I just got accepted into HSW, could I be an MBA consultant?
This is what AI says the market rate is, seems pretty lucrative:
Hourly rates for top MBA admissions consultants typically range from \(\$300\) to \(\$600+\) per hour. Rates vary based on the consultant's experience and the firm's prestige. Comprehensive multi-school packages are also available. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Typical Hourly Rates
- Standard / Associate Consultants: \(\$250\) – \(\$350\) / hour
- Senior / Expert Consultants: \(\$350\) – \(\$500\) / hour
- Founders / Top-Tier Experts: \(\$500\) – \(\$895\) / hour [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Firm-Specific Examples
- mbaMission: Rates range from \(\$437\) to \(\$873\) per hour depending on the consultant level.
- Fortuna Admissions: Ranges from \(\$415\) / hour (Expert) to \(\$495\) / hour (Senior).
- Vantage Point MBA: Hourly add-ons range from \(\$490\) to \(\$590\) / hour.
- Personal MBA Coach: The founder, Scott Edinburgh, generally prices his services around \(\$440\) / hour when purchased in blocks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
When to Go Hourly vs. Packages
While 10-hour blocks or individual hours are great for targeted tasks (e.g., interview prep or dings/re-applicant analysis), full-cycle comprehensive packages often cost between \(\$7,000\) and \(\$14,000+\) for 2 to 3 schools. Packages are generally recommended for applicants starting from scratch, as they cover essay brainstorming, interview prep, and strategy across multiple M7 or T15 programs.