To date, 80% of all Spring clients have been admitted to at least one of the schools they applied to. While already high, this figure includes clients who applied to just one or two programs—a riskier strategy that naturally lowers overall odds. Among those who applied to two or more schools, our success rate rises to 86%. And for clients who applied to at least three schools, the success rate reaches 96%.
According to past US surveys, between 22% and 39% of all applicants have used professional admission consulting during their application process. It is estimated, however, that admission consulting is significantly more common among international students whose native language is not English and who have not studied or worked in the US or Europe.
Quite the opposite. Surveys reveal that some 55% of admits have been assisted by family members, friends or colleagues while applying to business schools. Thus, applicants without connections to MBA alumni who can guide them through the process are at a significant disadvantage. In fact, admission consultants level the playing field by increasing the chances of acceptance for the less connected and often international applicants.
Absolutely not. During our free consultation sessions with prospective applicants, we always provide an honest assessment of their chances for admission, ranging from stretch to competitive to strong, depending on the school. We only start working with applicants we deem competitive for at least one school. Applicants who do not meet this criteria will receive actionable feedback on how to improve their chances and apply again at a later date.
No. Admission to a business school depends on a person’s application strategy, its execution, and other applications in the pool. Our job is to ensure that our clients develop the best application strategy and help them implement it to maximize their chances of admission
When starting from scratch, it is recommended to begin working on applications between three and six months before the deadline. The precise answer is case dependent, however; committed applicants aiming for just one or two programs may complete it in a matter of weeks. Applicants who have not yet taken the GMAT/GRE should calculate an additional three months onto this estimate.
A good mix of stretch-competitive-strong schools is often recommended to maximize chances for admission. More specific advice will depend on the applicant’s profile and goals.
Absolutely not. Applicants always write all of their materials themselves. It is essential not just for keeping school etiquette in check, but also for ensuring a genuine and convincing application.
It depends on the applicant’s profile and goals. We invite you to schedule a free consultation session with us, and we will recommend the best option for you.
