Working with Poonam was a fantastic experience. I am accepted into both programs– MIT and KelloggI read excellent reviews about Poonam on the GMAT club. When I started drafting essays, I had trouble cutting down the word count while keeping to the essence of the story. In our initial call, Poonam answered all my questions about the process, pricing, and packages. She answered my questions about admissions and suggested applying to another school apart from MIT, which I did. The meeting was informative, and I knew what was expected of me and what I was getting. It made me feel comfortable in the process; Poonam is a true professional.
My resume did not have much on military service and community service, and the counseling session for resume discussion helped me think of ways to convey that in my resume. Having me include my military service and community service, making my bullet points more impactful, and telling of my accomplishments helped bolster my resume. Using the STAR method made my bullets more impactful and ensured the admissions committee would fully understand it. After she trimmed my resume, the bullets, and the overall structure and content remained the same.
The questionnaire of 25 questions was a huge help that allowed me to explore my whole personal and professional life. Answering the questionnaire questions allowed me to think about my whole personal and business life and discuss with her what stories would best fit the essay prompts. We had stories already written for MIT that had to be adjusted for the prompt, but it gave me a foundation to start. For Kellogg, the prompts allowed me to showcase my military experience and leadership, significantly shaping my application to show my whole self professionally and personally.
The counseling session for essays helped me brainstorm ideas. When reviewing the essays live, I was challenged to think differently and was given valuable advice that helped me craft my stories. All the drafts, comments in the essays, and guidance in the meetings helped me organize my details and tell my stories clearly and effectively while staying within the word limit. Poonam’s capability to edit and trim a story that is 700 words to 450 words while keeping to the whole story is a fantastic skill that truly demonstrates her expertise in this area, in English, and storytelling. The LOR guidance helped me craft points for my recommenders that showcase my profile and the areas I want them to write about me in their LORs. One of my recommenders appreciated it when crafting my LOR.
Working with Poonam was a fantastic experience. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and connecting with her. She was beyond helpful throughout this process and an excellent and professional person. I am thrilled to say that I have received admission offers from both the programs we collaborated on- MIT and Kellogg. I would recommend her services to other potential MBA applicants. I would not have been able to craft the essays I did without her help.
I read excellent reviews about Poonam on the GMAT club. When I started drafting essays, I had trouble cutting down the word count while keeping to the essence of the story. In our initial call, Poonam answered all my questions......
Robert Hall– 2024 applicant- accepted into MIT and Kellogg with scholarship
Thank you for all your support with the LSE application, I appreciate it very much.I am incredibly pleased with the support I received from Poonam at MER during my Executive Master’s program application to the London School of Economics. Her deep expertise was crucial in shaping my application strategy and guiding me through each stage of personal statement, resume, and LOR. Poonam’s advice on both strategy and storytelling was highly effective, and her feedback was precise and actionable. Her prompt responses and genuine commitment to my success made the entire process smooth and less stressful.
I highly recommend Poonam’s services to anyone targeting top-tier MBA and master’s programs. For those seeking help with personal statements and essays, her website and blog are excellent starting points. The free resources provided helped me structure and refine my personal statement with clarity and confidence.
I am incredibly pleased with the support I received from Poonam at MER during my Executive Master’s program application to the London School of Economics. Her deep expertise was crucial in shaping my application strategy and guiding me through each......
Rajib- 2024 applicant- Accepted into Executive Global MSc in Management Program at LSE
Got EMBA Admission offer from CBS. Thank you, Poonam, for your guidance and coachingI was looking for a trusted advisor who could help bring the best out of my professional experience in writing compelling essays for the CBS EMBA program.
I reached out to Poonam just before Christmas Eve (just two weeks before the application deadline). She was kind enough to offer an appointment to understand my requirements. She actively listened to my request and offered an approach to craft a compelling essay.
Poonam quickly identified the strengths and weaknesses in my essays and coached me to refine my essays to bring the best out of my professional experience. Poonam is great at storytelling. She guided me to emphasize some of the work that I overlooked. Poonam has structured my stories to bring clarity to the readers. I was trying to use a lot of industry jargon in my essays. She coached me to rewrite the essay so that even the common man could understand my essay effortlessly.
