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Sandy, I'm in!!! You helped me turn a mediocre app into a winning one, and I am really excited. Your insights into the process - essays, recs, and interview - were incredibly valuable. Thanks again. I look forward to taking you to dinner or something when I'm in Boston! ................................................................... [great d-day story, this kid was called into a meeting 30 minutes before results were posted,and meeting went on for like She later wrote Hehe, really was the longest meeting in my life!!! Still can't believe I made it in!!! I feared the worst until the last minute (and that pop up window with the acceptance letter took a hell of a long time to refresh!). I'm totally psyched!! Really couldn't have done it without you so thank you SO SO much again!!!!! I've written my testimonial below, it's a little long so feel free to edit it around and cut it short (or to give me comments back and I will turn it a round, kind of miss that, hehe). ................................................................... Got the call from DB this morning. ................................................................... ok, the check has cleared this morning. looks like they depositied it, just after the R2 decisions have been out the door. i say the deal is closed! what do you say? some lost sleep last couple of weeks for me :) ................................................................... Hi Sandy, I want to thank you for your help in writing my MBA essays. I got into three great schools - Wharton, MIT and Kellogg. This is quite a contrast since last year, I got dinged at all schools I had applied at. Three offers - not bad for a desi tech. ................................................................... Dear Sandy: p.s. I have recommended your service to a few friends. They should be contacting you in the summer. ................................................................... I worked with Sandy and I also worked previously (unbeknownst to Sandy) with Stacey Blackman. No contest! Sandy is knowledgeable, experienced, exacting and dedicated to his craft. I am still waiting to hear from HBS . As Sandy would say, I may get in, I may get dinged. I, however, know that Sandy helped me to drastically improve my application, gave me kicks to the gut when I needed it, and challenged me to develop a more evolved sense of what I wanted to communicate. He is not necessarily easy to work with he can be brief, biting and have frustratingly high expectations. But, above all, he is knowledgeable, professional and a perfectionist. You will not guarantee yourself anything by hiring Sandy other than the best application you can assemble. For me, that was enough. Thanks Sandy, Sandy, Hope this is up to your expectations. If not, send me your edits! haha. I will adjust. lol. :: Sandy is the best in the business. He was 2 for 2 on my applications. I used him for HBS and Wharton and he got me into both! Sandy is THE STANDARD in B-school consulting. I work in a non-traditional industry which has its own extensive jargon and unique writing style. Over the years, my writing style conformed to this non-traditional industry standard. What I believed to be effective and strong writing skills were actually far from what the business schools desired. Sandy helped me readjust my strategies. He helped me focus on what was important. He extensively worked with me and reviewed my resume and work history to bring out the best application that I could possibly produce. I have to admit that I had some doubts about using his services (i.e. price, necessity of his help, etc.). However, Sandy’s services were recommended to me by my closest friends (they ALL got into their top choices with the help of Sandy). My friends recommended Sandy’s service as if it was a secret gold mine! Now that I am IN at my first and second choice schools, I am another FIRM believer of Sandy’s abilities. Sandy IS A GOLD MINE. If you have any doubts about using Sandy’s services, all I have to say is this: if you have that one dream school that you’ve always wanted to attend AND you want to be sure that you will submit the best application you could possibly create, THEN you need to use Sandy’s services. SANDY IS THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. Signed, Thanks to Sandy I was admitted to HBS this year! Based on his experience, Sandy sees things that you don't and hits the mark every time. He truly knows what the Adcom are looking for and how to paint your story in the most powerful way. Sandy continually gave me precise comments to pull out the essential details in my stories and pushed me to improve my tone and style. The results speak for themselves. Thanks SK! ................................................................... Hi Sandy, I just thought you'd like to know that I was accepted at all three schools to which I applied: H, S and K!!! I am still deciding between H and S and will visit both campuses for the admit weekends. Sooo, thanks a million for the great help with H!!!! I think we pulled together a stellar package! Thanks again, Sandy! [hmmmmm, had a frosty relationship with this dude, and evaluation shows, I was not actually informed of results until couple of months later, and that happens, file under, 'who gives a s*** about your consultant after they get you in"] ................................................................... Sandy has been an incredible resource in the business school application process. He has a knack for commercializing what you