Lisa Park

Hi Marie, Maureen, & Lisa!

Two friends and I just wanted to share a little update from us! We recently realized that all three of us wouldn’t be here at the GSB without the three of you.

We were in the same T-group during Touchy Feely last spring and were all Arbuckle Fellows this past year together. We were even in the same Lead Labs squad the first quarter as MBA1s! I hosted them for dinner earlier this month and we learned that we all have you three to thank for us being all together in this amazing place.

Little did we know, our journey together at the GSB started long before we even met on campus. We just wanted to share our immense gratitude for your help with not only our applications, but also in our development as people (and now as friends!).”

I can’t thank you enough for all of your help throughout this process. Thank you for pushing me and for supporting me – I couldn’t have done it without you. While the process was certainly not easy, I really enjoyed working with you and getting to know you so well. You were an incredible coach and at times therapist. ☺ I am very excited for this next chapter and hope to stay in touch.”

Thank you for being such a fantastic advisor through my MBA journey. I can’t wait to attend my dream school this fall and feel like anything is possible. You’re amazing!”

Thank you so much for all your help this year, as you helped me reflect internally on the type of person I want to become. That process not only helped me with my applications, but will also influence my decisions for the rest of my life.”

You challenged me to dig deeper and unearth aspects of me that I keep hidden, but that the world deserves to see. You never wavered in your commitment to me and my application. Your willingness to take the late or early phone call to accommodate me was so generous. I really cannot imagine going through this process without you. Your direction, belief, and high-bar drove me to bring my best self to work with you each day.

Attending Stanford has really been a lifelong dream of mine. And to this day, I have never really thought that dream was attainable, but you put me in the best position possible to achieve it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in getting me this far. I hope that our journey together is just beginning and that you have many more pearls of wisdom to bestow upon me.”

HBS said to save this card for someone special who helped me along my journey, and I couldn’t think of anyone better. I can’t thank you enough for the past year… It has been a wild ride to say the least. From laughing, to crying, to feeling anxious, frustrated, worried, demoralized, and tired (many nights of insomnia…) to finally feeling elated. There is one thing that is crystal clear – that I couldn’t have done it without you. You’re an absolute wizard at your craft and a genius at storytelling. You were more than an advisor, you were my teacher, therapist, life coach, friend, mentor and greatest support system. Thank you for always believing in me and giving me the confidence to succeed. I will be forever grateful for you and all that you have given me.”

2020 wasn’t easy for enough reasons already, but you have made mine so incredibly easier. I don’t think I could have gotten through applications without your unwavering support and encouragement. Regardless of the outcome, I can’t thank you enough for everything.”

Thank you for everything through this entire process! You have been an absolutely incredible partner!”

Thank you so much for all your advice and guidance! I couldn’t have made it into HBS and Stanford GSB without you. Hope you come visit Boston sometime.”

I know I’ve said this many times before but truly, thank you for all your coaching, support, and mentorship over the last 1.5 years. I’m so glad my friend introduced us, and working with you has really changed how I view myself. I know things are so unpredictable, but down the road, if you’re ever in Palo Alto, would love to meet you in person.”

I hope you’re doing well! I realized I hadn’t given you final confirmation on my MBA decision, so I just wanted to let you know I’ll be attending HBS this fall! I’m super excited and really thankful to have worked with you on my application. Your helpful advice that was tailored to me throughout the process truly made a difference. (My company actually had a lot of applicants on waitlists this year.)”

I am writing to express my gratitude for all the help and support you provided me with throughout my business school application process. Working with you has been an incredible experience, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me.

From the very beginning, you took the time to understand my goals and aspirations, and your guidance helped me to stay on track and focused. Your advice on how to approach each application, from crafting my essays to preparing for interviews, was invaluable. You challenged me to think deeply about my experiences and motivations, and your feedback helped me to refine my message and present myself in the best possible light.

Thanks to your guidance and support, I had the opportunity to choose between business schools – something I never imagined. And not to mention the scholarships! Most importantly, the work we did together increased my confidence enormously, and that has been invaluable.

Once again, thank you for everything. I will keep in touch and let you know how my business school experience goes.”