Graduate Admissions Consultants: What We Do
The graduate admissions process is a maze replete with twists and turn, opportunities and pitfalls. To help students navigate
that maze, colleges have graduate advising offices, but those offices are frequently over-burdened and understaffed. Furthermore,
graduate applicants who are no longer enrolled in undergraduate programs do not have access to these resources.
As a result, the demand for private graduate admissions consultants has exploded. These admissions professionals provide the following services:
- Guide applicants as they explore professional and educational options.
- Help applicants match their goals with the optimal path for achieving those goals.
- Teach applicants to prepare applications that fully present their qualifications.
- Serve as mentors through the grueling admissions process.
- Provide the critical, objective, and knowledgeable eye that benefits all writers when submitting important material like application essays, personal statements, and resumes.
"Business leaders constantly surround themselves with skilled
advisors in order to make the best decisions. While the decisions are ultimately theirs, the process of bouncing
ideas and talking through problems is tremendously valuable. The same is true in the admissions process where candidates may
need guidance in exploring career options, identifying appropriate programs and determining the best way to position their candidacy.
An organization like AIGAC assures both schools and candidates that there are industry standards in place and consulting firms linked
to this organization are following ethical practices. It also opens the door for sharing best practices within the counseling
industry and for closer engagement between the counselors and the schools." -
Rosemaria Martinelli, former Associate Dean for Student
Recruitment and Admissions, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants
915 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 446-3670
Fax: (916) 442-0382
Email: info (AT) aigac (DOT) org
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