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Am 34 years old with 12 exp as senior manager in an Indian IT company. Trying to find the right mba consultant to help me with my application (only a very strong person can help me get in at this age :-( )

How do I find the right person? Everyone in craigslist and other websites say the same thing, "we are the best", "we create strong application for you" etc.

Since it involves a lot of money, how do I know that I am spending the money on the right person. Please advice. I would prefer to do a one year course. Perhaps Insead or Columbia or Oxford or Cambridge etc.

First of all, is it even feasible to get in at this age. Or are my chances very low?

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by Cindy Tokumitsu » Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:32 am
Hello,

It is feasible to get in, but you're right that your age makes it harder. My online article identifies the challenges for older applicants and gives specific advice for them to address and overcome those challenges.

As far as identifying the best consultant: after selecting a group of consultants that seem to offer what you are looking for, talk to them. Ask about their experience with your type of situation, and other things that may matter to you such as their availability and accessibility, prices, etc. Not least, because you work closely with your consultant and discuss personal as well as professional matters, don't ignore the subjective response - your ability to "connect" with someone will greatly facilitate the process and yield a better outcome.

Best regards,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, Accepted.com
www.Accepted.com