I did find out just over a week ago that I was admitted to HBS! Super exciting news- I definitely would not have been as successful without your help! Thank you for the practice and support- it was a pleasure working with you!
And with that, I am beyond excited to say that I will be attending Stanford’s MSCS program this fall!! I honestly didn’t think it was possible and am still in disbelief sometimes that I got into my top choice, but somehow it’s real and I couldn’t have done it at all without your help. Thank you so, so much for your support and time in helping me apply, especially when you had your hands full with helping so many other people who were also going through a similar experience.
I can’t express my gratitude enough - I truly do appreciate everything you’ve done to help, whether it was being so responsive and patient with me during the application process, providing advice and support, or even being someone I know I can just simply fully trust and rely on for any help.
I’m excited to share that I was accepted to my top MBA choice! Thank you for your invaluable advice and encouragement during the application process. The mock interview was an enormous help, especially your feedback at the end to be more conversational and passionate rather than overly detailed and prescriptive. I felt like I was able to raise my interview score from a 2 out of 10 to a 6 out of 10 by understanding how to better give my answers. Without your help I am certain I would have just repeated old mistakes. I originally thought I knew the difference between the work and MBA interview but I really didn’t appreciate it fully until I spoke to you. I think this was a huge factor in the decision. It was great to have you on my side during this process!
Thank you very much for your note. It means a lot. Esmeralda has been key on my applications path, not only allowing me to put my best but more importantly to grow/improve along the process. Thank you!!
I am so thrilled. I credit Esmeralda for this positive outcome. I could not have done it without her! Round 1 was a total bust for me. I underestimated the MBA process and did not know what I was doing. I am so grateful I was matched with Esmeralda for my R2 applications. I only wish I found Accepted earlier, then my outcome for R1 would have been different.
Esmeralda’s support was instrumental in my EMBA application journey, especially given the challenging timeline. With a very busy schedule on my hands, I had limited time for preparation. Esmeralda’s professionalism in refining my resume and structuring my essays, along with her clear guidelines and insightful understanding of business school admissions, were crucial. What makes her truly outstanding is her friendly demeanor and her ability to unearth the best in a candidate.
Initially, my application to UC Berkeley didn’t go as planned, and I faced rejection. However, with Esmeralda’s guidance, I was able to pivot and prepare a new application for Wharton. We worked intensively for just 10 days, a testament to her efficient and effective approach. The result? I got accepted into Wharton. Sharing this success is not just about my achievement but also a tribute to the exceptional coaching I received from Esmeralda.
As most candidates would only submit their reviews for the consultants only if they are admitted to B- school, I want to write this review before I even get a decision from the schools I applied. I was a round 2 applicant for one of the M7 MBA programs earlier this month. I have to say my profile would have been half as effective if it was not for Esmeralda Cardenal from Accepted.com. Like me, I am sure all of you had your own unique powerful story. But without proper guidance your story would not be presented through the right channels. This is where Esme comes in. She made an huge impact on how I presented my case through the application.
During the application process unexpected things come up, especially during a pandemic ~Personal obligations, work commitments etc. On such unfortunate circumstances Esme went above and beyond to help me, sometimes even on weekends and Holiday weekends. I strongly recommend her to anyone who does not know where to start with the application process. Or if you need put your best profile forward to B-School.
I really did not think I would get into Columbia with my stats being slightly below average but I’m happy they saw the qualitative aspects of my application promising. Definitely would have not been accepted if not for your help with my essays. I will definitely recommend your team’s services as well to anybody who asks because it helped me way more than anticipated.
I am happy to announce that I have accepted an offer of admission at Vanderbilt University! I want to thank you for the incredible role you had in my journey. I could not have done this without your help and deep program insights.
Esme - wanted to let you know that I submitted my application last night and your assistance made a huge difference over the course of the application process. I truly think my profile was elevated due to your guidance. I am aware that your clients typically send you a review ’only’ if they are admitted, but in such a competitive MBA selection process, it undervalues the work you do to help clients. If there is a certain platform you would like me to submit a review, please let me know and I would love to tell future applicants the impact you had on my profile. I truly appreciate you going above and beyond to help me out. (even on weekends!)
