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Nisha is the absolute best and a very professional consultant!

I would highly recommend her to anyone considering applying to business school. She is extremely knowledgeable, very structured, and pushes you to bring out the best in your stories.

Nisha is one of the few consultants who takes out time to hear you and learn more about you, hence helping you craft the most authentic story.

I worked with Nisha on 4 b-school applications. Got interview invites from all schools and admits from LBS and Ross.

Nisha is a very quality focussed person and ensures that content is of the highest possible quality even if it takes multiple iterations. My experience is summarized below:

Pros:
1. Nisha is great with content. She knows what the school wants and how your story fits with the school’s values.
2. Nisha starts from scartch and makes you think hard about your story to make it bullet-proof.
3. Nisha doesn’t compromise on quality at all. She ensures you re-write paragraphs or hunt for information/metrics if that’s required to strengthen your application.
4. Nisha is very calm and positive, which helps in the panic situations a lot (these situations happen more often than one expects!).

Cons:
1. Slow on follow-ups. You need to check in with her for feedback/updates diligently yourself.

Overall, Nisha is an amazing consultant that you can rely on to give you the best of her abilities and make you reach your full potential.

After making my due diligence on the various consultants on the transparency on the reach and dream targets, and the overall process I decided to go ahead with Admission Gateway.
I started my resume preparation process with Mudit. Throughout the process, Mudit helped me to develop that strategic perspective. The transformative thinking was completely new for a person from a technical background. The process really helped me to understand the impact of my work from a broader perspective. After the foundation was laid through viewing the work from a CEO’s mindset and understanding the impact, we started with school-specific questions.
Nisha’s insight into every school’s culture really helped me to draw upon my experiences that aligned with the school. Her constant focus on the improvement of your essays is commendable. The focus on specificity really helps you to get the minutiae of your story and make it authentic and unique. The same was reflected to bring out the uniqueness in my profile through the interview.
If you are someone who views this opportunity to self-reflect and really understand your journey I would certainly recommend going with Nisha. I would only request you to be patient with her as this process is not going to be easy and will involve a lot of iterations followed by hours staring into the unknown reflecting on the whys asked across your stories.

I am extremely grateful that I picked Admissions Gateway and was assigned Nisha as my counselor. As an early career applicant and the first one in my family to pursue an MBA, I had my apprehensions.
During my MBA application process, I soon realized that the secret recipe for success is in crafting your story, here Nisha is an absolute rockstar. During our initial calls, we solely focused on this aspect of my application, and her constant suggestions and inputs really helped me to connect my current goals with my long-term goals and craft a well-rounded story.
During the resume building process, the game changer for me was Nisha’s input to think like a CEO, and always think about the impact that’s created by the actions, this really helped me quantify a lot of my achievements. These lessons I will use for the rest of my professional career.
My most recent work experience is in my family business, and I was told by a lot of individuals that the admission departments of various schools look down on individuals coming from an Indian family business, especially the ones which are mid-sized. But instead of thinking about this as a weakness, Nisha helped me to portray this as one of my biggest strengths, which was a game changer for my application.
I am matriculating to Darden Business school, and have received a half-tuition merit scholarship. I am extremely grateful to Nisha and her entire team for helping me during this journey and highly recommend Admissions Gateway to everyone!

In 2021, I worked with Nisha on my application to the top 10 US B-schools. I was extremely impressed by her overall approach to the application and how much she pushed me to improve the quality of my application materials.
For each aspect of the application like resume building, school-specific essays, etc., she held webinars that were very helpful in getting an overall idea of the approach and how to navigate specific hurdles. Post webinars, she walked me through some samples which served as frameworks for structuring my ideas. I was delighted that she started the process for me very early in May, which allowed her to dedicate enough time to every part of my application.
Nisha was very conscious in terms of the quality of each part of the application and had a clear idea of the end output. I specifically appreciated the number of iterations and discussions that went into the resume building and goal-setting process, which played a huge part in smoothly tackling the essay writing part of the application. She also pushed me a lot on doing thorough research of each school I was applying to through networking with students and alumni and attending important live events for each school, helping me enhance the quality of my essays.
In the last leg of the application, Nisha helped me with practice mock interviews. For some schools that required applicants to prepare video essays, she was very helpful in creating a script and giving feedback on facial expressions and delivery.
Overall, Nisha was instrumental in my admission to Wharton (with $$$) and Ross. For anyone that is looking to take on the daunting task of applying to M7/T15 US B-schools, I highly recommend Nisha to help you in your journey.

TL;DR: Nisha pushed me to create the best application I can. Working with Nisha this year and a different consultant last year, I know the huge difference in the quality of the applications I was able to put out working with Nisha due to both her depth of understanding of the process and the rigor about making each and every part of the application as good as possible.
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When I applied to the M7 schools in 2020 with another consultant I did not receive any invite-only interviews. I felt hopeless, I chose to work with Nisha in 2021 who gave me the confidence to apply to the top schools.

Nisha guided me even before we started working on the applications on the steps I could take to improve my profile in the meantime. As we started working on the applications, she started with organizing webinars and providing knowledge and frameworks to do well in the application process. I realized the incredible depth of knowledge Nisha and the team had on how to approach each and every aspect of the process.

Through the said frameworks, personal guidance, and samples of her past students I was able to work on my applications swiftly without getting confused about what was expected of me. While building my own application Nisha helped me introspect on my own story and was always open to what I was thinking without pressuring me towards a set direction.

The thing that jumped out to me the most was the high expectation of quality for each and every part of my application. For instance, as I created my CV – We went through 15 drafts with Nisha pushing me to do better with each draft so that I could communicate my accomplishments to the Adcom in the best manner. This held true for all the other aspects of the process as well.

Because of a delayed GMAT score as I was running late on my R1 applications, Nisha was very supportive. Even in the last week of the deadlines, Nisha helped me in reviewing my essays so enabling me to put out 3-4 drafts in a day.

Once I got my interview calls Nisha helped me practice my interview skills for each and every school as many times as I needed and even scheduled a Mock Team-Based discussion practice that helped me perform well in the Wharton interview.

If you want to put your best foot forward for your MBA applications, I would recommend you to go with Nisha. It will be a lot of hard work but you will come out satisfied and happy on the other end.

Before meeting Rajdeep, my resume was 3 pages long and I had cited every possible thing I did. Rajdeep shared what schools exactly look for – this helped me refine each bullet point on my resume in a particular format. We even went as far as picking the right words for the achievements!

I was impressed by how patiently Rajdeep heard my past experiences when it came to goal thinking. While I was clear on what I wanted to do, Rajdeep helped me refine and narrow it down to very specific, achievable yet ambitious long-term and short-term goals.

I really loved Rajdeep’s approach of having webinars and citing previous examples that helped me understand what each school was looking for. It allowed me to cater my application to each school and narrate my most effective stories.

The essay assistance was the highlight. I loved how Rajdeep would encourage me to come up with multiple drafts of different stories and we would together brainstorm on what works the best. He really knows how to tailor your essay for each school.

The interview prep was solid! Rajdeep even guessed who would interview me and what the interviewing style was! The mocks he conducted were in line with the actual interview so I was confident going in.

