Admissions Gateway | MBA Admissions Consultants

Number Of Expert Admissions Coaches: 6

Total Reviews: 883 | 5 Star Reviews: 882 | 3 Star Reviews: 1

Firm Website: https://www.admissionsgateway.com/

Founded in 2007, Admissions Gateway is built on the philosophy of “Never leave a person behind.” Our mission is to do all it takes to help candidates get into top business schools.

Over the past 18 years, we have helped more than 2,000 applicants crack the world’s most competitive programs, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and other M7 schools. Across the last four intakes, our candidates have received 836 admission offers from M7 programs. In 2026 alone, we had 263 of those, with over $15M in scholarships secured.

Poets&Quants named Admissions Gateway the #1 medium-sized MBA admissions consulting firm in the world for 2026, with a 9.99 client satisfaction score across 145 P&Q-verified reviews, and over 570 5-star reviews overall. In the same year, three of our consultants were ranked in the global Top-10 and five in the global Top-25.

Our model of invested mentoring means we don’t just edit essays, we live the application journey with each candidate. We ensure every student receives the undivided attention of senior consultants, supported by a structured firm-wide process that guarantees consistency and quality across the board.

At Admissions Gateway, our commitment goes beyond applications. We shape authentic stories that win admits and mentor candidates to thrive in business school and in their careers that follow.


Admissions Results:

2026 Intake results: HSW: 104; M7: 263, top-15: 461
2025 Intake results: HSW: 103; M7: 226, top-15: 322

2024 Intake results: HSW: 86; M7: 191, top-15: 315

2023 Intake results: HSW: 61; M7: 156, top-15: 293


Scholarship Results:

