Has anyone applied for top MBA programs using an admissions consultant? If so, was it a worthy investment? Any recommendations?

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They get results. My friends from undergrad are all bankers and consultants or fancy nonprofit types with all the same stats. They all broke m7 but the only three that broke through hbs and Stanford gsb all used consultants. So it just depends on what you're gunning for.

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Yep. Totally worth the investment. Send me a burner and we can chat more.

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Did it. Worth every penny.

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When I applied I polled a lot of people and found the experience varied a lot from person to person. If you are going to use one, make sure you get a good fit so you know you are getting your money's worth. I did not use one in the end and still found success.

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Could u guys share some names

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@op- I went to an ivy. Anyway, the point is they don't work miracles - like if you're 700 and decent job/undergrad, it'll edge you to m7 over top 15. If you're solidly m7, then you'll get the edge to get bumped to hsw. The people competing at these levels are all very similar so it helps you stand out. Look for the consultants that legit used to be on these admissions committees - most of them work out of nyc. Good luck!

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Worth, they whipped my story into a fairytale, and I'm no 👸🏽

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@op. Stacy Blackman. Headed to GSB

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Was your application already superb? Which company was it?

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If you don't have the mental fortitude to complete the application on your own, I have zero respect for you.

The burner is fishbowlznponiez@gmail.com

@PwC1 I don't see it as any different from how other people strategically get by. It's perhaps better than having a friend simply reviewing your application materials.

@S& What was your undergrad?

@AM1 @Accenture Which ones did you use and where did you end up going?

Sent you an email to the burner

Also, let me know if you respond. Not going to check that email otherwise... guess I should just set t up to forward, but feeling pretty lazy.

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Back atcha OP. Let me know if you want me to make an introduction.

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