{"id":39109,"date":"2017-09-14T06:30:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T13:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=39109"},"modified":"2017-09-13T00:04:34","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T07:04:34","slug":"can-a-grad-consultant-help-you-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/can-a-grad-consultant-help-you-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Grad Consultant Help You Succeed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/grad\/services\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39110 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grad-Consultant-Helps-You-Succeed.jpg\" alt=\"Grad Consultants provide guidance and help you effectively apply to Grad School. \" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grad-Consultant-Helps-You-Succeed.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Grad-Consultant-Helps-You-Succeed-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whatever your field and interests, when you\u2019re applying for a masters or PhD, the process can be challenging. Top masters programs in competitive fields are extremely selective \u2013 and PhD programs might accept as few as two to three people in a given specialty. <a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/grad\/admissions\">Your application needs to be both strong and strategic.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A consultant can help guide you and support you in some meaningful ways:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1. Provide guidance on strategy.<\/strong> When you\u2019re targeting competitive programs in competitive fields, having a strong application strategy is crucial. Your consultant can help you analyze your profile \u2013 and help you make sure you\u2019re applying to the right programs for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>2. Reduce your stress.<\/strong> There\u2019s no getting around it \u2013 applying to grad school can be stressful, especially since you\u2019re probably balancing a lot of other responsibilities as well (school, work, family, etc). Consultants have been through the application process before and can help you create a workable timeline, stay on track, and keep your anxiety in check.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>3. Help you represent yourself effectively.<\/strong> Your consultant can provide coaching to help you put your best foot forward in your application \u2013 including your statement of purpose, personal history, and CV.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/grad\/admissionsconsultant\">looking for a consultant<\/a>, look for someone you\u2019ll be able to work with effectively. Is the consultant\u2019s style a good match for your needs? How will you be able to communicate \u2013 by email, phone, Skype, etc? Has the consultant worked with applicants in your field before?<\/p>\n<p>Accepted has consultants on staff with a diverse range of expertise across grad fields. Each year, we coach applicants to acceptances at top masters and PhD programs in STEM fields, the social sciences, and the humanities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\">Contact us today to be matched with your consultant!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/grad\/services\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37583 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CTA-Grad-Admission-Services.png\" alt=\"View Our Grad Admission Services! \" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CTA-Grad-Admission-Services.png 728w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CTA-Grad-Admission-Services-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services?utm_campaign=gmatclub&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=mbaservices\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Accepted-New-MBA-Sig.png\" alt=\"Get Accepted! \" width=\"700\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Accepted-New-MBA-Sig.png 700w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Accepted-New-MBA-Sig-300x40.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/grad\/admissions\">Get Your Game On: Prepping for Your Grad School Application<\/a>, a free guide<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/grad-school-admissions-directors-speak\/\">Top Graduate School Admissions Directors Share the Inside Scoop<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/application-strategy-tips-on-how-to-stand-out-and-fit-in\/\">4 Application Strategy Tips: Stand Out AND Fit In<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/can-a-grad-consultant-help-you-succeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/hec-paris-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505211662460000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHFHOB5cNiXia7MDJcutsnYEwc1Iw\">This article<\/a>\u00a0<i>originally appeared on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1505211662460000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE9GyYi5mISUwjYSI7s5MszwuyqOg\">blog.accepted.com<\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Applying to a top b-school? 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