2026 intake scholarships: ~ $15M

2025 intake scholarships: ~ $13.5M

2024 intake scholarships: ~ $12.6M

2023 intake scholarships: ~ $10M

All Reviews By Date
  • 3 Out Of 3 With Eli
    3 years ago
    Working with Eli, my consultant was a game-changer in my application journey. With his unwavering dedication and personalized guidance, I gained admission to Stanford, Kellogg, and USC. Eli helped me maximize my potential and find the right direction, making this ...
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    Class of 2024 N/A
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  • Best Consultant For Your MBA Journey - Admit From Northwestern Kellogg
    3 years ago
    I got to know about Admissions Gateway, and Nisha specifically, through some friends who had worked with them in the past and had gotten through their dream MBA programs in the M7s. All of them spoke highly of her and ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • INSEAD Admit With Scholarship
    3 years ago
    I took advice from Rajdeep for my MBA applications and found his guidance to be incredibly helpful. His advice on resume building and goal setting was the most valuable experiences I had. The resume building approach was impactful; it completely ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • IVY League MBA Admit
    3 years ago
    Even though I was clear about which school I wanted to go to and what my goals were, I wanted to ensure that I leave no stone unturned, so I decided to work with Rajdeep. He was very clear about ...
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    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Rajdeep Goes Above & Beyond! Wharton Admit.
    3 years ago
    I came to Rajdeep for help with preparation after I received an interview invite from Wharton. He was super helpful. Admissions Gateway was a slam dunk choice because of their reputation, especially with helping people get into the top-5 business ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • A No-Brainer Decision When It Comes To Admissions Consultants (Yale & Kellogg Admits)!
    3 years ago
    I worked with Mudit Gupta and Gauri Jaswal for the class of 2025 admissions cycle and had fantastic results with them! I applied to 5 schools and ended up getting admits to Yale SOM and Kellogg in Round 2. I ...
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    Suraj Sehgal
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Kellogg 2Y Admit
    3 years ago
    Coming from a super non-traditional background (public policy and rural entrepreneurship), I was doubtful that I’ll be able to translate my work experience into the AdCom’s preferred language. However, working with Nisha helped me tell my story, bring out my ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admitted To Kellogg, Oxford
    3 years ago
    I have rarely seen individuals go out of the way to help others. Mudit and Gauri are one of those people. At a time when I was completely disheartened due to multiple waitlist and rejects in my first attempt, they ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Thanks Admissions Gateway! (Wharton With $55k, Kellogg, Ross With $80K, Anderson With $120K)
    4 years ago
    Admissions Gateway provided just the kind of support my disheartened self needed after all the rejections I got in the 2021-22 application cycle. Even after spending a huge amount of money on a US-based consultancy, I couldn't convert any school. ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • HBS Interview
    4 years ago
    If you are applying to a top 5 MBA program, Rajdeep is the person you should turn to. He possesses an extensive understanding of the admissions process and can guide you through it seamlessly. Rajdeep helped me prepare for my ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admitted To IESE, ESADE & SDA Bocconi With Full Forte Fellow Scholarship
    4 years ago
    I researched extensively for some of the best MBA consultants to help me in my application journey, and I am so glad that I found Mudit and the greater Admissions Gateway team as I could not have asked for better ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • The Best Choice!
    4 years ago
    I highly recommend Eli from the bottom of my heart - you absolutely MUST use him as your MBA advisor! I say this as someone who applied last year with a different advisor who was subpar, and working with Eli ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Always Available & Very Good At Shaping Applications, Wharton & Kellogg Admit
    4 years ago
    During my consultant research across forums like Poets&Quants, GMATclub, etc., and by talking to others who had been through the admissions process last year, Rajdeep and Admissions Gateway came highly recommended. Finally, a referral by a friend at HBS who ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Great Approach - Very Collaborative Through The Process
    4 years ago
    Through the guidance I got from Mudit and Gauri at Admissions Gateway, I applied to Booth, Kellogg, Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. Received an admission to Kellogg for the '23 intake. Coming from a healthcare background, my experiences were very technical ...
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    Teja Vardhan
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Best Choice I Could Make!
    4 years ago
    I chose to collaborate with Eli on my application to top MBA programs because of his reputation for being forthright and truthful right from the beginning. Eli's extensive experience and track record of helping students secure admission to the most ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • School Specific Advice! Harvard, Wharton & Kellogg Admits
    4 years ago
    I know a lot of people who worked with Rajdeep so I was confident when I approached him to help me get into my dream school, HBS. Since I knew I was working with the best consultant, a lot of ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Great turnaround, re-applicant going to Kellogg
    4 years ago