All in all, Rajdeep was always available to discuss and my essay edits/resume edits were returned on time. I am glad I chose to work with him!

I heard about Rajdeep from Poets&Quants and he was also recommended by college seniors who had worked with him. I spoke to multiple counselors and chose Rajdeep due to his clarity. I was impressed by his insights during our call and his experience working with clients from a healthcare background.

Rajdeep’s approach was structured. What I liked about his approach was the fact that he utilized synergies among the essays of different schools to minimize the work involved while also leaving adequate time for research. I also appreciated the detailed brainstorming calls at the beginning, which allowed me to think my story through and better articulate my career goals.

Rajdeep has no limits when it comes to time spent interacting with each client. In the case of one essay, we went to the 10th draft but we kept iterating until I produced an output that met his high standards. Rajdeep remained prompt throughout and continued to answer even basic queries. Lastly, AG’s resume-making process is legendary. Through a series of discussions, Rajdeep helped me transform a muddled group of points into a structured and to-the-point CV that gave a complete picture of me to the adcom.

Using the approach that he laid out, I finished the essays for most of the schools well in advance while also getting to dedicate time to the more open-ended essays. Rather than an admissions consultant, I prefer to call Rajdeep a coach. Presenting your story and goals within the word limits set by schools isn’t easy and he helped me become a person who can articulate thoughts succinctly while creating the same impact.

Due to our efforts, I secured interview invites from 4 of the 5 M7 schools I applied to in Round 1. Rajdeep continued to provide the same support he had provided during the essay writing stage, conducting one-on-one and group sessions for each school’s interview. Unfortunately, I faced some personal challenges during that time, which ultimately impacted my interview performance. With one waitlist and my quota of 5 schools exhausted, I was really worried about Round 2.

I feel that what differentiates Rajdeep from other consultants is that he lives and breathes the process together with his clients. He offered to help me apply to the schools I had kept for Round 2 at the start of the process completely free of charge. He never pushed me to choose schools that I did not wish to apply to despite the risk of his client success rate being affected, a fact that I appreciate. Rajdeep’s support continued to be impeccable during Round 2 and he also played a major role in keeping my morale high.

After a year of working together, our hard work bore fruit when I was accepted by London Business School with a significant scholarship. I credit Rajdeep for this admit and cannot imagine going through the process without his support. He is someone who truly cares about the people he works with.

I heard about Rajdeep from colleagues who secured admits in R1. On the first call I was convinced that he is my best bet for interviews and the Wharton TBD preparation.

Prep for Team Based Discussions with Rajdeep deserves a special mention. Rajdeep hosts a detailed workshop on the mechanics of a TBD. There are discussions around the framework of TBD, the roles one can take, scenarios one can encounter, and the final presentation of the TBD.

He then helps you with your pitch and walks you through scenarios that could occur. Then he conducts mock TBD sessions and provides both individual and group feedback. I was impressed with the detailed feedback for the participants. He tells you what you need to do and what you need to improve. He told me to be more participative from the beginning and not to only summarize others’ points but also add value and move the discussion forward.

For the Wharton interviews he has a very detailed discussion on how to answer various questions and made me research the program and then connect it to my goals and values. This was followed by a mock and iterative feedback. This preparation helped me feel confident on interview day!

A lot of b-school admits over the last two years mentioned Rajdeep’s track record of helping a ton of people from Consulting + VC. My experience of working with Rajdeep was phenomenal. He added a lot of value to my thought process and essay drafts, due to which I could submit my applications as a more confident candidate.

Of the consultants that I evaluated, Rajdeep stood out from the initial call. He spent time with me to understand my journey. I knew that I had to sign up with him when he summarized my journey much better than I had communicated to him.

After joining, I was amazed to see how he had a crafted approach for each step of the process. For instance, his frameworks on resume writing helped me determine the most impactful projects and how I should pitch those in the best way, a task that was uphill for me since I had worked on a total of 50+ projects across organizations.

Additionally, since my work experience varied across sectors and domains, it was difficult to think about what I wanted to do ahead and how business school could help me. I loved Rajdeep’s approach to storytelling here. He gave me a lot of time to arrive at different storylines before we arrived at the common thread tying my life experiences together and how those could tie into my goals.

Rajdeep had great insight into each school. He helped me tweak my narrative for each school to help me position myself based on the kind of leaders that the particular school seeks. To facilitate this process, he used his network to connect me to students and alums to expedite my research.

When I received interview invites, Rajdeep organized preparation workshops, sent preparation material, and conducted multiple mock interviews. The preparation was so exhaustive that in none of my interviews did I face a question that Rajdeep and I had not discussed and personalized beforehand.

While Rajdeep explored my storyline deeply, he also made sure that we are not stuck on one part of the process. We often ran parts simultaneously. This and the straightforward feedback he had, kept me motivated and accountable throughout, factors quite underrated if I look at things in hindsight.

On balance, it would be safe to say that I could not have made it to Wharton with a huge scholarship without Rajdeep’s mentorship.

First things first: the result. I only applied to three schools – GSB, HBS, and Wharton. I got an interview at HBS and got into Wharton.

If you would’ve told me that I’d get this result a year back, I would’ve probably laughed. I had absolutely no knowledge about the MBA process when I started the journey. I talked to around 10 MBA consultants, all of whom told me that I am a male software engineer from an over-represented pool, with absolutely no official leadership experience. I stood no chance at HSW and shouldn’t bother wasting my/their time. Nothing against them – probably this is the harsh reality of MBA admissions. Given I was already well settled in my career and was leading a good life, I didn’t want to leave my job for anything less than HSW.

I was about to give up on the idea of an MBA when I got on a call with Eli. This call was completely different from the others. While others were focused on my stats, achievements, and boxes I checked, Eli was interested in my story. In my initial call itself, he forced me to open up and really tell him who I was. We talked for more than an hour and in that hour I told him things about myself that even my closest friends didn’t know. He wasn’t interested in my numbers, he was interested in me. When no one believed in me (not even me), Eli was the only one who thought that the “real me” had a shot.

Eli’s approach is very pragmatic – if you’re looking for someone who sugarcoats things or someone who gives you false hope or someone you can bullshit, he is NOT your guy. He is going to be straightforward and critical. He made me write 12 drafts for small answers in the application form and very bluntly called me out the moment I started slacking.

One of the best aspects of working will Eli was that he was always available. Preparing an MBA application while working full-time was a challenging task. I don’t know how he does it but it feels like the guy is always just a call away. With Eli, I never had to wait hours/days to get even the smallest of doubts/questions answered.

In Eli, you will find a close partner for your applications. He is not only an application consultant but a great mentor – he helped me immensely in navigating my career choices and decisions. He helped me plan my MBA admissions journey even before I hired him. This gave me the confidence to take the jump into this long and daunting journey.

Eli’s organization doesn’t have the fanciest of presence like many other consultants today and may give the first impression of not being at par with them. But in today’s world of glamour and noise, Eli is the real deal. I’m here only because of him. Please go and sign up with him – You’ll make the best decision of your life!!!

All my friends worked with Rajdeep and attended top-5 schools so I reached out to him as he came highly recommended. Right from the go, it was clear to me why he’s considered the best in the business. His nuanced inputs helped me transform my incoherent resume into a compelling narrative that could vividly replay my journey even with a cursory glance.

