Kaylin, Duke Fuqua MBA

I so appreciated Shine’s flexible approach – Hillary was happy to focus our time together however I most needed it. In my case, we focused heavily on a few initial essays that I could then tailor/tweak on my own time since I had a tight budget for advisor services. In...

Orsi, Duke Fuqua MBA

Hillary was great to work with. She was the best cheerleader during a hectic application process. She was extremely knowledgeable about the schools, kept me organized throughout the process, and helped me dig deep to compose a unique application. With her support, I...

Joe, Duke Fuqua MBA

I really enjoyed working with Shine and Hillary. She took the time to get to know me and my goals and was able to help me identify the best schools for me and craft my best applications. I will be attending Fuqua, which was the perfect fit for me. However, without...

Ana María, Duke Fuqua MBA / Fulbright

I was really impressed with the results of my essays. You got to know me better than I did, and this helped me to put into writing what I was trying to say from the beginning. More importantly, you gave me the confidence to tackle a lot of obstacles and to continue on...

Ryan, Duke Fuqua MBA

I had the privilege of working with Shine after three years of unsuccessful applications and re-applications to top programs. I had two significant obstacles to overcome with my applications: a sub-3.0 GPA and eclectic work experience. I made the job more challenging...