Online reviews of products and services are here to stay. The popularity of websites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor is undeniable. When someone buys a t-shirt on Amazon or dines at a restaurant booked through OpenTable, it\u2019s quick and easy to provide a review.<\/p>\n
When it comes to admissions consulting, many clients are happy to post their feedback on a variety of platforms. After working with more than 5,000 applicants over the past three decades, The MBA Exchange<\/a> is proud to have more glowing testimonials<\/a> than we could ever hope to publish.<\/p>\n However, there are lots of reasons why an otherwise satisfied and successful MBA admit might not publish a review:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 \u201cI already told my consultant how much I appreciate all of her guidance and support. That\u2019s sufficient.\u201d<\/em> So, given that happy b-school admits don\u2019t always publish feedback, how else can serious MBA applicants confirm which firm and which lead consultant are best for them? Here are 6 proven steps to consider:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 Get a free, expert evaluation of your MBA candidacy<\/a> that reveals the firm\u2019s confidence in your admissions potential and how their expertise can benefit you. Finding and partnering with the best possible admissions consultant could make the difference between you being admitted or denied by your dream business school. Invest the time and effort to make this decision based on facts rather than hopes. Your future is far too important to do anything less.<\/p>\n The post Why don\u2019t all MBA applicants post reviews of admissions consultants?<\/a> appeared first on The MBA Exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Online reviews of products and services are here to stay. The popularity of websites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor is undeniable. When someone buys a t-shirt on Amazon or…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":155,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"1","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/155"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42534\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cApplying to business school was really stressful for me. I\u2019d rather move forward and leave all that behind me.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m so busy with my job, family and friends. I really don\u2019t have time to sit down and write a review.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cNo way. I\u2019m very cautious when it comes to my privacy. I read about what happened at Facebook and I just don\u2019t trust any third-party review website that claims to protect my confidentiality.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cAnonymous online testimonials don\u2019t mean anything. I\u2019m not going to waste my time writing one.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cHey, I paid in full for the services of my admissions consultant. I got my money\u2019s worth and thanked them. So, it\u2019s over.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cWorking with an admissions consultant is my little secret. Kind of like going to a doctor or lawyer. Even my family doesn\u2019t know about it.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 “Some admissions consulting firms chase and pressure their clients to post reviews. That\u2019s makes me very uncomfortable. No thanks.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cMy consultant was amazing! I\u2019ve just recommended her to my best friend, so I don\u2019t want my consultant to get so busy she turns away my buddy.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u201cI found this consultant on my own after doing a ton of research. Let future applicants figure it out for themselves.\u201d<\/em>
\n\u2022 \u201c My consultant never asked me to post a review.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0 Review a written overview of their service model<\/a> to make sure that it covers all aspects of the application, interview and waitlist process.
\n3.\u00a0 Require independent, documented proof (e.g., a CPA report) that documents past admissions success. Why choose a resource that can\u2019t prove its success?
\n4.\u00a0 Have a candid conversation directly with a senior manager at the firm to confirm their fit with your values and priorities.
\n5.\u00a0 Participate in a thorough, thoughtful matching process that considers your background and goals, starting with a short list of potential lead consultants for your consideration. This takes some time but it\u2019s well worth it.
\n6.\u00a0 Trust your gut: the way the firm and consultant treat you as a prospect is indicative of how they will treat you as a client. Are they prompt, professional, empathetic, accessible, and responsive?<\/p>\n