Jennifer Jackson

MBA Admissions Consultant

Stratus Admissions Counseling

Virginia

United States

Net Promoter Score: 9

Consultant Bio

For four years out of Northwestern (where she attended the Medill School of Journalism while minoring in political science and French), Jennifer worked at Edelman Public Relations, where she focused on communication strategies to help clients project their best image to the world.

At Harvard, Jennifer was part of the Women’s Student Association where she participated in an end-of-semester project on post-merger integration.

After completing her MBA, Jennifer joined Hewitt Associates, a human resources consulting firm, where she specialized in working with clients to improve attraction, motivation, and retention of employees. She collaborated on a small international team that designed and rolled out a new consulting offer to consultants worldwide.

Outside of her formal work experience, Jennifer was part of a team working for later high school start times in her children’s school district. She also led a Girl Scout troop for eight years, where she really enjoyed working with each girl to help her bring out her best.

Company Information

With Stratus Admissions Counseling, you don’t just work closely with an experienced MBA admissions consultant to optimize every part of your application.

You work with an entire team of specialists who provide extensive feedback throughout the process.

From crafting your essays to conducting mock interviews, this team-based approach ensures you stand out and get accepted into your dream business school.

We’ve successfully worked with applicants on Harvard Business School admissions, Stanford MBA admissions, and Wharton MBA admissions, among others.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Comprehensive MBA admissions consulting services with a team of dedicated MBA consultants, primarily from top schools with a minimum of two years admissions experience. The team is made up of a Primary MBA Consultant, Senior Strategist, Secondary Reviewer, Qualified Proofreader, and Account Manager. Comprehensive guidance is offered per school to maximize chances of admission.
Consulting Includes:

School selection
Strategy Building
Profile & Resume Evaluation/Suggestions
Recommender Selection/Coaching
Essay Outlining
Essay Drafting
Essay Feedback
Essay Proofreading
Application
Interview Prep
Scholarship Negotiation and Waitlist Strategy (if needed)

Standard Package

1 School: $5600

2 Schools: $7300

3 Schools: $8900

Feature 4+ School Guarantee*

4 Schools: $10400

5 Schools: $11800

6 Schools: $13100

7 Schools: $14300

School Add-On: $1800

Location: Virginia, United States

Email: consult@stratusadmissions.com

Website: http://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/

Provide a Candid Review

10=Without Hesitation, 1=I would advise against it.

Select "N/A" if you are a career coaching client only.

Select "N/A" if you are a career coaching client only.


The information below is for P&Q verification purposes only. It will not be published. We may email you to verify parts of your review but you will not be added to our email list. Incomplete reviews will not be published.


Please upload a pdf, png, jpg or gif file.

