Services & Prices

Need expert help with your application to top MBA programs in Singapore or elsewhere?

Every applicant has different needs – so we offer comprehensive, one-stop app check, a la carte and pay as you go services. Our core principles are that you should only pay for what you need and that after working with us, you materially improve your application and chances of getting in.

Free Initial Assessment – get expert feedback on your profile and candidacy for your target schools

Comprehensive School Package – comprehensive assistance with your entire application to maximize your chances of acceptance.

One-Stop App Check – get your application reviewed by us before you press submit

A La Carte – best if you need help with specific parts of your application i.e. essays, resume, interview preparation.

Pay as You Go – pay per hour of work. Best if you want to try out our service or have unique needs.

We work with a maximum of 3 clients at a time to provide quick turnaround time and the highest quality service.

Have questions? You can contact us at singapore.mba.consulting@gmail.com.

Comprehensive “All In” Service

Our comprehensive service covers all aspects of your MBA application. This includes:

1. Profile Assessment, Positioning and Strategy

Admissions officers read thousands of applications each year. How can you put your best foot forward and maximize your chances for admission?

In this initial stage, you will complete a questionnaire and we will talk for 2-3 hours about your goals and career history so we can locate and tell your best story – one that is authentic, distinctive and memorable. We will figure out which schools best fit your needs, and then determine a positioning and action plan for each one, with key milestones and next steps.

2. Brainstorming Essay Topics and Essay Review (UNLIMITED revisions)

Essays give you the greatest freedom and control to express who you are and differentiate yourself from other candidates with similar backgrounds.

Before you begin the essay drafting process, we will discuss how to approach the essay topics to convey your strongest message. We will look at your essays from a “macro” and “micro” perspective. Taken together, does each bring out a different and relevant dimension of you? And individually, does each essay tell your story in the most powerful way?

Once you have completed essay drafts, we’ll review the essays and provide feedback on content, style, presentation, and flow and fit with your overall story. Through our discussion, suggestions and edits, we’ll make sure your essays convey your value and experiences in an engaging way, and are supportive of your positioning.

3. Resume Review (UNLIMITED revisions)

Your resume sums up your educational and professional background in 1-2 pages – which makes it a convenient reference point for admissions officers and faculty. A well-presented resume is also an indicator of how well you will present yourself to corporate recruiters. Your resume will be reviewed for readability and impact. We’ll make sure your resume accentuates your educational and career accomplishments and demonstrates your professionalism.

4. Recommendation Letter Strategy and Review

As most top-ranked MBA programs are looking for strong work experience, your recommendations are an integral part of your application. We’ll guide you on how to choose and manage your referees so you get the strongest recommendations possible. Should your recommender share the recommendation with you, we can also provide concrete, point-by-point suggestions for improving letters for each school.

5. Application Data Review

We will review your application data to ensure your answers are supportive of your positioning and consistent with the rest of your application.

6. Interview Preparation

If your application gets you noticed, your interview seals the deal. This is your chance to show the Admissions Committee your personality, communication skills, and why you would be a valued member of the next MBA class. We will prepare you by going over tailored and common questions for your target school, holding a mock interview, and giving you detailed feedback so you can nail the one that counts.

7. Wait List Strategy (if necessary)

You made it through the interview, but the Admissions Committee has put you on the wait list. We’ll cover the most important strategies and actions you can take to improve your candidacy.

1 school ($5,000 USD)    

2 schools ($6,500 USD)    

3 schools ($7,500 USD)    

(see my refund policy)

One-Stop App Check

Need an expert to review your application before you press submit?

We will give a thorough analysis of your entire application including essays, recommendations, resume, and application data for $1,250 per school. We will review your application’s positioning and give you our take on the stories, strengths, and themes that will most effectively differentiate you from other applicants.WeI will provide you with thorough feedback on each essay, identifying mistakes, strengths and weaknesses, and recommend ways (both macro and micro) to improve your essays. The One-Stop One-Time App Check will be delivered via email and include a Zoom/Skype call to discuss our feedback. Any subsequent discussion, review, or edits you seek can be performed at hourly rates.

This is an affordable option for you to ensure you’re submitting the strongest application possible.

