Jordan, Berkeley Haas MBA

I am very thankful for my experience working with Hillary and the Shine team. The admissions process is a massive undertaking, so having a partner to help guide me from start to finish was invaluable. Looking back on my first drafts – “why MBA,” resume, essay...

Preston, Berkeley Haas MBA

I couldn’t have done this without Hillary. Her experience with the MBA admissions process, knack for getting me to tell my story, and unwavering positivity gave me the tools I needed to write a strong application that was a true reflection of who I am. Not only am I...

Dan, Berkeley Haas MBA

Hillary took me from a candidate skeptical of MBA programs in general, to one who couldn’t be more excited about his next step at Haas, or his career plans thereafter. Working with Hillary did more for me than just help me get into a great program, it also helped me...

Chris, Berkeley Haas MBA

I chose to work with Shine knowing that personal attention would be crucial to my success in the application process. From day one, Hillary went out of her way to really get to know my story, goals and aspirations. Her persistence in pushing me one step further on...

Chuck, Berkeley Haas MBA

All five of my applications were due within a couple of short weeks of my wedding day. Hillary was a godsend in not only helping me to develop each school-specific story, but also in keeping me sane through our many essay and short answer iterations. From the onset it...