I reached out to Chris in late 2012 because, although I loved my job, I felt that I needed to…read moreimprove the way in which I interacted with my colleagues. Chris was amazing. More than talking to me, he listened to my concerns and asked questions. By asking the right questions, he eventually lead me to form my own opinion on how to handle various situations and to articulate why they should be handled in that way. Invariably, most of the anxiety I was feeling came from imagining what might happen versus living in reality. I was, without fail, able to resolve every anxiety creating situation in such a positive way that it's truly changed my life. I very rarely suffer the anxiety attacks or sleepless nights that were par for the course during much of my career. His guidance has also allowed me to create some great partnerships at work in a way that I've never been able to do before. I thought I loved my job before I met Chris. Now it's 100 times better!

Chris Merrill is a sensitive business strategist. Chris's particular gift is how he blends his…read moreextensive business development experience with a super-present, emotionally intelligent listening... I feel completely heard, appreciated and "gotten" after I describe my challenges and goals, But maybe more importantly, Chris always seems to uncover those jewels that I wasn't seeing for myself, and then he helps me understand how to apply them. My career has been infinitely improved after working with Shift Coaching!

My tutor was fantastic! She helped me identify strengths and weaknesses in my studying strategy,…read morereviewed high-yield concepts with me, and even created a dynamic study schedule based on my current study progress. She not only listened to what areas I wanted to work on, but came into each session prepared with relevant practice questions and suggested resources. As someone who has struggled with resource overload, her support was key in focusing my studying efforts to be the most efficient possible, while providing a versatile set of strategy practice and high-yield content review. I would highly recommend!

My tutor showed me the right way to study for Step 1, including an hour-by-hour daily schedule, the…read moredefinitive method for reviewing UWorld questions, and concrete question-answering techniques. Before tutoring, I thought that I might never be able to take Step 1. After just one session with my tutor, my UWorld block score doubled! In sum, I got great value for my money. I wish I had hired USMLE Pro earlier in my Step 1 studying!

I could not have been more grateful to have randomly stumbled upon GMAT Genius. After more than 2…read moremonths of self-study, I still performed poorly on my first GMAT test. I spent hours looking through various test prep companies and eventually decided to message GMAT Genius because I felt like I needed a lot more personalized attention. Vinay promptly replied and scheduled a consultation with me, which led me to book 10 hours with him for online tutoring. This was by far the best decision I could have made for my MBA application. Vinay was extremely patient with me in every lesson and ensured that I had all of the materials needed to continue preparing on my own each week. The online platform he used was straightforward and allowed both of us to write/highlight/save each slide as needed. I particularly appreciated the structure of every class. Each concept Vinay taught would be separated into categories so that I could better recognize the types of questions that would be asked and more quickly decide how to solve them. The reading chapters he suggested also built upon everything we were learning so that I never felt like I just memorizing materials. As a curriculum developer, this pedagogy was exactly what I had hoped for. Our tutoring focused mostly on Quant since I had not touched a math class in more than 8 years. In the end, I improved by 140 points! My only wish is that I could have heard about GMAT Genius sooner so that I could have improved further. My final GMAT test was actually taken after I had already submitted my applications. But I'm certain that because of the increased score from that last test (a credit to the additional 4 hours I later booked with Vinay!) I was able to secure an interview with McDonough one week before their decision notification. I will be matriculating at McDonough this fall. Thank you, Vinay for all of your help! I could not recommend him and GMAT Genius enough!

Stop your tutor search -- you've found the one! I interviewed many tutors. Chief Genius, Vinay was…read morefirst and foremost very warm and encouraging (despite the fact that I scored in some of the lowest percentiles on prior practice exams), and more knowledgable about the ins and outs of the GMAT than I thought humanly possible. He has a vast understanding of techniques, test formats, tips and tricks, and helped me tremendously just in our first two conversations alone. He was thorough in giving me directions on what to do next and nothing ever felt overwhelming. 10/10, I highly, HIGHLY recommend.

Evolve has provided an excellent tutor for our teenage son to help him improve his study skills,…read moreorganization and test preparation. The tutor is a grad student and has lots of great examples of how to put his advice into action. The tutor also has a wonderful approach to communicating with a teenager -- a good combination of specific info for different types of classes and just talking about how things are going generally in school. We've found Evolve to be highly professional and responsive to our needs. I would not hesitate to recommend them for those looking for tutors.

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I don't write online reviews. Especially not 6 years after the purchase. But Scott deserves an…read moreexception. I knew MBA applications were a long shot for me to begin with. Coming from a no-name international school (not known to the U.S. application dropdown menu), I was hoping that I "had it in me", but at the same time know that I needed to craft the perfect application, most importantly the essays, to stand out. My first call was into Sandy Kreisberg. My second into Scott. I went with Scott, and never regretted it. The results spoke for themselves: 4 applications (all top schools), 3 admissions, including my dream choice: Stanford GSB. Scott knows inside out how to tailor your best and hightest-chance-of-success application package. He continually challenged me to craft the unique and authentic essays that opened the doors to the top MBA programs for me. And as if that all was not already a utopia of awesomeness, Scott helped me secur e a full-ride scholarship from my national government. I mean, give me a break, Scott. When I arrived on campus, GSB's (back then) Dean of Admissions Derrick Bolton took me by the side and told me it was my "What Matters Most To You and Why" essay that made the difference. I honestly look at that essay and I think it's the best piece I have ever written in my life. Would have not been the case without Scott. Beyond essays, Scott is a fountain of wisdom for school selection, general application strategies, resume editing, picking recommenders, and being there for you during the emotional rollercoaster than MBA applications can be. Take my word. I could not think of a better person than Scott to partner up for this journey that can be such a life-changer. Certainly was for me. THANK YOU, SCOTT.

Scott and his team are simply fantastic. I applied to Deferred MBA programs and couldn't be happier…read morewith my decision to work with Personal MBA. From start to finish, I felt incredibly supported. I always knew I could reach out to Scott with any question, and he always had the answers (seriously, he knows EVERYTHING!). I ultimately got into CBS, my dream school, and I truly don't think I could have done it without him!

My boys have had multiple sessions with Dr. Twigg and their pre-reading skills have improved…read moretremendously. She has really helped them focus.

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