Pricing & Packages
Pricing & Packages
Are there hidden fees?

No. Our packages are designed to cover the full scope of work most candidates require, and we structure them that …

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Pricing & Packages
Are there payment plans available?

Our pricing reflects how the work is staffed and delivered, and we do not routinely offer installment plans as a …

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Pricing & Packages
Can I defer my package to a later round if my timeline shifts?

In most cases, yes—within practical constraints. If you are mid-engagement and determine that a given round is no longer realistic, …

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Pricing & Packages
Can I upgrade to a larger package after the engagement has started?

Yes. This is more common than many candidates expect. Clients often begin with a defined scope and then, after the …

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Pricing & Packages
Do hours or services expire or carry over between application rounds?

For application packages, the engagement is round-specific. Your package covers the schools and rounds defined at enrollment, and the work …

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Pricing & Packages
How are your MBA admissions packages structured and priced?

We offer two primary categories of service, structured around where you are in your timeline and what your candidacy requires. …

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Pricing & Packages
How do your prices compare to other MBA admissions consultants?

It depends on who you are comparing us to—and what you believe you are paying for. Some firms charge significantly …

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Pricing & Packages
Is MBA admissions consulting worth the investment?

Not always. We believe that clarity is more useful than a reflexive sales pitch. If your profile is straightforward—strong test …

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Pricing & Packages
What is the difference between a comprehensive package and a la carte services?

They are distinct offerings designed for different circumstances. A comprehensive package covers the full arc of an MBA application: Discovery …

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Pricing & Packages
What is your policy on refunds, cancellations, and rescheduling?

We offer an initial grace period at the start of every engagement. During that window, clients may adjust scope, change …

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Free Consultation
Free Consultation
Can you help if I am close to a Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 deadline?

Yes — with honest assessment of what is achievable in a compressed window. We have worked with candidates who engaged …

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Free Consultation
Do you work with reapplicants who were not admitted in a previous cycle?

Yes. Reapplicants are among the highest-leverage candidates we work with. A reapplicant is not starting from zero. You have been …

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Free Consultation
How should I prepare for the MBA consultation call?

There is no required preparation. If you have taken the initiative to schedule a consultation, you are ready for the …

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Free Consultation
What happens during a free MBA admissions consultation?

The call is a focused, candid conversation — typically twenty to thirty minutes — designed to assess fit in both …

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Services & Process
Services & Process
Do you work with candidates who have challenging profiles—low GMAT, non-traditional backgrounds, career changers?

Yes. We work across the full spectrum of profiles and starting positions. That range is a meaningful differentiator. Our clients …

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Services & Process
How do you decide which consultant to pair me with?

Pairings are based on working style, temperament, and the specific demands of your candidacy—not surface-level similarities such as shared industry …

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Services & Process
How do you help build a balanced school list?

We approach school selection through a tiered framework that corrects how most candidates think about rankings. Small rank differences—the school …

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Services & Process
How quickly do consultants turn around edits and feedback?

Outline reviews are typically returned within 48 hours. Final narrative edits require up to 96 hours. Turnaround times for other …

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Services & Process
What does your end-to-end MBA admissions process look like?

Every engagement begins with diagnosis, not drafting. The process is structured and sequential, with each phase building deliberately on the …

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Services & Process
What is the Goals Worksheet, and why is it important?

The Goals Worksheet is a proprietary planning tool designed to force clarity around a candidate’s post-graduate direction with the discipline …

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Services & Process
What is the Six Pillars™ framework?

The Six Pillars™ is a proprietary diagnostic framework developed by The MBA Exchange through decades of work with successful applicants …

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Services & Process
Will I work with one consultant or a team?

Both—under a single point of accountability. Every candidate is paired with a lead consultant who owns the strategy, positioning, and …

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