Ryan Barba ConsultingReviews of ryanbarba.com

Thanks to Ryan and his team I was accepted to 2 top programs - HBS and Chicago Booth!! I can't possibly recommend them more highly - professional, attentive, and highly-knowledgeable about the top programs and how to appeal to them. They're also expert consultants - they know how to plan ahead, keep you on track, and monitor your progress so that you're staying on top of things. Thanks so much!

I can't say enough about my great experience working with Ryan Barba and team. They provide super high-quality, attentive service and I don't think I would've gotten into a top-notch business school without them. They are direct and clear with their guidance and always available to answer any questions you have throughout the process. They're clearly vested in doing everything possible to make you successful. I was accepted to MIT Sloan, Tuck (Dartmouth), and Haas (U Cal Berkeley) with their help.

As a male, Indian candidate I heard a lot of things that made me nervous about getting into a top MBA school and really didn't think I had much chance of success with an engineering background and a 700 GMAT score. But my consultant with Ryan Barba Consulting helped relieve my doubts and had some great insights into how I could succeed. They gained my confidence, I signed up (still somewhat nervous) and took the chance. I'm glad I did! They were a great help throughout the entire application process, and they were right - I could get into some top programs! I was accepted to MIT Sloan, INSEAD, and Columbia Business School with their help and am so happy I decided to work with them. Hiring a professional consulting firm from outside India can feel expensive, but they really do help every step of the way! Given how many countless hours they put in, and the results they produce, I can tell you that this was WELL WORTH THE COST!!! I'd use them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them!

I worked with Ryan and his team two years ago and feel forever indebted to them for how much they helped me. I knew I had a pretty competitive profile (700 GMAT, 3.54 GPA) but the success I had with this team far exceeded my expectations. I was accepted to Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and NYU Stern - 3 of the 4 programs I applied to with their help!!! They were incredibly diligent and knowledgeable, and were able to address all of my concerns and doubts throughout the process in ways that were clear and made me feel confident. Their feedback always made sense, and was well-explained; and if I ever had questions, I was never left waiting for a response. It really felt like I had a partner going through the process with me who was genuinely everything they could to help me succeed. They really take a "do whatever it takes" attitude and I felt completely supported every step of the way. I love they have a strict policy of limiting how many candidates each consultant on the team takes on. It really does make a huge difference. My roommate applied using one of the larger firms and didn't get nearly the level of attention I did. It was clear that her consultant was more distracted and spread too thin. In completely honesty, she had a higher GMAT score and a higher GPA than I did, but I had much more success in the process. I really do think that Ryan Barba and his team made all the difference. Their process simply works. When I was looking into working with Ryan and his team, I was initially skeptical. He certainly isn't as well-known as the larger MBA consulting firms, but I can tell you that I have ZERO REGRETS about enlisting their help. Well worth the investment, especially if you're targeting top programs!!!

I worked with Ryan and his team on 4 MBA applications, and what can I say? They were excellent to work with and they produced amazing results for me! I certainly can't complain - I got into HBS, Yale SOM, and UCLA Anderson and am now attending Harvard Business School!! (I was also waitlisted at Stanford GSB). I didn't have the "perfect GMAT score" by any means (690) but my consultant did a great job of helping me craft a really compelling, exciting story for myself, kept my confidence up along the way, and was with me every step of the way as I navigated the admissions process. Really detailed, thoughtful edits to all my application materials, outstanding interview prep... really just excellent in every way. The entire process felt well-organized, but flexible enough that we could adapt to my schedule and needs. I really loved the small feel of the company - I always felt like a priority, and my consultant was always extremely attentive and available to help me however she could. I really loved my consultant - she and I became really close and remain in contact to this day! Hire Ryan and his team with confidence! I can't imagine having had a better experience and am forever grateful for their help!

Ryan was a tremendous help in my MBA application process. The biggest piece of my application where Ryan provided the most impact to is creating my story and tying up my previous experience to come up with a good plan of looking ahead as to why an MBA will help me achieve my career goals. Ryan executed our ideas through his revisions in my resume and through his constant efforts in editing my essays. Ryan was very particular in every word that I typed in my resume and in my essays and his attention to detail is uncanny. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone who is thinking about pursuing an MBA. One area of improvement that can be worked on is his management of his work load. Ryan is constantly looking to build his client base that scheduling can be compromised and his time can be limited which can cause delays in completing essays. But his skill set and his experience as an MBA consultant far outweighed this minor difficulty.

Ryan was instrumental in getting me into top MBA schools with a significant scholarships. His attention to detail, receptiveness, and honesty are unparalleled--considering how incredibly stressful the application process can be. Ryan makes everything seem doable and is able to guide you through an arduous time. I give him my highest personal and professional recommendation. Hire him--you won't regret it!

Ryan was incredibly helpful in the MBA application process. Ryan really helped me think through how to structure my essay questions and highlight the strongest parts of my candidacy, and it really paid off - I was accepted to Kellogg with a $100k scholarship! I also received a full ride to McCombs and Ross, and admission to Haas. I couldn't have done it without Ryan's help - thank you!