Based on a number of factors, Ascend will help you identify programs that would be a good fit for you—your “target programs.” These factors include academic background, job experience, your program “must-haves,” personal or professional constraints, and most importantly, your personal and professional goals. Ascend can also offer strategic entrance exam advice and provide suggestions about how to best approach your applications.

You can find a list of programs, their start dates, and application due dates here.

$250

Recommendations are an important part of your admissions portfolio and deserve commensurate attention. This step involves reviewing your list of potential recommenders, discussing the benefits/drawbacks of choosing a specific person, and developing a plan to approach and guide your chosen recommenders through that process.

$500

As you know, a resume alone cannot convey everything about you, but as a part of your application portfolio, it needs to shine. A resume audit can help identify missing or underdeveloped parts of your background. Guidance on revisions and a final review ensure that what you submit is as encompassing, organized, well-written as possible.

$1,250

This step in the process tends to be the one that many EMBA applicants find most overwhelming. Ascend helps you select essay topics, brainstorm the approach to each question, and develop a structural blueprint for each essay. Once you’ve provided your drafts, Ascend provides feedback on the content and in an iterative process, assists you in revising and fine-tuning what you’ve written. You can be assured that what you’re submitting is the best expression of who you are, and that the writing itself is as compelling (and error-free!) as possible.

$1,250 per school

It can be difficult to manage all the details in an application so before you hit the “Submit” button, Ascend Admissions inspects the final version to identify anything that may have been overlooked.

$250 per school

If you’re applying to more than one program and need assistance in assessing multiple offers of admission, Ascend can act as a sounding board for your thoughts and provide recommendations on what program best fulfills your educational, professional, and personal goals.

$200