Poonam is a master in editing. She told me to write the essay without (word count) any limitations to hear my complete story and applied her editing mastery to bring the essay under the 500-word count limit. She addressed all the questions with passion. She really wanted me to be successful with my application process at CBS. Poonam identified the gaps in my profile (e.g. my community involvement). She coached me to ensure that 360֯ aspects of my professional life and community work are reflected in the essays.
Poonam helped me to complete the stories within 10 days. I am pleased to say that I got an EMBA admission offer from CBS.
I appreciate her guidance and coaching and would like to thank her for accepting my last-minute request during the holiday season.
I was looking for a trusted advisor who could help bring the best out of my professional experience in writing compelling essays for the CBS EMBA program. I reached out to Poonam just before Christmas Eve (just two weeks before......
Paul- 2024 applicant - Accepted into EMBA Program at CBS
Accepetd into INSEAD's GEMBA program with dual scholarshipsI signed up for myEssayReview because students who have worked with Poonam rated her high in terms of professionalism and work ethic. She is also ranked in the top 1% of GMAT Club MBA consultants.
To begin with, the questionnaire Poonam provides for brainstorming ideas is one of the best things about her services. When I first looked at the essays, I had no thoughts and was finding it difficult to start. When Poonam shared the questionnaire, it was lengthy, but when I started answering each question and completed it, I had tons of data/content in front of me that I could use in my essays.
I found the Zoom calls eye-opening. When we started discussing, it allowed me to think differently because of the insights that Poonam shared on the call and how the STAR method would add value to writing essays and resume. I found the calls and emails very interesting and deeply thoughtful. She actively answers all queries and has an open mind to listen to us if we have any suggestions.
Poonam just doesn’t correct English or structure essays, but she understands you as a person. She knows you closely through Brainstorming questionnaire and calls. She comes back with topics that add value and stand out, which we may otherwise think are not worthy. No doubt, she is the best when it comes to English, structure, and story flow. Her editing skills are excellent; she keeps the lines lively and meaningful with fewer words and doesn’t let go of the core message.
Poonam is always on time and very professional. She follows up proactively and delivers before deadlines. I would recommend to every MBA aspirant to seek Poonam’s services; she is gifted with the art of making essays readable and relatable. I applied to only one program- INSEAD’s GEMBA program, and I am thrilled to share that I have been accepted into my dream school with dual scholarships.
I signed up for myEssayReview because students who have worked with Poonam rated her high in terms of professionalism and work ethic. She is also ranked in the top 1% of GMAT Club MBA consultants. To begin with, the questionnaire......
Harsha More- 2023 applicant- accepted into INSEAD's GEMBA program w/ dual scholarships
Accepted into INSEAD’s GEMBA & IMD EMBA program with MER’s support.Thanks, PoonamI decided to use MER services because of extremely positive opinion online and the fact that Poonam is a 1-person shop, which led me to believe that services would be personalized. It was the best choice I could have made. Free consultation further confirmed my hypothesis, and I remember that we spoke for more than 30 minutes than we initially planned. This was just one of many calls that took longer because she was always focused on understanding the objective and reaching the outcome rather than time, which shows her flexibility and commitment.
I noticed she was a bit more serious during our free consultation. Maybe this was related to the fact that I was a bit unclear about timelines, and she was unsure of my commitment. It didn’t affect me in any way, it’s great that she showed her warm and caring personality from the initial call until the end of the process.
1. Resumé Review
Poonam’s Initial thoughts during our free consultation were that my resume was solid. So I certainly felt very confident about it. However, when we got into our resume consultation, we only realized how many ways we could improve it and show my professional accomplishments and a bit of my character. She made sure to highlight accomplishments/impacts very clearly and concisely. We consolidated descriptions of my CV into bullets but also included details that show my interests, extracurricular activities that I never included in the past. When I look at my CV today, it shows who I am as a professional and person and that was never the case until our review. She helped me to rewrite bullets in a clear manner that was applied consistently with the STAR method. Her suggestions on the font size, details to include, and little things such as appropriate margin made a difference to make my final CV perfect.
2. Essay Help
The start of essay work was the brainstorming questionnaire you have designed. It is a perfect starting point of reflection for MBA applicants that made me reflect on my life decisions and what has influenced me to pursue different personal and professional choices. I feel like I came out knowing myself better after finalizing the questionnaire with clarity about my current and desired state, personally and professionally.
