Admissions advisory for ambitious applicants aiming for top MBA and masters programmes in the UK, EU and US, from any industry, function or country. Built by someone who did it without a brand-name feeder employer: 5 admits, 4 scholarships.
You need to tell your story in a way the people on the other side of the table can understand.
All leading admissions consultancies charge $5,000 to $15,000 for comparable packages. Crestwise exists to make the same quality of thinking accessible to everyone who dares to dream.
I applied as a non-traditional candidate with a 6-month career gap, 8 years of experience at an Indian public sector bank and a less-than-perfect GMAT score, all in the final rounds, with fewer places and less scholarship funding remaining. The outcomes below are what a well-positioned story can achieve.
Admissions consultancies either quoted unaffordable fees or politely informed me that my ambitions were unrealistic, given my 6-month career gap after my MSc, 8 years at SBI, and a GMAT score that was not top-decile. Some said I was too experienced for an MBA and should rather consider an executive MBA at an Indian school, that I should rethink pursuing a global degree at this stage of my career. Honestly, this hurt my confidence at first, but I decided to go ahead anyway: what did I have to lose? I ended up with admits from 5 of the 8 prestigious European business schools I applied to, 4 scholarships, and after the MBA, 2 private-market internships and 2 visa-sponsored offers.
But the admissions consultancies were not all wrong about my odds. What they underestimated was my positioning. The right story, clearly told, is what makes a CV stand out from the thousands that read the same. Same experience, different framing, entirely different outcome.
Over the past year I've supported Imperial applicants through their essays, interviews and scholarship applications. Through Crestwise, I want to open this support to a wider community.
Deliberately limited. I'd rather do a smaller number of applications properly than a volume of them indifferently.
Every service has a defined output and a published price. No upsells, no hidden tiers, no surprise invoices.
Not sure yet? Book a free 15-minute discovery call to check we're a good fit before committing to a paid session.
A focused review of your profile, target programmes, timeline and competitiveness. We map a realistic application strategy for the top UK, European and US MBA and masters programmes. The right first step if you're unsure where to apply.
Book Session →A full rewrite-level review of your CV for MBA and masters applications. I return inline comments and rephrased bullets, followed by a 30-minute debrief. Tailored for what admissions committees actually look for, not generic recruiter advice.
Book Review →Covers one school's complete essay set in a single flat fee, however many essays that school requires (typically 2 to 4). I return inline comments, structural feedback and school-fit positioning. Written feedback only, no live call.
Book Review →A complete review of your application package for one school. Includes CV review, essay reviews across all prompts for that school, and a 45-minute debrief to walk through revisions.
Book Review →Comprehensive support across three schools in the same round. Includes a full application review (CV review, essays and 45-minute debrief) for each of the three schools, plus cross-school positioning strategy so your story holds together across the whole set.
Book Package →For applicants targeting merit scholarships at top schools. I won four. We work through your scholarship positioning, specific essay prompts and how to compete credibly for funding.
Book Session →Every engagement follows the same four steps so you know exactly what to expect.
Select the service that fits where you are in your application and pay via secure checkout.
Share your CV, target schools and any existing drafts when booking.
I review your materials carefully against the requirements of your target programmes. Turnaround is agreed with you at booking, based on your deadlines. Short on time? Email me and I'll do my best to help.
You leave each session with specific, prioritised actions. Not generic advice. Something you can start today.
If your profile isn't competitive for a target school, I'll tell you and guide you towards the right schools. If your essay buries the lede, I'll say so. You're paying for a critical eye, not reassurance.
I provide structural feedback and revision suggestions. I don't rewrite essays. Admissions committees are interested in your authentic experiences, not mine, and they are very good at spotting the difference.
I take on a small number of clients each round so each application gets proper attention.
Book directly through my calendar, or send a short note first if you'd like to discuss fit before committing.
Last updated: October 2026
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