Our clients tells us why they chose to work with The MBA Exchange:

Comprehensive, ethical consulting services:

The MBA Exchange offers the most comprehensive process for admissions success: from critical assessment of your candidacy, to strategic positioning, to action planning, to recommendation strategy, to essay advice and refinement, to interview preparation, to final application review, to on-going coaching after applications are submitted -- even through waitlist. The MBA Exchange has been scrutinized for membership in the top professional associations. We help you optimize your candidacy, ethically and effectively. Anything less limits your chances for admission and puts your MBA candidacy at risk.

Independent CPA-reported success and BBB-accredited satisfaction:

Any consultant can claim a high success rate. However, without independent verification, such unaudited claims should be ignored. Our performance is independently verified and reported by a respected Certified Public Accounting firm that is a member of the BDO Seidman international alliance (www.BDO.com). They surveyed our clients for written confirmation of results. We are the first firm in the admissions consulting industry to provide such proof of performance. The MBA Exchange’s CPA-reported success rate is the one you can believe and trust. Furthermore, we are the first MBA admissions consulting firm to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau and recognized by them each year for a perfect, complaint-free record of client satisfaction. We also implement an annual client satisfaction survey to ensure that our service lives up to even the highest expectations; the vast majority of our clients tell us that they would proudly introduce The MBA Exchange to their friends, relatives and associates. And that's exactly what they do!

Experience in MBA admissions and admissions consulting:

Unlike some other consulting services, our focus is on MBA admissions -- not law, medical or other graduate schools. Our consultants are former MBA admissions officers or MBA graduates of Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Chicago, Tuck, Kellogg and other top schools. Unlike other consulting firms, we proudly list names of our consultants on our website with summaries of their credentials and experience. So, you know in advance the caliber and quality of our team. These professionals are committed to The MBA Exchange and to your admissions success.

100% focus on YOU instead of your competitors:

Unlike other consulting firms, we don’t blast free advice daily to thousands of your competitors via public blogs, podcasts or online forums. We don't publish guidebooks that reveal our proven strategies and tactics to the masses. Such blatant self-promotion by other consultants only dilutes the value and effectiveness of admissions advice for actual clients by helping thousands of other applicants. At The MBA Exchange, our sole focus is on you and your admissions success. Our expertise becomes your competitive advantage in truly differentiating your candidacy. We put our customized guidance and experience to work exclusively for the benefit of our limited roster of clients, not thousands of their competitors.

The accountability of a lead consultant AND the school-specific knowledge of a team:

At The MBA Exchange, you get the best of both worlds – the continuity and accountability of a dedicated lead consultant AND the school-specific knowledge of an entire team. Based on background, goals and chemistry, each client is matched with a lead consultant who has experience and success with the schools being targeted. As confirmed by our verified performance, the best results come from working with one lead consultant who knows you and your candidacy intimately, advising you on how to refine your positioning and messaging for each targeted school. Otherwise, your candidacy can become fragmented and unfocused as you are shuffled among less experienced, less committed “specialists.” At The MBA Exchange, your lead consultant has access to colleagues anytime that a second opinion would be beneficial to your candidacy.

Broad business background and cross-cultural savvy:

Our team includes seasoned business professionals with the knowledge, maturity and experience to help differentiate you from your competitors -- even applicants with similar career and academic histories. Regardless of your industry or function, our consultants have either worked in it, consulted to it or helped MBA applicants from it to crack the top b-schools. Furthermore, we have served clients from over 30 countries worldwide. Our practical insights and candid feedback leverage your strengths and neutralize your weaknesses to enhance your entire candidacy.

Extensive, proprietary database of applicants since 1996:

From thousands of prospect assessments and client engagements, The MBA Exchange has created a huge, dynamic database of aggregated information on the applicant pool. Because we are the only MBA admissions consulting organization that has offered such assessments over such a long period, the quality and value of our applicant data is unmatched. The MBA Exchange knows what works and what doesn't, and we put that knowledge to work for your success.

Proprietary frameworks, customized strategies, and proven tools to optimize and customize your candidacy:

When you work with The MBA Exchange, you get more than just our time and experience. Clients also have access to proprietary tools, frameworks and resources that we have developed and refined over the years based on actual results. These assets ensure that your candidacy is compelling, targeted and differentiated for optimal results. Our success rate confirms this efficacy.

Global network of resources:

We are far more than an “admissions consulting service.” As our name implies, The MBA Exchange is a true network. Based on the high-trust relationships we build with our clients, most of them choose to keep in contact with us during and even after b-school. This gives us a real-time pipeline into current trends and practices in MBA admissions -- actionable information that benefits our current clients. Furthermore, current students and recent alumni share added insights with us. As an MBA Exchange client, you instantly become a member of this valuable network.

Daily access and responses in 24 hours or less:

We know that you have a full-time job, a family and a social life. So, The MBA Exchange remains accessible seven days a week, including evenings and holidays. Client emails are responded to within 24 hours, typically within just a few hours, and often immediately. Phone appointments can be scheduled as needed. Bottom line: The MBA Exchange is here for you.

Objective advice on GMAT prep resources:

If you have not yet achieved your desired score on the GMAT, The MBA Exchange can help. Over the years, we have learned which GMAT prep providers are the most effective. Whether you prefer individual, group or remote consultation, we can introduce you to an ideal resource for your needs and budget.

Free guidance and support for your spouse, partner or significant other:

The challenges surrounding MBA admissions, and the b-school experience itself, can be stressful for those around you. At no extra charge, The MBA Exchange provides a one-on-one consultation with your spouse, partner or significant other to help him or her understand the process and actually enjoy the MBA experience.

Superior value at a competitive rate:

Our one-time, flat fee ensures all of the time, attention and access that your candidacy deserves. Unlike consultants who charge an hourly rate, we never "keep the meter running" or push additional services you don't need. And unlike others who may promise “unlimited” access, we don’t disappear when you need us most -- as application deadlines near. At The MBA Exchange, you know from day one what you will pay and what you will receive. Clients consistently tell us that our Comprehensive Consultation is the best value in the admissions consulting marketplace.