The brainstorming questionnaire was just the beginning of the journey we embarked with the EMBA application for INSEAD & IMD. The initial essay consultation was really helpful in understanding my strength and where to focus. I may have lost focus if it was not for Poonam’s advice and persistence to push for better content. Our conversations were deep, and she made me feel comfortable speaking about things I don’t usually tend to open up. She has a gift for understanding people and bringing the best out of them!
She also has a gift for creating the right essay structure to capture the reader’s attention. Sometimes, I remembered having the right story, but only after her suggestions about structure/organization the essay really came to life. She is a master of structure and editing. I always asked her how she succeeded in using so few words while maintaining the content. Can you please share this secret with me? Just kidding.
3. LOR Guidance/Review
Poonam made great suggestions to incorporate examples by all of my recommenders, and only then I felt that LORs started to come to life. Also, my recommenders were very positive about content recommendations and editing.
4. Turnarounds (Response time) meeting Strict Deadlines
She answered all my questions in a clear and timely manner. She was always on time with agreed deadlines- ahead of time on our INSEAD & IMD application that we both worked with a lot of heart and dedication to submitting nearly a week ahead of time. I am delighted to inform you that I have received admission offers from both INSEAD’s and IMD’s EMBA programs. Keep up your great work, and thank you for this journey! You are really doing an outstanding job in editing and preparing MBA applicants. If I hear of anyone applying for an MBA/EMBA, you certainly have my recommendation.
I decided to use MER services because of extremely positive opinion online and the fact that Poonam is a 1-person shop, which led me to believe that services would be personalized. It was the best choice I could have made.......
Rafal- 2022 applicant, accepted into INSEAD's GEMBA & IMD EMBA program
Accepted into INSEAD's GEMBA Programme with scholarship. Thanks, Poonam.I first got knowledge of MER’s service offerings after reading and watching Poonam’s compelling interview with Shailesh, one of her successful students. His story resonated with me, seeing as I intended to apply to the same school. Poonam’s great reviews on GMAT Club though convincing, the clincher was the confirmation of her great qualities and capabilities by Shailesh. The free consultation was very engaging and eye-opening. Poonam was able to critically assess my profile to determine my ‘fit’ and eligibility for my school of choice. I was very impressed by her thorough and deliberate approach. This set the tone for the work ahead.
1. Resumé Review: With my initial resume being too long, the editing process to bring it within stipulated parameters was very enlightening, though cumbersome. I was introduced to the STAR method at our counseling session. This ensured better structure and organization. Poonam guided me on how to better highlight my accomplishments and impact to guarantee a positive outcome.
2. Essay help: Poonam’s guidance and instructions throughout the essay writing process were well thought out and tailored to my unique abilities. The counselling session to brainstorm ideas led to a better understanding of my profile and strategic positioning of my stories to create maximum impact. Poonam’s topnotch editing skills were used to improve sentence structure, correct grammar, and organize my stories for better narrative flow. It was interesting to see her trim my essays down to the required word limits, making them fit for purpose. Poonam was able to deal with all my questions and queries exhaustively, and on time too.
3. LOR Guidance/Review: Poonam’s advice and suggestions went a long way in helping my recommenders put together compelling recommendations.
Poonam’s commitment and remarkable response time was a source of motivation. Her quick turnarounds encouraged me to press on even when I felt overwhelmed. I was surprised at the amount of knowledge I gained within the short time of working with Poonam. Apart from achieving our aim of crafting very compelling essays, Poonam’s customized approach provided an enabling environment that impacted me positively. I gained new knowledge that helped improve my writing and research skills. Also, Poonam’s genuine concern for the success of her clients through her words and actions distinguishes her from other consultants. Consequently, I am happy to say that I have been accepted into INSEAD’s GEMBA program. I would highly recommend MER’s services to prospective applicants any day.
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I first got knowledge of MER’s service offerings after reading and watching Poonam’s compelling interview with Shailesh, one of her successful students. His story resonated with me, seeing as I intended to apply to the same school. Poonam’s great reviews......
Blaise Umoren- 2022 applicant, accepted into INSEAD GEMBA Program with scholarship.