I was luckily admitted to Kellogg and am planning on attending Northwestern come the fall (I guess virtually at this point). Thanks again for all your help! I found the edits and advice that you gave me on my essays were pivotal for my acceptance to Kellogg.
I am very happy and excited to start my MBA experience this fall. Undoubtedly, Esmeralda’s help was paramount for this achievement. Once again, thank you Esmeralda and Linda, and everyone from the Accepted team.
Esmeralda has been a key player in my admissions and provided sound advice for stepping into the professional world in general. She offers great insight and bills to the minute while working efficiently. Big kudos to EC.
I can’t think of anything that would make the experience even better. I liked that Esmeralda was really efficient with her time. She also gave me additional information on other business analytics programs for me to consider, which was helpful and generous of her. I would definitely work with her again!
Thank you sooo much Esmeralda! It was really just like yesterday. I really appreciate all your help throughout my application and thank you for making such a great experience of GSB possible for me!
Stern is my top choice so I am really really really happy about this acceptance. Getting the most wanted things doesn’t happen often in life. I am really grateful for having Accepted on my side for all my materials.
I am so happy with the good news!! Let me take the chance to let you know that Esmeralda has made it possible. From turning around my CV, choosing the best recommenders for my history, directing and constructing every essay to perfection, teaching me how to best perform the interviews, tutoring me when having to make tough decisions, or when I was going through bad moments. And most importantly, doing it with the maximum support while ensuring the maximum quality. She simply aims for perfection and makes it happen. There are more unis which I am still pending to be noticed, but I already know that the best decision I made during the whole process of applying to MBA is working with Esmeralda so many hours.
I wouldn’t have gotten where I’m at without Accepted. When I met Esmeralda over the phone, she inspired trust and I knew I wanted to work with her. She didn’t stop astonishing me with her writing guidance and creativity, her advice, her remarkable professionalism, and, most surprisingly, her interactions with me on a more human level. Thank you for existing and having on your team people like Esmeralda.
Esmeralda was exceptionally helpful during the application process and I would like to thank Accepted for my admission! Super excited to start my masters degree [in data science] at Brown later this September!!
I still can’t believe it happened haha, but I got into Tuck. Thanks so much Esmeralda. Your inputs about my resume and essays made all the difference! I truly enjoyed working with you too! I thank you for everything you have done for me and all the excellent advice.
I got into IE. I could not be happier. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUPPORT. YOU REALLY HELPED ME GET THERE.
I want to express my gratitude to you again for your mentorship and consultation. You really helped me with my application and boosted up my confidence. Also, you have shown me the business perspective that I was not familiar with previously.
I have no words to explain how you helped me, with the structure, with vocabulary and also making my ideas clear. Thank you!
I got in! I just talked to them like 20 minutes ago! This is great! I’m so excited!!! They will send me everything in the next days!! Anyways! We did it Esme! I couldn’t have done this without you! Not only for Duke, but also for NYU, because everything we did for Duke and Wharton was very useful for NYU.
I will keep you posted!!!!!
Millones de gracias Esme!!!
I am delighted to say that an admission offer was made to join their Class of 2023!
I wanted to reach out and give you this good news. This accomplishment would not have been possible without your thorough guidance and help with the interview process. Thank you so much for helping me convey my story! I am delighted to have received admission way early in the admissions cycle. Thanks again!
I worked with Esmeralda Cardenal during the admissions process and applied to four schools. I had worked with consulting services before, but have always been kind of disappointed with the results. I was definitely a little doubtful at first but decided to give it a shot because I wasn’t confident in my ability in submitting an application that brought out my best. I realized after going through the process that I absolutely would not have achieved what I did without her assistance and support. She was an integral part of my applications, especially with the multiple essays required by the schools. I needed help crafting a story that highlighted my strengths and depicted why I need a graduate degree, and that’s exactly what Esmeralda did. Sometimes we sent the essays back and forth four or five times, but she was detailed and patient each time in pointing out the things that could be further improved.
