Business School Admissions Consulting Overview

A few results from some of our students...

How we can help you:

We'll help you select the right range of schools for you.

We have helped thousands of students choose reach, competitive and safety schools that are within their range of qualifications.

"I can't thank you enough for suggesting Emory to me. I would have never thought of applying there because my GMAT score was well below the average."
—T.

We'll help you brainstorm, structure, and refine your essays.

You will be writing at least 3 essays per school. Each one should tell the admissions committees why they should admit you. A tremendous essay set can push a weaker applicant into the "Accepted" pile, while a lackluster set can put your application in jeopardy. Do not take the risk of submitting a weak essay set! Our team includes former Wharton, Yale, Stern, and Kellogg admissions readers. They know how to help you articulate your "story" and write compelling, memorable essays.

"Got word today from Yale...2 for 2! I asked her what the determining factors were. She said that among them were my essays. She found both interesting and unique."
—J.

We'll prepare you to market yourself during the interview.

To demonstrate your enthusiasm for your target schools, schedule interviews as soon as you can. We will mock interview you so that you enter the admissions office ready to make a convincing case for yourself.

"I certainly want to thank you for your interview advice. I felt well-prepared and was not surprised by any of the questions they asked."
—A.

How the Admissions Consulting Service Works

1. One "business" day after you enroll, the Kaplan team emails you an introductory survey that assesses your scores, grades, activities, and potential business schools.
2. We use the survey data to carefully handpick the best consultant for you from our national network.
3. Within 2 "business" days, your consultant will contact you to begin your sessions over phone and email. You can use your purchased time however and whenever you want.
4. The process is not done in person for three reasons:
   
   1. We want to match you with the best-fitting consultant for you. If you live in Chicago but are interested in schools on the West coast, we want to be able to pair you with the most knowledgeable expert on those schools, regardless of location.
   2. We want to mimic the way in which you will be judged by the admissions committee—on paper, via your essays and resume. If you can't make a case for yourself on paper to your consultant, it will very hard to do so with the actual admissions committee.
   3. You will be able to schedule time with your consultant at nights, on weekends—whatever works best for you, regardless of location or traffic.
5. Like a lawyer or accountant, our consultants bill for the time they spend working on your behalf, much of which will be "out of sight." They keep detailed records of their work for you and update you on the time remaining in your package.
6. You can purchase more time, or get refunds of unused time.

*Certain restrictions and pricing applies to rushed enrollments. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST for details.