My MBA Path
My MBA Path
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The strongest MBA candidates don’t go it alone:

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Don’t let the noise throw you off track. A true admissions expert — someone who’s actually been an MBA admissions decision-maker — helps you cut through the uncertainty and highlight what makes your story stand out.

With the right support, the path becomes clearer, the process smoother, and your potential shines brighter.

You deserve an ally. A code breaker. A personal chief strategist. You can have a knowledgeable guide. An unpacker, a relaxer, a translator to take your hand and pull you from the muck. Welcome to My MBA Path!

~ Petia Whitmore, Founder of My MBA Path

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Petia Whitmore, Founder of My MBA Path

I am a former Dean of MBA Admissions and a former Managing Director of The MBA Tour. This means I have extensive, firsthand experience working with thousands of candidates from every corner of the world but also with the AdComs of every leading MBA program in the United States and Europe.

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“Petia provided outstanding feedback and guidance for me as I navigated the MBA admissions process for Harvard, Yale, and the University of Virginia. She gave me insightful comments to improve my essay and made sure I was prepared for the interview processes. Before I met her, I found it difficult to get help on the very specific items with which I was struggling, and her assistance really pushed my application over the top.”

—Harvard Business School, Class of 2021 (also admitted to Yale and Darden)

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