have already done, especially Turnaround time is great and he is aware of your deadline. His charm and vice is his brutal honesty--there are some things that may not sit with you well, but the serious applicant will understand he's not being hired for warm fuzzy feelings. Don't Thanks Sandy, it was great working with you. ................................................................... Sandy somehow works miracles. While you're in the process you have no idea where he's taking you. You keep doing as your told, you get frustrated in the process, at times want to pull out your hair (and his), and then right when you've had it, somehow your essays come together into a polished product. My essays were amazing. ................................................................... Sandy is the Dr. Phil of essay editing. He will not coddle your ego or sugarcoat his answers, but he will absolutely make you think, revisit, think more and revisit again to the point where you will have invested 150% into your essays. When you finally turn in your application, your essays are going to be amazing! I only applied to two schools, HBS and Wharton, and received acceptance letters to both. I honestly and wholeheartedly believe that Sandy played a HUGE part in helping me achieve my dreams. Yes, he is tough. Yes, he can be harsh…BUT……if you want to get in, use Sandy, he’s the absolute best. Your money will be well spent, TRUST ME! ................................................................... Sandy, Just got the news. In at HBS and Wharton (you didn’t help me with Wharton per say, but I used my HBS essays and did the application in 16 hours!) Thank you so much for all of your help. I have recommended you to my little brother Please keep in touch.
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Sandy, I got in. [HBS] Thanks hugely and I can't say it enough. [another person who bugged me endlessly and grows silent in the thank you department, "I can't say it enough" was also a problem on the essays, but, alas, saying that does not convince HBS The best decision I made in 2005 was asking for Sandy’s help with my HBS application. I decided to only apply to HBS, my all-time dream school (like that of many others). Applying to just one school, particularly if it happens to be the best known brand in the world, is always going to be a big gamble and I wanted to make sure that I’d at least done everything possible to give it my best shot. SK really gave me a tangible edge. Applying to b-school is probably one of the most important undertakings of your life, and you want to make sure that you REALLY shine, especially given the extremely competitive nature of the applicant pool. There are a lot of exceptional people out there, and if you don't recognize this, your are already at a loss. Note that Sandy will not write the essays for you. You have to make that happen, duh. But he will give you a totally honest, harsh (no softies here), non-BS review. Sandy becomes your biggest fan and your harshest critic. You need to get beyond the cold numbers (gmats, gpas, etc.) and present the human being that you are if you want to have a real shot. If you think an 800 GMAT is your ticket, think again. A stellar Gmat does not mean squat. Look at the stats in Admissions 411. Stats are just data points that need to be connected through powerful essays. Also, consider the information asymmetries at play in this market. Sandy is plugged in, he knows the school's secret handshakes and really levels the playing field for you. As someone already mentioned (and don’t boost up your ego Sandy), SK is the McKinsey of this business. Hope this helps, it certainly did for me. [this dude got into Stanford, and as you can see, given that above is what the guy sounds like unedited, I had my work cut out for me] ................................................................... Hi Sandy, ................................................................... Sandy, ................................................................... "I worked with Sandy for my Columbia application and was admitted. I must say that when it comes to B-school admissions, Sandy has the best knowledge. If you work with him, be ready for really harsh and straight forward comments but they are right on the money. I used to sweat before reading his comments! His feedback is generally at the macro level but it really helps you prepare an excellent application. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is considering business school applications." Sandy, Sandy. I am in. I don't know what to say, and I can't thank you enough in a million words. I am confident that I am good enough to be part of HBS, but without your support, I wouldn't stand even a 0.1% chance (at least this year). Thank you, thank you, thank you! Best, ................................................................... Sandy, ................................................................... I got into HBS! Again, your help was very much appreciated, and I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to do it without you. On top of the help with the application/essays themselves, I wouldn't have started down the application path in the first place without your encouragement early on. Thank you. Sandy,
