4 Don't be afraid to use an admissions consultant

You're about to make a major life decision and tens of thousands of tuitiondollars and years of your life are at stake, not to mention future career paths.You can find a good consultant who will cost you less than you'll spend onapplication fees and GMAT test taking. A good consultant should help youidentify your best personal strategy to gain admission and steer you towards thebusiness schools for which you're best suited. They are also perfect forproofing essays (see #5 above) and they can really help ease your stress duringthis taxing time period.