Please provide a valid email address

P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Amazing Support For MBA Process!
    2 months ago
    I worked with Jennifer Round 1 and did 3 school package. She was so helpful with everything from the brainstorming, to the writing and interview prep. Her friendly demeanor was so helpful especially when I was stressed about everything. She also was able to give school specific insights on exactly what each program wanted. I had a great experience and got into 3 M7 schools plus 2 other T10 schools.
    Class of 2026 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Great MBA Coach!
    2 months ago
    I made a bit of a spur-of-the-moment decision to apply to MBA programs and wanted to do them right. I spoke with many consultancies and Stratus and Jennifer in particular stood out to me. I enjoyed her straightforward approach to the MBA applications and the process resonated with me. I purchased the 3-school package for 1 M7 and 2 T20 schools in Round 1. While I knew that I wanted an MBA, I had trouble pinpointing my reasons and applicable skills. We worked through many rounds of clearly outlining these goals, which made essay writing a lot easier. Jennifer was prompt and pointed with her feedback and was great about making time for my numerous random questions throughout the process. Halfway through the application process ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • M7, T15, & T20 With Jennifer
    3 months ago
    I chose to hire a consultant because of my unusual background and lack of understanding of how to translate my background in a way that is attractive to top MBA schools. I chose Stratus because of their structured approach to the application process, and I chose Jennifer specifically because of reviews I had read on different forums, including P&Q. The specific package I purchased was 2-schools. The structured approach gave me hard deadlines to make sure I was on track for getting the essays accomplished on time. Jennifer was encouraging throughout the process, but still pushed me to think harder about certain aspects of the essays, which was critical in those moments when I was simply sick and tired of writing and drafting and thinking ...
    Read the full review
    Spencer Bennett
    MBA Class of 2026 Applicant
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Amazing Person & Coach!
    3 months ago
    I can confidently say that my journey to Harvard Business School and a spot on the waitlist at Stanford wouldn't have been possible without Jennifer’s invaluable guidance. From our very first interaction, it was clear that was an incredible listener. Throughout the entire process, she took the time to understand not only my academic and professional background but also my personal aspirations. This personalized approach made all the difference, as she helped me articulate my story in a way that truly reflected who I am. One of her standout qualities is her exceptional brainstorming skills. Instead of merely providing answers, Jennifer guided me through thought-provoking discussions, enabling me to generate my own ideas and insights. Moreover, I was consistently impressed by her responsiveness. Not once did I ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2026 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Admitted To Top Programs With Jennifer!
    7 months ago
    Jennifer was an outstanding resource during my admissions process. Beyond being a friendly face during a stressful time, Jennifer provided invaluable admissions knowledge, strategy, and assistance during the essay writing process. Stratus' tools for extracting and shaping my story were extremely helpful, and Jennifer's ability to quickly understand my background and goals was incredible. She provided great feedback throughout the essay writing process as well as concise and thoughtful edits to ensure that I was communicating most effectively and within the word limit. Jennifer was also extremely responsive and always replied quickly to my countless emails, no matter how small the question. I was super excited to be admitted to my top two choices of the deferred MBA programs I applied to and could certainly ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • An Incredible Resource
    7 months ago
    Jennifer is such an incredible resource to have through the application journey. She worked closely with me to construct a story that was cohesive, linear, and moving that I think really made the difference in my Harvard and Wharton acceptances. She was always willing to calm me down over anxieties around test scores, essays, and interview preparation. I truly felt like she was such an ally in my corner who was available for ANYTHING I needed, almost whenever I needed it. Even if my outcomes had been different, I still would owe so much to Jennifer for her guidance and support!
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • M7 & T10 Despite Being From An Oversubscribed Pool
    10 months ago
    Background: I am an Indian male, who studied engineering. So I am part of the most oversubscribed demographic. The aim was an M7. With this in mind, I went into my consultant search, and after speaking to a few, I felt everyone was great, but when I spoke to Jennifer, I was really impressed with her positivity and encouragement. The whole experience felt like a mentor-mentee relationship, rather than transactional. She made me feel very comfortable and confident, something that definitely kept me going through the tough process. I also appreciated the Stratus team based approach, along with Jennifer, my material got reviewed by a school specific reader as well as a proofreader. Getting everything in one place made it easy to focus on the ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Jennifer Is The Best!
    11 months ago
