¨Working with Azul was the best decision I could´ve made for applying to the universities of my dreams. More than an advisor, Azul was a mentor and a friend. Not only did they help me make the best application for each university, but they made sure that I had a clear direction to pursue my professional and academic development in the future. Having Azul's support was essential throughout the process. First, they have an extraordinary ability to identify and bring out the best in each person, and to help them tell their story in a creative, structured, and consistent way. Second, they challenge each person to do a better job each time, so that the application is truly the best version. Finally, their experience applying and helping others to apply allows them to know what to expect at each stage of the process and to help make the best decisions. To people who are thinking of studying at the best universities in the world, I recommend, without a second hesitation, to choose Azul as their advisor and mentor for the application process.¨

¨I could not recommend more working with Azul Advisors. From day 1, Erik pushed me to find and portray the best version of myself. We went through every single detail of my life and connected the dots in a way I would have never imagined. While there was no easy task during the application process, it is easier when you work with someone who fully understands you and really wants to see you succeed. Applying as a couple was a big challenge, but Erik helped us navigate through the entire process and think about how to maximize our chances of being admitted to the same school. I really enjoyed working with him and am extremely happy with the outcome.¨

¨Working with Azul Advisors throughout my MBA application process was key to getting better results than I was expecting. Erik always helped me with any obstacle I encountered, going far beyond the essays. First, Erik had a clear vision of my best stories, and he pushed me to keep working until the essays were the best possible version. Second, Erik helped me think about different strategies and options with the GMAT/GRE, such as how to study, how often to take the exam, following up with my results, etc. Finally, Erik helped me select the MBA programs that best fit me and my goals. Initially, I was not considering Kellogg as an option, and it ended up being my favorite school. For all those reasons, I could not recommend enough Azul Advisors!¨

"Azul's advice and support were essential for my application process to Northwestern University. Erik helped me identify and highlight the differentiating aspects of my professional and personal profiles and strategically include them in my CV and Personal Statement. I highlight Erik's rigor and experience in structuring a process for each document required for admission and the commitment and efficiency with which Erik reviewed each of the versions of these documents. In the end, the admission process was so successful that the University selected me for a scholarship that covers a percentage of the tuition fee. I am very grateful to Erik, and I recommend him unconditionally as an essential pillar to achieve the goal of being admitted to the best universities in the world."

¨I would more than strongly recommend Azul’s services for anyone who feels in need of guidance for the MBA application process. Personally, the investment has been rewarded with admissions at nearly all the schools I applied to, and best of all with scholarships at every school I got into. Erik’s guidance and help have been tremendous and essential to my application journey. What seemed like an insurmountable obstacle at the beginning became an experience I sincerely enjoyed. First, Erik knows perfectly what the process is and how to best position applicants at top business schools, both in the US and Europe. Whether we’re talking about defining your own story, improving your CV, selecting the right schools, or preparing interviews, Erik was always present for me when I needed him and made the whole process stress free. Second, I truly felt I was all the time with a friend who wanted the best for me and challenged me to be the best version of myself. One of the things I am particularly grateful for is how Erik recommended me to apply to top schools I wasn’t even considering. To this day, I’m still impressed at how accurate his predictions were. In the end, it was totally worth it and I’m so grateful I contacted Azul in the first place.¨

 ¨Working alongside Erik and Azul Advisors was a transcendental process in my MBA application; even though I scored a below-average GMAT (it’s not the end of the world, I learned it the hard way btw), I was able to create a robust application, that finally allowed me to be accepted at the two schools I wanted (INSEAD and HEC Paris), both with a scholarship that helped me attend the school. One of the hardest things about life is to talk about ourselves, especially when we want our stories to stand out across different top-tier applicants from all around the world. The different stages of the process allowed me to identify the stories that defined me as a unique human being and professional, making my application attractive to the school. Thanks to that, I’m attending my dream MBA program at INSEAD. I’ll recommend Azul Advisors to everyone that wants to build a solid and competitive application!¨

