Audrey, Georgetown McDonough MBA

I came to Shine MBA admissions towards the end of my MBA application process, and I regret not using their services sooner. The essay editing was detailed and thoughtful, and the suggestions for improvements did not try to stifle my voice as a writer or alter my goals...

When To Re-Take The GMAT

Raise your hands if you’ve ever second-guessed whether your GMAT score is good enough. Now, keep your hands raised if you’ve scored over 720 and wondered the same thing.  Thought so.  Hands down please. There are very few applicants who haven’t at least wondered, if...

Wendy, George Washington MBA

Shine was an incredibly valuable and inspiring resource to me throughout the business school application process. Hillary provided me the direction, support, and feedback I needed to perfect my resume and essays. She was tremendously helpful in creating my “personal...

Mio, MIT Sloan MBA

Hillary’s commitment to the quality of the output was sincere. Especially when reviewing my resume, she taught me how to envision who I am and how I came here on a piece of paper. As for essays, she wouldn’t pass off any points where I could better demonstrate my...

Dan, Penn Wharton MBA

From the moment I began speaking with Hillary, I knew I was in the hands of someone who really cared about my admissions process. She worked feverishly to get back to me in a timely fashion and always made me feel like I was her number one priority. When working with...