    I am so grateful for Jennifer's support throughout the MBA application process. Her guidance helped me get admitted to HBS and several other T10 schools with significant scholarship money. In September 2022, I connected with a few consultants from other firms, looking for guidance on how to craft my application in time for R2 deadlines. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and stressed out when speaking with consultants from other firms. At the time, I was working diligently to boost my GMAT score and really needed someone to support me and hold me accountable on my applications. When I met with Jennifer for a consultation, I could immediately tell I was in good hands. I worked on 3 schools with Jennifer and always felt that I could ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • The Best Sounding Board!!!
    1 year ago
    I started the MBA application process with tremendous imposter syndrome - I knew I needed someone to guide me and hold me accountable to get to the finish line. I heard about Jennifer from a friend of a friend and somehow clicked with her through my first consultation. At the time, I was speed-dating with a bunch of consultants at other firms and came to the conclusion that Jennifer and the greater Stratus team were genuinely supportive of my MBA pursuits, not simply upselling services for the sake of business. I worked with Jennifer from June 2022 through January 2023 comprehensively with 2 schools in R1 and 1 school in R2 (all M7 schools). She is the perfect sounding board (honest and supportive) when it ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Couldn't have done it without Jennifer
    1 year ago
    When starting my MBA application process, I met with various consultants to understand their services and to get a feel for different people’s personalities. I met with a few consultants who stressed me out and made me feel like I was not a strong enough candidate. Jennifer, on the other hand, was incredibly positive and encouraging from the start. The MBA application process can feel overwhelming but Jennifer’s structured approach and advice made it possible to apply to 6 top-tier programs. She helped me find my rhythm for essay writing, made me confident in my story, and provided school-specific tips that strengthened my candidacy. I ended up with acceptances and scholarships from 4/6 programs. I highly recommend working with Jennifer, I could not have done ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Great Experience Working With Jennifer
    1 year ago
    I was referred to Jennifer by a friend who had a great experience. I was at first skeptical about using a consultant since I had already largely drafted my essays and application, but I'm so glad I wound up working with Jennifer. She can be helpful with any amount of support (i.e. full application support or more focused refinement if you've already done some of the work). I came to her with questions regarding applications and essays for 3 schools and she had insightful advice for all three - tailored advice for that particular school and what they might be looking for. She also supported me in preparation for interviews. I wound up being admitted to 2/3 (including M7) with extensive scholarship awards. I would ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2025 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Great Advisor!
    2 years ago
    I am grateful for Jennifer's help with my application process. Not knowing anyone who had been through this and could guide me, I was in need of a great consultant. Jennifer gave very good feedback and knows how to push you to put in the work (gently but effectively!) while making sure you stay on track. I applied to a lot of schools -- the majority are M7 with some T15 -- and decided I would not go unless I get into one of these schools. Without Jennifer's help and Stratus' system where your applications are reviewed by several sets of eyes, I would not have landed the schools I did.
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Accepted Into Great Schools With Scholarships
    2 years ago
    Jennifer supported and pushed me to extract everything I could out of my stories, and make every word count on my applications. I had some glaring holes in my profile and she helped me create a strategy that ameliorated these issues. I got into some great schools with scholarships, thanks in large part to the guidance and support Jennifer provided.
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Jennifer Is The BEST!
    2 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Jennifer and Stratus! She is absolutely incredible and made the biggest difference in my application journey. I was terrified of this process and felt that I had a lot working against me as I considered business school, with an undergraduate GPA much lower than the average at my top choice programs. Jennifer participated in a webinar with my Forte MBALaunch cohort, and I immediately knew I wanted to work with her. Jennifer helped me explain the challenges I faced during my undergraduate years and provided constructive feedback every step of the way. She also helped me stick to my timeline and followed up with me when I was working long hours and needed additional reminders to stay on track with ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Extremely Helpful!
    2 years ago
    I could not recommend Jennifer more! From the beginning, Jennifer made me feel comfortable. I was not very confident in the application process prior to working with Jennifer because I come from a non-traditional major/career for business school. Jennifer was able to help me see this as a strength and to use my work experience to my advantage when applying. Additionally, I was very nervous when I started the application process because I was working long hours and was not sure when I could make the time for applications. Thanks to Jennifer, I had a structured approach to my MBA applications. This allowed me to stay on track timing-wise and to have a more stress-free approach to essay writing. I most definitely recommend Stratus, the ...
