Testimonials

Incredible, Admitted To MIT

  "Paul’s coaching was instrumental in my successful admission to the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program. As a non-traditional candidate, I was initially unsure how to position my background, but Paul helped me identify my key strengths and craft a nuanced, compelling narrative. His strategic insights, personalized feedback, and deep understanding of the application process were invaluable. Paul’s candid advice not only sharpened my essays but also enhanced my career planning. I highly recommend working with him if you’re looking for an admissions consultant who brings both expertise and a tailored approach to your unique story."   Admitted to MIT Sloan Fellows - MBA Class of 2026

Paul Made Me Reach My Full Potential! (Best Investment: 12x Returns)

  "Paul was an incredible guide throughout this process. When I first reached out to him in February 2024, I was completely overwhelmed—I lacked clarity on how to tell my story and what my priorities were. Paul not only helped me define my narrative and present it in the most impactful way, but he also guided me through a deep introspective evaluation. He pushed me to truly understand what I wanted to do, why I wanted to do it, and whether it was the right time. Beyond that, Paul challenged me to excel on the GMAT. When I started working with him, I had a 610, and thanks to his guidance and the external support he recommended, I achieved a 740. Even when I doubted myself, he believed in me. Applying alongside my fiancé, it was critical for us to get accepted together, and Paul’s guidance played a key role in making that happen. We applied to Stanford GSB, Wharton, and Booth. I received an interview at GSB, a $120K fellowship from Wharton, and an $80K fellowship from Booth—results that exceeded my expectations. I would never have realized my full potential without Paul. My investment in him yielded a 12x return, and I couldn’t be more grateful!"   Admitted to The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania ($120K) and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business ($80K) - MBA Class of 2027

Best Investment I Made (Accepted To CBS)

  "Paul was absolutely instrumental in helping me get accepted to Columbia Business School, even with below-median GRE scores. I started working with him a year before Round 1 applications, and honestly, it was the best decision I made. He helped me fill in any gaps in my story or application that admissions might have seen as weaknesses, making sure I put my best foot forward. What really stood out about Paul was how well he got to know me as a person. He has this incredible talent for helping you craft your story in a way that feels authentic and unique to you. As someone who has always struggled with standardized tests, I was worried that getting into CBS wasn’t realistic. But Paul focused on making every other part of my application as strong as possible—my resume, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurriculars all became standout components. On top of all that, Paul is just a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and supportive person. He was super responsive (usually getting back to me within 24 hours) and made a process that could have been overwhelming so much more manageable. Between working full-time and not having peers going through the same experience, it was invaluable to have Paul as my go-to person for every question, big or small. Since your application is such a personal process, it’s so important to have someone you feel comfortable opening up to. Paul made me feel completely at ease from the start, and his guidance was a huge reason I got to where I wanted to be. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone tackling MBA applications!"   Admitted to Columbia Business School and New York University Stern School of Business - MBA Class of 2027

Great Consultant

  "Paul was a fantastic consultant and provided honest feedback regarding my candidacy. He provided plenty of support on all parts of my application (resume, interview, essays, target schools). Paul is expensive but you get what you pay for. I ended up getting into Columbia (one of my top choices) with a significant scholarship."   Admitted to Columbia Business School ($130K) - MBA Class of 2026

Accepted To HBS & Sloan W/ 120k Merit Scholarship!

  Working with Paul was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my business school journey thus far. Prior to working with Paul, I tested out 3 other admissions consulting consultants (all were top 10 consultants in Poets & Quants each year and are household names in the game) and was told that my role at a Financial Services company (an extremely competitive bucket) and my ethnic background as an overrepresented minority would be a tough bucket to crack for M7. I was consistently told by other consultants to “aim lower”. But not Paul. After our first intro call, Paul was able to spot something unique in my profile and told me to aim high. With Paul’s help, I submitted to HBS, Wharton, and Sloan in Round 2. Not only was I accepted to Sloan with a 120k merit scholarship (completely unexpected!), I received my dream acceptance — an offer letter from HBS. Not too shabby for someone who was told by other admissions consultants that M7 would be tough to crack! And it was all due to Paul’s help. Paul has an innate ability to spot unique differentiators in his clients, and he gently probes and unravels parts of one’s life experiences and backgrounds until all the pieces fall into place to create a story that is both unique and genuine to the applicant. Paul truly cares about his clients, and having Paul’s support helped to make an otherwise stressful process…even fun. While some other consultants I’ve worked with made sessions feel transactional, as if it was purely a numbers game for them, Paul will give it his all to help his clients succeed. Not only did I walk away with acceptances to some of the best business schools in the world, I learned so much about myself through the thorough “gentle probing” process that Paul deploys, and walked away more clear of my goals than ever before. To prospective applicants reading this, go with Paul. Coming from someone who tried out 3 other top admissions consultants and still ultimately went with Paul, I guarantee you won’t regret it!"   Accepted to Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Business ($120K) - MBA Class of 2026

Incredible Support Under Time Pressure (Admitted To LBS)

  "With just two weeks left before the LBS application deadline, I decided to apply and sought Paul's services. He quickly helped me identify my unique selling point and craft a compelling narrative around it. His ability to distill my experiences and strengths into a cohesive story was impressive. Throughout the process, Paul provided insightful feedback and guidance, ensuring that every aspect of my application was polished and aligned with my goals. His efficiency with time was remarkable, and his dedication to my success was evident in every interaction. I couldn't recommend him more highly."   Admitted to London Business School - MBA Class of 2026

Exceptional Guidance That Secured Top Admits

  "I reached out to Paul after reading his incredibly effective book "Great Applications for Business School". His astute guidance yielded admits to IMD, Oxford Said, LBS, and UCLA Anderson - all with scholarships totaling $200k. Over the course of several weeks, we worked together to sharpen my narrative and improve my resume and essays. When necessary, Paul connected me to consultants who had graduated from my target schools so that I could get first-hand insight into what worked for them, and how my candidature could be improved to meet the school's specific needs. I'd strongly recommend Paul's expertise (and his book) to anyone applying to business schools."   Admitted to London Business School, Oxford Saïd Business School, IMD, and UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA Class of 2026  

A Expert Partner In Securing Top MBA Admissions

  "I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Bodine for his exceptional MBA admissions consulting. With his extensive experience in the field, Paul expertly guided me through the application process. I worked with him on the all-inclusive 1-school package, and he was instrumental in securing my admission to Stanford GSB with above-average financial aid.   Paul’s strength lies in his dedication to understanding his clients and helping them craft unique, compelling stories. He took the time to get to know my background and aspirations, ensuring my essays truly reflected my goals and experiences. His meticulous editing and insights were invaluable. While some self-motivation is required in managing deadlines, Paul’s timely feedback and support kept me on track.   I’m immensely grateful for Paul’s expertise and guidance throughout this process. I couldn’t have achieved this dream outcome without him!"   Admitted to Stanford Graduate School of Business - MBA Class of 2026