While crafting essays, I was astounded by the effectiveness of the framework that Rajdeep provides for initial brainstorming. When we would get on a call to discuss the contents of the essay, I would feel like he had a super processor in his brain that enabled him to piece together my disparate experiences into a powerful story, one that always existed but I had been unable to see. His school-specific insights helped me write essays that I felt sure would create a lasting impression on the Admissions Committee.

Rajdeep’s interview frameworks are great. He helps one build answers that are structured yet conversational and detailed yet engaging. Even though I would settle for an ‘okay’ answer, Rajdeep would push me to send him Whatsapp voice messages with improved answers. My Kellogg alumni interviewer later told me that he was sold on me just on hearing my answer for ‘Why Kellogg’. My Wharton interviewer, an Ad Com member, said later on that my TBD performance was the best she had seen this year. Even in the HBS interview, even though the interviewer drilled down to ask very specific questions, I was prepared to handle them and felt that I couldn’t have done any better. All I did in these interviews was to fully embrace Rajdeep’s guidance.

I ended up getting admitted to Wharton ($$$) and Kellogg in R1. Over the past two years, I have spoken with many consultants, both within India and abroad, but I can say that without a doubt, no one comes close to matching Rajdeep’s knowledge and knack for building winning applications.

Rajdeep was a godsend at a point in time when I was doing a lot of things on my own for my applications. I had heard that he was good but his first interaction just blew me away. From understanding what a TBD is, I walked away knowing how to think about my pitch, draft my pitch, the structure for TBD, and handle practically every scenario that may occur in the TBD.

In addition to Rajdeep’s crystal clear thought process, I loved how Rajdeep was always available 24*7 and replied very promptly on WhatsApp. This was a big factor for me and put me at ease knowing that I can always count on him replying in time.

Rajdeep helped me through multiple iterations of my draft and interview answers and always diligently and patiently answered all my questions, which there were a lot of! When I was stuck in drafting some of my answers, he gave me direction on how to think and improve.

I can surely say that my Wharton admit would not have happened without him and to prospective applicants I would just say that beyond all great success stats if there is one thing you should know about Rajdeep then it is that ‘he is downright a nice guy & trust me, this is a huge factor in you having a positive experience with any admissions consultant.

My Initial call with Rajdeep was helpful in setting expectations; the process was clearly laid out with actionable steps – for a blue sky process like an MBA application, the structure helped. Moreover, he had a great experience with candidates from investing backgrounds.

Rajdeep takes a deep interest in his candidates and that shows – from the goal thinking exercise to probing into various aspects of life to understand the core motivation for an MBA was useful not just for the process but also for life in general.

His approach is structured and helps one think through all aspects (personal life, early education, impact at work) deeply to arrive at a personal essay that depicts one’s best self. Rajdeep is one of the few counselors that really helps build out the resume– he pushes you to think strategically and of the larger impact that is often missing, and ensures that one is not underselling themselves.

His guidance on essays was great – the first version of my essay to the final version saw a dramatic change in the depth of thinking. Rajdeep is also very thorough in interview prep – he conducted mock interviews that helped me understand what to expect, calm my nerves and be better prepared for D-Day. Rajdeep is always a phone call away throughout the process, a big plus given how emotionally demanding the process is.

Rajdeep has a strong reputation and experience in working with PE candidates. So many of my colleagues at Harvard and Wharton recommended him.

Working with Rajdeep always felt like working with a close friend/mentor, someone who knew me on a personal level. His vast experience along with his genuine intent made the difficult self-introspection process an enjoyable experience.

Rajdeep pushed me constantly to bring out the best. A week before the HBS deadline, all set to upload my essay, Rajdeep called me late in the night and said, “I was going through your essay again. I really like it but I think we can rework the last section and make it better.” The re-worked output came out much better.

Rajdeep takes that extra step, be it with essays, interviews, or even scholarships, and that extra step gave me confidence that I had another friend/mentor who genuinely wanted me to find success.

I read about Rajdeep on Poets&Quants and heard good things about him from friends who applied before me. My story was not clear when I began applying. I applied to a few schools in round 1 without a counselor and could not convey a complete picture of myself in my applications. Rajdeep’s clarity on what to convey and how to tell your story left me spellbound. We got on multiple calls to clear my head and come up with a good story that depicts all the important aspects of my life. Considering my very non-traditional background, Rajdeep’s guidance helped in framing my work aspects in a way that can be appreciated by the admissions committee.

Rajdeep has been quite approachable. It never took me more than a day’s wait to get on a call with him. His availability helped me work through the finer aspects of storytelling in detail and come up with a good story. He even went out of his way and helped me apply to a school beyond the package I had paid for. He went above and beyond to help me prepare for interviews. When I was not prepared enough, he was straight forward and once asked me to postpone the interview and invest more time in preparation. He never sugar coats things and that helps in the application turning out quite genuine and presentable. I can’t think of a better counselor than Rajdeep to go through this arduous and demanding process!

I highly recommend Nisha to everyone who is embarking upon the Ivy-League journey. Key-pointers:
• Extremely knowledgeable
• Follows a structured approach
• Completely invested in her candidates
• Results-oriented
• Approachable at all times

Talking about my experience:
I heard about Nisha from my colleague (who also got admitted to HSW with scholarship). The first call with her was really insightful, she laid out the entire process in front of me. I was highly impressed with her in-depth knowledge of all the schools. She knew exactly what each school wants from the candidates.
Nisha studied my profile in detail and came up with a structured plan with clear deadlines. We started from scratch with my resume. Over numerous iterations, Nisha helped me to create a high impact resume and made sure that my strengths were properly highlighted.
Next up, we had multiple sessions to discuss my short-term and long-term goals. Nisha’s inputs were extremely valuable and gave me a unique perspective to jot down my aspirations. Based on my goals and my profile Nisha helped me to shortlist the schools to apply to.
After finalizing the schools, we worked on my story. Nisha is the best when it comes to storytelling, she inspires you and leaves ample space for you to drive your thoughts. Through multiple brainstorming sessions, Nisha enabled me to create a coherent narrative incorporating my professional, personal, and academic experiences. We did tens of iterations on my story and Nisha ensured that my story was crisp and impactful. Nisha’s understanding of what each school appreciates in an application is unparalleled. Once we had a narrative in place, we customized our essays for each school to bring out the desired quality.
After getting calls for interviews (with a 100% success rate), Nisha prepped me for the interviews. The resources she shared were extremely helpful. She had a really good idea of the probable questions. We worked on each and every question in detail and had multiple mock interview sessions. Later, Nisha also organized mock TBD with other aspirants. She was always available to discuss questions and provide feedback (at all hours!) to make sure that I felt confident going into the interview. Her feedback in terms of the content of the answer as well as the soft skills was always on point. The mock sessions worked wonders for me, 90% of the questions asked in the interview were already covered in the mocks.
Nisha was as committed to my application as I was. Apart from being a consultant, she was a constant support, a motivator, and a mentor. She kept pushing until the very last moment and went above and beyond the scope of her work to achieve outstanding results.

