Derek, I decided to pull the trigger and commit to Harvard Law School. I am incredibly happy about my choice and can’t wait to begin my law school journey this fall. Thank you so much for all your incredible help and insight throughout the zany admissions process. Your guidance was invaluable, and I will be forever grateful to you. You not only helped me achieve a level of success I couldn’t imagine was possible but also—through your indefatigable editing and note-giving—elevated my writing ability to new heights. Both are gifts that will benefit me throughout my life. And through it all, your calm demeanor helped keep my anxiety at bay. I am so appreciative of your services.

As a re-applicant, I was very anxious about how I could make my application better when I’d already used up all of my best ideas in the previous cycle. I had applied to many schools by myself the first time around and had not gotten the results I wanted. I reached out to Spivey Consulting Group because of this reason, and I’m so glad I did. Shannon was such a delight to work with. Not only did she read my old application materials to get a sense of who I was as a person, but she was also able to find the missing parts that would allow me to tell a more cohesive story. Shannon seemed to know me better than I knew myself – if I ever strayed away, she gave me great advice to put me in the right track. She always had the patience and time to look over many, many drafts of the same essay I tried out until I could find the one I was truly satisfied with. I have been accepted to schools (with hefty scholarships) that rejected or waitlisted me in the previous cycle, and this wouldn’t have been possible without Shannon’s help. Thank you so much!

I am really grateful to Nikki this admission cycle. I had some unusual strategy ideas, and instead of offering me “official” answers, she helped me figure out the feasibility of each of my proposals. I was very nervous before the law school interview. The preparation questions and tips she sent to me were very helpful. She coached me and helped me go through the interview many times. As an international student, my situation was different from Americans, and Nikki patiently tailored her consultation to my particular situation. It has been wonderful working with Nikki and Spivey Consulting. Thank you very much!

I am the first person in my family to go to law school and had no idea what I was getting myself into with the application process. I hired Spivey after seeing countless glowing reviews on every website I visited for advice. I was not disappointed. Nick was so patient, friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process and especially when anxiety was getting the better of me. Nick is on your team from beginning to end and he makes you feel as if he’s in the ring fighting your challenges and reveling in your successes right along with you. Not only did I get into several top law schools, but I received very generous scholarships as well. I am happy to report that I will be attending my first choice law school, and there is no doubt in my mind that would not be true had it not been for Nick’s help! I highly recommend both Spivey Consulting and Nick Everdell.

At the open house for admitted students, the dean said the admissions office uses my application file as an example! Because of this, the dean memorized a lot about me. I definitely have Jenn to thank for my polished application.

I sought out Spivey for its excellent reputation and am so grateful that I did. As a reverse splitter (high GPA and lower LSAT score), I was concerned that a lifetime of hard work was going to be overshadowed by a less than compelling test score. Shannon quickly reassured me in the best way possible by helping me craft an outstanding application. She knew how to use an application to highlight my strengths and distract from my weaknesses. With her unwavering help, I created a very memorable personal statement and impressed admissions committees. I have been accepted into and offered scholarships at schools where the median LSAT is almost ten points higher than mine. Without Shannon’s invaluable experience, I wouldn’t be struggling with picking between so many amazing schools. It’s a great problem to have and I’m incredibly appreciative of Shannon and the whole Spivey Team.

Thank you for all your advice and support during the oftentimes challenging law school application process. The expertise offered by Spivey Consulting made the process much smoother and easier by making sure I had every part of the applications perfect before hitting submit. With the help of Spivey Consulting I was able to get into my goal school very early in the admission process. I would unequivocally recommend Spivey Consulting to any future law school applicants.

I had scores that were just shy of the medians at the top 3 schools, and because of this, I was not going to apply to any of them. Jayme reminded me that we all have a story to tell, and encouraged me to submit applications to each of YHS. Now I wake up every morning pinching myself because I can’t believe I’m going to one of these schools in the fall. Thank you Jayme for your generosity and for making such a big difference in my life!

Danielle was an incredible resource during my entire application cycle—I cannot imagine this year without her. She was there for me at every step of the way, accessible by phone, email, text, and even Skype when I was overseas. Furthermore, Danielle offers extraordinary insight into the application process after her years at HLS. She not only knows what to say, but also how to say it—making my application more competitive and persuasive. Finally, Danielle manages to respond to panicked emails and angsty phone calls with exceptional patience and positivity. In the months that followed my application submissions, I found this last point to be most impressive. I would highly recommend Danielle and the Spivey Consulting Group for your law school application cycle!

Working with Nikki was one of the greatest decisions I made during my admissions cycle. I was really, really stuck on my personal statement and she was able to take my scattered thoughts and help me turn them into a well-crafted, compelling essay. Nikki saved me a lot of stress, and without her, I don’t know if I would have gotten into the schools I did. Thank you so much!

