My experience working with Ryan could not have been better. He's so well respected within the world of MBA Admissions for a reason: He really knows what he's doing, is chock full of knowledge, and understands both how to craft successful MBA applications and how to work with nervous, highly-stressed applicants (like me). Ryan is incredibly patient, thorough, and clear. I worked with Ryan to apply to 5 business schools, with a 635 GMAT (Focus edition) and a slightly below average GPA for the top schools, and I still got into 3 of them - Stanford GSB, UCal Berkeley Haas, and Dartmouth Tuck. These results are far beyond what I was expecting - I didn't know if I'd get into any schools - and I know for a fact I would not have gotten into these schools without Ryan's help. The strategy and essays he helped me write were beyond what I could have done without his coaching, and I learned a lot about writing and communication just by working with him - he literally made me a better writer! There are a lot of options out there for MBA consultants. I had a couple friends elect to work with those huge MBA consulting firms with hundreds of consultants, and their experience - and results - paled in comparison to mine. Don't go to one of these consulting "factories". Ryan only works with a few candidates at a time to ensure he's fully immersed in his clients and fully available to them. It shows, and it makes a huge difference.
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Ryan Barba is an independent MBA admissions advisor who worked in MBA Admissions offices for four years and who has been supporting candidates applying to top business schools for more than 13 years.
Ryan has helped hundreds of candidates from more than 30 countries earn acceptances to top-15 MBA programs and has particular expertise in M7 MBA programs. Ryan prides himself on providing a "white glove service" and takes on a small number of clients each year, to ensure a very high level of accessibility, attention, and admissions success. He works with both "traditional" and "non-traditional" candidates and enjoys the challenge of working with driven candidates who have weaknesses in their profile - such as lower-than-ideal test scores or college GPAs - but who still want to aim for top-tier programs.See more