Rajdeep has a structured approach to Wharton’s interview preparation which works fantastically, since Wharton’s interview is a very unique Team-Based Group Discussion (TBD) format followed by a shorter 1:1 interview. I was convinced I wanted to work with him on the interview preparation right after our first call, where he was able to break down for me how Wharton evaluates a candidate during an interview, why the School has a differentiated interview format, and what are the various roles one can assume during a TBD.

He then provided a very elaborate workshop on the workings of a group discussion and provided guidance on how to structure the discussion, build on people’s points and move the discussion forward in a way that helps the group reach the designated outcome within time allotted. I did 2 mock TBDs with him and got individual feedback on my performance, my strengths and how I could do better in the different scenarios I may be faced with during the D-Day.

Rajdeep was available over call and was flexible to accommodate my mock timing preferences so I could be on top of preparation while managing a day job. Post the mocks, he helped me hone my answers to the ‘why Wharton’ and ‘why MBA’ questions, provided a framework within which to evaluate and refine my pitch and gave feedback on the length, structure and timing of my answer pitches till I had perfected them.

I highly recommend working with Rajdeep on interview preparations, especially for Wharton and other M7 schools.

She was a thorough professional when it came to suggesting the university fit. She not only helped me get admitted to three universities of my choice but also helped me with my scholarship essays. I would be more than happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a highly sought-after admissions consultant. The way she helped me bring out my true story in my essays was commendable, and she was always available to answer my queries, including on public holidays.

HBS (129k$), Wharton, CBS, Tuck (40k$), Kellogg.

My first attempt at MBA application was without any consultant in 2020 and I was rejected from MIT, HBS, Wharton and Booth. The series of rejections made me doubt my candidacy for M7 schools.

In 2021, I partnered with Nisha to work on my applications. Despite rejections from 4 schools, she gave me the required confidence to reapply again. Her approach toward the application was very refreshing.

For all major areas of application, she helped organize webinars for tips and tricks. Post webinars, she walked me through some samples to Chileanize my thoughts. Finally, she always ensured to give a framework for each specific part of the application. Overall the webinars + samples + framework helped me hit the ground running in drafting my application.

Nisha is very persistent in terms of quality, There have been multiple instances where we were almost against a deadline but that did not deter her from asking for multiple back and forth reviews till she was comfortable with the final content.

Always approachable and swift in terms of her response Nisha really helped me draft an all-rounded application. She reminded me of focusing on networking with students, alumni, and the MBA Admission team.

In the last leg of the application, Nisha helped me with webinars + practice mock interviews. For some schools where I struggled in my mock, she pushed for a second practice interview.

Calm, professional, positive, and persistent Nisha helped me get admitted to HBS, Wharton, CBS, Tuck, and Kellogg – all the 5 schools I worked with her.

If you are someone who wants to really invest yourself in the process and realize the true power of self-reflection in getting admits to B-Schools, Nisha is hands down one-stop-shop.

Rajdeep was extremely frank in our first conversion – he did not sugar-coat anything – and that was very important for strong applications later. Moreover, he has a stellar track record with PE/VC individuals applying to the top-5.

B-School applications are a roller-coaster ride and I am glad that I had Rajdeep’s support. He worked with me right from school selection strategy. He did not shy away from making a tough decision to defer Stanford applications to round 2 as it would give me more time to craft stronger applications for the other 4 schools. Moreover, he was extremely available throughout the process and this was critical as I had a hectic job schedule.

For resume construction, goal structuring and essay storytelling, Rajdeep’s experience with candidates having a similar background helped to effectively brainstorm and outline ideas. From there, Rajdeep worked closely in crafting my unique narrative and along with the feedback, I felt comfortable expressing my voice.

I interviewed at HWKB and will be attending Wharton!

I found Rajdeep’s reviews on Poets&Quants and other websites. On an introductory call, he laid out the end-to-end process. As someone who wasn’t very clear on their story, the thoroughness of his approach (starting from the resume and brainstorming) gave me confidence.

Further, I read that Rajdeep is meticulous about having as many calls as needed to get the application right, unlike other counselors who charge by the hour/per meeting. I felt I needed that hands-on approach.

Coming in, I was unclear about my story – Rajdeep spent weeks with me to run through my experiences and help me come up with a winning story. We had bi-weekly calls to detail 7-8 ideas, but he stayed patient and took as much time as needed to find one that worked. Taking this time early on made the application writing part simpler, and it gave me clarity when I was reaching out to alumni/professors/admissions officers.

Rajdeep has a knack for simplifying complex essays down to 2-3 key archetypes. By taking this approach, I was able to zoom in on 8-9 of my key life experiences and plug-and-play these both in my essays as well as my interviews. Working with Rajdeep on essays, I felt his greatest value was in helping me craft these examples in a way that would bring out my accomplishments. Rajdeep was also meticulous about doing as many iterations as necessary to ensure every word told a story.

Rajdeep went above and beyond in interview prep – we ended up doing mock interviews for a couple of schools that I wasn’t even taking his assistance for. He was forthright in his feedback and asked me to re-record answers to specific questions until I had my responses nailed down. He also asked some atypical questions during these mock interviews, a couple of which actually came up in my real ones.

Rajdeep was prompt in responding to messages and I never had to wait longer than 2 days to block his time. This agility was really helpful when fine-tuning storylines and iterating on essays.

Stanford, Wharton, and more, and I couldn’t do it without Eli and Sharon. I got to know Eli from a couple of colleagues at my work who received offers from HBS and Stanford as well. I had no doubt that I will work with Ivy MBA consulting but had no idea about how significant the added value was. From the first call with Eli, I felt as if he completely understood what I wanted to say and what were my most important strengths. This demonstrated itself later on during the work on the documents. The brainstorming and ideation processes were such that my narrative was much stronger than what I had initially thought. Throughout the process I felt that Eli and Sharon were fully committed to my success, they were extremely accessible and set up an amazing work atmosphere. I was incredibly happy to call them after each call from the adcom. Thank you!!

Rajdeep really knows his stuff!

He helps the candidate sculpt their application and bring out the absolute best from their story for BSchools to see. His understanding of what really is the purpose of each essay and what the school is really looking for translates into how he brainstorms and structures the essays with the candidates. Even when sometimes, I was not sure about a specific thing, I had been told “Blindly trust Rajdeep, he knows what he is saying” and having followed that throughout the application process, I can unequivocally say I agree and my recommendation to anyone is – go with Rajdeep and trust him blindly 🙂

The MD at my PE firm mentioned Rajdeep’s reputation of being a very strong advisor throughout the application process. Rajdeep had also helped another colleague gain admission to Wharton. I was a reapplicant and had applied to Harvard, Wharton and Columbia before with another counselor. Given my MD’s recommendation this year I worked with Rajdeep.

I enjoyed the experience of working with Rajdeep and deeply valued his inputs throughout the process. He has a methodical and structured approach to each aspect of the application process and his experience of working with candidates sharing a similar background shone through when he advised me on my resume and essays.

He has an honest and efficient approach right from school selection to discussing goals and deciding key aspects of an individual’s story, and the healthy feedback mechanism helped me remain grounded and continuously introspect to improve my storyline and essays.