¨I am delighted with the admissions process that Azul helped me map out. The process is very elaborate, paying attention to every detail. In the construction of the narrative of my story, Erik was genuinely interested in exploring every angle and structuring an¨hilo conductor¨ that included my best experiences without exceeding the word counts of the essays. There were many hours of personal reflection in the company of Erik, and I think I would not have been able to enter an Ivy League, much less with a Merit Scholarship, without his help. What I liked the most is that I always felt that he wanted as much as I did for admission to one of my dream universities to be achieved.¨

¨From the first day of coaching with Erik from Azul Advisors, I found myself with a great mentor, an excellent professional, and today a friend. With his help, I identified my profile´s strengths, worked on my weaknesses, found the best places to become a better professional and live a unique experience, and navigated each stage of the application process. Applying to a university abroad requires time and methodology. Having Erik advise me was one of the best decisions I made, and thanks to this, I managed to get into one of the best MBAs in Europe with a scholarship.¨

¨Applying to a university abroad is a process that requires establishing clear objectives, knowing very well the university to which you are going to apply, and understanding the strengths you have as an applicant for the program you wish to apply. Thanks to the excellent advice from Azul Advisors, I developed and executed a plan that allowed me to successfully address each of these aspects in my application to the postgraduate degree of my dreams. In each stage of the application process, Azul was always available and ready to help. Whenever I had doubts or concerns about how to write the essays, how to research the program, how to improve my CV, or how to perform well in the interview, Azul always had the right advice.¨

¨Working with Azul on my applications has been the best decision I have ever made. Erik was a true friend and supporter throughout this long process. From the beginning, he always challenged me to give my best and aim as high as possible, advising me not only in the application process but also in the selection and search process for programs, and making sure that I did not settle for anything but the best. What I appreciate the most about working with Erik, is that beyond the business agreement, he actually cares about people achieving their dreams and goals, often going beyond expectations during the process. Likewise, his experience and knowledge of North American education, as well as the world's leading programs, combined with his ability to bring out the best in each person, are key tools in presenting the best version of oneself for each university. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend working with Azul, because in each step of the process they will always put your best interests on the table.¨

¨Erik's feedback and support during my application process to Sloan Fellows were of immense value and highly effective. Erik gets involved in such a way that your application becomes his own application. His guidelines are clear, and the constructive discussions and the frequent iteration in the preparation of the essays and other materials of the application make the results unbeatable. Erik always goes the extra mile. He is always available, and his extensive knowledge and experience allow you to craft the ideal application for the program of your dreams. I only have words of thanks and admiration for his work!¨

¨Aspiring to study in one of the best universities in the world is not a common dream for professionals in Latin America, not because we do not have the skills or the talent, but because our culture of inferiority educates us with the paradigm that this is something supremely distant and only suitable for "geniuses". Additionally, there is no ecosystem that technically prepares us for what it means to apply and build a profile that allows you to go to the Top Universities in the world. My passion for social innovation and entrepreneurship led me to explore the possibility of studying in England, specifically the London School of Economics for a master's degree in this subject, but to be frank I was feeling a bit crazy pretending to study at an institution with Nobel laureates and other world leaders as graduates. I was fortunate to have close people who had gone through this process that motivated me to put those prejudices aside and start my application process. Finding Azul was decisive in my process, they did not build my career, nor did they make the decisions that I have made to this day to be the professional that I am, what they did was help me to rebuild in a powerful way all that process. Their service was essential to believe in my story and in my abilities as a professional, but above all the greatest value was their mentoring in how to give meaning, coherence, and forcefulness to your personal history and your professional profile to present them before a group of juries who are evaluating leading professionals from around the world. I have to emphasize that Azul experts work with integrity and they know very well what they are doing and have the capabilities to guide you successfully in the step-by-step process. This is demonstrated by their various success stories. I would recommend to anyone who is thinking of applying to a university abroad, first that they believe that it is possible, second, that they make the investment of receiving mentorship with Azul to have an impeccable application process since the return (being admitted to a top university in world rankings) will change your careers forever. In my personal case, I was accepted for the Master of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics, and additionally, I managed to obtain a Financial Support of 25% of the tuition.¨

