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Deciding between hourly or comprehensive MBA Admissions consulting 27 Jul 2025, 06:21
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With the race to Round 1 heating up, I know many of you, MBA hopefuls, are finding yourself not as far ahead as you thought you would be. And you start thinking that maybe you can use some support. But then there's another dilemma - the best MBA Admissions Consultants are already full and you might need to do hourly. Or hourly is all you have in your budget to begin with.

So how do you decide between hourly and comprehensive packages?

There’s no universal right answer. But here's how I think about it:

Hourly support works best when you already have a clear sense of your direction and simply want expert feedback on specific parts, like refining a resume, pressure-testing essay drafts, or getting guidance on school selection. You're not looking for deep, iterative collaboration on every part of your application. You want targeted insights so you can move forward with confidence.

Comprehensive support, on the other hand, is for people who want a thought partner from start to finish. Someone to help them define and shape their career narrative, build their school strategy, select recommenders and provide them with a thoughtful brief, uncover and sharpen the strongest essay material, and make sure their full application actually reflects who they are and where they’re headed.

Here’s what I often say:
Hourly is tactical. Comprehensive is strategic.
One helps you fix. The other helps you build.

Here's more on the topic of MBA Admissions Consultants: Who Uses Them, What They Get, and Are They Worth It: https://www.mymbapath.com/insights//mba ... u-hire-one