Rajdeep managed process timelines well and was always available whenever I had any questions which helped me juggle between work and applications and apply to all the schools that I had planned without any last-minute struggle.

I enjoyed working with and learning from Rajdeep and I’m grateful for his strategic and timely inputs that helped me put my best foot forward and gain admission to Harvard and Columbia.

Colleagues at my consulting firm introduced me to Rajdeep. Working with him made my MBA application process worth enjoying. While the perception around the apps phase is that of stress, Rajdeep structured the process in a seamless manner through his years of knowledge. Further, he ensures an intricate level of detail towards each candidate’s individual story, strengths, and aspirations.

Rajdeep provides significant upfront direction and guidance through one-to-one calls and frameworks. Getting these guardrails upfront allowed me to create initial outlines and structure my thoughts. Post-that, over multiple reviews on call and email, Rajdeep would enable you to take each part of the application to perfection. He himself maintains a high expectation of quality which ensures that you commit to an abundant level of introspection and research.

We started the process early on in April. Rajdeep walked us through the building blocks of an application-quality resume and detailed tactical frameworks to follow to write the first drafts. Over iterations, he ensured that each sentence of my resume was communicating impact at the highest level and my consulting + startup work experience was demonstrating the right mix of analytical abilities and implementation work.

Next-up, Rajdeep and I spent time deliberating and deciding my short-term and long-term goals. Here again, Rajdeep had a helpful framework of identifying problem-areas that mattered to me / I had worked in and then arrive at my solutions to those problem-areas. We narrowed down on a primary and secondary route. Thinking of secondary plans was helpful during the interview process.

Rajdeep provided upfront guidance on each essay and then iterated on an initial outline(s) that I came up with. Rajdeep had individualised knowledge and frameworks for each essay prompt of each school that I was applying to. He helped me a lot in making my writing more active (vs. passive) and easier to comprehend (vs. jargon and complexities). This went a long way as a lot of my work was in a niche industry and finding the right mix of detail and simplicity was tricky.

While each part of Rajdeep’s support surpassed expectations, the support during interview prep was the most impactful. Through my peers who were working with other Indian and global MBA consultants, I was aware of the process followed by others. Rajdeep started off by detailing out the 3-4 categories of possible interview questions and then detailing the structure, timelines, and high-quality sample answers for each of those questions. None of my peers’ consultants came close to this kind of depth in terms of interview prep, especially the question repository and answering templates. For each individual school, Rajdeep worked with me to prepare and perfect answers. Specifically for Wharton’s GD, Rajdeep’s laser-sharp feedback on matter, manner, and method was valuable.

Rajdeep was always a ping-away in terms of any big and small questions. We did 1-2 individual calls per week over the R1 process (April – November) and each of these calls was scheduled seamlessly and always conducted on time.

I gained admission to Kellogg, another M7 school and a top-10 school, and recommend Rajdeep as he will ensure that you get the absolute best-possible application out to each school.

I am writing this review today after almost two months of getting the great news from two M7 schools I was admitted to. I just had a conversation with Eli about scholarship strategy and how to handle this sensitive topic vis-à-vis the schools. Yes – even after 2 months, Eli is here, available for every question and is so happy to help. This was the case throughout the entire process.

Choosing to work with Eli was not difficult. After speaking with many advisers, the call with Eli was very different. He was the sharpest of them all and was able to show me different approaches that other advisers did not. I felt much more confident and the choice was easy. The name of the game is standing out and through a reflection process, Eli helped me understand what stood out in my profile.

Eli was extremely dedicated throughout the process. He was (and still is) happy to help. He is accessible and I could always reach him – a crucial advantage for this process. But more than anything, Eli is extremely passionate about his work. He dives into the discussions and shares a lot of options and details on how to convey each story. In case of a disagreement, you can feel he is fully engaged and would help me make the right choice.

I could not have chosen a better partner for the MBA application process. I can say with confidence that Eli is.

Being an early career candidate, I knew that the admission process will be challenging for me. A fellow colleague with a Booth admit recommended Admissions Gateway to me and I blindly went ahead and am very happy that I did.
During our first call, Ms. Nisha listened patiently to my story. Since we were early on in the process, she gave me very strong actionable suggestions on how I can make my application stronger in the upcoming months. She insisted that I think about my long term goals from Day 1. When I had to make an important career decision a few months before the application deadline, she willingly gave her inputs making me confident in my candidature.
During resume making, the webinars gave a structure to the thinking process. The insistence of the team to “think from the point of view of the CEO” made me realize the actual impact of the work that I had done. In fact, this way of thinking is something that I will carry on for the rest of my professional career.
The best part of the entire application process was the goal setting. It wasn’t an exercise in vain only for the sake of the application. Through Nisha’s guidance, I uncovered the trends in the industry and came up with solid goals. The clarity of these were highly appreciated by the adcom of the schools. The compulsion of the need to be specific in the essays was sometimes frustrating. Yet, Nisha kept pushing me to keep doing better. The end result was of course worth it!
The very clear interview preparation guidance gave me a structured way forward. I was able to prepare myself for all possible questions. Especially the school specific research that was highly recommended by Nisha right from Day 1 made me come across as an interesting and motivated candidate.
With 3 years of work experience at the time of matriculation, I have secured admits from Fuqua ($$) and Haas. Nisha gets the highest of my recommendations and I am thankful to her to help me achieve my dreams.

Rajdeep has helped multiple friends who are attending M7 schools so his track record speaks for itself. We started with my resume, and he helped me look at it from an MBA applications lens. Our goals discussion was quite eye-opening because applicants sometimes are too close to their story to objectively assess how various aspects tie together.

Rajdeep has a structured approach to essays, which allows you to craft a first draft. Post this, the real value lies in the brainstorming and discussions where he critically evaluates your story, asks probing questions, and hones in on the “why”, “how”, and “where does this lead”. He brings a very objective lens and doesn’t shy away from digging deep into your story and questioning preconceived notions.

The essays require a sparring partner to truly bring out your story, and I found the perfect one in Rajdeep. This process works well when there is no fixed number of iterations, and that is exactly his approach. The cherry on the top is that he has deep knowledge of school specific nuances; he helps you craft your unique selling points for a particular school.

Starting with a framework driven interview approach, Rajdeep dives into providing customized feedback. He even reviews your answers over WhatsApp voice notes, sharing what qualities and aspects are strengths and what needs to improve. Another aspect that is unique is that after his mocks he pairs up applicants to conduct mocks, and this idea sharing really helps.

Rajdeep is super responsive on email and WhatsApp, and you can expect a response in a couple of hours! He also helped me when I shared that I wanted to submit my applications earlier than the deadlines due to personal commitments. This flexibility in approach is crucial especially when one is juggling priorities and needs breathing space.

One of the biggest aspects of the application process is the level of comfort with the consultant. In the stressful application season, I always got off a call with Rajdeep feeling relaxed and with clarity on the next steps. He always sent encouraging messages on interview days (both pre and post interviews), decision dates, and was always happy to brainstorm while I was making the final decision regarding my B-School. His affable approach helped me manage my stress and always helped me find humor in situations.

Working with Rajdeep has felt like a true partnership in a process that can feel daunting and overwhelming. It is important to work with someone who can provide you with the right direction over 6-7 months so that you are constantly putting your best foot forward. I am glad to have made the choice that proved right for me.

