The experience of working with Ryan exceeded my expectations in every way. Yes, he knows his stuff when it comes to MBA admissions - he knows all the top schools and what they look for, how to create a compelling story, and he's an amazing writer/editor. But he's also just an amazing mentor - thoughtful, supportive, fun. He's not afraid to tell you like it is, push you harder, and force you to "up your game" but he's also very approachable in how he delivers (even blunt and direct) feedback. My application would never have been nearly as high quality without his help and support, I have no doubt.He helped me position myself in such a compelling, exciting way. I was so proud of my essays and application materials, and I just knew when I pressed the submit button that my application was impressive and would catch the attention of top schools. Having that confidence is just such a great feeling, especially considering how stressful the admissions process is. He gave me peace of mind!With Ryan's help, I got into my dream school, Kellogg, with a sizeable scholarship. I also got admitted to MIT Sloan, Yale SOM, and Duke (also with a scholarship).
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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
