When is the right time to start admissions consulting?

Earlier is almost never a bad idea, and it’s almost never too early. The single strongest pattern we’ve observed — across every vertical, every profile type — is that clients who start early produce better outcomes. It stands to reason: a thoughtful strategy developed over a real runway, with time to strengthen the profile, course-correct, and develop the narrative, will always outperform a compressed sprint.

That said, if you’re coming to this later than you’d like, we can still do plenty of damage. We’ve worked with clients weeks before a deadline and produced exceptional results. The window narrows, but the expertise doesn’t.

For specifics: for college, sophomore or junior year is ideal for comprehensive planning. For MBA, 6-12 months before your target round. For law and med, similarly — the earlier you engage, the more strategic options remain on the table. The consultation call is the right place to figure out timing for your specific situation.