I didn’t think I was a very strong candidate because I didn’t have a stellar GPA and have never worked in large companies, but with her help, I got accepted to McCombs’s MSM and Fuqua’s MMS program. Still waiting on one more, but I already know I’m going to Duke because I also received a pretty great scholarship!! I definitely never imagined I would be a scholarship candidate, especially since I applied during the second to last deadline. It’s hard to put into words how amazing she’s been during this process. If I were to pursue further studies or have friends that are looking for consulting services, I would undoubtedly recommend Esmeralda and Accepted to them. Many many thanks to Esmeralda and the Accepted team. Please continue to do what you guys do so that students like myself are one step closer to their dreams and goals!!
Later updated: I received a $30,000 scholarship [to Duke], which would not have been possible without your help! As I said, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what I did without your guidance. You’ve helped so many people so you might not be able to feel the impact, but this essentially changes the course of my entire future! So thank you once again, and let’s absolutely stay in touch!
I now feel that my application process has reached its end. I want to express my sincere and huge gratitude towards you and the job you have done for me. Looking back, I realize that there is no chance I would’ve had a shot at these top schools without your guidance. You always answered fast and thoughtfully, came with stringent feedback looking for potential loopholes and pushing me to become really good at conveying my story. If there is any website where you want me to rate you or give feedback, just let me know! So I’m still waiting for Yale and SSE, but those are irrelevant. I also got denied from Stanford - which doesn’t matter - because I’M GOING TO OXFORD! You are amazing at what you do!
I wanted to share some good news - I got accepted to Rice University with a full scholarship!!! I know I could not have gotten to this point or received this blessing without your guidance and encouragement. THANK YOU SO INCREDIBLY MUCH!! I am beyond grateful.
I just wanted to check in and thank you again for your hard work and help for my grad school application. Again, your support through this process definitely means a lot to me and I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you also to all the advice that you’ve given. :) Also wanted to let you know that I decided to attend NYU (which I think you probably already know but just in case). It is definitely one of my top choices and with your help, I was accepted! Thank you so much again for your patience and I wish you all the best for your future endeavors.
I wouldn’t have been able to manage any of this without your constant support and guidance! I still can’t believe it! I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate you replying to my last minute queries, keeping me focused through the application process and keeping me calm through the stressful rejections. Thank you so much for the extra hours you put in and the extra interview prep session to NYU. Through all of this, you have been the best counselor one could hope for and I know I wouldn’t have been able to manage without you. Thank you so so much!
Thank you so much Esme! For everything, and I can’t say that enough. If it wasn’t you, I could have given up loooong time ago. I appreciate every little things, (when you convinced my sister to convince me that the application process is doable, when you do school research for us for free)… and of course all the big things (edits after edits, mock interviews and video essays etc). You probably hear these thank-you’s a lot from all of your clients, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t say it. Thank you for getting me to my dream, and thank you for being more than just a consultant— you’re a great mentor after all. I hope you have a great summer as well, helping another rounds of good clients! I would definitely recommend you to any of my friends who are planning to grad school. I was skeptical at first but now I can tell them MBA consultants are magical unicorns, and they really gonna help making the dream come true (especially Esme)! Again, thanks so much for everything. I seriously couldn’t have done it without you. Have a great one, and for sure we’ll stay in touch!
This would not have been accomplished without the tremendous support and encouragement of Esmeralda and the entire team at Accepted and for that, I am extremely grateful and thankful. To have the insights from someone who has been a member of an admissions committee before was of a lot of help and really taught me how to think like an admissions committee member. I would also like to wish you and your team all the success going forward. It was a real pleasure working with Esmeralda and the entire team. Thank you
Esmeralda was very supportive and helpful. She knew what I was good at and helped me to present that positive part in my essays. I am a more confident MBA applicant because of her dedication and assistance. I came to Accepted and Esmeralda with no idea what was ahead of me. But I have received an outstanding quality of services that I could never imagined.