I really appreciate all the extra help that Jenn put into my application file. I also want to thank her once again for being so understanding with all the delicate information that we had to go through in order to complete my file, and for the guidance that she gave me throughout the process. I am so relieved that I chose to go forward with Spivey Consulting.

To all at Spivey, thank you for providing exemplary services to law school applicants. I have had such a positive experience working with Danielle so far and am grateful that other prospective applicants will get the opportunity to work with her.

Mike and Karen were with me for the entire cycle: they talked to me the morning of my LSAT, late into numerous nights, and through countless applications and essays. As important as it was to me to get admitted to my dream school — which was a real stretch school by any defintion and where I am currently a law student — was also seeing that it was equally important to them. They cared deeply about my success and just knowing that I had that passion and all of their high-end experience behind me made all the difference.

As a parent and business professional, I am deeply compelled to share my experience with anyone considering using Spivey Consulting.

Mike was a Dean at Washington University when my son attended law school there during the “Great Recession.” My son wanted to practice law in Boston and Mike specifically flew to the area and met with a number of law firms — which ultimately helped open a door for my son to land a position at an elite Boston Firm. Mike took personal interest in placing his students when most law schools across the nation were being shut out due to the hiring freeze of the time.

For admissions help, this year we called Mike because our daughter was wait listed at her dream school. While not making any guarantees, Mike did make a promise. That he would commit himself to do everything he could on her behalf. Today she was admitted.

I write this testimonial because far too often I have heard similar promises in life — only to receive a follow up email or call with a litany of reasons when things didn’t work out. But this was different. Mike spoke to us during this process with calm confidence, an exhaustive knowledge of the process, and with palpable commitment to my daughter. And he delivered.

It is rare to find this type of sincere commitment and passion to delivering results in the business world. But we have found that with Mike and Spivey Consulting twice now. I hope that others reach out to Spivey Consulting, because I think you will see the same dedication and personal attention that my family has seen. And I know firsthand how important this process is.

Mike — I want to take the time to thank you for everything that you’ve done for me throughout my application process. Starting with very little experience with law school application and a lackluster LSAT score, I can’t believe what I have achieved in the end accepted at Harvard, waitlisted at Stanford, and accepted to all other schools I have applied to besides one. Unbelievable! I know I was initially a bit skeptical about your approach to my personal statement, and I apologize for doubting you. You have always been right! I want to thank you again for your wisdom, your patience, and for always being there to return calls and emails. You are a real expert and thank you for making my dream come true.

I wouldn’t have gotten this far without your steady hand and words of wisdom (not to mention strategic brilliance) and I think it’s important to recognize how much you’ve contributed to my success this cycle. It’s obvious you are invested in and care about my success!

As an international applicant from Korea, I was really lost in how I should approach law school application materials. I was able to outperform my numbers thanks to the guidance by Mike and Karen. Had it not been for their help, I would not have ended up where I am now with substantial scholarship! Their meticulous, scrutinizing nature and creative advice really helped every essay I wrote and every application I submitted. I keep recommending them and people keep having great results!

As the Founding and Managing Partner at Shore Capital Partners, I have gone to Mike for hiring needs. More importantly, as a former law school applicant I relied heavily on his counsel and guidance throughout the application and law school selection process. It is a no-brainer that utilizing his advice will help get you where you want to be. Investing in Mike Spivey’s services is a value stock that will pay off for life. It did for me.

I’m getting admitted into top 14 schools I never though I would get — and interviews I am now super prepared for in the top 10! You guys are so good at making dreams come true.

Mike, thank you for making this stressful process so easy. You have truly been a godsend. Had you told me I would get into a top 5 law school after my disappointing LSAT, I would have told you that you were nuts! You are really really really good at what you do, and I am incredibly grateful to you for all your help.

When my LSAT score wasn’t up to par with some of the schools I planned on applying to, more work needed to go into the remainder of my application, which is where Mike Spivey was able to greatly assist. Through his consulting I was able to gain an impactful edge and an insider’s perspective that helped to successfully set me apart from other applicants. Without Mike’s expertise I don’t believe my entire application would have been nearly as effective as it proved to be with some of the schools I thought I didn’t have a chance at being admitted to. Mike was also able to help me emphasize the strengths and downplay any weaknesses my personal statement, which ended up being the strongest, most influential aspect of my application. Mike knows exactly what he’s talking about, and I am utterly pleased to have enlisted his services. Not only is he extremely affordable, but is flexible when it came to my schedule and the deadlines of all the schools I applied to. I simply cannot speak highly enough of Mike Spivey and how much he’s eased this entire process, and I highly recommend seeking his expertise.