Are you considering hiring an MBA admissions consultant and curious to understand how MBA admissions consulting prices work? It\u2019s confusing, we get it! In today\u2019s article, we\u2019ll do our best to clarify the various ways MBA admissions consultants charge for their services and share the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n
We also want to acknowledge upfront that, as MBA admissions consultants ourselves, it feels a little weird to be opining on topics like MBA admissions consulting prices and whether hiring an MBA admissions consultant is \u2018worth it\u2019 (of course we<\/em> think it is). As such, the intent of this article is not to \u2018sell you\u2019 on anything. It\u2019s purely to lay out the way our industry tends to package and price its services so you can decide for yourself what is best for you. Ok, PSA over, let\u2019s move to the content.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll start here as hourly services are the most straightforward, on the surface at least. With hourly services, just as they sound, the client pays an MBA admissions consultant for time spent on calls, editing documents, responding to emails, etc. MBA admissions consulting prices for this type of work are generally $300+ per hour.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n Here we\u2019re referring to services like resume reviews, final application reviews, mock interviews, etc. Generally speaking, the consultant will do one review of your materials (resume, essays, etc., depending on the service you\u2019ve selected) and note areas where they could be improved. A mock interview entails a live session and then either individualized written or verbal feedback afterwards. The service may allow for a limited amount of back-and-forth communication with your consultant via email or phone.<\/p>\n At Vantage Point, we offer a unique variant on this service type through our Amplify Hourly Packages<\/a>, which bundle together support in certain high value areas at a price that is less than a comprehensive package (described further below) but provides a more structured approach than working with us hourly. These are great for clients who have started on the application process on their own but want help taking their materials (resume, essays) to the next level.<\/p>\n The pricing for a la carte services is generally tied to the consultant\u2019s hourly rate times the number of hours they expect to devote to the particular service you are purchasing.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n Unlimited or comprehensive packages offer hands-on coaching throughout the MBA application process. At Vantage Point, we often begin working with clients applying in Round 1 around now (April \u2013 June) and the engagement continues until they\u2019ve signed on the dotted line with a school. We work with them to select the schools to which they will apply, zero in on their career goals, define their \u2018story\u2019 or what differentiates them from other applicants, draft their MBA resume, select and prepare their recommenders, write their essays, practice for interviews, and more.<\/p>\n You can choose how many schools you would like to partner with the consultant on. The first school is the most expensive because a lot of the heavy lifting (setting career goals, defining your story, drafting your resume, etc.) is done whether you are working with them on one school or six. After that, there is a smaller fee for each additional school you include in your package.<\/p>\n The pricing for unlimited packages generally starts around $5,000 for one school and comes in around $7500+ for three schools. We get it, that\u2019s a lot of money, but it\u2019s also a lot of work (that we love doing!).<\/p>\n Despite what the term \u2018unlimited\u2019 implies, there are many things consultants do NOT do. They don\u2019t write your essays for you, hit submit on your applications or make sure all the components are in by the deadline. They can\u2019t guarantee you will be admitted to your dream school (if they say they can, run). Applying to business school is a lot of work, there\u2019s no getting around it.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n We hope that helped clarify MBA admissions consulting prices for you! Our packages are described more fully here<\/a>. As always, feel free to reach out to schedule a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post Understanding MBA Admissions Consulting Prices<\/a> appeared first on Vantage Point MBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you considering hiring an MBA admissions consultant and curious to understand how MBA admissions consulting prices work? It\u2019s confusing, we get it! 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