Experience with MER for Warwick DLMBA applicationI have worked in the banking industry for 10 years. In my profession, I predominantly worked on Excel models and PowerPoint presentations. So I knew that I was out of practice when it came to essays. When I contacted Poonam, I had already started my MBA application journey and written draft essays. However, I knew that I could get my ideas across better and wanted help with that. I did a lot of research online, and based on reviews, MER sounded like the best possible fit for my needs.
Free consultation: I decided to sign up with MER after having a Zoom call with Poonam. She came across as well experienced and took the time to understand my background and goals. Poonam provided me with a clear understanding of her approach and methods and suggested services that would best suit my needs.
For me, this was key; I was not looking for someone to just edit my grammar or writing style, but someone who could help me express my ideas as clearly as possible. Based on our initial call, I was comfortable that Poonam could do this well.
Counseling Session on Zoom: Prior to the Zoom session, I had sent Poonam the first drafts of my essays and Resume. She went through each document thoroughly and provided me with nuanced feedback. I appreciated how candid she was. Some of the questions she raised helped me see my essays with new eyes and changed how I approached them for the better.
Resumé Review: Poonam did an excellent job of reviewing my resume. Having been in the corporate world for a long time, working in various roles, it is easy to forget or underplay some of your accomplishments. She asked probing questions about some past accomplishments and suggested ways to present them appropriately. The final version of the resume she helped me craft paints an accurate picture of my experiences and accomplishments.
Essay Help: I appreciated how Poonam took the time to analyze the essay prompts and how I responded to them. From a content perspective, she identified relevant additional angles that I could bring into my essays. Through her suggestions, I was able to craft short and concise essays that communicated multiple ideas clearly. I definitely feel that the final drafts of my essays are more ‘ideas rich’ than the initial versions. In one of my essays, I had to analyze an idea from multiple angles, and I found organizing my thoughts extremely challenging. Poonam recommended a structure that allowed me to better present the idea, its benefits, and considerations for its implementation in a logical manner. I really appreciated her support with writing a convincing conclusion that tied everything together. She always provided clear answers to my queries via email and within the comments section of my essay documents.
Editing Skills: Poonam is a true expert. Seeing how she can seamlessly bring multiple sentences together concisely has been a great learning experience for me. Through her editing, I could cut out unnecessary verbiage and present concise essays that clearly articulated my ideas.
Response Time: Her turnaround time was excellent, especially when we were working with an 8-hour time zone difference. In our initial conversation, we had discussed timelines, and Poonam had made great suggestions. She reverted to my drafts within 24-48 hours, and we met the final deadline comfortably.
It was great working with Poonam. She is candid, friendly, and helpful. I enjoyed working with her and learned a lot about how to bring ideas across succinctly; I will definitely be applying some of these skills to other areas of my life. I applied to only one school-Warwick, and I have received an admission offer with a 25% scholarship.
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I have worked in the banking industry for 10 years. In my profession, I predominantly worked on Excel models and PowerPoint presentations. So I knew that I was out of practice when it came to essays. When I contacted Poonam,......
Ayalenesh- 2022 applicant, experience with MER for Warwick DLMBA application
Accepted into top MS programsI wanted to apply for MS programs in the US, for which I wanted MER’s help in reviewing my essays, as it is one of the best admissions consultants in the country.
In my initial call, Ms. Poonam asked me about my interest in various schools where I wanted to apply, and based on my existing profile/resume, shared honest feedback. She highlighted my strengths and weaknesses in a very constructive manner which helped me choose schools and programs wisely.
Over the essay discussion Zoom call, Ms. Poonam took a keen interest in knowing my story and guided me on how to write it better for a greater impact. After her guidance in the Zoom session, I was able to write my essay in a more structured manner and effectively narrate my stories and experiences.
Writing several pages is easy, but compressing it within the given word limit whilst keeping the essence of the story intact was the biggest challenge I faced. Ms. Poonam helped me a great deal in this by suggesting ways through which I can tell my story in a more concise form without reducing the impact.
Ms. Poonam was very prompt in answering all my queries and helped me throughout my journey by being very encouraging and showing confidence in me.
Ms. Poonam is ‘true to her words.’ Whatever deadline she had set after discussing it with me, she made sure to help me finalize my essays at least a day or two before that. I would suggest MER to other prospective applicants as Ms. Poonam is very talented, responsible, and a wonderful human being who helps bring out the best in you. By the end of my essay-writing journey, I was amazed to see how well I could write and learned so much about myself. All this became possible as Ms. Poonam asked the right questions, pushed me to think harder, and showed tremendous confidence in my abilities.
