Any consulting firm can claim a high success rate and client satisfaction -- and most do. However, without independent verification, such claims should be ignored. At The MBA Exchange, our performance is independently verified and reported by a respected Certified Public Accounting firm from 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 success rate is the one you can believe and trust. Furthermore, we are fully accredited with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau, which has recognized us each year for having a perfect, complaint-free record of client satisfaction. We also implement a client satisfaction survey to ensure that our service lives up to the highest expectations; 98% 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!

Unlike some other consulting firms, we don’t provide free, personalized admissions guidance and answers to our clients' competitors via blogs, podcasts and online forums. We also don't publish cheap guides or books that reveal to the masses our proven strategies and tactics. Such self-promotion only dilutes the effectiveness of advice by helping thousands of other applicants. Ask yourself, "Why should I select a consulting firm that helps everyone else look like me?" 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 to work exclusively for the benefit of each client on our limited roster, not thousands of their competitors.

The MBA Exchange has experienced, online research specialists find and examine how MBA admissions officers, recommenders, interviewers, alumni, students and other "influencers" would perceive you based on your presence at Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter and other sites. It's not just what you post, but also what has been posted about you by others that could hurt your chances for MBA admission. The MBA Exchange is the first admissions consulting firm to offer this valuable, confidential service for MBA applicants.

Our clients can have a 1-to-1 private consultation on their post-MBA career goal with the former Associate Director of Career Management from a top-5 ranked business school. For those who are uncertain of exactly what they want to do after MBA graduation, we help them understand opportunities, obstacles, employers and industries. We also provide actionable insights on first-year summer internships and second-year recruiting. This is an exclusive offering only at The MBA Exchange.

Our consultants are former MBA admissions officers or MBA graduates of Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Chicago, Tuck, Kellogg, Cornell, Fuqua, INSEAD, LBS, Ivey and other top schools. Unlike most other consulting firms, we proudly list names of our consultants on our website and describe their credentials and experience. So, you know in advance the caliber and quality of our team. These professionals are committed exclusively to The MBA Exchange and to your admissions success.

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.

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 and elevate your entire candidacy.

From thousands of prospect assessments and client engagements, The MBA Exchange has built a huge, dynamic knowledge base of aggregated information on the applicant pool. Because we are the only MBA admissions consulting organization that has offered such assessments and services 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.

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.

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. As an MBA Exchange client, you instantly become a beneficiary of this valuable network.

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. And we even offer webcam video sessions via Skype.  Bottom line: The MBA Exchange is here for you.

The MBA Exchange offers the total 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. We have been scrutinized by the top professional associations and we adhere strictly to their ethics codes. We help you optimize your profile with clarity, differentiation and impact. Anything less limits your chances for admission and puts your MBA candidacy at risk. We are the only MBA admissions consulting firm that meets the standards of every major professional association for membership or accreditation. This list includes: National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (www.nagap.org); Association of Independent Graduate Admissions Consultants (www.aigac.org); Higher Education Consultants Association (www.hecaonline.org); Independent Education Consultants Association (www.iecaonline.org); National Association of Professional Background Screeners (www.napbs.com) and the Better Business Bureau (www.chicago.bbb.org).

If you have not yet achieved your desired score on the GMAT, GRE, LSAT or TOEFL test, then The MBA Exchange can help. Over the years, we have learned which prep providers are the most effective. Whether you prefer individual, group or remote consultation, we can introduce you to the ideal resource for your needs and budget. We even have access to professionals who can help you overcome test anxiety to perform at the highest level.

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.

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 don't "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.