High quality

Essay counseling begins with a thorough discussion of one’s background, motivation for pursuing an MBA, and current state of English preparation. Mr. Round takes the time to fully understand each individual’s personality and provides holistic advice, resulting in a level of quality far beyond simply polishing essay writing. In my case, while I had a vague sense of why I wanted an MBA and what my future might look like, I lacked clear short- and long-term goals. Through careful counseling, Mr. Round identified the areas that needed clarification and guided me with precise advice, leading the way toward concretizing my career path. He also supported the process of translating these ideas into essays in a powerful and efficient manner, enabling me to ultimately produce highly effective essays. I believe this kind of personalized support is a core value of Round One, made possible by its extensive experience and limited client intake.

Flexibility

For MBA applicants, unexpected developments and resulting changes to plans are almost inevitable. In my case, my wife became pregnant during the application process. When I informed Mr. Round that I needed to postpone my plans by one year after considering various factors, he responded with warmth and understanding, even allowing the fees I had already paid to be carried over to the following year. Then, the next year, I became interested in a school through an MBA event, only to discover that the application deadline was just two weeks away. When I consulted Mr. Round on short notice, he rearranged his already busy schedule and provided essay support. I am deeply grateful for the flexibility and understanding he showed in responding to my situation.

Personal character

The MBA journey is truly a series of challenges: the language barrier, demanding work responsibilities, dramatic changes in personal life, pressure from one’s surroundings, school deadlines, and the steadily rising costs. There are countless reasons to give up, and I myself nearly did so many times. Mr. Round supports applicants in a positive yet sincere manner throughout these challenges. When my English scores were not improving, he encouraged me with positive words, while also honestly explaining the implications of my current scores. In addition, he recommended books and classes that could help improve my scores, which I actually made use of. When changes in my personal situation required a major shift in target schools, he researched programs that might fit my new circumstances. I was also able to meet him in person when he visited Tokyo and receive direct advice, which helped me finalize my school choices. He was consistently positive, thoughtful, and precise in his advice, which made him someone I could truly trust.