From PwC to Rotman MBA: Rezbi’s Success Story

About Rezbi

Rezbi Kaur worked as a Consultant at PwC India for over four and a half years, where she focused on strategy and transformation projects across both public and private sector clients. While her experience gave her strong exposure to execution-driven consulting, she wanted to transition into more strategic, decision-making roles.

With a background in finance from her Bachelor of Management Studies, Rezbi decided to pursue an MBA to enhance her ability to define business strategies and drive impactful outcomes. However, navigating the MBA application process while working full-time and positioning her story effectively despite a non-stellar test score was a key challenge.

Why LilacBuds? The Need for Professional MBA Consulting

When Rezbi began her MBA journey, her primary concerns were around having a structured approach and finding a consultant who truly understood her thought process.

She wanted:

• Clear guidance on how to approach applications strategically.
• Honest feedback on her profile and school selection.
• A mentor who could align with her thinking and help manage overanalysis.

Rezbi realized that the MBA process is long and complex, and without the right guidance, it can be overwhelming. She chose LilacBuds for its personalized mentorship, structured process, and transparent communication, ensuring that her applications were both realistic and aspirational.

The Winning Strategy

The approach was tailored specifically to Rezbi’s goals and profile:

• Strategic School Shortlisting: Schools were categorized into dream, target, and safe options based on her career goals, geography, and risk appetite rather than just rankings.
• Authentic Story Building: Instead of crafting “perfect” answers, the focus was on presenting her genuine journey from execution-focused consulting to aspiring strategic leadership roles.
• Essay & Application Development: Every component of the application was aligned with her long-term goals, ensuring consistency, clarity, and authenticity.
• Interview Preparation: Intensive mock sessions and video interview practice helped her improve clarity, confidence, and communication under time constraints.
• Scholarship & Fellowship Positioning: Her leadership experiences and career vision were strategically highlighted to strengthen her candidacy for scholarships and fellowships.

The Result

Rezbi secured admits from top global B-schools:

• Rotman School of Management - Admit with $35,000 scholarship
• Oxford Saïd Business School - Admitted (For Class of 2027)
• ISB (PGP Program) - Admitted (For Class of 2027)

Additional Achievement:

• Selected for the Forte Fellowship at Rotman, providing access to high-potential startups and internship opportunities

After evaluating her options based on career goals and program fit, Rezbi chose Rotman School of Management, as it aligned strongly with her aspirations in consulting and strategic roles.

Candidate Feedback on LilacBuds MBA Consultation

"The entire process was extremely structured and personalized. What really stood out was the focus on authenticity I was never asked to fit into a template but encouraged to present my true self.

The guidance helped me think clearly about my goals, shortlist schools based on fit, and confidently approach every stage of the application. From essays to interview preparation, the support was seamless and always accessible.

Having a platform where everything from resources to communication was organized made the journey much easier. The mentorship played a huge role in helping me secure admits from top schools and move forward with clarity."