It has been a hard year, but I want to share with you these words because you have been a cornerstone to bring my dreams closer. A year ago I was desperate looking for help to make my applications and full of stress because I was not able to dedicate all the time I wanted to my MBA dream. Then you appear! For the first time, I was able actually to count on someone and to find some guidance during the process. It was the first time that I heard about Georgetown and the world full of possibilities. Unfortunately, I was not able to finish my application, I got “burned out” because of my work and in the end, I was frustrated because besides been sick I had accomplished nothing. But there, it was you who understand and gave the chance of trying again.
I have to confess that after finish my last of three applications a couple of days ago, I cry a bit. Finally, I was able to do it, and it was thanks to you, and that is why I wanted to share this words even without knowing if I am going to be admitted to any school. I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and highlight some of the aspects that I consider make you advice unique, sincere and incomparable.
It’s not about making the essays, is about discover our strengths and share them. Here I was not a client that deliver a description and received an essay NO! Here I was a person, advice by another who patiently was guiding the process. Here I learned not only about MBA applications but about how to write an essay, how to make a video, how to handle an interview.
This a service of excellence. The knowledge of the consultant is amazing. They know what they are talking about. They can offer new possibilities and suggest new schools and different approaches always through a delicate but very direct feedback.
The level of commitment is incredible. I always received my essays on time even sometimes before the date. I always received answer for my emails immediately, and I never felt alone, I always feel the presence and the motivation of Esmeralda.
I feel that is worth it. I have, to be honest; it is not easy to pay because it is a lot of money, but it totally deserves it. The help is fantastic.
Finally, I would make a special thank you to Esmeralda. It is hard to describe in words for another language the gratitude that I have for her. Her words were always a motivation to do not give up, to go ahead and try. It did not matter how many times we had to review something; the objective was to achieve the best essay, the best answer. Different from other experience here, thanks to Esmeralda, I never feel like a client, I feel more like a student in a school in which my teacher really cares about me. I was surprised how well Esmeralda got to know me, how she was able to memorize all my life, all my goals, all my dreams and have a pool of options ready for a new essay, for a new school. It was so great working with her, that I have to confess that I am going to miss that!
I was accepted at Kellogg and Yale!!! Super excited!!!! I am very happy all the hard work payed off finally! Thank you so much for being supportive and helpful during the journey.
Working with Accepted, in particular with Esmeralda, was the best decision prior to my application to the Yale School of Management. Given her previous experience at the Admissions Committee of Yale SOM, Esmeralda provides a unique feedback all over the admission process. We worked together for more than 2 months in which I was able to see first hand the progress of my application. From the very beginning we scheduled 2-3 revisions per week, which allowed me to get a better sense of what Yale was expecting from me as a Candidate. I would say that Esmeralda was a key part of my successful admission process. I recommend Accepted and Esmeralda 100%, without a doubt.
Thank you so much for all your help since day one!!! I cannot do it without your expertise, patience, and encouragement! It is truly a memorable process, and that makes this offer even more valuable to me. Now I can say that every effort and second spent was worth it! I simply cannot thank you enough, Esmeralda!
Where do I even begin? Firstly, this isn’t my first time working with Esme on grad school applications. She also helped me get into Duke Fuqua’s MMS and UT Austin McCombs’s MSM programs last year. During my grad studies at Duke, I realized that I wanted to take on another, more specialized field of study, so I decided to try for a Business Analytics degree. Naturally, I asked Esme to help me with the process again. I chose to apply to three schools this year (I got gold packages for guidance throughout the entire process) but got my acceptance to UCLA’s MSBA before I submitted the last application. Frankly, we were a little less confident this year about applying in general, since there are so many applicants and I already have a master’s degree under my belt. I also don’t have a math/engineering/computer science background, which is what a lot of MSBA programs are looking for. But somehow, almost magically, I got into UCLA on some merit scholarship. All I can say is, Esme is AMAZING at what she does. The UCLA app was tough, consisting of four 500-750 word essays. I started applying a little less than a month before the second deadline, and upon seeing the length of the essays I was pretty put off and thought that it would be better for me to submit by the last deadline to have more time. However, Esme encouraged me to apply asap, saying that she had confidence in me to turn out an outstanding application. She’s so incredibly responsible in the sense that she doesn’t stop pushing you until the essays are as good as they can be, not to mention she’s extremely patient and understanding, so there’s no shame in being a poor writer. Even after three, four, or sometimes even five rounds of editing, she’ll still look for ways to improve upon the writing. She knows what these business schools want in their applicants and will adeptly bring out all your strengths. Her experience with business-related graduate studies makes her the perfect consultant to go to because she also provides valuable advice on which programs and schools would be the best fit for you. I can say with confidence that if it wasn’t for Esme, I definitely would not have gotten into Duke or UCLA (again, both on merit scholarship (even though my undergrad GPA was not hot)!!) I don’t anticipate I’ll be applying to graduate school again anytime soon, but if I did, you know for sure I’ll ask for Esme’s help again, and if I have any friends who are applying, I’ll send them to Esme with no hesitation. Trust me when I say that it’s one of the best investments you’ll ever make toward your education!!