    I took Rajdeep’s help for 4 M7 Schools and Resume Creation. I found that Rajdeep has perfected the application strategy for all schools and his advice gave me a clear path on how to shape my essays. After every session I ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Sloan, Fuqua, Ross With $$$
    4 years ago
    Nisha and her team went above and beyond in helping me through the MBA journey. Helped me develop a nuanced way of thinking in terms of presenting content to a wider audience. The team's insights into what schools actually look ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admitted To Yale & Stanford
    4 years ago
    Nisha helped me refine my anecdotes and resume, to bring out the human aspects and subtle nuances that I would not have otherwise thought of. Her attention to detail and dedication helped me put my best foot forward, despite being ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Unwavering Dedication To Excellence & High Standards In Consulting - Admits To Kellogg ($) & Tuck ($)
    4 years ago
    Admissions Gateway's flexible and comprehensive approach has made me realize the true value of a skilled and experienced consultant. In my first attempt, I applied to five M7 colleges and even practiced for the interviews, but unfortunately, I didn't make ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • IESE - 20,000 Euros Scholarship
    4 years ago
    I stumbled on Admissions Gateway after reading about them on Poets&Quants. After the initial virtual meet and greet with Mudit, I was lucky enough to be assigned a slot with them. Looking back on my journey, I do believe the ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Your End-To-End Partner For All Things MBA- Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg. & Booth
    4 years ago
    Nisha was the perfect partner for my MBA application journey. She knew exactly how to help, helping me position my application in the best possible manner! Couldn't recommend her enough.
    Shubhra Agrawal
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • One stop consultant for all MBA Application stuff - Columbia, Kellogg, Booth with 160K scholarship
    4 years ago
    I spoke to Nisha and Admissions Gateway team as I started to think about my MBA Applications in February. The team spoke to me several times till I had all my doubts cleared. I also spoke to other top consultants ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Kellogg 1 Year MBA Admit
    4 years ago
    One of my seniors suggested I talk to Nisha; some of her friends had worked with Nisha and had been admitted to M7 programs. I wanted to work towards getting an admit to a 1 year MBA program and I ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Best Consultant For Your MBA Journey - Admit From Wharton & Stern
    4 years ago
    My experience of working with Admission's gateway is nothing short of miraculous. I have come out of this process much wiser only because of Rajdeep, Mudit, Dalal, and Nisha. I reached out to them quite late in the process and ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Relentless commitment to quality: Admits from Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia; $120K offered
    4 years ago
    I started working with Nisha just 3 months before the R1 September deadlines – a delay attributable to personal reasons. Nisha helped me overcome the anxiety that came along with this delayed start by helping me believe in myself and ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Highly Recommended!
    4 years ago
    Eli is a brilliant person, able to understand the candidate and help precisely where I needed it. I worked with Eli for over eight months, which was very productive and pleasant. I highly recommend working with him!
    Class of 2025 Admitted
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  • True Partner - Harvard & 3 More M7 Admits With $$
    4 years ago
    Multiple MBA applicants recommended Rajdeep as the consultant of choice. The word of mouth about Rajdeep’s success rate at the top-5 schools was exceptional, from people who worked with him, as well as people who didn’t work with him but ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Top MBA Admissions Consultant | Expertise, Availability, & Focus
    4 years ago
    Working with Eli was an absolute pleasure. He was always available to talk and responded to my text messages within minutes. Whenever I had a question or needed advice, Eli was just a phone call away. He turned things around ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Best All The Way. Takes A Genuine Interest In Your Profile. Admits To Duke, Darden & Foster With $$
    4 years ago
    I’m not the regular MBA aspirant. Coming from a family business background, I was clueless and nervous about how to portray my story. But with proper guidance from Mudit, I managed to receive admits from Duke ($), Darden, and Foster ...
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    MANMEET SINGH BEHL
    MBA Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Eli Was A Great Choice
    4 years ago
    Getting my desired GMAT score took me a while and throughout the process, I developed a close relationship with my GMAT teacher. I figured that as he had taught hundreds if not thousands of MBA applicants, he would know to ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Admits From Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia, $120K Offered
    4 years ago
    I was introduced to Rajdeep Chimni by colleagues who had secured M7 admits. On the first call, I knew that working with Rajdeep would give me the greatest odds of success in this competitive admissions cycle. I was worried that ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Great Support Throughout, Columbia With $$$$
    4 years ago
    I connected with Rajdeep through the website in February as I started thinking about my MBA Applications. He first recommended a profile evaluation wherein he suggested how I would need to put my story on my resume and essays to ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend: Comprehensive, Ambitious (Within Reason), & Detail Oriented
    4 years ago
    Friends of mine referred me to Rajdeep and I worked with him to apply to 3 top business schools. All my experience was entrepreneurial and his approach to the resume helped me re-think and really bring out the impact of ...
