Sam Weeks Consulting Bewertungen 

I thought my B-school dreams had come to an end when I scored a 570 on my GMAT on the second try. ‘I thought I was smart’ and ‘It didn’t’ seem so hard when I was prepping’ were the thoughts going through my head when I received my score. Further, I was running out of time to resit the exam and I needed to make my application in time for the R3 deadline to be considered for a scholarship/financial aid. I knew if I had a prayer of any acceptances, my essays needed to be strong.

I had always thought using a B-school consultant was out of my reach, maybe even unnecessary. I mean it’s just a couple of essays and boom I am in. ‘No, it’s not just a couple of essays. It’s crafting a compelling story that sets you apart and convincingly shows the value you bring to your potential B-school cohort’ – that’s what Sam said in our first meeting. ‘Your first impression is your essays so you have to bring it’ and that’s exactly what he helped me do. He coached me on how to tell my story in an undeniably unique way, as a Kenyan woman, working in consulting with investment and financial experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sam and I meet virtually every week where we iterated on a live document to craft my essays. During those sessions, he also asked a lot of questions to learn about my personal and professional strengths and unique experiences that we could use to bring these out. He also took some time offline to review my resume drafts. Though I was doing my applications over Christmas and trying to balance this with family obligations, Sam’s support made it feel manageable and kept me accountable to the mini-deadlines we agreed on for different pieces required for the application. Finally, when the writing was done, we had two interview coaching sessions. In these Sam simulated an interview and had me answer questions that are expected in B-school interviews. This helped quell my nerves and modulate my tone and speaking speed to ensure I exude confidence and poise. I couldn’t have done it without his creativity, push, and belief in me.

Sam is well known for helping MBA candidates in structuring their thoughts and providing feedback and comments on their overall application. But my case was different. I was applying for engineering school. Based on a recommendation from a friend, I approached Sam hoping he could improve my personal statement and crystallize my thoughts. In fact, I was reluctant at the beginning, but after the first session, Sam was able to eliminate all my doubts by being engaging. I knew that I did the right thing hiring him. Sam not only made my application powerful and concise but also throughout the 5 sessions I was able to recognize my skills better and see my goals and ambitions. Now I am very confident with my application and I am sure I will get accepted into the program I am applying for.

I scheduled one hour with Sam to practice a mock interview for my MBA and was immediately impressed with how far and beyond he went to give me feedback. Rather than simply tell me what I did/did not do well. He guided me on new ways to answer questions, did on-the-call research on trends that I should remember and discuss during my interview, and more.

I booked additional hours (including one right before my actual MBA interview that he was so generous enough to open up for me) and I really account these practice sessions to my success in my MBA applications. I would absolutely recommend Sam as a consultant and 100% urge you to book a mock interview session with him!

As someone who takes pride in my client-facing investment banking skillset, I initially questioned the need for an admissions consultant, but I knew from my first consultation with Sam that he was someone I needed to put my best foot forward. I genuinely believe that it was largely because of his help that I was able to receive admissions at both Chicago Booth and Columbia Business School with scholarships.

Sam has been a fantastic partner throughout the Full-Time MBA admissions process, helping me at every step from the school identification stage to resume and essay creation as well as interview preparation. He constantly pushed me to be more genuine and knew precisely how to help me differentiate myself from the vast number of applicants with similar backgrounds (US / Male / Finance).

Through his 3-school package, we often met both live via Zoom and spoke in some form nearly every day in the month leading up to R2 deadlines. Balancing my hectic work schedule, I was immensely appreciative of his willingness to receive a draft essay late into the night and provide high-value, thoughtful feedback in terms of both content and grammar by the following morning. Additionally, he was extremely flexible with scheduling mock interviews in the few pockets that arose in my schedule, and he prepared me for the exact follow-up questions that I was actually asked.

Without a doubt, I recommend Sam without any reservation.

I approached Sam just a week before the deadline for a top MBA programme in the UK. He was patient enough to understand my background, my strengths and helped me put together a great story and hence a successful application. Later, when I thought that IESE was a stretch school, he pushed and helped me towards applying for the school in Round 4. I can't be more glad as I will join the IESE cohort come August.

What I found very helpful was Sam's mock interviews. Like me, if you are a nervous interviewer, I recommend you practise as many mocks as possible with him. My mocks with him helped understand the SCAR structure very well and I was better able articulate my stories during the interviews. Don't worry, he will challenge you as well as guide you during these sessions.

Best of luck with your application!

As a US applicant from a generic Consulting background and a lower GPA, I knew I would need to craft a compelling story to be competitive in the MBA process. Sam was the perfect partner to help me land admission to three top schools with scholarship offers. I worked with Sam in my R2 application, applying to mix of European and US schools via the 3-school application package. Sam and I met frequently on Zoom and leveraged a live document to craft my essays in real time. Sam spent a lot of time learning personal details about my background and helping me cull out unique and compelling antidotes that I never would have thought of on my own. I was also working on a tight timeline between finishing my GMAT and submitting my R2 applications and Sam was able to work with my hectic schedule whenever I needed to hop on a call, which was especially appreciated over the Christmas holiday. I attribute my success to Sam's endless creativity, his extensive knowledge of the MBA admissions process, and structured and holistic approach to the application process.