Esmeralda is someone I will personally owe for a very long time; Feedback I received from the adcom was clear. I was admitted largely due to the context of my narrative and my essays and story; both of which Esmeralda helped me present most effectively. Esmeralda and Accepted are directly responsible for ensuring that I, as a unique candidate, presented the best story and value prop of me as an individual, which helped me gain admission to UCLA!
I have accepted the admission from Michigan Ross. I will start my MBA within a month in Ann Arbor! I would like to thank you again for all your help and suggestions during my application journey. The past application cycle was definitely very competitive. I am lucky to have your wisdom to guide me through it.
I want to let you know that I got accepted into the Berkeley Haas MFE program. I am truly grateful for your support and help! You guided me to excel in the application process. I would not have done it without you.
I wanted to update you that I officially got accepted into MSU… Also I wanted to thank you for all your support through the admission process. It was a delight working with you and definitely will recommend you as an advisor in the future.
I got accepted into MIT’s LGO!! :) :) I am beyond thrilled about this. I think this is a great program for me, and I just couldn’t be happier. I’m very thankful to you for all your help making this possible. The input you gave me on the very many versions of the multiple essays was extremely valuable, and I don’t believe I could have done this without you! THANK YOU
I worked with Esmeralda Cardenal on a couple MBA/MS applications. Having been rejected from a fellowship in the same year, I was worried that I would have the same fate in my graduate applications, so I decided to work with Accepted. Esmeralda was a great fit for me as I was interested in quantitative degrees, and she had a lot of experience. Not only did she help me focus on the most important parts of my story, but she knew which topics would resonate best with different audiences. In times when I was stuck with my writing, she respectfully pushed me to go deeper in my messages, helping me create a very clear and persuading story. This made me believe that she wanted what was best for me, not caring about having to spend a lot of time on my essays, and going back and forth with me more times than I had planned before we had an essay of excellent quality. I especially appreciated this since I had purchased a flat rate package (not charged hourly) and she could have stopped on a previous “good-enough” draft. I also had a mock interview with her, and her advice helped my personality shine through my interview. I believe my acceptance into the program of my dreams would not have been possible without Esmeralda’s help. I highly recommend reaching out to Esme and the Accepted team! THANK YOU Esme!
I wanted to thank you so much for your help, support, guidance, and also for the mentoring on my MBA decision these past months. I think that I would have never achieved this if I did not have your help and support, I cannot be thankful enough for all of it. Thank you so much Esmeralda!
Esmeralda is fantastic and she helped me so much. I couldn’t have done this without her.
I wanted to share that I have been admitted to Ross with a Forte scholarship of XXk. So happy! The final decisions of the other schools are next week, but so far so good. This is your achievement as it is mine. Thank you for that.
I wanted to thank you once more for all of your help during the application process. I don’t think I could have done this without you. I will forever be grateful for your recommendations and for always pushing me to get to really high quality essays. Getting into MIT was so much more than I could have imagined, and it will give me a lot of tools to achieve all my dreams. I owe a big part of that to you.
