Adam Markus

Consultant Bio

I have been a graduate admissions consultant since 2001. I am a graduate of INSEAD’s Executive Masters in Consulting and Coaching for Change program, a degree emphasizing the aspects of business school most relevant to being an effective admissions consultant. My other degrees are Masters and Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of California, Santa Cruz. I have lived in Japan since 2001 and have extensive experience traveling around the world. While based in Japan, I sometimes work from other countries.

My objective is to help any client communicate their experience and perspective effectively in a way that the admissions reader will both understand and be impressed by.

While I work with clients from around the world, the majority of my clients are Indian and Japanese. That said, I have worked with clients from throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa.

Since 2007, applicants from around the world have used my essay, interview, and other admissions blog advice.

I work with a limited number of clients each year to provide high quality advice and quick turnaround. I focus on both top US and international MBA programs. My services are internet-based and designed to be flexible for busy professionals.

I have been a member of AIGAC since 2007 and currently serve as Board Member.

Company Information

My clients are consistently admitted to the world’s top MBA, LL.M., and other graduate programs.

I provide individualized services to clients based on their specific needs and budget. I treat each relationship I form seriously and provide the best advice possible for each person I work with. I don’t believe in one size fits all advice.

I work with an incredibly diverse group of clients, which allows me to benchmark my clients against the overall applicant pool.

I understand the audience that my clients have to appeal to. The only function of an application is to gain a positive result from the reviewers of your application. Therefore the only effective approach to admissions consulting on essays, resumes, recommendations, application forms, and interviews is one that is focused on convincing the audience. I have spent considerable time talking with and observing admissions officers for purpose of understanding exactly who they are and what their perspective is.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Hourly Rate: 45,000 JPY (Approximately $450)

Prepaid Package Rate: 5 hours,  200,000 JPY (Approximately $2000) Additional hours: 40,000 JPY (Approx. $400)

If you plan on using my services on a comprehensive basis (resume, essays, application form, recommendations) for at least one school, I recommend purchasing 5 hours initially.  

Keep in mind that you can always buy more hours as once I agree to work with you for comprehensive services, the total number of hours is based on whatever your needs are.

Clients living in Japan are subject to consumption tax.

Location: Japan

Email: adammarkus@gmail.com

Website: http://www.adammarkus.com/