“Working with Krista was one of the most valuable investments I made during my MBA application journey. From the very beginning, she brought a level of structure, clarity, and strategic insight that transformed what initially felt like an overwhelming process into something deeply intentional and even empowering.

Krista has an exceptional ability to identify and elevate the most compelling parts of your story. She pushed me to think critically about my experiences, refine my narrative, and articulate my goals with precision and authenticity. Her guidance was not just about “getting in”, it was about ensuring my application truly reflected who I am, what I stand for, and where I’m going.

Throughout the process, Krista was thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly invested in my success. She knew when to challenge me, when to encourage me, and how to bring out my best work. Thanks to her support, I was admitted to Columbia Business School — an outcome that felt surreal.

I would highly recommend Krista to anyone serious about applying to top MBA programs. She is not only an expert in the admissions process, but a true partner in helping you tell your story at the highest level.” - Brenda

“Krista was a tremendous help in getting me accepted to my top choices of MBA programs with scholarships. My background is unusual and Krista was fully equipped to shape it into a compelling story. She is encouraging, insightful, strategic, and always responsive. She has a plan for every step of the journey with tangible milestones. As long as I followed her advice and did the work, I was in great hands for the entire 12-month process.” - Anson

“Working with Krista was the best decision. When I struggled with the GMAT and was beaten down by low confidence, Krista was always there, letting me know that she was my number one supporter. At the end of the day, the support and confidence from someone who knows your profile/application best is what keeps you going.

Krista also kept me accountable for the application timeline while being extremely considerate of my schedule. The process was still not easy, and I can’t imagine doing it without Krista. Coming from a non-business background, I had no idea what schools were looking for in their candidates, and Krista helped me sort my ideas into stories that eventually got me into my dream school and other top schools. Her feedback was effective and timely. Most importantly, she held my hand while digging through my life stories and let me know that even the random experiences that I thought didn’t matter made me a unique candidate. I genuinely felt better every time I spoke with Krista.”

I was deciding between working with Krista and consultants from other well-known companies, but I feel so lucky to have made the right choice. Krista remembered my story, struggles, and even my recommenders’ names because she viewed me as myself, not just applicant #7. I wholeheartedly recommend Krista.” - Sophie

“Working with Krista was by far the best decision I made throughout my application process! She was my #1 supporter and helped me craft compelling essays that would have taken 10 times the effort without her. I want to note that I am a true researcher at heart, and I interviewed consultants from other larger firms. I was not nearly as impressed by them as I was with how Krista approached the MBA process. Out of about 4/5 other large and popular companies, Krista stood out because she has a holistic approach to the MBA process. She treats you first and foremost as a person with unique and important experience and qualities, and she helps you craft your own individual story. At other firms, I was finding that they tried to fit me into a box, one that I didn’t fit into because of my unique background. Krista helped me turn what I then perceived as “flaws” in my background to assets when shaping my application. It fundamentally changed how I perceived and spoke about some parts of my background too, and I realized how important it is to recognize every part of your story as something to be proud of.” - Laura

She has a super efficient review process with essays, and she was amazing at keeping me on track to reach my goal of applying to 9 schools R1. I ended up getting into many of my top choices with scholarships with her help. I would not have been able to complete that many applications without her help and organization! I am so excited to say that I will now be attending one of my dream schools with a Forte scholarship. That would not have been possible without Krista! If you are looking for an amazing consultant consider working with Krista!” - Michelle

“Krista made a night-and-day difference in my MBA application process. As the first person in my family to apply to MBA programs (and an engineer with no business school experience), I was worried about applying, particularly to top programs. Krista made the experience pain-free and actually enjoyable, however! She helped me find my story and my voice and genuinely listened to my wants and needs. I never felt like she was trying to lead me along a set path–she and I were truly on the journey together! Thanks to Krista I was accepted to six of the eight Top-20 programs to which I applied (waitlisted at one), and I was offered scholarships at every program I was admitted to (including three full rides)! Most importantly Krista made me feel good about myself at every step of the process and made me confident in my applications everywhere. I cannot recommend her enough!” - Amelia

“Working with Krista at Her Story was the best decision I made throughout the Business School application process. She made such a daunting process feel manageable, guided me in every right direction, and her insights and detailed reviews certainly elevated my application package. I received acceptances from my top two schools (Wharton and Kellogg) and truly owe so much of it to Krista's support. Her services are effective and expert. I would always recommend working with Krista!”
- Maddie

“I can’t say enough positive things about my experience working with Krista. It was important to me that I found a consultant that was willing to truly play the role of a coach and Krista exceeded my expectations. She was my #1 supporter when I needed encouragement, she pushed me to meet deadlines or submit another revision when I needed a nice kick-in-the-butt, and she didn’t hesitate to jump on the phone for a quick call when I needed a sounding board. I work a demanding job and I relied on Krista heavily to help keep me on track and push me to meet deadlines – she was incredibly organized and responsive. I also was very nervous about how my lower test scores may detract from my applications and it was important for me to find a consultant that believed in my work experience, prior academic successes, and overall personal drive to get into a T10/20 program. Krista helped me to highlight the strengths of my candidacy and ultimately it ended up in admission to all of my top choices (Tuck, Darden, Kellogg, and Columbia) with Forte Fellowships at each. The MBA application process is long and taxing, but Krista brought so much energy and encouragement at every step of the process, especially when I felt a lot of self-doubt and was questioning my ability to get into a top program. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to work with Krista and I have now recommended her to everyone I know that is considering going through this process!” - Isabel

"Krista was an amazing coach to work with. She took the time to listen, understand and work with my individual stories and concerns. She made sure my strengths were highlighted in my application and was able to advise me on how best to present myself as a candidate. I wouldn't have been accepted to my dream MBA program without her guidance." - Jacqueline

“Working with Krista was an incredible experience. She was able to help me translate my thoughts into words on why I wanted to get a PhD. I found her approach to coaching very thoughtful and concise. Ultimately, I got into my top choice and I’m forever grateful for her expertise.” - Maria

“After hearing about Her Story Coaching from a friend, I contacted Krista to see if she could help me apply to a managerial position at my current company. She offered to help me every step of the way from resume editing to interview preparation. I felt fully supported during my transition and learned a great deal about myself throughout the coaching process. I was able to secure the management position and credit Krista to helping me do so.” - Amy