Nick, Penn Wharton MBA / Harvard Kennedy School MPP

Shine is hands-down the most helpful, in-depth, caring, and strategic service I can imagine to guide an applicant through the process. Hillary takes above-and-beyond steps to get to know every client so she can most effectively advise their goals and approach to each...

Bernardo, Harvard MBA

I researched long and hard for the best admissions consultants and finally decided to go with Shine given Hillary’s trajectory as a marketer, her success in applying to B-schools and the fact I was going to consult directly with her—a key factor for me given that...

Rufaro, Harvard MBA

Hillary was so helpful in my essay writing process. She made sure she really got to know me so she could ensure “my voice” and passions came through in my essays. She was always available for last minute calls and brainstorming sessions, and would help me think...

Emily, Harvard MBA

I highly recommend Shine to anyone who is applying to business school. At Shine, you’ll work exclusively with the company’s founder, Hillary Schubach, whose insight into MBA admissions process is unparalleled. Hillary not only improved my resume immeasurably, but also...

Marie, Harvard MBA

Working with a boutique firm like Shine removed a lot of stress from the application process. I knew I was working directly with the principal, not a team of junior associates, which assured me I’d receive personalized strategy and the highest quality feedback....