Are there hidden fees we should know about?
No. And the question itself tells you something useful about this industry. Our packages are priced to cover the full …
Read More…Are there payment plans available?
In general, no. Our pricing reflects how the work is staffed and delivered, and we don’t routinely split payments or …
Read More…Can I push my package to another round if I’m running behind?
Usually, yes — with some practical constraints worth understanding. If you’re mid-engagement and realize that R1 isn’t realistic, shifting focus …
Read More…Can we upgrade to a larger package later if needed?
Yes — and it’s more common than you might expect. Many candidates start with a clear sense of scope and …
Read More…Do hours expire or roll over between application rounds?
Advanced Planning hours are valid for one calendar year from the date of purchase. That’s the shelf life, and it’s …
Read More…How are your MBA admissions packages structured and priced?
We offer two core types of service, based entirely on where you are in your timeline — not on upsells, …
Read More…How do your prices compare to other MBA admissions consultants?
It depends on who you’re comparing us to — and what you think you’re actually paying for. Some firms charge …
Read More…What is your policy on refunds, cancellations, and rescheduling?
We offer an initial grace period at the start of every engagement. During that window, you can adjust your service …
Read More…What’s included in a comprehensive MBA package vs. hourly?
These are fundamentally different products, built for different situations. A comprehensive package covers the full arc of an MBA application: …
Read More…Why should I invest in MBA admissions consulting — is it worth it?
Honestly? Not always. If your profile is straightforward — strong GMAT, clean career progression, a clear story, and a manageable …
Read More…Can you help if I’m close to a Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 deadline?
Yes — with clear-eyed caveats about what’s possible in a compressed window. We’ve worked with candidates who came to us …
Read More…Do you work with reapplicants who weren’t admitted the first time?
Yes — and reapplicants are among the highest-leverage candidates we work with. Here’s why. A reapplicant isn’t starting from zero. …
Read More…How should I prepare for the first meeting?
Don’t overthink it. The consultation isn’t an interview, and there’s no right way to show up. If you’ve taken the …
Read More…Is there any obligation after the consultation?
None. The call is free, genuinely consultative, and ends when it ends. There’s no follow-up pressure, no manufactured urgency, and …
Read More…What happens during a free MBA admissions consultation?
Our goal is to have a real conversation — not a sales pitch dressed up as advice. Some calls run …
Read More…Do you work with candidates with challenging profiles — low GMAT, non-traditional, career changers?
Yes — all of them. Every background, every profile type, every competitive starting position. This is one of the biggest …
Read More…How do you decide which consultant to pair me with?
The short answer is chemistry — because in our experience, that’s what most reliably drives outcomes. Matching based on industry …
Read More…How do you help build a balanced school list — M7, targets, safeties?
We use what we call the Echelon approach, and it reframes how most candidates think about school selection. Forget precise …
Read More…How quickly do consultants turn around edits and feedback?
Our standard turnaround is 72 hours from the time a draft lands in our inbox. That applies to every round …
Read More…What business schools has Admissionado helped clients get accepted to?
Virtually all of them — across every tier and every major geography. Our clients have earned admission to Harvard Business …
Read More…What does your end-to-end MBA admissions process look like?
It starts well before anyone touches an essay. Every engagement opens with a detailed questionnaire designed to surface the raw …
Read More…What is the IMPACT™ framework and what does each letter stand for?
IMPACT™ stands for Influence, Management, Passion, Awareness, Creativity, and Teamwork. It’s our proprietary diagnostic framework for identifying the traits elite …
Read More…When should I start working with a consultant relative to deadlines?
Earlier than feels urgent — and almost certainly earlier than you think you need to. The single strongest pattern we’ve …
Read More…Will I work with one consultant or a team? What’s the difference?
Both — with one clear point of accountability. Every candidate is paired with a lead consultant who owns the relationship, …
Read More…GMAT Focus Answer Review and Edit Strategy?
Start your GMAT Focus answer review by classifying every miss (and every lucky guess) into one of three buckets: concept …
Read More…Is It Better to Apply in Round 1 or Round 2 MBA?
Round 1 is better if you’re ready to submit a sharp, cohesive application by the deadline; Round 2 is better …
Read More…Should I Apply MBA Round 3 or Wait Until Round 1 Next Year?
Apply MBA Round 3 only if you can submit a clean, credible application that matches your profile’s upside and you’re …
Read More…Is It Worth Reapplying to MBA After a Ding?
Yes, it’s worth reapplying after an MBA ding if you can point to real delta, not just more effort. If …
Read More…Should I Re-use MBA Essays Reddit Reapplicant?
Re-using MBA essays as a reapplicant is usually a mistake. Schools read your new app with last year’s in the …
Read More…Negotiating MBA Scholarships with Multiple Offers?
Yes, you should negotiate your MBA scholarship when you have multiple offers, but only if you can point to a …
Read More…Reapply Next Year for M7 or Attend T15 Offer Now?
Attend the T15 now if your reasons for reapplying are mostly prestige-math (“M7 or bust”) or vague FOMO; reapply only …
Read More…Why MBA Now? Essay Tips?
Your “Why MBA now?” essay should argue that business school is the best next move in a specific sequence, not …
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