TYPICAL CLIENTS

Clear Admit provides counseling and editing services to a broad variety of applicants. A few of the most common types of applicants that we see are described below. We have the insider knowledge to work with anyone, but the following information illustrates some of our in-depth areas of expertise.

Early Birds Reapplicants International Students Non-Traditionals Overly Traditionals Oversubscribed Groups Low Numbers

EARLY BIRDS
Some candidates realize early on that applying for an MBA can be a lengthy process. They often come to us a full year in advance of application to learn about ways to get the most out of their work experience, prepare for the GMAT, take on extracurricular activities and enroll in quantitative classes to bolster their credentials. If you know a top MBA program is in your future, it is never too soon to consult with Clear Admit.

REAPPLICANTS
Many candidates who are denied admission feel that they have reached the end of the line and will never attend a top program. This is false. Acceptance rates for reapplicants are often significantly greater than those who are first time applicants. Applying as a reapplicant requires a very different approach to the process, and Clear Admit has extensive experience with this matter.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The admissions process is often perplexing to international students. They may not be used to the notion of writing lengthy personal essays about failures, aspirations and extracurricular activities for admission to an academic institution. Clear Admit makes sure that international students fully understand the rigors of the application process and the strategies that can work for students from outside the United States.

NON-TRADITIONALS
If you’ve studied art or worked for a non-traditional company (government, non-profit, entertainment), you’ll face certain hurdles in the admissions process. The good news is that non-traditional applicants are often sought-out by MBA programs, but the reality is that many non-traditionals fail to address admissions concerns and market themselves appropriately. Clear Admit offers tailored advice for this portion of the applicant pool.

OVERLY TRADITIONALS
Some students have all the credentials: a high profile job with a known company, strong academics, a high GMAT score and solid career goals. They rarely consider using a counseling service and are confused when they don’t gain admission to a top school. These students lack what some admissions officers call “sparkle” – they don’t have original essays, are slim on extracurricular activities and come across as rather flat during their interviews. They assume the MBA is a foregone conclusion and this comes across in their admissions file. Clear Admit can help these candidates to stand out from the thousands of qualified applicants and ensure that their story is memorable.

OVERSUBSCRIBED GROUPS
There are many ‘oversubscribed’ groups within the applicant pool: financial analysts, IT consultants, engineers, software developers, Indian males – the list goes on. These candidates are over represented in the applicant pool and often have a hard time standing out from their peers. Over the years, Clear Admit has helped countless applicants to rise above their peers and find success in the MBA application process.

LOW NUMBERS
For better or for worse, many candidates do not come to the admissions process with a stellar GMAT score or GPA. In addition, some applicants have a spotty career path with one too many gaps in employment. Our consultants can help you learn how to mitigate a low GPA or address a GMAT score that is significantly below the average at your target school. We can also help you learn how to frame your employment experiences in a way that clearly explains the path you’ve followed.

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