    Read the full review
    Sarah Besnainou
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Trustworthy & Efficient!
    2 years ago
    I worked with Jennifer on my MBA application essays and interview preparation. I entered the process already having done a lot of introspection and goal setting, but knew that I needed another perspective (outside of family and friends) to advise me on what stories to highlight in my essays. I appreciated Jennifer's succinct communication, thorough comments on my essays, and clear advice. Her advice made me confident that I was putting forward a strong application. After I was admitted to several programs, I reached out to her for additional advice on negotiating financial aid and communicating with Admissions officers.
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • So Thankful For Jennifer
    2 years ago
    I was not confident in the essays for my MBA essays and approached Stratus for help crafting my story. Jennifer took the time to understand where I was in the MBA application process and was clear with the package that she thought would be the best investment. And the investment more than paid off! Jennifer took the time to learn all of the interesting things about me and helped highlight some of the areas that I could grow from an MBA program that I hadn't thought of before. The process with Stratus includes several exploratory exercises that help you frame your past experiences and clearly point to your goals with an MBA. These took some time but were so critical to being able to articulate ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Highly Recommend Jennifer!
    2 years ago
    Initially, I was pretty overwhelmed with the MBA application process. I don’t have many friends or family members who’ve gone through it and didn’t know what to expect, but from my first consultation with Jennifer, I knew I’d found someone who could guide me. Jennifer actually took the time to get to know me beyond my “stats”, and I appreciated that Jennifer talked me through all the Stratus packages without trying to upsell me. I ultimately went with the one-school comprehensive package, and Jennifer was super helpful in giving advice that I could apply across the other schools I was also applying to, too. In terms of support, Jennifer and the Stratus team were fantastic. I struggled a lot to articulate my career goals until I ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • A Hidden Rockstar
    2 years ago
    I came across Ms. Jackson's profile while looking for another consultant at Stratus. I spoke to Ms. Jackson and immediately felt I was in the right hands. She's admirable in her mannerism, her Harvard pedigree shows. Ms. Jackson created milestones for me, her technique and format truly hit the target. She made me really get to know my school and each step of the way she lead me to step up my representation through my essays. She carefully assessed each art of my application, from resume to interview preparation. She was truly dedicated to my success as if it was hers. Even when I ran short of hours she didn't care but led me to the finish line. I felt like working with a parent/a ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Jennifer Jackson Helped Me Get Into Kellogg!
    2 years ago
    Jennifer Jackson has been a fantastic guide and sounding board to me for the 2 months during which I was putting together my application at Kellogg, including the video essays and the interview. I was initially not confident to apply in Round 1, since I thought I needed more time to prepare my essays and ask for recommendations at my company, but Jennifer's confidence in my candidacy and her meticulous planning convinced me that I could indeed submit a strong application in Round 1. Kellogg is a big application, and we worked together every second day from August onwards (her professionalism is impeccable; I always got a response within 2 business days!) to refine my resume and career goals, write strong essays that brought out ...
    Read the full review
    Akansha Kapoor
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • You Should Hire Her
    3 years ago
    Before Jennifer was recommended to me through a friend, I was hesitant about MBA consultants. Not after I met Jennifer! We connected instantly and I loved her authentic self. I valued her experiences and opinions and most importantly, I trusted that she had my best interest at heart. She helped me stay on track with my essays and applications. Most importantly, this process is wonderfully designed to discover yourself and Stratus has just the right team to make that happen. I was happy that through my stories and experiences, Jennifer helped me see a version of myself that I didn't see before. This eventually helped me got into my dream school, Wharton! I would highly recommend Jennifer and her team at Stratus! Interview prep and ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Fantastic Experience
    3 years ago
    Jennifer was an incredible resource - both professionally and personally. Her insight into what top schools are looking for and helping to shape my narrative made a world of difference for my application. Outside of the actual application, Jennifer kept me upbeat and positive despite a very tough application cycle - ultimately ending in success thanks to her! I would absolutely recommend Jennifer to anyone who is applying to any MBA program.
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Jennifer Made It Happen
    3 years ago
