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The Revolving Door In Business School Admissions

For years, they held the fates of applicants in their hands. They read essays, compared scores, and interviewed candidates. Eventually, they lobbied the committee for their personal favorites. To outsiders, the process was shrouded in secrecy, where one detail could derail a candidacy. And every candidate who missed the cut wondered what they could’ve done to improve their chances.

They don’t need to wonder any longer. In recent years, a trend has emerged: Admissions officials and company recruiters moving to the other side of the desk. Often considered traitors by their former peers, these consultants help prospective students spice up their applications and essays to help them stand out to admissions at their choice schools. Question is, does the backgrounds of these consultants really help? Does their inside knowledge of a school’s process and team tastes carry a shelf life? Check out our analysis to find out:

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