{"id":33179,"date":"2025-02-19T10:11:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=33179"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:11:07","slug":"what-to-expect-during-a-free-consultation-with-an-mba-admissions-consulting-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-during-a-free-consultation-with-an-mba-admissions-consulting-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During a Free Consultation with an MBA Admissions Consulting Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before you commit to buying any product or service, you should always test it out first. A commitment-free \u201cpractice run\u201d will inform your decision and help you feel confident that you are making a worthwhile and rewarding investment. (Frankly, this is exactly why test drives, real estate tours, and trial subscriptions exist!)<\/span><\/p>\n

We at mbaMission believe that this kind of pre-purchase test is just as important when you are looking for the right MBA admissions consulting firm to help you with your business school applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why we offer a <\/span>free<\/span><\/i> 30-minute consultation for all business school candidates so they can preview the process of working with a consultant, better envision what the relationship might look like, and understand what to expect on a day-to-day basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each year, our team of expert admissions advisors connects with literally thousands of aspiring MBAs who have their sights set on being accepted to a top U.S. or international business school. Via our free 30-minute consultation, we have counseled these applicants on such topics as what their next steps should be, what challenges they might need to overcome, and what the overall process tends to look like.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are considering booking a free consultation with mbaMission, read on to learn more about what you can expect from the meeting and how you can ensure you will get the most from it.<\/span><\/p>\n

How mbaMission\u2019s Free Consultation Works<\/b><\/h4>\n

First, we ask that you fill out our <\/span>Free Consultation request form<\/b><\/a> and provide information about yourself and your candidacy, such as your background, work history, extracurricular activities, test scores, and business school aspirations. This input is crucial to the productivity of your free consultation, because prior to your scheduled call, the admissions advisor you will speak with will thoroughly review it and come prepared with notes and talking points based on their initial impression of your MBA candidacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you have booked your virtual meeting with an mbaMission consultant, you will receive a confirmation email with the toll-free number or Zoom\/Skype link to use for your one-on-one session.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the time of your free consultation, your mbaMission consultant will begin with a comprehensive profile assessment that covers your strengths and weaknesses as an applicant. The consultant might point out your \u201cpain points\u201d\u2014elements of your profile that could inhibit your ability to gain admission\u2014or areas where you have excelled in your career or leadership trajectory. They might give suggestions on your timeline (e.g., applying in Round 1, waiting until next year) or on ways you could strengthen your candidacy before you submit an application (e.g., completing supplemental coursework, earning a certification, engaging in community service). Your mbaMission consultant will always be candid and professional, offering advice based on their years (or in some cases, decades) of experience helping thousands of candidates gain admission to the world\u2019s most competitive MBA programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Near the end of the session, your consultant will open the floor to your questions. \u201cAm I a competitive applicant for my target schools?\u201d \u201cWhat do I need to do to improve my profile?\u201d \u201cWhat GMAT\/GRE score do I need to get accepted?\u201d \u201cHow can I stand out?\u201d All these queries and more are fair game. We encourage you to make the most of your consultation time by asking all your most pressing profile- and application-related questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is <\/b>Not<\/i><\/b> Included in a Free Consultation<\/b><\/h4>\n

As we have explained thus far, in your free consultation, your mbaMission advisor will be candid in answering your candidacy and application questions and honest in their assessment of your profile, resume, and goals. On the other hand, here are some things they will <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> do:<\/span><\/p>\n