One-Stop App Check ($1,250 USD/school)    

(see my refund policy)

Individual “A La Carte” Services

For candidates who only need help with one part of their application, the following services are available.  Please note that Essay and Resume services require two business days to turn around and generally require 2-3 revisions for the best results.  For Interview Preparation and Training, we will get in touch within one business day to schedule our mock interview.

Essay Review (from $400 USD)

Your essays give you the greatest freedom and control to express who you are, communicate your value, and differentiate yourself from other candidates.  Great essays are memorable and leave an impression on admissions officers.  Your essay will be reviewed for grammar, style, presentation, flow and fit with your overall story.  Through our discussion, suggestions and edits, we’ll  make sure your essays convey your value and experiences in a compelling way. (unlimited edits) 

• 300 words or less $400 USD
• 500 words or less $450 USD
• 700 words or less $500 USD
• more than 700 words $550 USD

No. of Words

300 words or less $350.00 USD500 words or less $400.00 USD700 words or less $450.00 USDmore than 700 words $500.00 USD

Resume Review ($400 USD/resume)    

Your resume sums up your educational and professional background in one page – which makes it a convenient reference point for admissions officers and faculty.  A well-presented resume is also an indicator of how well you will present yourself to corporate recruiters.  Your resume will be reviewed for readability and impact.  We’ll make sure your resume accentuates your educational and career accomplishments and demonstrates your professionalism. (unlimited edits)

Interview Preparation & Training ($600 USD)    

Great news – you’ve landed an interview!  This is your one chance to show the Admissions Committee your personality, communication skills and why you would be a valued member (and future alumni) of the next MBA class.

To prepare, we will first send you an interview preparation sheet containing the most common interview questions and a host of practical tips to ace your interview and leave your interviewer(s) with a great impression.  Then we will schedule a mock Zoom video interview.  Using actual, commonly used questions asked by your target school, we’ll walk you through a realistic admissions interview, critique your responses afterward, and then send you a recording of your interview with our analysis of what you did well and what you could do to improve.  This will be great practice so you can nail the one that counts. (1 mock interview and feedback session)

(see my refund policy)

Hourly “Pay as You Go” Consulting

Hourly consulting is most suitable for applicants who want customized assistance. Let me know what you need and we’ll provide you a time estimate and quote.

Each client receives an excel worksheet detailing exactly how much time was spent on each task.  Possible services include:

– School Selection & Compatibility
– Brainstorming Essay Ideas
– Application Strategy & Positioning
– Essay Editing & Review
– Resume Editing & Review
– Letter of Recommendation Advisory
– Interview Practice
– Wait List Strategy
… Or another service unique to you (let me know)

$300 USD / hour of consulting
$280 USD / hour of consulting if 5 or more hours are purchased in bulk
$250 USD / hour of consulting if 10 or more hours are purchased in bulk

Number of hours

1 hour – $300.00 USD2 hours – $600.00 USD3 hours – $900.00 USD4 hours – $1,200.00 USD5 hours – $1,400.00 USD10 hours – $2,500.00 USD

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Refund Policy

Hourly Services – if you wish, after 1-5 total hours, to upgrade to a Comprehensive School Package, the total hourly cost shall act as a deposit towards the price of the School Package.

Individual Services – if you wish to upgrade to a Comprehensive School Package, the total individual service cost shall act as a deposit towards the price of the School Package.

Comprehensive School Package – refunds are calculated accordingly: full package price – (non-discounted, regular hourly rate x time spent consulting for you). Once editing of drafts begin, no refund is available.

Comprehensive School Packages (2 or more schools) – school Package clients who register for a Multi-School Package (2 or more) and who wish to cancel an additional school or schools beyond the first school are eligible for a refund, provided that no consulting work has been performed on the additional school(s) in question. The amount of the refund shall be the difference in price between the services used and those additional schools that were not used.

Service Policy

Turnaround Time – edits will be returned within 2 business days (per the consultant’s time-zone). So if you need multiple edits or have an upcoming deadline, please plan accordingly.

Use of Services – A-la-carte, hourly, and one-stop app-check consulting services must be used within 6 months of purchase. Comprehensive packages must be used within the current year’s admissions cycle.

Cancellation of Appointments – “Live” services, such as Interview Prep or Hourly Consulting,  must be cancelled 24 hours before the agreed upon time or the client will be charged.

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