What is Access+?
Access+ is a program for Access members that combines a curated curriculum, mentors, experts, and a peer community to provide the necessary resources to apply to business school. This program gives members access to low-cost, high-value resources in order to break barriers to graduate management education. As an Access+ member, you will have a comprehensive admissions team to ensure you never have to apply alone. Through this program, we seek to enable diverse applicants to apply to business school without the cost of high-priced coaches and with the added benefit of a tight-knit peer admissions community.
Why Access+?
ROI (Return on Investment): Proven program built by admissions experts with a focused peer group (return) for the least amount of money of any leading affinity program (investment)
Community: Peer engagement with mentors and experts through Slack and live webinars
Resources & Savings: Comprehensive self-guided admissions curriculum with test prep and admissions discounts
Access+ Benefits
All the benefits you receive from Access, plus:
Direct access to unique engagement opportunities with top 50 MBA programs (see partners for more details)
Peer-based learning teams to assist with navigating the admissions process, accountability (we all need that), and networking*
Top MBA mentors (current students or alumni) that provide support through the application process*
Exclusive Slack channel for Access+ members and mentors*
Comprehensive self-guided MBA admissions curriculum and complementary resources*
Office hours and real talks with experts to answer every question you have*
Opportunities to earn back subscription cost via Visa gift cards through strong program engagement
* = exclusive to Access+ members
Access+ Requirements
Access membership (applying to an MBA program in this admissions cycle). Not a member? Click here!
Demonstrated commitment to the B-School application process
Access+ Price Breakdown
For $499 you receive…
Comprehensive admissions resources = $500 value
Mentorship: 6 months of 30 minute meetings = $180 value
6 Office Hour Sessions with admissions experts at $100/hr = $600 value
Instant, accessible communication with admissions coaches via Slack = $200 value
Self-guided application curriculum = $250 value
A tight-knit admissions family = priceless
A total resource value of $1,730, for just $499.
Subscription payment is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-negotiable.
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2023 Access+ Subscription Calendar
Cohort 5
Subscription Opens: February 8th
Subscription Deadline: June 18th
Orientation: June 27th
Curriculum & Team Start: July 1st
Cohort 6 *Round 2 Applicants Only
Subscription Opens: June 19th
Subscription Deadline: September 17th
Orientation: September 28th
Curriculum & Team Start: October 1st
Note: All subscription deadlines are by 11:59PM PT.
Our Partners
