What to Consider When Looking for an MBA Consultant
March 10, 2021
Consider this advice when looking for an MBA consultant. It's important to select a consultant who will help you get into the right MBA program that fits your personal and professional goals.
Richard Battle-Baxter, recently admitted to Cornell University's S.C. Johnson School of Management, has been blogging every step of his MBA application process.
With published articles in Poets and Quants, he's got a pretty substantial audience. In response to a reader's comment, he wrote a post with tips and advice about what to look for in an MBA consultant and ways she can help you reach your goals.
A few things he thinks are important to keep in mind:
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Make sure the consultant is qualified. Find out what b-school she's attended and if they have worked on any admissions committees.
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Make sure the MBA consultant isn't working with too many other candidates so that she'll give your application the time and attention it deserves.
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Do your own research. Make a list of schools you would like to apply to and jot down your career aspirations so that you can jump right in when you find a consultant you'd like to work with. Do not expect a consultant to pick schools for you.
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Be honest with your consultant. If there are weaknesses in your application, let her know! That low GMAT score might be offset by a stellar GPA or by retaking the GMAT, but your consultant can't help you with this unless you're open about the less desirable aspects of your application.
If you're applying to B-school, this blog is a must-read! With advice and anecdotes about every step of the process, from GMAT prep to accepting an offer, Richard Battle-Baxter's blog Ellipsing My Way . . . To Business School is an excellent resource.
Click here for the rest of Battle-Baxter's tips and opinions on MBA consultants in Poets and Quants.