I read about Rajdeep on P&Q! His strong track record and the approach he shared during our initial conversation stood out.

Rajdeep’s initial approach was well structured and clearly tried and tested, which gave a sense of confidence. This encompassed the entire resume-building process and goals thinking. We spent several weeks iterating on the resume, but it became clear how useful this is when we started thinking about goals and the essays. Through the resume he formed a clear grasp on the most compelling story, making the essays a much more targeted process.

With the essays, he gave room for personal creativity while providing advice on how to make the end product targeted based on what the schools like to see. He pushed me several times when he thought my research and examples weren’t good enough, which made the essays significantly better.

With interviews, Rajdeep clearly knew what type of questions to prepare and what each school typically asks. He made time to practice and pushed me to refine my answers. There were no shortcuts – Rajdeep’s experience came through, and he was clearly invested in my success throughout the process.

Rajdeep was strongly recommended by multiple friends at Harvard and Wharton, and it was a fantastic experience working with him. The first conversation in March where he evaluated my profile and advised on elements to focus on over the next 3-4 months was very helpful, and helped develop a great resume.

Next, the process of thinking about goals and cultivating ideas for essays was very involved, where Rajdeep spent incredible efforts to dissect each idea, often combining elements from multiple thought streams to finally help develop a great structure that made the eventual essay writing process fairly easy and quick.

Throughout the writing stage, what was also very useful was the material Rajdeep shared for each output, which helped expand avenues in terms of how I would frame ideas. In terms of interview prep, Rajdeep was absolutely spot on with the questions he got me to prepare for each interview and also helped review audio and video clips of iterations of my answers, making tweaks that helped improve the content and delivery.

Throughout the process, he remained easily accessible on WhatsApp, and also accommodated expedited review cycles during the end rush.

If you’re an applicant from a non-traditional background, you simply must connect with Eli. When I decided to apply for an MBA, I approached Eli. It was about a year away from submission. I didn’t have the long track record of business successes that many applicants bring to the table. Eli gave me the honest (brutal) truth about my chances and it was not easy to hear. When I decided I wanted to go for it regardless, Eli guided me on what I should do over the following months to increase my chance. This included actions in various areas of life, not only the professional one. With Eli’s consistent guidance and extensive knowledge, I secured admission to INSEAD.

Through every step of the application process, Eli worked on turning my non-traditional background into a strength, not a liability. A powerful motivator, Eli has an exceptional ability to listen closely to his clients to uncover a clear narrative that speaks to admissions committees. Eli put me back on track when I got discouraged. He also pushed me to look at my own story from different angles, asking astute questions to sculpt my life experience into worthy material that spoke to what the school was looking for.

It often felt as if Eli has an encyclopedic knowledge of schools and admissions processes. He was always available, offering a quick turnaround at every step of the process. He became a fatherly but authoritative figure who truly changed my life by unlocking my potential. Beyond helping me craft clear, powerful content, Eli also worked with expert editors to ensure my writing was of professional quality.

Bottom line: If you’re serious about getting into business school, Eli is your best choice!

I heard about Rajdeep through multiple sources – a google search threw up Rajdeep as the number 1 Admissions Consultant globally. Also, peers who had worked with him gave glowing reviews.

Apart from the amazing reviews, my first conversation with Rajdeep made all the difference. I had lined up conversations with top admissions consultants (also rated highly on P&Q), but as I spoke to Rajdeep – I could notice a clear difference in approach and a candid demeanor. Rajdeep focussed on helping me from the get-go and not on “selling” like most of the other consultants. I liked the fact that he was understated and he let his results speak for him.

The highlight of the process with Rajdeep was the fact that he pushed me to work on my applications in a disciplined and timely manner while I was travelling for work – Rajdeep made sure that the applications remained top of mind. This shows that he is willing to go beyond his defined role and be a true partner in the process.

The approach to the applications which involved a well thought out timeline focussed on first building the resume and thinking about goals helped me knock out key pieces of the application early on. Rajdeep through iterations of feedback pushed me to think about my achievements and accomplishments through a new lens and ensure that they stand out.

The process of going through different options for each essay/story and not quickly settling on one helped ensure that we were picking the best possible “story” for each essay and at times also helped bolster the chosen option on the back of key elements from the others that we were set to discard.

One thing I really liked about Rajdeep was the fact that he always looked to push me to do better on my essays, no matter how much I pushed back :P. He was always open to listening to new ideas and potential options even if work on a chosen option was underway.

Rajdeep’s interview prep webinars, as well as mock interviews, were useful as I geared up for my 3 interviews – Kellogg, CBS and LBS – Rajdeep helped me prepare for each of these individually and pushed me to do better on my video essays as well.

He was always super responsive on WhatsApp and always had time to get on a call. Our work led to success at Kellogg and LBS!

I heard about Rajdeep through positive reviews on Poets&Quants. I specifically chose Rajdeep because he had experience as a reapplicant and he had a background in technology, so he was able to understand my background and goals.

Rajdeep and I started talking after I was waitlisted at Booth in 2020-2021. He offered to help me navigate the waitlist, including updating my resume and sending updates. Although I did not get into Booth, I had such a great experience working with Rajdeep that I signed on for a full package this year.

I had a great experience working with Rajdeep. I came from a technical background, and I did not know how to write an MBA resume highlighting my accomplishments. Rajdeep asked me the right questions to be able to best assess the impact that I could highlight in my resume. He supported me every step of the way, starting with webinars to address different school essays, to individual coaching sessions where he coaxed out the best ideas for my essay. He went through many iterations of my essays, and he was honest with me when he felt that my essays were not my best work.

I was impressed at how Rajdeep was always available. Although he was located in India and I was in the US, I could WhatsApp him at any time and he would get back within a couple of hours.

Lastly, I appreciated that Rajdeep was very encouraging. He sent good luck messages over email or WhatsApp before the acceptance dates, and even when I was not accepted to a school, he sent me an encouraging message. I was genuinely excited to talk to him about my results.

After speaking with 6 different consultants, I decided on Ivy Consulting because of Eli — his straightforward manner cut through all of the noise around what I thought I ‘should’ be doing in my applications, and helped me figure out the best path forward in my applications for me personally. I looked at schools in both Europe and the US, and Eli was one of the only consultants I spoke with that had an in-depth understanding of the nuances of the process in both regions. He always made himself available to have a call and talk through the questions I had (and there were many). With Eli’s help, I’m headed to INSEAD in the fall and could not be happier with my choice of consultant.

I was referred to Rajdeep by students at Harvard and Wharton, and was sure that he would provide the best advice for the MBA application journey.

I applied to 4 of the top 5 schools and got admits from all of them because of Rajdeep’s valuable insights on each step of the process – right from resume building to interview preparation. He pushed me to think deeper for each essay and helped me improve my story-telling skills.

He is highly approachable and provided guidance till I was happy with my story; unlike a lot of top consultants who give limited hours of consultation. Rajdeep helped me prepare for my interviews in a short span of time and even set up mock interviews with other applicants.

Another great thing about Rajdeep is that he proactively pushed me to adhere to timelines so that I had enough time to iterate on my essays and do mock interviews.

