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“With Barbara’s help, I was accepted to Tuck, Ross, and Fuqua in Round 3 with a named fellowship at each school.”

“It was so hard for me to find a consultant who saw my value – others honestly wrote me off just on stats. Enter Barbara. She was so encouraging from the beginning...”

Shreya

Accepted to Tuck, Ross, and Fuqua

“I just got accepted into my dream school [Wharton] on the account of Barbara...”

“I can’t say enough good (things) about Barbara. She has been more than a consultant for me but also a life coach in a sense. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart...”

Garyn

Accepted to Wharton

“Barbara is the cheerleader and mentor I needed to be successful and to get accepted into a dream school!”

“I highly recommend Barbara to anyone who wants an admissions consultant that will help you get accepted to a dream school, but also will care about you and your success."

Brandon

Accepted to Darden

“Barbara was pivotal in helping me craft my story to stand out and ultimately earn admission to Chicago Booth”

“She was also crucial in helping me navigate the nuances of each school and truly understand their core values in order to crush the interviews…”

Logan

Accepted to Booth and Yale

“She is rooting for you every step of the way”

“Barbara was of great support. This was something I noticed from my first communications with Barbara and this support did not change throughout the whole process.”

Eduardo

Accepted to Harvard and Booth

“…she understood me as a person beyond the admissions criteria…”

“What stood out about Barbara is her extremely personable, supportive, and positive personality - she has the expertise in the schools and admission process, but more importantly, she understood me as a person beyond the admissions criteria….”

Rumbi

Accepted to Columbia

"Barbara’s coaching and mentorship were key factors in my success (...) and my acceptance to Columbia and Wharton!"

"Barbara is extremely skilled at identifying unique strengths and weaknesses and providing tailored guidance to help create a story that showcases your true self..."

Jessica

Accepted to Columbia and Wharton

“My experience with Barbara was amazing, to say the least. I got into all the schools that I applied to…”

“…which included two of the top schools in Europe and the top two in Canada. She is an amazing coach... If your goal is to get into top schools, work with Barbara.”

Jason

Accepted to Rotman, HEC, and IESE

"She helped me get accepted into my dream MBA program. Her expertise in the application process was invaluable..."

"...she helped me position my resume and story, and she helped me understand the nuances of what admissions offices were looking for..."

Ty Black

Accepted to Vanderbilt

“Barbara was invaluable in preparing my MBA application for Kellogg…"

"...Barbara’s support and calm but confident approach made the MBA application feel like a breeze. I was notified about my acceptance 2 weeks after my interview. Forever grateful!”

Yannis

Accepted to Kellogg MBA

"...I gained acceptance into all the schools that I applied to..."

“Barbara gave me wings. Going into the MBA application process, I lacked the confidence to apply to the top MBA programs. All that changed when I met Barbara..."

Andrew

Accepted to Tuck

 
 

Over 25 Years of Admissions Experience

  • Founder of MBA 360° Admissions Consulting. Top 10-ranked admissions consultant based on client satisfaction. I've helped clients get accepted to every M7 school and many other top programs worldwide.
  • Author of It's Not About You: Insider Strategies for Elite MBA Applicants. Discover what really drives MBA admissions success. Learn to think like an admissions committee.
  • Admissions Director and MBA Recruiter at highly selective, FT-ranked business schools in the U.S. and U.K. (Full-time MBA, EMBA, Part-time MBA, Online MBA, specialized master's degrees)
  • Strategy Consultant for Top-Ranked Business Schools in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and China, including Cornell Johnson, CEIBS, Rotman, and University of Virginia
  • Trusted Media Contributor featured in prominent outlets, including Bloomberg, BusinessBecause, Business Insider, Financial Times, Fortune Magazine, Money Magazine, Poets&Quants, and U.S. News & World Report
  • Named LinkedIn Top 10 Voices in Education with more than 28k LinkedIn followers and connections
  • Seasonal Admissions Reader at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Evaluated applications for the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR), including dual-degrees (MAIR/MBA) with Wharton, INSEAD, and Tuck.
 
 

My unique 360° perspective of the entire admissions process gives my clients a distinct advantage in their candidacy.

