What is MBA Admissions Consulting?
By Paul Lanzillotti, UCLA Anderson MBA

• MBA School Selection and MBA Candidacy Fit- MBA Consultants guide the MBA applicant through the process of selecting the appropriate MBA programs that make sense for the client’s background and strengths.
  
• MBA SWOT and Personal Branding - MBA Consultants conduct analysis describing how an MBA candidate should position themselves to the various business schools and MBA programs. It is used to guide the client; maintaining consistency and creating a “personal brand” for use when crafting MBA essays and other aspects of the MBA applicant package.
  
• MBA Essay Analysis - MBA Consultants guide MBA applicants through the dissection of MBA application essay questions. Discussion centers on points the MBA applicant needs to address in order to craft a persuasive MBA essay given their background.
  
• MBA Resume Analysis - MBA Consultants analyze the client’s portrayal of work experience in order to place that relevant experience into appropriate terms and a format that is readily digestible by an MBA Admissions Committee.
  
• MBA Letters of Recommendation - MBA Consultants provide guidance on how to solicit effective letters of recommendation. This includes who, how and when to approach the appropriate recommenders.
  
• MBA School Interaction Guidance - MBA Consultants can help provide guidance with respect to visits and interaction with the business school and MBA program. This includes MBA information sessions, specific MBA class visits, interaction with MBA alumni.
  
• MBA Mock Interview - MBA Consultants can provide conduct a mock interview sessions with the client, providing feedback on the general MBA interview questions and client’s professional presence.