Within the first 2 seasons, Reve more than doubled through word-of-mouth alone and we continue to cap enrollment each year in order to ensure quality and personalized attention. Why do prospective graduate applicants choose us? We believe it is because of the following:
Knowledge and expertise
As the founders, we have a combined 60 years of experience in the field which includes experience in the Japanese market as well as first-hand experience serving on admissions committees at Harvard University. We have trained many counselors in the past, several of whom have gone on to open successful independent practices. We have read literally thousands of application essays and conducted dozens of admission interviews and we know what works and what doesn’t. We share our knowledge and expertise with our own staff and as a Reve client, you will have access to a team of counselors which includes your primary counselor and Motohiro and Cecilia.
Proven results
While each year only ~20% of our MBA clients score a 700 or higher on the GMAT, nearly 100% of them get admitted to business school, and very frequently to one of their top choices. Among those Reve clients who score 700 and above, the interview invitation rate and admission results are very high, with the overwhelming majority of clients receiving positive news from such schools as Wharton, Harvard, Kellogg, (UC Berkeley) Haas,(Dartmouth) Tuck, London Business School, IESE, and many more.
Personalized attention
Our counselors typically each work with one to six clients at a time. As the full-time owner, Cecilia works with no more than 6 or 7 clients at a time. We’re able to build close relationships with you, keep your stories straight, respond quickly, and ensure the highest quality work.
Ethical standards
We do not ghostwrite. We do not heavily edit. We do a lot of listening and make sure your voice is reflected throughout your application. In the end, your essays sound like you; they do not sound manufactured and they do not sound like your counselor.
Bilingual support
We offer bilingual and bicultural support to maximize your gains. We can provide school selection advice and self-assessment sessions in Japanese if that is more efficient, and all our application counseling is done in English by native speakers to ensure that you receive the appropriate perspective on your applications.
Community support and life-long network
Reve members are part of an active mailing list where they can share application experiences, receive information, and ask questions. After they graduate, they join the Reve alumni/ae network where they have life-long access to other MBA, public policy, law and other graduates. Our Reve alumni/ae community consists of nearly 300 members now, and continues to grow. Graduates have gone to school in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Spain, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan.
Equal opportunity
We do not select our clients on the basis of test scores, company sponsorship status, or other credentials. If you are committed to studying abroad, then we are committed to helping you achieve your goals regardless if you are aiming for top 10 or top 100 schools. We are more interested in increasing your reputation, not ours.