LaBalle Admissions is dedicated to taking the mystery, and the misery, out of the MBA application process through one-to-one, personalized support.
LaBalle Admissions is Candy Lee LaBalle. She is a sole operator, dedicated 150% to helping her clients get accepted into their dream programs – over 600 happy MBA admits to date! In 2021, Candy was named the number 3 best rated consultant in the world by a leading educational media agency. Of the top 20 on the list, she was the only sole operator, a fact that speaks to just how good she is.
This is not just a job for Candy, it’s a passion, and a privilege – “Nothing makes me happier than when a client calls to tell me ‘I got in!” She brings a head-and-heart approach to the MBA admissions process, offering tailored, strategic application advice to increase odds of acceptance + unconditional support to stay focused and positive during the grueling application process.
Founder of LaBalle Admissions (previously mbaSpain, founded in 2005), Candy’s an expert in the educational admissions consulting industry. Twice elected to the Board of AIGAC, the leading organization for graduate admissions consultants, she has hosted several MBA admissions conferences, visited over a dozen top business schools, spoken at international MBA events, and published extensively on the MBA application process.
MAP = MBA Application Plan, full strategy session to plan a successful application.
Application Incubator = from zero to admit. The AI gives you everything...EVERYTHING:
- essay brainstorming; expert editing on all application documents; a sure-fire LOR management system; mock interviews; guidance on essays, resume, videos, dataforms, emails to admissions, whatever you need; unlimited support via emails & whatsapp; materials from sample essays and LORs to interview guides
MBA Expertise by the Hour = a super flexible hourly rate (no minimum, no pressure). Perfect for applicants who just need a little push or as an economical way to manage an application after the Application Incubator.
The MBA application is a nightmare: Research about schools, programs, and which one suits you better, what are the real chances of getting in to not to lose time unnecessarily, Europe Vs US MBAs…I had a lot of concerns and questions difficult to find online however Candy provided answers for all of them from the very first moment. Together we defined where to apply, how were the process for each one, and knowing she was alongside me helping you through the path really made the difference. In my case I was a reapplicant to some B-schools, my profile was exactly the same but with Candy, I could see how many great things I accomplished and showed them in my essays. Candy really really made the difference.
C.R., Wharton
If you are reading these words, probably you are wondering if working with Candy is worth it and if it will increase your chances of getting admitted. Well, Candy is of course in the 99th percentile with respect to individualized and superb service, continuous support and care, decades of experience guiding the leaders of tomorrow, and an exhaustive knowledge of the schools and what they are looking for. But, to be honest, what makes her the best is that she guides you to get to know yourself, to identify your strengths, and to become your best version; the application you’ll submit to your dream business school will be actually outstanding and unique for these reasons, not because somebody helped you to create ad-hoc and polished material. Candy has changed my life, I can’t believe I will be a Sternie in August! Thank you, Candy, I won’t be able to thank you enough for your support.
J.R., NYU Stern
Life-saver for the MBA application journey - INSEAD & IESE admit My experience with Candy has been extraordinary. Working with her during my MBA Application journey has been the best decision I could have made. She is a very committed and enthusiastic person who brings out the best in you. She understood my motivation and strengths very quickly and guided me through the hard application process making everything much easier and enjoyable. Her personalized and always-available help, valuable MBA applications expertise, empathy, and kindness are the key skills that make Candy the best consultant you could look for.
E.D., INSEAD
MBA Action Plan
Price: 650€
Individual
Application Incubator
Price: 2900€
Individual