Before I connected with Petia, my introductory calls with other admissions consultants had left me quite disillusioned. As a candidate from an over-represented background without major brands on my resume, I often felt pressured to present myself in ways that weren’t entirely authentic, something I had no intention of doing. Not Petia, though. She always pushed me towards being the most authentic version of myself, and creating applications I could be proud of.
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—Admitted to Booth, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreWorking with Petia was the best decision I made during the MBA application process. She takes the time to deeply understand your story and ensures that your applications reflect your authentic voice. Unlike other consultants who push add-ons and extras, Petia keeps the process simple and focused so you can put all your energy into crafting the strongest application possible.
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—Admitted to UCLA Anderson, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreI would recommend anyone to work with Petia in their application process. She was a great partner and teammate, helping me understand my own goals and interests, craft my story, and communicate it effectively. She will push you to be the most authentic version of yourself.
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—Admitted to Booth and Kellogg, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MorePetia helped me get my story in order and help me tailor my approach to each school I applied to. You don't realize that you need to have a bullet proof story for yourself prior to applying to MBAs, but Petia helps you dig out the best version of yourself to show schools. She pushes you to find your 'Why' and to be authentic in applications and interviews. I wouldn't have gotten accepted into M7 without her.
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—2025 M7 Admit, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreWorking with Petia was an incredible experience. As a former Head of Admissions, she brings a level of strategic insight that is hard to find elsewhere. She really helped me understand the admissions process from the inside out, specifically analyzing how my individual strengths and weaknesses would play out when my application is reviewed.
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—Admitted to Tuck and Cornell, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreMost importantly, Petia is the kind of consultant who is interested in helping you demonstrate the best version of yourself and helping you discern what that looks like even if you’re unsure. She really takes the time to know her clients and is committed to authenticity and transparency.
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—Admitted to Kellogg and Haas, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreApplying to MBA programs is such an expensive, pivotal, and emotional journey, I can not imagine partnering, and frankly I can not afford to, with someone who is not 100% in it with me. Petia has been one of my biggest supporters. She was the first to congratulate me on my GMAT retake. She connected numerous of her past clients who are in the MBA programs that I was applying to, and everyone I talked to was so excited to talk to me and said they would do anything for Petia. She always asked me about how my extracurriculars were going. She had more belief in me than I did in myself at times.
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—Admitted to Wharton, Yale, Booth, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreWhat really separates Petia from other consultants is how warm and genuine she was. Petia went above and beyond what I would ever expect and was clearly invested in me and my MBA journey. Having had alternative support, I can say without reservation that Petia is a standout that any applicant would be lucky to work with.
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—2026 MBA Admit, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreWhat made the biggest difference, though, was how deeply she cared. While she was BEYOND amazing in helping me write my essays or prepare for interviews, she also invested a lot of time in understanding who I was. She helped me clarify my story, strengthen my confidence, and stay grounded during a process that can easily feel overwhelming.
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—Admitted to Stanford and MIT Sloan, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MorePetia is everything you are looking for and want in a MBA consultant. Her background as a MBA admissions officer gives her perspective of what it’s like to actually be making admissions decisions and the holistic approach that comes with it. She’s constantly speaking to admissions officers (& other consultants) to understand current trends and what schools are specifically looking for.
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—Admitted to NYU Stern and McCombs, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreI had worked with other advisors the year before, but the depth Petia goes into is just on another level. She never tried to rewrite my story for me. She kept it mine, respected it, and pushed me to tell it in a way that actually landed, and that’s really what made me choose her.
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—Admitted to UCLA Anderson, Duke, McCombs, and Goizueta, all with significant scholarships, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreShe did not try to mold me into a polished generic candidate. She helped me find the threads that were actually mine, my family, my work in education across LatAm, my desire to build businesses with real social impact in Peru, and trusted me to write from there.
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—Admitted to Booth, Kellogg, and LBS, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreApplying to these schools is intimidating. The numbers matter, but they are only part of the story (as Petia will soon tell you). The harder work is understanding what makes you distinct and how you will show up in a community. For me, Petia became my mirror. She helped me see that the most compelling parts of my story were not always what was most impressive on paper. That is a difficult mindset to shift when you are applying to institutions that feel larger than life.
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—Admitted to MIT Sloan (full fellowship) and Harvard Law School, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreI highly recommend everyone go to Petia when you’re applying! Her blend of warmth, humor, experience, and wisdom is more than you can ask for in someone during this long process!
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—Admitted to Duke (full scholarship), MIT (half scholarship), Yale, UNC, Darden, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MorePetia saw my strengths before I knew they existed – and helped me showcase them in a way that made exceptional results inevitable! I only applied to a small number of US schools, so I did the “nose-to-tail” package for 3 schools and am so glad I did!.
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—Admitted to Wharton and CBS, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreMBA ABC truly is the best value proposition in MBA Application consulting. The amount of support and feedback relative to the cost is astounding. I believe I got more feedback and face time with Petia through MBA ABC than many people do with one-on-one consultants for a fraction of the price.
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—Admitted to HBS and Booth, Poets & Quants verified review
Read MoreFor applicants who are prepared, willing to do the work, and need expert guidance—not full hand-holding—her MBA ABC program is the perfect investment. Thanks to her help, I put forth my best application and was accepted to both Harvard and Stanford. Highly recommend!
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—Admitted to Stanford GSB and HBS, Poets & Quants verified review
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