyone who is applying to – or thinking about applying to – an MBA program. She definitely made the processes smoother and helped me get to the end goal: get accepted at my target school!”

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Bruno Porto Tupinambá

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED TO CHICAGO BOOTH

“I am completely satisfied with all the support provided by Ellin Lolis MBA Consulting. I made the right decision to have the complete support package. Ellin’s best support was that I felt she treated my application as if it were her, and it was really important to keep me calm and confident in the outcome. Each step, she was always prepared and supportive, giving me confidence that my dream could be true.

That’s why anyone who wants to have a solid application should work with her. I really think it would be extremely difficult for me to have had such a strong application without support for Ellin. So, I always recommend Ellin to my friends who are applying for any MBA, because I have seen in practice the difference that Ellin makes.

Most importantly, Ellin helped me discover the perfect school for me, Chicago Booth, today I’m completely happy to be a part of this community. I am excited to be part of a school that is completely concerned with academic excellence and to form leaders who think wrongly. So I hope Booth can help me become a better professional to help my country in the future.”

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André Takeshi Fujii

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED TO VIRGINIA DARDEN

“I had the opportunity to count on Ellin’s help during my entire MBA application process. Her GMAT Verbal classes were so essential for me to improve my GMAT score that I hired her as my consultant for my application, which was the best decision I could have made, as it led to me being accepted Round 2 at my first choice school, Darden.

With her professional experience working in the admissions office at a top American university, her work was much more objective and effective. I think what helped me the most was her work in helping me find the school that “fit” my profile the best. Since the beginning, she made it clear for me which schools were a good match for me, and her ability to help me express myself in a clearer and more effective way was crucial to my success.

I had an excellent experience with Ellin and her work is unique in the consulting market. The clients she accepts for consulting have a huge advantage.”

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Kelsey Pecherer

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT BERKELEY HAAS

“There comes a point in the application process when the feedback that peers and mentors have given just isn’t enough to ensure that the essays are perfect and polished. It was at that point in my process that I contacted Ellin for her editing services.

I was so impressed with Ellin’s eye for detail, and her ability to help me refine my points without losing my voice in the essays. Ellin understands the specific characteristics that each top MBA program is looking for, in my case, Stanford and Berkeley Haas. As a result, her feedback was excellent, and gave me the confidence I needed to finalize and submit my applications the next day.

I would recommend Ellin’s service for anyone applying to competitive MBA programs. She provides individualized attention and an understanding of the process that is unparalleled in the market.”

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Michel Herszage

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG

“Ellin, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! You were a crucial person for me in this MBA marathon, and I will be eternally grateful for everything!”

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Helena Queiroz

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL

“Ellin took care of my application as if it was her own. I knew she was really commited to making me succeed, and now I am at Columbia! I really believe I could not have done it without her.”

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Pedro Kuczynski

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL

“I had the opportunity to work with Ellin on two different occasions. The first one was to edit my presentation for Chicago Booth, and she really enthralled me with her work. She was able not only to understand my story and my personal and professional achievements in depth, but she also put that in a presentation smoothly linking my story with the school’s fit. The final presentation surprised me a lot. As an American, her English is flawless and she knows just what the schools want. In addition, her PowerPoint skills enabled her to do an outstanding job in terms of design.

The next time we worked together was to prepare for the interview and she once again proved to be very skillful and accurate. She provided me with the main questions that were asked in that step of the process and was very good in preparing me, as well as in giving me feedback in a very straightforward yet polite way. In a nutshell, I strongly recommend her work and I believe she is the X factor in preparing for any MBA.”

Rodolfo Pelitz

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD

Georgia Marmonti

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD WITH €20,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Cesar Lunardi

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD

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Fernando Palhares

LinkedIn
FULL SCHOLARSHIP AT MICHIGAN ROSS/ERB DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

“I cannot start thanking enough Ellin for all the support provided during my MBA application! I started preparing for the applications in March, and I knew I had to use my time until October wisely otherwise it could not be enough. Ellin was instrumental in setting a daily routine and making sure I stuck to it, guaranteeing a steady progress on my applications. We worked remotely for pretty much 7 months but that was never an issue or block for our activities.

Ellin also helped me a lot to realize which schools to apply, based on my experience and ambitions, and the best evidence of her amazing contributions to my applications is that I was admitted to my MBA of choice, besides being accepted in an MSc dual-degree program, and with a full scholarship offered voluntarily by the school. She also supported me on the scholarship applications, and I can comfortably say that the return on my investment was bigger and faster beyond my wildest dreams!
If you are looking for an MBA consultant that is capable of understanding your story comprehensively rather than giving quick glances on your essays without understanding your context, go with Ellin.