I wanted to apply for MS programs in the US, for which I wanted MER’s help in reviewing my essays, as it is one of the best admissions consultants in the country. In my initial call, Ms. Poonam asked me......
Anupriya- 2022 applicant, accepted into Pennsylvania's Nonprofit Masters Leadership program & Columbia's Non-profit Management Program
Accepted into Manchester global MBA program. Thanks, PoonamReasons to sign up for MER services:
1. The feedback I read on MER services and especially the personalized touch by Mrs. Poonam, made me opt for MER services. This is an edge that you get from MER over the rest.
2. Another main reason was that she had already worked with successful applicants for the university I was applying for.
3. Moreover, the possibility to choose the type of services that you want to purchase out of a plethora of services rather than having only one option of buying a school package makes MER distinct.
Initial Call: During the initial call, Mrs. Poonam guided me in the right direction regarding how to best tackle my essay as well as the resumé. She explained to me what the essay prompt was asking for, and she also asked me questions to familiarize herself with my professional background. This helped in building up my confidence to write the essays and resumé and not feel lost.
Counseling Session to discuss resume and essays: During the counseling session, Mrs. Poonam made sure that I understood what her comments from her editing process meant and brought me back on track if ever I diverted from the essay prompt. I really appreciate the fact that she took all the time that was required to answer all my questions that I had and go through both the essays and resumé line by line during the meeting without having a hard ending time.
Poonam tries to understand the applicant’s profile and provides guidance on how to incorporate some specifics in the essay and resumé during the initial and counselling sessions. She ensures that the story flows throughout the essay. Also, the comment section whereby we both interact regarding some points does help a lot there.
Answering queries: Mrs. Poonam is very quick at responding to queries by email, and she does so even after her working hours. You would never have to wait for a reply from her.
Turnarounds (Response time): I was very impressed by the turnaround time, and Mrs. Poonam is known to abide by her committed assignment timeline. But at the same time, she is equally comprehensive should you have any problem in abiding by the agreed timeline.
I really enjoyed working with Poonam, and she has impressed me on a lot of fronts, but the main one is that she sticks by her words. She is very conscious of the timing of an assignment. Yes, I will definitely recommend your services to prospective applicants, provided the latter are serious in their applications and are able to cope with deadlines, as I wouldn’t want them to be a pain for her by not being respectful of her time. I am happy to say that I have been accepted to my target school – the Manchester Global Part-time MBA program.
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Reasons to sign up for MER services: 1. The feedback I read on MER services and especially the personalized touch by Mrs. Poonam, made me opt for MER services. This is an edge that you get from MER over the......
Jaywanee Curpen- 2022 applicant, accepted by the Manchester Global MBA program
Accepted into LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy programI came across MER during a Google search and then read about it on the GMAT club. Positive reviews enticed me to leverage MER. I moved pretty quickly through the first two drafts, and the Zoom session happened after draft 2. It helped in several ways – to identify key areas that need to be improved, zero in on specific paragraphs that need editing, etc. Poonam pointed in her feedback during the session, which suited my working style.
Poonam spent time going through my profile which helped both of us focus on specific areas only. My first draft contained the stories that I wanted to include in the essays. They were not well organized, were verbose, and needed better organization. Poonam was very good at ensuring that all the required corrections were made to the essays.
Editing was one area that made a tremendous difference. My essays were well over the limit on the number of words. Poonam’s work made the magic. Besides correcting punctuation and structuring sentences, she was able to make the stories concise and to the point.
Poonam was prompt in responses and answers to queries. As promised in the Agreement, Poonam was always on time. I am a stickler when it comes to timelines because of my work schedule. So her timely responses helped both of us move forward quickly.
I am accepted into LBS Sloan Master’s program in Strategy and Leadership. I would definitely recommend MER to prospective applicants.
I came across MER during a Google search and then read about it on the GMAT club. Positive reviews enticed me to leverage MER. I moved pretty quickly through the first two drafts, and the Zoom session happened after draft......
Anand Pathuri- a 2022 applicant accepted into LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy program