    Jennifer came highly recommended and exceeded expectations. The MBA admissions process can be intimidating, but Jennifer made me completely comfortable with the process. She took the time to understand my past and what I was hoping to accomplish with an MBA. The positive feedback she provided made me comfortable expressing myself in my essays and highlight my passions. I highly recommend her and the entire Stratus team.
    Philip Anthony
    EMBA Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Helpful & Supportive Throughout The Process!
    3 years ago
    I was a little overwhelmed by the MBA application process, so I was looking for someone who would help make the process less stressful and more manageable. Jennifer helped keep me on track and maintain a clear head throughout the process while encouraging me to present myself in the best light. I felt comfortable sharing personal anecdotes when brainstorming essay topics and loved her ability to cut down on words to keep my writing concise (and within the word count). I spoke to some other consultants at other firms who were more aggressive in their approach, wanting me to re-take the GMAT again or start a non-profit. I really did not want that and instead wanted someone who would be more encouraging and help me feel ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Amazing Experience With Stratus!
    3 years ago
    I was so overwhelmed from the onset of the journey and began to look for an admissions consultant to see if I could find someone to help. I found Stratus and was introduced to Jennifer. We had a similar career background and I immediately felt that she understood my goals for the future. From the brainstorming sessions to the essay reviews I was always blown away by Jennifer's commitment to my journey. She truly cared and was always a phone call away to talk through things (there were multiple calls after particularly tough GMAT results). I could say 100 great things about Jennifer, but I will just say this: If you are considering Stratus/Jennifer I say DO IT. I got into all 4 of my ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2020 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Wonderful Experience
    3 years ago
    Jennifer was an incredible person to work with, super experienced and punctual. Firstly, I went into this process as a nervous, not-very-confident non-traditional applicant. From the get-go, Jennifer provided me with so much confidence by helping me highlight my greatest strengths and selling points and hence laying a really strong foundation for my story while making sure I keep my own unique voice. Second, she's an amazing editor; she really helped me make my essays more succinct and easy-flowing. Ultimately, all of this helped me get into three top schools, including a top-5!
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Jennifer Is FANTASTIC!
    3 years ago
    Jennifer helped me get into my dream school and made the application process as stress-free as possible! Jennifer took the time to get to know me, my background, and what I was hoping to gain from an MBA, and she helped me narrow in on the schools that would be the best fit for me and highlight my strengths through my application. I really appreciated how she provided guidance and suggestions that helped me take my essays and applications to the next level but never tried to change my writing style or the essence of what I wanted to portray. She was so supportive throughout the process, provided an achievable timeline, and was a calming presence as I submitted my applications and prepared for interviews. ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Confidence Boosting Experience
    3 years ago
    I had a fantastic experience working with Jennifer, I highly recommend working with her enough if you're looking for someone who will strengthen your essays and your overall application approach. Jennifer is a fantastic editor and all my essays were clearer and stronger with her review, but most importantly for me, Jennifer guided me through the process and my confidence in the applications grew over time. As someone new to this process, Jennifer helped me so much as a sounding board who believed in me getting through the process.
    Class of 2023 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Wonderful Experience
    4 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for my MBA applications and I highly recommend her to everyone who is applying to business school. I come from a non-traditional background and was applying during R3. These two factors combined made it an uphill battle for me. But Jennifer was able to guide me through the entire process, while still allowing me to show my authentic self. She helped me perfect my essays, develop a plan to interact with the school, and practice interviewing. It was never once overbearing and I still felt that my application was very much my own. With Jennifer's help, I got into my first choice M7 school!
    Class of 2022 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Great Help, Would Definitely Recommend
    4 years ago
    Jennifer really helped me flesh out my ideas during the essay writing process, and provided very valuable feedback. With her help, I got into my target school during the last round of admissions, and I even received a fantastic scholarship offer.
    Class of 2022 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • An Amazing Experience
    4 years ago
    I came into the MBA process looking to make a career change. I applied during R2. The story I wanted to convey was kind of nebulous and I had a hard time definitively describing why exactly I was making the career change and was pursuing an MBA. Jennifer quickly helped me construct and clear and compelling narrative. The team at Stratus really was thorough with helping edit my essays and they all came out remarkably polished. I could not recommend Jennifer enough as with her help on a 2 school package, I got into both schools with scholarships! I don't think I would have gotten the scholarship without their guidance throughout the application process - from the interview prep to the essay corrections, to the ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2022 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Worth Every Penny
