The Application Process

Sure! I'm on the consulting side, so make sure you get feedback from clients too. But my thoughts are that hourly help or "single edits" is very good for people who are already amazing writers and who have strong profiles already. Otherwise, for the rest of us folks (and yes, that was me too), if you aren't going in with a perfect GMAT and a perfect GPA and a perfect work history, then you will need to strategize. And although it may seem like problems can be solved by just high level reviews, in fact, many of the changes will take place at the microcosmic level. The thing to keep in mind is that hourly work is usually priced relatively expensive, and it will quickly overlap a full-service package, for which you will likely get double the hours if not more. And your idea of doing two packages at the start to get them tip-top and then doing the rest yourself (say supplementing it with an hour here or there if you have any difficulties) can be a good and cost-effective way to work with consultants.