Are consultants like MiM Essay helpful for average profiles (low GPA, no brand internships)?

Question

I’m honestly a bit confused here. My profile is not that strong,  I’ve got around 6.5 GPA from a lesser-known university, no major internships at big firms, and just some basic extracurriculars like college fest volunteering. I keep reading that top schools want “all-rounders,” but what about people like me who are average? Can a consultant really help shape such a profile into something that schools will consider, or is that just marketing talk? Has anyone with a similar background actually managed to get admits with their help?

Shruti T · Accepted Answer

Yes, consultants like MiM-Essay can be helpful for average profiles, especially when the GPA or internships aren&rsquo;t standout. Top schools don&rsquo;t only look at grades&mdash;they want to see motivation, clarity in goals, and some evidence of leadership or impact, even in small settings. A consultant helps by pulling out experiences you might overlook, like projects, part-time jobs, or volunteering, and framing them as points that can be talked about in applications.
Beyond that, they also share GMAT prep material and guidance on whether a retake could improve your chances. They guide on school selection so you&rsquo;re applying smartly, not randomly, and their unlimited essay edits plus mock interviews help refine how you present yourself until it&rsquo;s polished. Many applicants with average GPAs have still landed admits and scholarships this way, so it&rsquo;s not just marketing&mdash;structured support can make a real difference.

Karthik Iyer · Answer

I was in a pretty similar spot a few years back. My GPA was around 6.7, not from a big-name college, and I didn&rsquo;t have any fancy internships either. Honestly, I thought top schools were out of reach.
I worked with MiM-Essay, and what helped me most was how they showed me that even small experiences could be framed in the right way. Things like leading a college club event, part-time projects, or even volunteering , they made me see how to connect those to qualities schools look for. The essays and mock interviews were where their guidance really mattered, because I didn&rsquo;t know how to present my story before that.
In the end, I got admits from a couple of good European MiM programs, and even an interview call from a top school I never expected. So yes, consultants can help, but it&rsquo;s not magic ,you still have to put in effort and own your story. For me, the process with them turned what I thought was an &ldquo;average&rdquo; profile into something schools actually considered.

Suman Raghavan · Answer

My gpa was on the lower side and i didnt have big internships to show either. Working with mimessay gave me clarity on how to use what i already had. Even simple things like college fest work or course projects became useful in my essays once framed the right way. I know it doesnt make the profile suddenly &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; but it definitely made it more presentable and competitive.

Manav K · Answer

I had a pretty similar profile gpa around 6.7 no big  internships and only basic extracurriculars. I also felt schools might not take me seriously. With mimessay&rsquo;s help i learned how to highlight what i did have projects part time work and even small volunteering experiences. They showed me how to turn those into essays that made sense. In the end i got admits from a couple of good schools. So yes consultants can help with an average profile but it only works if you are ready to put in the effort. They guide you but you still have to bring out your own experiences.

Mohit C · Answer

yes even with a lower GPA or simple internships  people have managed admits. consultants dont change your profile but they guide you on how to frame it better. that way  schools see potential instead of just numbers.