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THIS DUDE DECIDES TO SEND ME AN INTERVIEW SUMMARY 12 HOURS BEFORE DECISION IS POSTED. Call it karma, call it what you will. I left town for 2 weeks immediately after The interview was surprisingly specific to my own candidacy. She had clearly AND THE ENVELOPE IS: yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am beside myself. Thanks for the great advice. Let me know if I can do Sandy, my hbs interview report: AND THE ENVELOPE, PLEASE: Sandy, I am IN! don't know what to say and how best to thank you. Its been some journey - and your advice on the boards has certainly helped me change the way I express myslef. And your humor is legendary..it will live for long! ................................................................... Sandy, Just writing to let you know that I was accepted to HBS! I was also Hope all is well and thanks for everything, [another silent type in Thank You mode, after about 245 essay revisions, how soon they cool off] I worked with Sandy for around 2 months on my HBS essays. He's definitely one of the hardest mentors I have ever encountered academically and professionally. I have learned to love his bluntness and no-BS-style critiques. Don't take any comments personally and always take it with a sense of humor. One of my favorite comments: "THIS SOUNDS HARSH MAN, BUT I AM ON YOUR SIDE, GET OFF THE SOAPBOX, STOP BEING SUCH AN INTELLECTUAL, PRECIOUS, CULTURAL, WALLFLOWER, AND JUST BANG OUT WHAT THE HELL YOU DID" (then he worked with me for another 2 drafts on the essays and nailed it in the end) I was a little shocked in the beginning by his harsh comments, but soon realized that his honest opinions were much more helpful than the diluted and vague suggestions I have been receiving from my friends. He encouraged me to dig deeper into my HBS essays, and clarified my goals with each revision. I think I must have written each essay 3 times. But he never gave up on me and encouraged me to push forward. Coming from a non-traditional background, I had a lot of trouble choosing relevant stories and clearly expressing leadership take-aways. Sandy really helped to give me feedback on what worked and what didn't, facilitating a quicker turn-around time for essay revisions. I just got my HBS acceptance letter a few days ago! Thank you so much for all your help Sandy! I’m a client of Sandy’s and have just been accepted to HBS! At first I was hesitant to use an admissions consultant and contacted a few other consultants I found online. However, they never seemed to have anything interesting to say. I first discovered Sandy through his businessweek thread and after my first phone conversation with Sandy, I knew I had to hire him – it was obvious that he is the best of the best and REALLY understands HBS. Sandy knew exactly how I needed to present myself, my weaknesses and strengths, and what my game plan should be. He was there to critically analyze my writing but also to encourage me when I needed it. Sandy helped me to make my application really stand out – I recommend him 100%. ................................................................... Sandy was a terrific and much needed guide in my application process for HBS. While I was initially skeptical about hiring a consultant, I was convinced by Sandy's candid feedback about my candidacy and his knowledge about the application process. He coached me through every phase in crafting my story: writing ................................................................... So Sandy... ................................................................... I got the call a couple of hours ago, I'm in to Chicago. ................................................................... Sandy, As a military applicant, I was at a serious disadvantage compared to people from in industries such as Investment Banking and Management Consulting that “feed” people into MBA programs. These people are surrounded by top MBAs, and it’s not hard to find someone who can help you with your applications, or at least tell you if you’re on the right track. Military applicants, like almost all non-traditional applicants, don’t have that. So how do you successfully sell yourself to the admissions committee? Enter Sandy Kreisberg. I really wanted to go to Harvard, so I signed up with him for my HBS app. He walked me through five or six versions of the essays, starting with the key ones. We’re not talking about minor grammatical edits, either; we’re talking completely different essays. We worked until I created essays that sparkled both at the big picture and at the detail level. Together, the set of essays I created with his help put my application on the top of the pile and kept it there. My interview at HBS felt pro forma my interviewer’s (a professional adcom) opening comment was “you told the most interesting stories in your essays…” All I had to do was not screw it up. Sandy’s knowledge and help simplified the application process and set me up for success. Sandy’s manner will strike most military guys as very familiar: perfectly straight, designed to rapidly correct your deficiencies and make you the best you can possibly be. He turns essays around fast, and if you just listen to him, you’ll notice your essays rapidly take shape and improve. He will not hold your hand, but he will give you the strategic advice you will need in order to have your application stand out. If you’re serious about business school, and are willing to work hard to get there, his advice will level the playing field. You can successfully compete with all those IBs and MCs for slots at H/S/W! I know that’s true because I did it. With Sandy’s help, I got into Harvard. It wasn’t cheap, but the results speak for themselves. I highly recommend him, especially for ex-military or direct-from-the-military applicants. |
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