Comprehensive College Counseling
Since 2002, I have helped hundreds of working professionals get admitted to MBA programs at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT, Wharton, Chicago, Kellogg, LBS, INSEAD and more.
I served six years as a board director of The Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC), including one year as president. AIGAC promotes high ethical standards and professional development.
In 2020, I launched my college admissions advisory. I only help ten families per year. I charge a simple hourly rate and offer a discount for those who purchase five hours upfront.
Meanwhile, please learn more about Vince's Comprehensive College Counseling here.
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What is Vince's counseling style?
To quote a top tennis coach, “I’ve got your back"
During our sessions, I try to maintain the right balance between asking good questions and listening to your answers
Most of all, I use my training as a Stanford Improvisor to inspire creativity and innovation through collaboration and assist in the development of interpersonal and leadership skills
Finally, even though it only mentions my MBA Admissions Consulting Practice, I encourage you to watch this short video, where I explain my approach
What is included in Vince's Comprehensive College Counseling?
If we agree to work together, Vince will help you with
school selection strategy (where to apply and when)
resume or CV creation and editing (what to include on a one-page resume or CV)
essay analysis (what is the question behind the question? which stories best fit which essays for which?)
essay brainstorming, outlining, writing, revising, and editing
application data forms (what information to include in data forms short answer questions requested by some schools)
recommendation letter strategy (whom to ask and how to help recommenders support your candidacy)
interview strategy and mock interview training
waitlist support (as needed)
Together, we will
Brainstorm (list and discuss ideas and options with Vince)
Outline (list your main ideas and supporting details)
Draft (turn your outline into complete sentences and paragraphs)
Revise (add words to make the story clear and interesting (explain what happened, add details)
Edit for concision (cut words to meet the word limit)
Plan
Create
Execute
Determine your relative strengths and weaknesses compared to past applicants
Read between the lines to determine why admissions officers ask particular questions
Guide you step-by-step towards success using time-tested methods & customized creativity
Research the current admissions environment at your target schools
Provide an objective view of your materials, as adcoms are likely to view them
Pull out your best performance, like a personal fitness trainer, or athletic coach
Reflect industry trends into your goals and accomplishments to convince non-expert readers
Structure stories so outsiders can understand the cultural context of your achievements
Motivate you to keep pace with an ambitious but realistic application schedule
What is the price of Vince's Comprehensive College Counseling?
Initial intake session (up to 30 minutes)
Free
One hour
JPY30,000 (Japan residents subject to 10% consumption tax; non-JP residents can pay in other currencies)
What counts as billable time?
Vince does not charge for short, schedule-related emails. Any take that takes more than five minutes and requires Vince's deep concentration is billable. This may include
reading and commenting on written application materials
editing in Google Docs
answering questions about application strategy (where to apply and when)
if your question is complicated and requires a discussion, please book a session
NOTE: As noted here, I require clients to use Google Docs. Avoiding email attachments allows me to work from anywhere and help you when time is of the essence. Please read more to understand how I use cloud-based solutions with clients https://www.vinceprep.com/services/planner/docs
When is Vince available?
I strictly limit the number of applicants I support to guarantee my availability even during peak season
I use Calendly to share my availability and make it easy for you to schedule our time
If you cannot find a mutually convenient time, please email me to inquire about additional options
Can I get a refund?
Refunds can be issued as follows:
0-6 days from contract day = 100% refund
7-13 days = 85% refund
14-29 days = 50% refund
30 days+ = No refund
What is the next step?
Please get in touch with me via my intake form
If I have availability, I will share my schedule so we can book an initial consultation
