Linda, Stanford GSB MBA / Harvard Kennedy School MPA

Despite deferring my application for years, Hillary always stayed in touch and continuously encouraged me to apply. She gave the confidence to believe that the impossible was indeed possible and I am so glad to have had Shine Admissions on my side when I finally did...

Anna, Berkeley Haas MBA

Working with Shine — and especially with Hillary — was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. From the very beginning, Hillary took the time to truly understand my story, my goals, and what made me unique. She helped transform my rough...

Jennifer, Harvard MBA

Back in 2023, I had an initial call with an MBA consultant who told me I’d have a very difficult time getting into a top 10 program with my “basic” banking background unless I had some extraordinary “commitment to service” narrative outside of work. This was very...

Simran, NYU Stern MBA

I am so grateful for Hillary and her team’s support in the admissions process! I started working with Hillary just 2 months before the R1 application deadlines, with the goal of applying to 4 schools. She always made me feel like a priority, and her attention to...

Matthew, UCLA Anderson MBA

I want to give a huge shout out to Hillary for being so patient and hardworking throughout my application process. She was readily available when I had urgent tasks to complete and was integral to the essay writing portion of the applications. Hillary’s understanding...