Agreed, if you use your free consultation minutes wisely, it will help you narrow down the best for you.

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I’ve evaluated a few Indian MBA admission consultants during my own application process, and after comparing several options, I’d strongly recommend LilacBuds, CrackAdmission, and Colledge. Each offers great value depending on your target schools (ISB, Ivey, or other global MBAs).


LilacBuds was their data-driven approach, detailed profile evaluation, and highly interactive essay brainstorming sessions. They helped me refine my story authentically rather than rewriting it, and the mock interviews were incredibly close to the actual ones.


CrackAdmission is ideal if you’re targeting top international programs, they’re strategic, responsive, and offer honest feedback on how to position your profile for schools like Ivey, Rotman, or INSEAD.


Colledge focuses more on Indian and European MBAs, and their consultants invest real time in helping you craft your career goals and connect with alumni.


My quick advice when choosing a consultant:
Pick someone who understands your goals and target region
Ensure you’ll get direct consultant time, not delegated work
Ask for recent success stories and check their LinkedIn recommendations


Hope this helps anyone comparing options happy to share my experience in more detail if you’re shortlisting consultants for this cycle!