    4 years ago
    I first met with Jennifer Jackson from the Stratus team at a prospective MBA conference in Washington DC about 6 weeks out from my first application deadline (round 1), and I'm so glad that I did. I stopped by the Stratus table and told her about my specific questions/concerns (particularly about being a non-traditional applicant and working for a small/lesser-known company), and she answered my questions specifically and tactically in a way that instilled confidence in a potential professional relationship between us. Over the next several months, Jennifer and I worked together on an hourly basis (I think totaling between 5-10 hours in total, though I'm not exactly sure), which worked out phenomenally well because the two of us had identified specific areas so that ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2021 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Great Experience with Jennifer & Stratus!
    4 years ago
    I worked with Jennifer in round 1 on 3 schools in 2019. From the start, she helped me get to the bottom of what my story is, and how to best convey both my strengths and my goals. I approached Jennifer with fairly short notice to the round 1 deadlines (just under 6 weeks to the first deadline) and was able to meet all targets with ample time. Her team provided a comprehensive support package. I received interviews at all 3 schools and heard news quickly from my top pick that I had gotten in. I believe with her help, I would have had a strong chance of getting in all 3 of those schools. I am going to a top 5 program, and another ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2022 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Highly Recommend Stratus for MBA Admissions
    4 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer in 2019 and applied to 3 schools R1 and 1 school R2. I purchased the comprehensive 3 school package and then additional hours to complete my R2 application. Jennifer is hands-on, engaging and extremely attentive to each student she works with. Jennifer was always available to meet to discuss various questions I had regarding my application. I was admitted to both my 1st and 2nd choice schools and would not have been possible without the help of Jennifer and the entire Stratus team. I had used MBAdmission previously to apply to schools and would 100% use Stratus over MBAdmission. The team you receive when working with Stratus are all dedicated to you, even though they have other clients, there ...
    Read the full review
    D Eisenberg
    MBA Class of 2022 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Highly Recommend Stratus for MBA Admissions
    5 years ago
    Stratus Consulting made the MBA Admissions process, which can be incredibly daunting, much more manageable through their day to day assistance with everything from creating a personal strategy, to determining appropriate individuals for recommendations, to reviewing multiple essay drafts. I would highly recommend their services.
    Class of 2021 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Pragmatic & Easy-Going
    5 years ago
    It was a pleasure to work with Jennifer. I started working with her close to the deadline for applications, and she was very helpful in identifying the most high-priority items and how to tackle them. She understood my professional goals very quickly and made suggestions of schools and essay topics that would align nicely. She also let me maintain my voice and personality throughout the process- something I found that other counselors did not respect as much. She was practical about what I could accomplish and demonstrated true compassion throughout the process.
    Class of 2021 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Terrific Experience With Jennifer & Stratus
    5 years ago
    I highly recommend Jennifer Jackson of Stratus. Although Jennifer advises some applicants from the very start of their business school application process, I engaged her after I had written self-reflections and begun drafting essays. I wanted someone to serve as a sounding board for my ideas, and to offer tips on expressing myself effectively in writing and in interviews. First, I appreciated that Jennifer could adapt her approach to clients of all readiness levels. As mentioned, I came to Jennifer having already completed a fair amount of preparation. Instead of making me rewrite my thoughts in her templates or follow her usual process, Jennifer got to know me through the materials that I had already put together myself. Her adaptiveness saved me time ...
    Read the full review
    Class of 2021 Admit
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.
  • Highly recommend Jennifer & Stratus Admissions!
    6 years ago
    I began working with Jennifer in June 2017. At the time (similar to many prospective applicants!), I was juggling full-time employment and GMAT studying. Facing the applications themselves seemed daunting. Working through Stratus’s introspection activities with Jennifer gave me a starting point and was an incredibly helpful way to frame my ‘story’ and clarify my MBA and post-MBA aspirations. Jennifer worked with me to set a realistic timeline given the large number of schools I was planning to apply to and, while she was always flexible when work or life got in the way, was great about keeping me on track throughout the process. She was extremely responsive and knowledgeable about the programs I was applying to – if I ever had a question about ...
    Read the full review
    - Katherine Olsavsky
    All reviews are independently verified by Poets&Quants staff.