¨When I decided to apply for the MBA, I evaluated different advisers and Azul was by far the one that gave me the best first impression. I am very happy that I decided to work with them on my applications as they exceeded my expectations during the process. Erik makes you feel like you are the only person he is mentoring, supporting you at all times and genuinely caring about helping you get into the MBA program of your dreams. He is direct and realistic, but at the same time, he motivates you to aim high and feel confident that you have an interesting story to tell, highlighting the best aspects of each person. In addition, he is quite thorough, reviewing every detail to ensure consistency in the application. In my opinion, Azul offers the perfect combination for Latin American applicants: North American advisers who have had the MBA experience themselves, and who also live in Latin America and understand the cultural differences that are key to helping applicants present themselves in the best way. I would recommend to everyone who wants to apply for a top MBA in the United States to work with Azul to achieve the best results.¨

¨Working with Azul on my MBA application was the best decision I could have made. Erik takes a structured and holistic approach to covering all the components of the application, ensuring coherence and consistency while positioning you in the best way for each program. Erik's support and mentoring were essential to stepping out of my comfort zone and being more vulnerable in my essays, highlighting aspects of my profile that I would have otherwise overlooked. This is what ultimately set me apart from other candidates and allowed me to enter the MBA of my dreams with a GMAT score of 690. I would recommend Azul Advisors to all Latin American applicants who are looking to apply to a top program in the United States and obtain the best results. Azul offers a unique combination of North American advisors who know first-hand the MBA experience and have years of professional experience in Latin America, allowing them to understand cultural differences and giving them a unique perspective to position candidates in the best possible way.¨

¨Erik guided me from start to finish in my MBA application process. They were 8 months of joint work where, thanks to his rigor, level of demand, and experience, I managed to develop a narrative that allowed me to capture the best version of my story. I decided to ask Erik for advice because I consider him a person of integrity, I admire him professionally, and I was close to people he accompanied in similar processes and they obtained incredible results. Now that I am finishing my MBA at LBS, I acknowledge and appreciate all the hours of work that Erik invested in me, and I recommend that anyone who wants to apply to program competitive academics, work with him!¨

¨Azul's work is not only serious but very efficient. The fact that they are from North America and that they have gone through the entire process as applicants gives them the knowledge and depth to be top-notch advisors. I definitely recommend working with them in any attempt to get into a program abroad.¨

¨When I began to enter the world of master's degrees abroad, it did not take long for me to realize that it takes a lot of effort and dedication to be accepted into a good university. For this reason, I started working on the admissions essays well before their deadline. After a month of writing and erasing, I was starting to feel a bit frustrated because I didn't know how to express my ideas in a solid text that met all the requirements that the university demanded. This was when, through a relative, I was introduced to Azul. After hiring them, I began to notice how my text flowed naturally. Azul helped me develop my ideas and find important points that differentiated me from other applicants. I recommend Azul and their team. It is a company that fulfills its purposes and teaches you how to write a great essay.¨

¨Working with Erik during the application process was very rewarding, as he first focuses on understanding your story, priorities, and goals, and then helps you build a “game plan” together. Also, I always felt that it was a collaborative effort and that I was not imposing his views on me. The great differentiator of Erik compared to other consultants is that he successfully went through the process of applying to a top MBA program in the United States, which allows him to understand everything that involves: from the emotional burden that it implies for the applicant, to the cultural particularities of each business school. I am convinced that his professional and academic experience, added to his quality as a person, make Erik the best partner when applying to the most recognized MBA programs in the world.¨

¨What I value the most about Azul is that they believed in me when I doubted if I had what it took to be admitted to the MBA I wanted. Azul helped me in many stages of my application. They helped me develop a strategy to organize myself and focus my efforts in the best way. Also, they helped me to better structure my essays in a way that conveyed the message I wanted to give, making sure each essay reflected who I was. Their dedication and valuable contributions were essential to having several successful applications, and to be able to choose and study at the program I wanted.¨

¨Azul was fundamental when I wrote my statements of purpose and was accepted into the Ph.D. in Economics program at UBC. Azul's dedication to understanding my university preferences and my history, combined with their ability to understand my strengths and weaknesses, allowed them to help me shape myself appropriately in my applications. What I value most about Azul was their dedication, their willingness to collaborate with me at any time, and to revise the same text several times, until they found it appropriate. Definitely, Azul is an advisor who provides the knowledge and the appropriate attitude throughout the application process to graduate programs abroad.¨

