"Brings Out The Very Best In You"

“I worked with Petia on my MBA applications, and had a deeply positive experience. I will be attending an M7 school this fall with $$.

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.

1) I chose to work with Petia on an hourly plan. While I had budgeted (and paid) for 10 hours, I’m certain we went well beyond that during our conversations. Yet, at no point did I feel rushed. She gave me her full attention throughout, ensuring that the quality of our work was never compromised by the clock.

2) Her suggestions were clean, incisive, and impactful, and always focussed on getting the message across without being overly verbose. When I compare the first and final versions of my essays today, I’m taken aback by how dramatically the quality improved, transforming scattered thoughts into a narrative worthy of top admits.

3) She was warm, friendly, and encouraging in a manner that went beyond my wildest expectations. What began as a professional engagement quickly turned into something more meaningful. I not only secured my admits, but also walked away from the experience with a mentor I deeply trust and a friend I truly value.

3) Her warmth never stopped her from having the difficult conversations. I still recall her firm (but polite, in typical Petia fashion :D) admonishment the moment I started falling behind on my applications. I needed that reality check.

4) Knowing my budget constraints, she offered, of her own volition, to coach me for my interviews at no additional charge.

At the end of it all, I can proudly say that she brought out the very best of who I am and who I hope to be someday in my applications. Working with Petia was probably the single best decision I made during my application journey.”

—Admitted to Booth, Poets & Quants verified review