MBA

MBA Admissions Consulting for Europe’s and America’s Top Schools

Since 1993, MBA Center has helped candidates get into the world’s leading MBA programmes, including 65 published MBA admits at schools such as INSEAD, HEC Paris, London Business School, IESE, MIT Sloan, Wharton and Yale. We work with you from your first school list to your final interview: test preparation, CV, essays, recommendations, video assessments and scholarship applications.

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Where We Place Candidates

Where our MBA candidates are admitted

Our candidates apply on both sides of the Atlantic. Each school guide covers the class profile, deadlines, essays and interview:

Europe Or US

One-year European MBA or two-year US MBA?

European MBAUS MBA
LengthUsually 10–16 months (INSEAD 10, IMD 12, IE from 11; LBS 15–21)Usually two years, with a summer internship
Typical experienceAround five to six yearsAround four to five years
ClassHighly international; often 90%+ from abroadLarger classes with a higher share of domestic students
Best forAccelerating or redirecting a career quickly, often in EuropeCareer switches that benefit from an internship; US-based careers
CostOne year of fees and lost salaryTwo years of fees and lost salary

Still deciding whether an MBA is right for you? See MiM vs MBA and Executive MBA admissions.

What They Look For

What MBA admissions committees look for

What they assessHow we help
Career progression and impactWe turn your experience into a clear story of growing responsibility and results
Leadership and teamworkWe find and sharpen the examples that prove it
Clear post-MBA goalsWe test your goals for credibility and fit with each school
Academic abilityA GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score in each school’s range, plus your transcripts
International outlookWe show how your languages and international experience fit a global class
Fit with the schoolWe research each school’s culture, essays and interview so your ‘why us’ is specific
Your Timeline

Your MBA application timeline

12–18 months before entry

Profile review, school list and test plan.

10–12 months before

GMAT or GRE preparation. GMAT preparation → · GRE preparation →

8–10 months before

CV, essays and recommendations for Round 1 (usually September–October).

6–8 months before

Video assessments, interviews and Round 2 applications (usually January).

3–6 months before

Offers, scholarships, waitlists and visas.

Our Services

Our MBA services

ServiceWhat’s includedPrice
On the Road to a Top MBA (all-in)GMAT group classes (36 hours, 5,500 questions, 9 tests), TOEFL self-study, orientation and counselling, six school applications (CV, essays, recommendations) and two interview sessions€2,950
À la carte Plan ahead · CV · recommendations · essay review · final review · interview prep · Kira prep · waitlist strategy · ding analysis On request

See the full MBA package → · How we work →

Essay Guides

MBA essay guides by school

Harvard · Stanford · Wharton · Kellogg · Yale SOM · Tuck · NYU Stern · INSEAD · LBS · HEC Paris · IESE

FAQ

MBA admissions consulting: frequently asked questions

What does an MBA admissions consultant do?

An MBA admissions consultant helps you choose the right schools, plan your GMAT or GRE, shape your CV and essays, brief your recommenders and prepare for interviews. At MBA Center, a Head Coach and a Personal Coach work with you throughout the process.

When should I start my MBA application?

Ideally 12 to 18 months before you want to start, so you have time for the GMAT or GRE and can apply in Round 1 or Round 2, when most places and scholarships are available.

Should I do an MBA in Europe or the US?

European MBAs are usually 10 to 16 months and very international; US MBAs usually last two years and include a summer internship. The right choice depends on your goals, budget and where you want to work.

How much does MBA admissions consulting cost at MBA Center?

Our all-in On the Road to a Top MBA package costs €2,950 and includes GMAT group classes, TOEFL self-study, six school applications and two interview sessions. Individual services are also available.

Do I need the GMAT for an MBA?

Most top MBAs accept the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment, and a few offer waivers. We help you choose the test that suits you and your school list.

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