¨Applying to an MBA abroad was one of the most important decisions of my life. As such, something so momentous could not be left to chance. The process of finding the right program at the right university is actually very challenging, and probably most overwhelming is the pressure of submitting applications to universities, taking exams, and preparing for interviews in such a short time. Very early in my process, I was fortunate to have the support of Azul who, with their professional career and experience in the field, played a fundamental role in my successful pursuit of an MBA. Azul provided structure to my application process, helping me prioritize the different activities and supporting me in improving my communication skills. Likewise, they took the time to know my strengths, weaknesses, and academic and professional goals, thus helping me to build very coherent, creative, and differentiating applications that allowed me to stand out from the other hundreds of candidates. I can say with certainty that if I had not carried out my process with Azul, the result would have been very different. I greatly appreciate Azul for their incredible professionalism, knowledge, and objectivity with which they supported my process.”

¨When I decided to do a master's degree in the United States, I began to find out all the admission requirements in the different universities where I wanted to study. At first, I did not know how to approach the process. There were so many exams, essays, documents, and requirements to apply that I considered it best to seek the help of someone who was an expert on the subject and had already gone through the same process. That was when Erik came in, I knew that he had not only gone through the same process but had also provided personalized advice and with excellent results to several of my friends. Erik is demanding, committed, and knows what universities want in an application. He helped me from the beginning to structure and organize the whole process; from how to prepare my CV, when and how to study for the exams, to how to write the essays and demonstrate ¨fit¨ with each university. For me, this process was very enriching, as Erik spent a lot of time and effort working with me on each of the documents for my application. We could review one, two, three, or as many times as necessary my CV or my essay, the important thing was that we achieve the best result. I recommend Erik 100% to people who want to apply for a master's degree anywhere in the world. I believe that thanks to him, my application process was much easier and more enjoyable, and without a doubt, my chances of admission increased thanks to his advice. Additionally, his teachings and advice during the process will help them perform better in the academic and professional world they face.¨

¨Azul supported my admission process to the MSc Infrastructure Investment and Finance at University College London (UCL) with great professionalism. I hired them because I knew of the high level of demand involved in applying to a program at the best university in London. The structuring of clear and consistent ideas in the statement of purpose was key to excel in this item of the application. Likewise, Azul's knowledge and experience (in addition to having English as their mother tongue) were essential for the preparation of the interview, undoubtedly one of the most demanding in the United Kingdom. My thanks and respect to Azul! ¨

¨I knew of the challenge ahead when I decided to apply to the MSc Construction Management and Economics from The Barlett School of Construction and Project Management at UCL, London. Azul was fundamental when it came to structuring my ideas and motivations well, which undoubtedly made me stand out in the admission process. Their feedback during the construction of the Statement of Purpose was critical. It is definitely an advantage to have their guidance and support during the fine-tuning of this essay, which is one of the most important when it comes to differentiating yourself in the university selection process. Likewise, their support in the construction of a CV that synthesized and enhanced my strengths and my experience was of great help to stand out amongst the competition for a place in the program. Thanks, Azul!¨

¨When I made the decision to do a master's degree abroad, Azul accompanied me throughout the process in a very strategic and professional way. Without a doubt, it was a success to have their support and advice. Azul was rigorous, clear, and concise in pointing out the strengths of my profile and my application, which allowed me to face the process and my communications with the university in a successful way. I totally recommend them in this decision that is for life! ¨

¨When I began my application process for a Master of Laws (LL.M) in four of the best-positioned universities in the United States for this program (Columbia, NYU, Northwestern, and UPenn), I was faced with the great challenge of having to write a Personal Statement, the most important essay for the application and that allows you to differentiate yourself from other applicants, in just a thousand words. In this task, I was fortunate to have the advice of Erik, who took the trouble to question each of the elements that I considered that I should include in my essay until I managed to refine and transmit a story with a really differentiating argument about me and that allowed me to get into the four universities. When you work with Erik, you immediately realize that he enjoys his work and that he has a real interest in your application doing its best. I absolutely recommend it! ¨