Can’t wait to see you all doing the Erb program at Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan!”

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Lorena Costa

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT HEC PARIS

“When I started the process I knew very little about it. Ellin guided me throughout the entire process. Writing the essays can be overwhelming, since you must dig deep into your professional and personal life, and she pushed me to show the best I could offer in my applications. yet, she was always available, kind, and patient to help me or to clear any doubt I had. Even when I second guessed myself, she was there to support me. Suddenly, I was prepared to face every step of the process and to find the best fit for me. I´ll be forever thankful for her and her team´s support in achieving my dream of an MBA. I surely couldn’t have chosen better. It was a pleasure to work with you!”

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Rafael Barbalat

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT EMORY GOIZUETA WITH $90,000 SCHOLARSHIP

“I recommend Ellin and her team without a moment’s hesitation to anyone who is thinking of doing an MBA! Her help is why I was able to get into my top choice school with almost a full scholarship. If you’re thinking of working with other “top consultants,” I ask you to speak to Ellin first!

From the moment I decided to apply to a top MBA program, I knew the process wouldn’t be easy. As time went on, however, this process proved to be even more complex and confusing than I had imagined. New questions kept appearing and piling up and I started to lose sight of the steps I needed to take to reach my end goal. Dealing with stressful tasks like studying for GMAT, writing my essays, scheduling school visits, and attending info sessions was complicated. I started to question why I was feeling lost, especially since I had hired “one of the best consultants in São Paulo” to help me. The answer to this question came when, tired of the horrible help I was receiving, I found Ellin and noticed the incredible difference in the way I was treated.

From Ellin, I received personal treatment, starting with help structuring my GMAT study plan and help writing my essays. Everything was done in aligned with my personal story and experience, without using a “template”. Any time I asked her for feedback, I got quick responses that actually answered my questions. She was always available for meetings or calls, no matter where I was at in the world.

The help she gave me in structuring my essays (maybe the most challenging part of the process) made all the difference in being able to tell my story in my words. Her suggestions and corrections made sure I was selling myself, but in my own way.

The preparation for my interviews was also excellent. During her preparation, you speak with anonymous, highly capable professionals who evaluate your interview performance in real time. I don’t know of any other consultant that offers a similar service.

Thank you, Ellin!”

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Felipe Freire

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT SPORTS MANAGEMENT MASTER’S AT GEORGETOWN

“Had a great experience working with Ellin on my application to sports management schools in the US. The process was very well organized and transparent, which made me feel very comfortable from the start. This partnership helped identify the best masters program for me and definitely gave my application an edge.

I would recommend working with Ellin and team due to their experience and ability to focus on the best results for your objectives. Interactions are fast paced and professional, essential to working applicants with limited time on their schedule!

Thank you Ellin!”

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Alexandre Duarte

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT UCLA WITH $40,000 SCHOLARSHIP AND ADMITTED TO LEMANN FELLOWS (A PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP FOR MBAS IN BRAZIL)

“I had an amazing experience working directly with Ellin.

From day one, I could see that this was the right choice for me. I come from a not so common background so having someone with big MBA prep experience was really important to me. That said, Ellin was incredibly helpful and gave all the tools and resources I needed for choosing my path. The work we did was tailored for each school I was applying and Ellin was always available and hands on the job. The level of detailed feedback I got on my essays was the key point that helped me differentiate myself from the rest.

Getting accepted to UCLA Anderson School of Management with a $40k scholarship is a turning point in my career, and I am very happy to acknowledge Ellin’s huge part on that success.”

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Fernanda Kneese

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

“My experience with Ellin Lolis MBA Consulting was exceptional. Ellin knows what the schools want, and she helped me a great deal in preparing my application, helping me highlight certain qualities for each school.

What most impressed me was the attention she gives to each of her clients, which makes the application process much easier for applicants. The work schedule and application strategy are prepared individually for each student, which helped me fit applying to business school in with my busy work schedule.

I strongly recommend Ellin Lolis MBA Consulting to anyone who wants to apply to a top MBA program—she made all the difference for me in preparing my own application and preparing for my interviews. I can say I was accepted to London Business School largely because of her work!”