I wanted to let you know that I got accepted at Booth and officially received the Anderson acceptance decision! Once again, thank you for all your support, guidance, and insight through this process. There was a lot of confusion and uncertainty about the application process and I was grateful to have you as a resource to go to.
Just wanted to write to you to let youknow that I was accepted to the CS@CU MS Bridge program at Columbia University this past Thursday. I am absolutely stoked to attend as it was my dream school/program and I couldn’t have done it without your help editing my essay and coaching. I felt really confident submitting my application, and definitely felt like I had put my best foot forward. Thank you so much for everything, once again.
I just wanted to update you that I heard back from the Stanford GSB, and they’ve accepted me into the deferred MBA program! I’ve accepted the offer of admission. Thank you so much for all of your help through this process in enabling me to present the best version of my story to the admissions committee. I really appreciate your support with my application.
Ms. Esmeralda is one of the most wonderful counsellors I have ever met in the past. Because I could get the admission of EMBA from M7. Although she was a little bit objective comments where I had some negative impressions, she always shared her analysis whether to get the admission or not and visualizes my roadmap to get the admission by supporting of my crafting essay and guiding how to tackle on the interview. I recommend the applicant to experience her service. I am sure you shall be screened by her experiences whether to get the admission. If you gain her negative comment, don’t worry, she can give you the obvious roadmap to achieve the business school criteria for your admitted.
I was laid off from a global technology company earlier this year and decided very last minute to apply to business school. I knew I needed the help of a seasoned advisor to guide me through the already daunting MBA application process - especially one who could provide focus and insight in a very short time. Esme was responsive, adaptable, and encouraging. She worked with me to apply to 3 schools in less than 2 months (I wouldn’t recommend doing this, but if you do, you’ll need Esmeralda’s help!) If you are looking for an advisor who keeps it real and is supportive and patient - work with her! She provided me with very succinct and structured insights throughout while also allowing flexibility to bounce ideas and brainstorm. Unlike other consultants, she was very aware and thoughtful about using our time (and my investment) efficiently which I really appreciated. I was accepted at Cornell Johnson (with significant scholarship), Oxford Said, and was waitlisted at Kellogg thanks to my time with Esme. Her results speak for themselves!!
In the winter of 2023, I had the privilege to work with Esmeralda Cardenal after I decided to apply to an Executive graduate business program. The application process is daunting, and I felt overwhelmed and lost. My native language is not English, and I was nervous about several aspects including a potential career transition, the financial burden that comes with an academic commitment, the competition and all its related stress, the economic turnaround and its consequences, etc.
Esmeralda was a gift from God in this journey: not only does she know the application process very well but she is also keen on sharing her life experience to offer helpful guidance throughout the difficult process.
I am lucky to have worked with her. Esmeralda was able to point to all the inconsistencies and open questions in my file and made me grow more and more confident as we got closer to the deadline. Esmeralda is rigorous, organized, proactive, fast and results driven. I was sad at the end of our collaboration because it was a true pleasure to work with her. I would rehire her in a heartbeat because I was accepted in the program of my choice thanks to Esmeralda!
Esmerelda is truly the best and I don’t know if I would have been successful without her. I had purchased the complete application package, and found that Esme was incredibly dedicated to my process every step of the way. She helped me brainstorm essay topics, provided extensive support with writing, editing, and framing my story to make my essays as polished as possible. As such I was invited to interview with 4 out of the 5 schools I applied for. Esme remained an incredibly valuable resource for the interview portion as well, setting aside time for use to do a mock interview for every school. In the end, I got an accepted to UNC and received a sizable scholarship and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to work with Esme. Applying to business school can be daunting but with her help the process went as smoothly as possible.
I wanted to share some exciting news with you and express my sincere gratitude for your guidance throughout the application process. I’m thrilled to share that I received acceptances from the University of Texas MSBA program, Columbia MSAA program, and the University of Virginia MSBA program! I wouldn’t be here without your valuable support, time, and effort. Your clear communication and flexibility around my schedule truly made a difference. Again, your guidance was instrumental in navigating the complexities of the college application process.
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