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    Sushant Arora
    MBA Class of 2017 Admit
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  • Booth With $$$ & LBS Full Ride. Admit & 15x My Fee Back!
    4 years ago
    I applied to INSEAD, Booth, and London Business School and was offered admits to all three schools. I was also offered scholarships at all three schools, a full-ride worth about 110K £ at LBS, 35K € at INSEAD, and 60K ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Learnt New Skills & Gained Admission To HBS!
    4 years ago
    I got to know about Rajdeep from my colleague who gained admission to HBS last year. He had great feedback on working with Rajdeep and Admissions Gateway results were unmatched. The way Rajdeep approached every essay was great. While it followed ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Eli Is The Best Choice I Made - Will Make Your Dreams Come True
    4 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Eli when applying to business school.  For me, the most important piece of advice in this process is to work with someone who is very honest and realistic but at the same time will not discourage you. Eli is exactly ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Warning! High Chance Of Having Your Life Changed (GSB Admit)
    4 years ago
    In doing my research I had spoken to many application consultants. Some I felt were trying to sell me something, and others felt like a big machine where they would simply apply a certain framework on me. When I spoke to ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Work With Eli If You Want To Pursue An Ivy League Program!!
    4 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Eli for anyone seeking assistance with their MBA/executive MBA application process. Wli was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process, from brainstorming essay ideas, and making the most out of my resume and recommendation ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • A True Pro! Do Yourself A Favour & Call Eli!
    4 years ago
    I reached out to Eli after getting very warm recommendations from 3 different friends of mine. The call I had with him clarified that he is the right person to work with on this challenging task - sharp, sincere, got ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Admits From Wharton, INSEAD & Cornell - $40k Offered
    4 years ago
    I worked with Rajdeep at Admissions Gateway on applications to five of the eight schools that I applied to. He came highly recommended by colleagues at work and seniors from college and his impeccable track record convinced me to work ...
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    Riya Goel
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Amazing & Dedicated Consultant - Deferred MBA - Wharton & Columbia Admit
    4 years ago
    Nisha was an amazing guide throughout the tricky and highly competitive deferred MBA process. She provides high-quality, meaningful insights which brought out elements in my application that I hadn't thought of or in a way that was completely unique. Her ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Deferred Admit To Columbia
    4 years ago
    Working with Nisha was an absolute pleasure. Being a final-year undergraduate, applying to the top B-Schools in the world, I was obviously extremely nervous. However, she left no stone unturned to make me feel at ease throughout the process. While ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Personal Attention; Wharton & INSEAD Admits
    4 years ago
    I chose to work with Admissions Gateway after many of my colleagues and friends recommended Rajdeep Chimni. Rajdeep and others advised that I retake the GMAT so I sat out R1 of applications and focused on improving my GMAT score. In ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Rajdeep Is A CPG Expert; HBS With $100K+ Assistance
    4 years ago
    I decided to work with Rajdeep as three close friends from Unilever recommended Admissions Gateway after getting into Harvard. The word of mouth was so strong that I didn’t speak with or even consider other consultants. Rajdeep helped me choose my ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend!
    4 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Eli. I called two MBA application consultants on the evening of completing my GMAT and chose Eli because of a friend's recommendation and his no-nonsense communication style. It’s the highest amount of money I ever ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Best Deferred MBA Consultant: Wharton, CBS, Booth & Kellogg Admits
    4 years ago
    Applying to the top b-schools in the world can be quite a daunting process, especially as a final-year undergraduate. Partnering with Nisha helped me crack admits to all the b-schools I applied to. Nisha was immensely helpful through every part ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Direct, Crisp Feedback - Kellogg Admit
    4 years ago
    Nisha's guidance to the b-school application process was an amalgamation of a very structured framework-based approach to writing and personalized storytelling. Her knowledge of points required by the admissions division of each of the top schools is commendable. From our very ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Extremely Insightful: Booth Admit With Scholarship, Yale Admit
    4 years ago
    I applied in R1 to MIT and Columbia without any consultant and was not even shortlisted for an interview. The straight rejections made me doubt my background as I repeatedly heard that my profile (software developer in high-frequency trading) is ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Exceptional Consultant With Extremely High Quality Feedback - Darden & Yale SOM
    4 years ago
    In 2021, I partnered with Nisha to work on my applications. Nisha possesses a wealth of knowledge and is a one-stop shop for all things applications related. Her approach toward the application was very structured and Nisha never lets you ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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