Any advice on MBA application timeline (e.g., who and when to ask for letters of rec, essay preparation)?

Would you recommend hiring a consultant?

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1 - I asked my DGL and 2 other partners that I had worked with as a BA.
2 - I applied 2nd round (Early Jan) and asked 4-5 months in advance although they all probably only worked on it in Nov/Dec
3 - I hired one (I’m in the US now but was not at the time, so also wanted someone to check grammar, put some fancy words, etc.)

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