How to select a coach for your MBA Admission

A coach is truly someone who....

• First try to develop a clear sense of your needs and a realistic assessment of your chances for admission at the schools you’d like to attend. Does that firm have the service you need?
• Does the consultant have a holistic approach and are they willing to work with you in a personalized manner?
• A good way to start is by asking for referrals from trusted friends or colleagues. Ask around to see if they have any experience with firms like these.
• Research different firms to determine the best fit with one’s needs and preferences. As part of this due diligence and vetting process, learn about each company’s history, who manages the firm, about the experience, backgrounds, and track records of their professionals. 
• Do their consultants have experience in business as well as admissions? How strong is the evidence that the firm can provide for their admission success stories and their client satisfaction?
• Ask previous applicants for their opinions about their experience with a firm.
• Most consultants offer free initial consultations that can prove useful to candidates. The firms usually have more time available for these free sales meetings during their off-peak season, which is roughly from March through June.

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