2. Development

Candidacy Development - This stage represents the Client’s messaging put to paper.  After a discussion(s) regarding the intricacies of each essay prompt, the client knows what points they need to hit on to develop their story and craft persuasive essays.

  • Essay Editing - The client will know the correct structure in which to craft their essay.  The client, with their consultant, will go through several iterations/drafts of each essay.  The drafts are critiqued for content, grammar, style and structure.
  • The process evolves from outlining to drafting to final polishing of the essays and resume.  The consultant guides the client through several iterations, completing a set of drafts for one school, before moving to the next program. Additionally, this stage is conducted in parallel with gaining the appropriate recommendations.  The consultant pulls the client through the process by ensuring strict adherence to the established application timeline and will review all finalized application materials prior to submission.

In addition to rounds of essay editing, the client will receive an evaluation of the following application components.

  • Resume – A business school resume will be prepared in order to maintain a consistent client message.   This type of resume is not the same as a resume that one would use when applying for a professional position.  The consultant assists the client in placing their relevant experience into terms and a format that is readily digestible by the admissions committee.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Guidance on how to generate effective letters of recommendation is provided and is based on client strengths and weaknesses.  The consultant describes what elements a recommender will need to address in order to provide an insightful recommendation that advocates on the client’s behalf. The client and consultant will also discuss who to approach, how and with what documentation in order to facilitate the process.  This guidance provides a starting point for your recommender’s objective recommendation of you.

The next stage is focused on mock interviewing, final review and overall closure of the client’s application to a top MBA program.