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Collegify admissions · One-to-one

An MBA application has to explain why now.

Collegify works with professionals on career goals, school research, CVs, essays, recommendations and interviews. The application is built around what you have done and what the MBA needs to enable next.

Discuss MBA planning
Individual guidance based on your experience, timing and career plans
011:1
School research tied to curriculum, recruiting, geography and cost
02Career-led
Tests, CV, essays, recommendations, interviews and decision support
03End-to-end

In their words

What our students say

  • 01
    I came to Collegify with little idea about the universities and the application process for an MBA. They were of great help to me in understanding & researching about universities based on my profile. Most helpful was the personalized approach to the essay ideation process, which helped put things in perspective for me. I am so proud to have received an admission offer from National University of Singapore. I would highly recommend Collegify to any prospective study abroad applicant!
    Nakul J.NUS
  • 02
    It has been a wonderful journey with Roads & Collegify. The Collegify team rendered me dedicated service throughout the application process. From essay ideation to step-by step guidance on deciding upon the best fitting colleges, my mentor and counselors have been both perceptive about my needs and enthusiastic about making my application stand out. I thank Collegify from my heart for making my dream to get in IIM, Ahmedabad & IIM, Calcutta possible.
    Satya G.IIM Ahmedabad
  • 03
    My mentors and counsellors took an eager interest in my application process and guided me every step of the way. They helped me determine the best colleges for me by helping me shortlist my areas of expertise and interest. They worked with me to strengthen my application and get noticed by some of the best colleges. I owe them my awesome admit into Columbia, an IVY LEAGUE College!
    Siddhartha G.Columbia University

How we approach the work

Build one case across the full application.

We examine the progression in your work, the reason for an MBA now and the options that fit your goals, finances and geography.

  • 01

    Review the record before writing

    We examine your responsibilities, progression, goals, timing and constraints before drafting the application.

  • 02

    Build a consistent application

    Your CV, essays and recommendations should reinforce the same direction without repeating the same examples.

  • 03

    Prepare for interviews

    Mock interviews help you explain your decisions, leadership and goals without sounding scripted.

  • 04

    Compare the full cost of each option

    Cost, timing, geography and opportunity cost belong in the school-selection conversation from the beginning.

Before we begin

Bring the CV before the polished story.

Share your experience, intended intake, test status and unresolved questions. We’ll identify what needs work before school selection and essays begin.

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Scope of work

What MBA admissions support can include

  1. 01
    MBA profile diagnosis

    Profile and timing diagnosis

    Review progression, test preparation and recommender readiness before choosing an intake or application round. A deadline should not substitute for readiness.

  2. 02
    Career direction

    Post-MBA direction

    Define why an MBA is relevant now and what the degree needs to make possible in your career.

  3. 03
    Business school research

    School research and selection

    Compare curriculum, recruiting context, geography and cost to create a balanced school list.

  4. 04
    MBA application materials

    CV, essays and recommendations

    Build CVs and essays around accurate examples. Help recommenders understand the process and your context; their assessments and writing remain their own.

  5. 05
    MBA interview preparation

    Interview and decision support

    Prepare for school-specific conversations and evaluate the options carefully when decisions arrive.

From the story archive

Selected destinations from Collegify student stories

  • 01

    United States

    Harvard Business School

  • 02

    United States

    The Wharton School

  • 03

    United Kingdom

    London Business School

  • 04

    France & Singapore

    INSEAD

  • 05

    France

    HEC Paris

  • 06

    India

    Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

  • 07

    Singapore

    NUS Business School

  • 08

    Singapore

    Nanyang Business School

Plan the shortlist

Where students apply

Compare the programme, university and published requirements before treating a destination as a final choice.

Questions to check

Frequently asked questions

How should an MBA applicant compare business schools?
Compare each programme against the career question it needs to answer: curriculum, teaching approach, location, recruiting context, cost and the timing of study. The aim is to build a list that can be explained in relation to the applicant's experience, goals and practical constraints.
Are tests required for every MBA application?
Test requirements vary by school, programme and applicant circumstances, and policies can change. Applicants should check each business school's official admissions page rather than relying on a general rule, then plan preparation only around the requirements that apply to their own shortlist.
What costs belong in an MBA decision?
A useful comparison includes tuition, living expenses, travel, financing terms where relevant and the income or responsibilities affected by time away from work. These are personal decisions, so applicants should gather current figures from official sources and test the full commitment carefully.
How much work experience is needed for an MBA?
There is no single answer across business schools. The useful question is whether the applicant can explain the scope of their work, progression, goals and readiness for the programme. Each school publishes its own expectations, which should be reviewed alongside the applicant's actual record.
How can I test whether an MBA supports a career change?
Name the intended role, industry and geography, then identify which capabilities you already have and which you need to develop. Compare the curriculum, experiential learning and recruiting context against those gaps. Read employment reports with their dates and reporting populations in mind, and investigate relevant work-authorisation requirements separately. A programme can support a transition without guaranteeing it.
Should I rush to an earlier MBA application round?
Compare the school's current round deadlines with your actual readiness: tests where required, a researched career plan, thoughtful essays and time for independent recommendations. Check any separate scholarship or international-applicant guidance. Choose a workable round rather than assuming that earlier always means better for your application.

Not sure what to ask?

Tell us what has to be decided next.

Include your current stage, intended intake and any deadline. We can then tell you which conversation would be useful.

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A Collegify counsellor discussing an admissions plan

Our standard

What we can commit to.

Our responsibilities are clear: careful research, honest feedback, organised work and close attention to each student's decisions.

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  1. 01

    University choices

    Courses and institutions assessed against the applicant’s record, interests, budget and intended direction.

  2. 02

    Application writing

    Questions and edits that strengthen structure and specificity while leaving authorship with the applicant.

  3. 03

    Project management

    Agreed deadlines, visible next steps and enough review time before submission.