 
 

Proven Track Record

With her expertise and guidance, Barbara’s clients have been accepted to top-tier graduate schools, including:

Columbia Business School
Stanford GSB
Harvard Business School
The Wharton School
Chicago Booth
Kellogg School of Management
UVA Darden
Tuck School of Business
MIT Sloan
Yale SOM
Duke Fuqua
INSEAD
London Business School
HEC Paris
Georgetown McDonough
Berkeley Haas
Ross School of Business
Vanderbilt Owen
UCLA Anderson
Harvard Kennedy School
Duke Sanford
 
 

Not sure where to start?

Get a discounted one-hour initial consultation. Ask anything related to your MBA Journey and get unbiased expert advice in a session entirely focused on you. Just ask Barbara;

 
Testimonials (Home Body)

“I just got accepted into my dream school [Wharton] on the account of Barbara...”

“I can’t say enough good (things) about Barbara. She has been more than a consultant for me but also a life coach in a sense. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart. I just got accepted into my dream school on the account of Barbara talking me through this process and keeping me motivated to finish strong. A high GRE/GMAT won’t guarantee you a seat at your school of choice. I can say this speaking from experience. Barbara will help you bring your story together because, at the end of the day, schools are looking for someone who is more than a test score.”

Garyn
From United States, Investment Banking Industry

Accepted to Wharton

“With Barbara’s help, I was accepted to Tuck, Ross, and Fuqua in Round 3 with a named fellowship at each school.”

“It was so hard for me to find a consultant who saw my value – others honestly wrote me off just on stats. Enter Barbara. She was so encouraging from the beginning and let me have my ambitions while also being realistic and practical. My role in financial services is a less common feeder into b-school, which other people saw as a negative, but Barbara helped me flesh out unique parts of my role and brought them to life. I truly feel that I am a better, more confident person having gone through the application process and Barbara is a huge part of that.”

Shreya
From United States, Investment Banking Industry

Accepted to Tuck, Ross, and Fuqua

“Barbara is the cheerleader and mentor I needed to be successful throughout this process and to get accepted into a dream school!”

“I have dreamed about getting an MBA from a top-tier school for many years now, but I worried whether I could get accepted, knowing that standardized testing is not a strong suit of mine. Barbara took the time to really get to know me. She helped bring my story to life with each application to help the admissions committees understand that I am more than a test score. I never felt alone and I could always reach out to her for advice when times got hard. Barbara is the cheerleader and mentor I needed to be successful! I highly recommend Barbara if you want an admissions consultant that will help you get accepted to a dream school, but also will care about you and your success."

Brandon
From United States, Financial Services Industry

Accepted to Darden

"Barbara’s coaching and mentorship were key factors in my success (...) and my acceptance to Columbia and Wharton with scholarship offers!"

“I highly recommend Barbara as an exceptional coach for MBA candidates! Her depth of knowledge and expertise in the field is evident in her ability to guide and support students through the rigorous MBA application process. Barbara is extremely skilled at identifying unique strengths and weaknesses and providing tailored guidance to help create a story that showcases your true self. Barbara’s coaching and mentorship were key factors in my success during the application process and ultimately in my acceptance to Columbia and Wharton with scholarship offers!”

Jessica Slade
From United States, Military

Accepted to Columbia and Wharton

“Barbara was pivotal in helping me craft my story to stand out (...) and ultimately earn admission to Chicago Booth”

“Barbara was pivotal in helping me craft my story to stand out throughout the admissions process and ultimately earn admission to Chicago Booth. Her guidance showed me how to better draw from my background and experiences in order to showcase my best qualities to admissions teams. She was also crucial in helping me navigate the nuances of each school and truly understand their core values in order to crush the interviews. Barbara's insight was all I could have hoped for and more.”

Logan
From United States, Energy Sector

Accepted to Booth and Yale

“She is rooting for you every step of the way”

“Barbara was of great support. She would make herself available to go over doubts or obstacles, which with time-sensitive deadlines, is something to be grateful for. Barbara always conveys a positive attitude, managing to bring calm to what is a complex process. Barbara provided detailed guidance from start to finish. I can’t tell you how many times I sent an email asking for help or a quick call to go discuss a part of the application and she would reply in the following hours with an opening to talk. This was something I noticed from my first communications with Barbara and this support did not change throughout the whole process. Finally, you can really notice Barbara’s authentic involvement in your application process. You can feel how she is rooting for you every step of the way. I would recommend working with Barbara to any potential applicant!”

