Step 1 - Prepare for your first session with Vince 

• First, list all the schools you plan to apply. Second, gather as much information as you can about each school’s requirements. Third, share that information with Vince at your first session. 

• Make sure you carefully read each school’s respective website for information regarding its specific requirements.  Keep in mind that each school’s information is subject to change. Please verify all data with the schools. Neither Vince nor his AIGAC partners Clear Admit is responsible for information provided by schools. We do our best to share the latest information, but you are always responsible for verifying all information directly with the schools to which are you applying. 

• Generally speaking, all school applications will require a resume, essays, academic record, and letters of recommendation. However, some may require more. Our clients apply to an average of five to seven schools. We suggest applying to at least one school in the first application deadline. Doing so gets you prepared to apply to additional schools in the second application deadline.  If you are successful in your application, your school’s respective admission committee will notify you of an interview.

• In preparation for your first resume session, it is highly suggested that you use the following link as a reference: https://www.vinceprep.com/videos/resumes 

Step 2 - Attend your sessions with Vince

Session A:   Application Strategy and Resume

• You will work on one school at a time with Vince. As a first step, you will work on your school selection and resume. During this particular time, it is critical that you share as much information as you can regarding your career goals, school selections and your unique background. This phase will set the tone for the rest of the application. In particular for your school selections, the consultant would like you to share information regarding your school’s requirements and deadlines, your current availability, and a general application timeline. 

• Once this is completed, your consultant will inquire about your academic and professional work history for your resume. During this session, it is important to discuss not only your education and job responsibilities, but also your accomplishments, qualifications, leadership, extracurricular activities, and any other detail that will help differentiate you from other MBA candidates. 

Session B:  Essay Brainstorming and Guidance Session

• After the resume, you will work on the essays. To prepare for the essays, send an outline of all possible questions and your possible answers. This page shows you how we want you to send your outlines to us https://www.vinceprep.com/services/planner/writing/outline-your-essays 

• As noted in the above link, Vince will help you brainstorm possible answers to questions asked in the application data forms

• Ultimately, you are in charge of this process and you are responsible for your results. We help you maximize your potential. We also help you avoid critical mistakes. Vince is responsible for helping keep you on pace and help you manage the process to the extent possible. We promise to do our very best to help you maximize your potential in this process. 

Meanwhile, here is what we expect from you:

1. You will be responsible for sharing all the essay requirements for all your target schools

2. You will make a schedule for yourself and share it with Vince regarding your timeline for completing your essays

3. You will share at least two possible options for each strategically important application form answer and essay question. 

4. Share suggestions for how to answer the question. Use bullet points (full sentences not necessary) 

5. You will also share the pros and cons of each choice. Why do you believe that each choice might help (or hurt) your candidacy? 

More tips here https://www.vinceprep.com/services/planner/writing/make-a-fresh-start-with-each-new-mba-application 

Session C:  Content Strategy and Development 

• Between sessions, you may share updates with Vince and ask for his feedback

• Please kindly share your materials via Google Drive, as noted here  

• Please note that all feedback is done "on the clock"

  • If you are an Hourly Client, Vince will track his time in a shared Google Spreadsheet

  • If you are a Comprehensive Client, between-session checks are included in the flat-fee package

Step 3 - Submit Other Application Materials (throughout the Application Process)

• It is your responsibility to obtain all other necessary application materials such as your letters of recommendation, official transcripts, GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS test scores, and any other required documentation. Vince will be available to answer any questions you may have; however, it is up to you to acquire and submit these materials to the appropriate university.

• Note:  It is advisable to acquire these materials early so that sufficient time can be used to create your best application. Vince is your coach, but you must run this race, and win it, on your own. Vince is not responsible for having all the answers. Rather, Vince is here to help you learn how to get the answers. In some cases, you might need to contact the school directly. We can tell you how to do that. 

Step 4 - Submission

• After all aspects of the application have been completed, together with Vince, you will review your overall application once more before you submit all the materials. Be sure to proofread!

Step 5 - Notification and Interviews

• After submitting your application, you will receive a status notification from your respective school. The notification period will vary depending on the school. Please check the school’s website for further information. 

• If you are successful, the school will notify you of the location, time, and format of the interview. 

• You will then contact Vince to prepare and practice for the interview. 

• Please share all relevant information related to the interview with Vince. 

• And please be sure to let Vince know where you got admitted, and where you will attend. 

THANK YOU!

• You will be responsible for gathering and managing this information, setting a schedule and sharing it with Vince. If Vince feels your schedule is not realistic, he will tell you. At the end of the day, however, you are a professional and an adult. You will make your own decisions. We know that. 

• Vince is responsible for helping keep you on pace and helping you manage the process to the extent possible. Still, you are ultimately in charge of your schedule and ultimately responsible for your results. 

• Thank you for choosing to work with Vince. I greatly appreciate your trust and commitment to working through the process together!