Rajdeep is the best consultant for 3 simple reasons:
1. School-specific insights – he brings nuanced school-specific insights which help customize your story for different schools
2. Highly approachable – he will always be available to help you brainstorm on your story or do mock interviews
3. Depth of service – he helped me shortlist the schools I should apply to, build my resume, frame my goals, connect with students, work on essays, and practice interviews. While consultants cover this breadth of services, I doubt anyone has the depth that Rajdeep does. This is apparent in the final results.

Professionalism, knowledge, guidance, availability and positivity.

These are the words that describe Eli and the process I have gone through with him, in getting admittance to MIT Sloan and Kellogg. My two dream schools.

If there is one thing you should not skip is having an intro call with Eli. He gave me so many things to think about that no one else even thought of during my calls before. He knows EVERYTHING there is to know in the MBA domain and was able to guide me into building the best, most crafted strategy for the schools. I had strengths in me I wasn’t even aware of until Eli pointed them out. Every story we thought about turned out to be amazing on paper and I felt it was 100% who I am. I was happy with every single document I submitted and this was my number one priority.

Many before me (if not everyone) talked about Eli’s availability. In speaking with friends who went through the process with other advisers, I understood how lucky I was and how Eli invests himself in the process. I rarely waited for more than a day to get back any document I sent with fully detailed comments for me to work on. Eli gave me his personal number and I called him often with no need to schedule in advance. Sometimes we spoke for two minutes and sometimes for half an hour. I never once had doubts about meeting deadlines.

What also helped me a lot is Eli’s confidence and positivity. This process is not an easy one and yes – Eli demands a lot. He expected a high level of commitment from me and was more than willing to invest in the same. That’s why his positivity throughout the process helped me go through and maybe even enjoy it at times.

I cannot see how I would have done it without Eli and cannot recommend him enough!

I’ll start with the results- I got admitted to Booth, Columbia, Kellogg (80K scholarship), and Yale (full scholarship) with a GMAT slightly lower than the schools’ average. I am delighted with the results and the application process. I could only do it with Eli’s help, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to apply.

I first learned of Eli from former workmates he got Into Harvard and Booth. It was a great decision working with him. He was direct and straight to the point from the first moment, always attentive to detail. He provided excellent feedback on essays, resumes, videos, and interviews.

He perfected and planned every area we worked on. He worked tirelessly to help me perfect my story. He spent extended time with me to build an excellent outline for the essays, paying attention to details. I worked with Eli on numerous drafts until we felt they were perfect. After I was done with essays, he helped me practice for my interview, allowing me to pass 80% of my interviews. Through every step of the process, I spent hours of work with Eli, who was always available and provided feedback swiftly.

Overall- I got the result that I wanted. My goal was to get accepted to one school, and I got accepted to four target schools with significant scholarships. Through the process, Eli was professional and the consultant that I could have asked. Thank you very much!

Eli is very structured in his approach and helped demystify the process from start to finish. He has a keen sense of what admissions officers are looking for and worked tirelessly with me to help craft a cohesive story that would weave through my essays, experiences, resumes, interviews and all other aspects of the application process. Eli does not mince words and is very direct in his feedback, so you will develop thick skin by the end of the process!

For someone who was simultaneously moving countries and working a demanding job, I really appreciated his efficiency and promptness. I would highly recommend working with Eli for your MBA application needs. I owe him a lot of credit for helping me get accepted to Harvard and Wharton.

I first heard of Eli from a few friends who worked with him and got into top MBA programs. After our initial call, I didn’t look any further. Eli understood exactly where I came from and how I wanted to approach the application. He exposed me to schools that fit me better than I initially thought.
But this was just the start. The work with Eli exceeded everything I expected. Eli was knowledgeable in every area of the application and around it. For every dilemma I presented, he explained the options and suggested the best course of action. It was the case for the bigger questions and the smallest ones. In the more creative essays (What matters most for example), Eli demonstrated the creativity of a Novel writer which made me re-fall in love with my own story. I felt that I was in great hands and I cannot emphasize enough how important this is in such a process.
Another game-changer was Eli’s availability, turnaround time, and how easy and comfortable it is to approach him. First, he never limited the length of our calls or how much we could invest in an area. For one of the major essays, we spent well above 2 hours in just brainstorming. Eli responded within a day to all the documents I sent with very detailed and constructive comments. He gave me a direct number and I was able to reach him mornings and evenings. Again, this was such an important thing as my work is very time-consuming and I needed flexibility.
There were so many other things that were done perfectly, starting with helping me network and connecting me to other students and alumni, through the meticulous editing, all the way to the interview preparation.
The bottom line is I got into Stanford, my dream school, in a very competitive year. I couldn’t have done it without Eli’s support.

I reached out to Eli after I received warm recommendations from friends who were accepted to Harvard and worked with him on their applications in the past. At first, I hesitated since I wasn’t sure I needed a consultant, but today I am so grateful for their recommendations and for Eli’s support and guidance.

Eli was the best consultant I could ask for to accompany me in the long application process. He was super professional and to the point, he guided me throughout the application, highlighted important angles, helped me to surface my achievements, and supported me in building a strong candidacy.

I recommend Eli without reservation!

I called Eli the same day I finished my GMAT. The moment the phone call was over, I knew I had found the person I wanted to work with on my application. Even though time was not on our side (we had exactly 8 weeks until admission), I knew I was in great hands. Everything was under control throughout the entire process, and I could feel every step of the way how Eli helped me in perfecting my application and achieving the best possible result. On top of that, I knew I could always count on him, even with questions and matters that weren’t directly connected to the application process. Eli was by my side every step of this long journey. I was admitted to my dream school – HBS (alongside other top-class MBA programs..), and I know Eli played a vital part. For that, I will always be deeply grateful to him!

I was referred by a Harvard alumna and also received excellent reviews from everyone we spoke with. I had a great experience working with Rajdeep at Admissions Gateway.

Approach to Application: The Admissions Gateway framework of b-school application is a simple one that reads – “Everything it takes.” Rajdeep will cover every aspect from planning, to school selection, to essay brainstorming, to CV, and even online forms. Very few, if any, of the consultants do this.

It is difficult to get Rajdeep as your consultant but once you do, rest assured he will boil the ocean to make things happen. Given that I work in Private Equity I was swamped at work but Rajdeep would set short timelines which were critical in ensuring progress. He adheres to timelines and builds buffers given the uncertainty we faced during Covid. This was critical in ensuring success as I had to ‘up my game’ to finish my essay drafts. On timelines, he doesn’t mind being the bad cop/ tough guy if one is not showing the commitment/ if there is no progress. You see in him a genuine desire to get you into a good school.

Resume: Very focused on getting the CV sealed in the early days. Will cover all aspects of the work-life through detailed discussions and will try to open new doors by telling you about how others earlier have highlighted similar points. Helps build the CV that fits well into the story.

Goals Thinking: Rajdeep really helped push my thinking in getting clarity on my goals. While I had an answer (one that seemed clear to me), Rajdeep pushed me to do more research to build a greater perspective. Early effort on this front helped me gain clarity on what I’d write in my essays and how I’d position my candidature.

