Boris, INSEAD EMBA

Hillary’s ability to guide me through my strengths was of tremendous help. This not only allowed me to present the brightest side of myself to INSEAD’s admission committee, but helped me a lot to dig into myself during the whole process. I believe that since we have...

Jon, Emory Goizueta MBA

I really was extremely satisfied with everything that Shine helped me to achieve. Hillary’s genuine interest in how I could accomplish my admission goals were present in everything that we did.  Even with a low GMAT score, with her help, I am going to an...

Rebecca, UCLA Anderson MBA

Hillary and the team at Shine were invaluable to my application process. As someone who was incredibly overwhelmed during the application season, Hillary was a guiding light through multiple iterations of essays and short answers. I know the resume prep we completed...

Eugenio, Columbia MBA

Excellent decision to hire Shine! Definitely made the difference! (Monterrey, Mexico)

The GMAT: To Retake or Not to Retake

Virtually all business school applicants worry about whether their GMAT (or GRE) score is good enough for their target schools. If you’re deliberating whether it’s worth retaking the exam, the following might help you make your decision. How Prepared Were You, Really?...