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Beatriz Burg

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT EMORY 1-YEAR MBA

“I was very happy with Ellin’s support! I hired her services from a recommendation and everything I heard was true. She is very helpful and very good in creating frameworks for your story to become more fluid and, therefore, more appealing and believable. One of her main advantages, in my opinion, is that she doesn’t look at each piece of the preparation alone, but, instead, she develops a whole package that involves recommendation letters, essays and interviews, making the application package much more consistent and interesting to analyze. I would definitely recommend working with her. She provides the whole application package, she is helpful and considerate and gives all the preparation you need to succeed in your application.”

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Pedro Kuczynski

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT ROTMAN (CANADA)

“As an applicant in my late 30s, Ellin made all the difference in being accepted into my top choice business school. From the beginning, she helped me define my application strategy and provided me with support throughout the process. She helped me plan and polish my essays, choose and guide my recommenders, and prepare for my interviews. Because of our work together, I was accepted into three business schools, a choice I am not sure I would have had otherwise.

I highly recommend Ellin because she offers a truly unique service in the market. She has the expertise to know what the schools want and she cares a great deal about her clients. She is not interested in steering you toward a mediocre program in order to improve her acceptance numbers, but instead helps you define your goals and challenges you to go after the best possible result. If you are applying to a top business school, you have to work with Ellin!”

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Henrique Ramin

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT IESE AND IE

“Ellin helped me in the application process since the beginning on how to organize myself and how to organize my GMAT study plan for the whole year. I truly believe that my interactions with her not only provided a foundation for the application creation, but also, and more importantly, structured my life at business school. I had 100% acceptance rate and got a €60,000 scholarship. She provided the most important insight into which school I fit and how to market myself. I really recommend her since she is really committed, hard-working made me feel comfortable and confident during the entire process. Thanks for the phenomenal service, Ellin.”

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Luiza Maniero

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD WITH €40,000 SCHOLARSHIP

“Ellin and her team made this MBA pursuing journey something much smoother and light for me!

They are very organized and give you this special personal service that makes all the difference.

I felt they really understood who I am and were ready to make me confident every step of the way.

They seemed to be available 24/7, which made me feel supported, secured and appreciated. All in all it was an amazing self-knowledge and learning process, and I passed at my first choice school (INSEAD) with a €40,000 scholarship!”

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Helena de Almeida Prado Steinbruch

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT INSEAD

“My husband and I applied for an MBA at INSEAD this year.
We knew it would not be easy since we had a very small window, were applying in the 3rd round and only wanted this specific school.

Ellin helped us with the preparations for the interviews and she really helped me organize my story, but the most special aspect was how Ellin inspired me to be more confident during the interviews.

I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in applying for an MBA!”

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Carlos Teixeira

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT IE

“I was looking for someone that could help me to achieve my goal of going to an MBA abroad, so a friend of mine recommended Ellin services. At first I was a little suspicious because I thought that my only need was for someone to review my essays before sending them in the application process.

But, when I met Ellin, I understood that I had the wrong idea of how she could help me. She is not the basic consultancy services that will help you to go to your dream MBA reviewing your English, she is the person that will help you to understand what you are trying to achieve. This difference makes her services outstanding because to do that she had to understand deeply my profile.

That’s why I would recommend that anyone who is trying to get into a top business school, especially people who do not know exactly what they are looking for, call Ellin. Ellin opened my mind with so many good options besides the ones that I was looking for and helped me to build a plan to achieve my goal.”

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João Camargo

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT GEORGETOWN MCDONOUGH

“I can confidently say that Ellin was largely responsible for my success in being admitted into the two top MBA programs I applied to in Round 1, Michigan Ross and Georgetown. After being abandoned by one of the famous MBA consulting firms in São Paulo, I was literally rescued by the highly organized and impressively efficient program Ellin created for me. We worked together on all aspects of my application, from choosing the best schools for my profile to improving my score on the Verbal section of the GMAT, to interview preparation. I am really thankful for Ellin’s work because I know that for someone going through the process of applying for an MBA, there is nothing better than a responsible, committed professional to help you at every step and help you choose the right path from the millions of options you encounter during the process.”

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Laissa Barretto

LinkedIn
ACCEPTED AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

“Ellin helped me to prepare for the interview for London Business School. I was really impressed with how hands on and helpful she is, providing me with insider, updated and complete information to succeed in the interview. The fact that she closely monitors her students is certainly her great advantage compared to other renowned consultants in the market. I strongly recommend Ellin Lolis Consulting to everyone who wants to be accepted into a top Business School.”

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