Background Verification

“We try to give candidates the benefit of the doubt in the admissions process. However, at the first sign of a 'red flag,' we follow up by contacting undergraduate institutions, recommenders, and employers. Any contradictory information results in denied admission."

-- MBA Admissions Director quoted in BusinessWeek.com article, 1/1/07

You just got admitted to your dream business school—CONGRATULATIONS!!! But shortly after you accept their offer, you learn that it’s “conditional” pending a detailed verification of your personal, academic and professional background. There are questions that you need to answer about job duties and titles, specific employment dates and gaps, salaries and bonuses, equity and stock options, schools attended and grades earned, legal issues, recommenders, community involvement and leadership roles, perhaps even credit history.

Your stomach does back-flips as you realize that the coveted offer of admission -- which you worked so hard for, and about which you’re already bragging to friends and family --- is not a done deal.

What Happens Next?

Your application will now be scrutinized by a professional verification agency such as Kroll Inc. before you’re cleared to enroll. Top b-schools have been using such services since 2004. For many admits, this process is just a formality; but not everyone’s background is easy to explain or verify. If you’ve worked independently, in start-ups or small companies; worked abroad; or have other non-traditional traits, there’s important work to do quickly and accurately with no room for error if you are to protect your admit status.

How Can I Prepare?

Our CounterCheck (TM) Verification Support Service helps you navigate the confusing, and often intimidating, process of providing any required documentation and winning approval from the verification agency. We help you understand the do’s and don’ts, and then prepare and present essential materials.

We can advise you on which issues could jeopardize your candidacy and which ones are too minor to mention. With the personalized insights and hands-on support of an experienced MBA Exchange consultant who went through the verification process and has counseled others, most admitted applicants can proceed confidently, 100% verified, for enrollment.

So, What's My Next Step?

So, if you’ve already received an offer of admission – or if you’re anticipating receiving one -- but have any concerns about verification, then we invite you to learn more about our CounterCheck support service. Don’t wait to be contacted by a verification agency. Email us in complete confidence at background@mbaexchange.com