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Look for verifiable results at your target schools, consultants who know both European and US admissions, and a clear, written scope of work. Ask to speak with the consultant you would actually work with, and request recent candidate stories rather than headline percentages.
For most candidates targeting top-20 schools, yes. A good consultant improves your school selection, sharpens your positioning and helps secure scholarships that can outweigh the fee. We always tell you during the free consultation if we think you can succeed without us.
Ideally 9–12 months before your first deadline. This leaves time to prepare for the GMAT or GRE, refine your story and approach recommenders without rushing. We also support late starters for Round 2 and Round 3.
Our all-in MBA package, On the Road to a Top MBA, costs €2,950. It covers GMAT group classes, TOEFL preparation, orientation, six school applications and two interview sessions. Additional applications are €300 each, and GMAT group classes alone start at €550.
Yes. Having admissions consulting and GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS preparation in one team means your score and your application are planned together. Many of our candidates use both.
Yes. MBA Center is UK-based, with consultants in the UK, France, Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, India and the US. We work with candidates in person and online, for schools in Europe, the US and Asia.