Sam helped me get an admit to Oxford Saïd and a £10,000 scholarship in round 4. My background is in the pharma sector. I am Chinese so I'm in a quite competitive group. On top of that, Round 4 this year is more competitive due to the historical high MBA applications and large numbers of deferrals from last year. So I chose Sam to help me. I used his 1 school application package because I only wanted to go to Oxford Saïd. Its social impact focus is important for my future career goals.

Some things stood out for me:

First, he works differently to the other consultants I met. It was only him, and we always met on video. We edited a document together and talked at the same time so we could share ideas. Oxford Saïd also have a kira talent video interview process and Sam helped me prepare for this. He has a super helpful system where he showed me the real questions and recorded my answers.

Second, is hard to explain but he was more than a consultant for me. He didn’t just help with the essays and interviews, but also was super supportive because I was working in my job at the same time. I felt like we became friends during the application as he really really wanted me to get in.

Thrid, Sam has a top-notch storytelling skill that really helped me to make my stories stand out.

I am 100% sure I could not have done this without his help so I HIGHLY recommend you work with Sam especially if a scholarship is important to you.

I am a US applicant with an unconventional background. I worked with Sam for my applications to top European schools: ESADE, IE and IESE and I got admitted with a scholarship. Sam was a great investment to me. I struggled with crafting my essays but with the help of Sam we were able to brainstorm clear narratives and stories to use for my essay. I enjoyed working with Sam because of his flexibility. He was pretty much always available on weekends for me as I was really busy with my full time job and unable to meet during the week. If you’re looking for a consultant, you NEED to try Sam! It was worth every cent.

I chose Sam Weeks Consulting because I was targeting mostly European schools. I chose the 3 School Comprehensive Package. Sam has already gone through the process himself and knows exactly the type of student profile the admission committees are looking for. We decided I should apply to HEC Paris, NUS Singapore and Oxford Said.

Sam was patient to understand my story and the bits that should highlight in my application. In our first profile assessment call, he spent more than double of the time initially allocated just to understand my profile in detail. He has a knack for story-telling which transformed my experiences to a brilliant and involving essay. He broke up the essay prompts into manageable sections, tailored my response to the school’s specifications and helped me to write well-articulated essays making my experiences shine. He is incredibly responsive and checks up on me to be sure I’m making progress. If you’re applying to a top 20 global program, Sam is an investment you will not regret. Thanks, Sam!

My experience with Sam was nothing short of fantastic.

I came in undecided on which degree to pursue and Sam not only guided my career path using his broad experience but laid out the specific steps I should take to make it a reality. He gave me his direct and honest advice while empathizing with my struggle as if he were in my own shoes, and helped me narrow down my list of business schools both in Europe and in the US. His help was invaluable in finding the schools which fit me best and complimented my career, which included IESE. His guidance and essay editing are top class, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone hoping for an admit to their dream school.

I strongly recommend Sam to anyone needing support and guidance at any point during their MBA application process. I started working with Sam after being waitlisted at four schools I applied to in R1. Sam and I came up with a waitlist plan for each school, hammered out my post-MBA career plans, and did a mock interview for a school I applied to in R3. I cannot stress the importance of Sam's support during the most difficult months of an almost year-long application process that I had expected would only take three months. The re-application plan we came up with gave me incredible peace of mind, as I realized the mistakes I had made when I was trying to do all of this on my own. I am so thankful I hired Sam before I needed to reapply, however, because I ended up receiving an offer from USC Marshall, the school I applied to in R3, that came with a full-tuition fellowship. Again, I recommend Sam to anyone needing help at any point during the process, no matter how early or how late. He is more than just an admissions consultant.

Last month I was struggling between my exams, thesis, and master applications. I was stressed and uninspired and writing a motivation letter seemed to be an overwhelming burden. I contacted Sam, searching for suggestions on how to write a top-notch personal statement that could place me as a better candidate for leading universities.

From our first call, Sam demonstrated to be helpful and qualified. I was surprised by the friendly atmosphere he created, we chatted like old friends and it was very easy for me to open up and tell my story. We worked together to create a structure for my motivation letter. Then we highlighted the strengths and unique aspects of my profile to the admission committee.

Our work was a success and my candidature was accepted. I was selected for one of the top MiM programs in France. I will be forever grateful to Sam. Thanks to his expertise in the field, I will have the possibility to study in my dream university!

As an Asian engineer breaking into a product management role through an MBA at Haas, I knew that I was facing the highest competition in the 2020-2021 admission cycle. Sam helped me craft an outstanding story that fits the school’s culture and thoroughly touched on every aspect of my application to flesh out my life experience and highlight my personal character and unique strengths. Sam was always available to chat, even with very short notice and across time zones.

The best part about working with Sam was that he genuinely cares about me and wants to help in every way possible to make my dream come true. Thank you so much for all your help throughout the process. I highly recommend Sam for anyone looking for a helping hand in their MBA application journey.