Eduardo
From Mexico, Private Equity Industry

Accepted to Harvard and Booth

“…she understood me as a person beyond the admissions criteria…”

“I was a re-applicant for most of the programs I applied to this year. What stood out about Barbara is her extremely personable, supportive, and positive personality - she has the expertise in the schools and admission process, but more importantly, she understood me as a person beyond the admissions criteria. As a result, she recommended schools to me that turned out to be a great fit but would've slipped through my radar otherwise. She is also well connected in the industry and always happy to make introductions. I couldn't recommend Barbara more!”

Rumbi
From South Africa, Financial Services Industry

Accepted to Columbia

“My experience with Barbara was amazing, to say the least. I got into all the schools that I applied to…”

“My experience with Barbara was amazing, to say the least. I got into all the schools that I applied to, which included two of the top schools in Europe and the top two in Canada. She is an amazing coach, and I have recommended her to friends and family. She was readily available when needed and was able to adjust to fit my work and personal schedule for any items that needed to be actioned throughout the entire admission process. If your goal is to get into top schools, work with Barbara.”

Jason
From Canada, Insurance and Risk Management Consulting Industry

Accepted to Rotman, HEC, and IESE

“Can't say enough good things”

“I highly recommend Barbara as an MBA consultant. She helped me get accepted into my dream MBA program. Her expertise in the application process was invaluable, and she helped me position my resume and story, and she helped me understand the nuances of what admissions offices were looking for. Barbara's support and encouragement throughout the process were outstanding, and I felt like I gained a friend for life. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to submit strong and compelling applications to five different MBA programs. Overall, I am deeply grateful for Barbara's assistance, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as an outstanding MBA consultant. I'm confident that her expertise and support will help others achieve their academic and professional goals as well.”

Ty Black
From United States, Private Equity Industry

Accepted to Vanderbilt

“Barbara was invaluable in preparing my MBA application for Kellogg…"

“…Always encouraging and great to work with, Barbara initially helped review my essays and other parts of my application. She not only offered several recommendations to improve it but also took the time to help me formulate my pitch and reflect it appropriately throughout. She always made sure I understood the rationale behind her suggestions and that I felt comfortable with the direction we were taking. Later, when I received my interview invitation, she found time to meet with me with only a day's notice (!). We went over a series of potential issues, reviewed several scenarios, and had a mock interview that was super helpful. Barbara’s support and calm but confident approach made the MBA application feel like a breeze. I was notified about my acceptance 2 weeks after my interview. Forever grateful!”

Yannis
From United States, Legal Sector

Accepted to Kellogg MBA

"Barbara gave me wings..."

“Going into the MBA application process, I lacked the confidence to apply to the top MBA programs. I felt my academic record was mundane and that I didn’t have the necessary extracurriculars on my resume to stand me out. All that changed when I met Barbara. She made me realize the outstanding achievements that I was discounting. She encouraged me to apply to some schools that I love but into which I did not feel like I could gain admission. She prepared me to tell my story in my essays as well as in interviews. I gained acceptance into all the schools that I applied to including a US Ivy League MBA program as well as a top European business school. Her services were worth every penny."

Andrew
From United States, Technology Sector

Accepted to Tuck

"A true expert on admission"

“I worked with Barbara on my application to MIT. With her extensive insight on the admission process, she provided valuable feedback to make my resume and essays more appealing to admission officers. She pointed out the mistakes that could be devastating to my application. Barbara also helped connect me with an alumnus to enrich my understanding of the school and the program. I highly recommend Barbara to any prospective student.”

Luc
From United States, Investment Banking

Accepted to MIT Sloan

 

How I Can Help You

I’m passionate about the empowerment of a graduate management degree, and I believe every candidate can submit a strong application, regardless of challenges or setbacks in life. Learn more about my areas of expertise below. Let’s work together.

 
 
 
 
 

I have decades of experience being in the decision room.

I understand how candidates are chosen behind closed doors.

I can give your application the edge it needs to stand out.

 
 

Trusted Around the Globe

Barbara has helped clients all across the globe get into their dream school. Her clients come from traditional and non-traditional sectors and industries, including:

Agriculture • Aviation • Banking • CPG • Energy • Tech • Healthcare • Financial Services • Foreign Service • Hospitality • Insurance • Investment • Legal • Management Consulting • Military • Private Equity • Real Estate • Sports