Essay Assistance and Storytelling: This formed a large chunk of the work. Rajdeep helps avoid early pitfalls and mistakes every candidate makes. Really plays the devil’s advocate to understand the how and why of each story and will continuously give inputs on how to improve. Once you start writing Rajdeep will do 50 iterations on your essays if you ask him to (I did a total of 47 across my 3 schools) but is also honest in quickly telling you if it’s not needed / if you’re going in circles.

Interview Preparation: Rajdeep gave a great introduction to the interview and has a detailed list of questions that formed the foundation and ensured a structured preparation. He connected me with past candidates to understand interviewers better. Later, mock interviews helped me in improving softer elements such as speaking style, clarity and speed. He focuses on smaller elements that really add value in the last few days.

Availability: Generally available throughout the week. Always responsive on WhatsApp. Can get a one-to-one call with half a day’s notice.

In closing, I believe that Rajdeep’s greatest strength lies in his ability to look at a candidate and see clearly what needs to be done and then doubling down on a granular plan to execute. I found his ability to ensure a cadence of weekly progress the greatest strength that worked in my favor. He is without a doubt the greatest asset that any candidate applying for top b-schools can ask for.

I spent a lot of time evaluating multiple MBA consultants globally before zoning in on Rajdeep. Rajdeep’s unique ability to connect with my background and offer nuanced insights into how to think through my story as well as life goals were commendable.

Rajdeep not only ensured that my essays shine at the surface but also went one level deeper pushing me to think & identify my own blind spots logically. When it came to interviews, I remember how proactively Rajdeep helped me think through the various aspects of interview storytelling. He was also super helpful in leveraging his own network of B-school students to help me engage with alumni of various schools to prepare for interviews better.

Lastly, Rajdeep was that constant source of encouragement & positivity that one needs during such times. I have had a five-star experience with Rajdeep & his team and would strongly recommend him to anyone considering applying to business schools.

My work with Eli started when I was still “feeling the water” regarding an MBA. Eli was recommended to me by two friends who were admitted to Harvard and Duke, and he provided initial advice based on my personal background and aspirations. From the beginning, I saw that Eli was able to hit the points I was concerned about and show how to remedy those.

When I made my decision to move forward with the application, Eli articulated very clearly what was expected from me as an applicant and how he would help me get there, and he was available for me almost 24/7 throughout the process even though we live in exact opposites of the world.

Eli started by building the overall strategy for my application and how to best position me to the admissions committee. Things were very clear from the get-go. Following that, Eli was helping me craft my story and highlight the most important parts of my academic and professional careers, as well as my best personality traits. While writing the essays, we went through as many iterations as needed to have the most compelling essay for each school I applied to, and Eli made sure it was with the best level of English it could be.

When it came to my resume, even though I worked with career consultants and was positive I had the best resume in hand, when I started working with Eli, we did an entire resume overhaul. I had no idea my resume could be so much better than it already was, and to test it I used it to apply to new jobs. Not only I got way more interview invitations than before – with some leading to actual new job offers – but I was constantly commended for my resume itself.

Eli helped my prepare for my conversations with my recommenders and come up with the best talking points I would want each one of them to emphasize when writing my recommendation letters. Eli was able to extract from me the best stories, work examples, and professional achievements from each position that could be beneficial in the letters.

Eli also provided me with the right tools to approach admissions representatives from different schools, which was valuable, as he rightfully emphasized that each conversation should be treated as an interview by itself rather than a casual small talk.

Lastly, when the time came for me to interview to several schools, Eli and his team helped me prepare through a series of several mock interviews, giving me very strong points for improvement and ways to articulate myself in the best way possible.

As a result of my work with Eli, I received several admission offers, with scholarships of over $130K.

I would strongly recommend Eli to any person considering applying to a business school, and that is not only because of the products of the process and the results, but also because this entire process could be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing, and Eli was always there to clarify, provide guidance, debunk myths I kept hearing from random people, and make it as clear as possible what I had to do at each step.

Rajdeep has tremendous experience in M7 b-school applications, and it was highly evident during our resume review and interview prep sessions. Rajdeep helped me make a strong resume that showcased my work experience.Reviewing my mock TBD performance, Rajdeep not only highlighted my points of improvement but also accentuated my strong areas. His advice helped me play to my strengths, and overcome the weaknesses via which I was able to secure admission to my top choice b-school with scholarship. Rajdeep has great school specific insights, and I’d recommend him to anyone aiming to get into the M7.

Rajdeep’s approach to tailoring the resume for the applications was the first time his skill and experience really impressed me – I would have never thought to present my work experience in such a strategic light. And beyond just the applications, that process really helped me think about my career and future goals from a more strategic perspective. He was very patient and worked through numerous drafts with me till we hit the right output.

Throughout the rest of the application journey, Rajdeep constantly provided top-notch guidance – I really appreciated his frameworks for the essays which enabled me to highlight my best accomplishments, qualities, experiences in a succinct and persuasive manner. His sharp insights on the key nuances for the different schools were also really helpful in picking the right examples for the essays and striking the right tone in interview preparation.

Even though I was in a different timezone, and the entire Covid year was ridiculously uncertain and difficult for everybody, Rajdeep was available at all hours to look through my drafts, give feedback, get on calls for interview prep etc. He also went above and beyond to connect me with other peers at my target schools to understand more about their experience – all of which really helped me in putting my best self forward!

I worked with Eli on my deferred MBA applications and I highly recommend him. Eli was extremely organized and had a great system that got my application completed way sooner than I expected! Eli always makes himself available and is very hands-on with all the work – giving direct critique. I strongly recommend Eli as a consultant for any MBA application. He clearly knows what the school is looking for and how to structure your application to meet those wants.

After having initial meetings with a number of consultants, I decided on Eli, and could not be happier with the result of the process. Eli takes his time to fully understand the candidate, peeling back layers to uncover the true ‘why’ behind your application. He then works with you to build an incredibly cohesive school-specific narrative. Eli is meticulous with each component of the application and is relentless in helping you become the strongest candidate possible. His direct and thoughtful approach not only helped me build an incredible application but also helped me feel 10x more comfortable in my interviews, as I was prepared for any question thrown my way. Unlike other consultants, Eli would always get back to me with revisions to essays, answers to my questions, or feedback within 24 hours, and usually much faster. In doing so, he really makes you feel like you are his partner in this process, and that you are his number 1 priority. Truly, I would recommend Eli without reservation.

Harvard and Wharton alumni from manufacturing and CPG backgrounds referred me to Rajdeep. I joined him as he was confident of my chances at the top schools.

Rajdeep really changed the way I looked at and thought about my work/profile, and elevated the quality of content on my resume. We then worked on my story. It was a very structured approach to shaping my past, present and future in a way that truly represented my story, emotions and achievements. The best part about working with Rajdeep was the attention to detail and cogency that he brought to my essays. I received patient, personal guidance at every stage of my application

For the interviews, I have never felt more ready than I did with the way Rajdeep prepared me. From the variety in relevant questions for a person from my background to helping me reach out to alumni and fellow applicants- it was extremely well-timed and productive.

I gained admission to Harvard, Stanford and Wharton with scholarships and aid at all three! I have referred many of my friends to Rajdeep and they have all attended M7 schools.