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Working with Rajdeep is a no-brainer. He’s the best admissions consultant out there who is approachable, dependable and results-oriented. From the first discussion, his value-add to the process was crystal clear.

Firstly, Rajdeep offers a customized and comprehensive strategy that helps you manage every step of the process – from school selection, overall pitch, resume writing, interview prep, etc. He sets clear deadlines which is helpful in managing the long process.

Secondly, Rajdpeep is a thought-partner throughout the process. He pushes you to go beyond the surface and connect the dots of your personal, professional, academic experiences into a coherent narrative. Rajdeep also doesn’t believe in “counting drafts” – he’ll keep working with you on an essay till it captures your narrative – even if that’s 5+ drafts down the road.

Lastly, Rajdeep is extremely accommodating and supportive. Given my working hours, he was happy to connect on weekends to guide me through the process which was critical. He’s also happy to connect members of his network to help with interview prep (which was crucial for interviews like the Wharton TBD). I gained admission to Wharton, Kellogg and INSEAD and would definitely recommend Rajdeep.

I highly recommend Eli for anyone who is looking for a direct, concise, and thorough advisor to help with the admissions process. Eli helped me get into my dream school.

Working with Eli can be challenging, as he demands a lot of you and does not waste time on pleasantries. He is very direct, and will clearly articulate when you are not providing what is needed to succeed in the process. This applies to his feedback on your resume, essays, interview, and more. While your work will remain very much your own, Eli with work tirelessly with you to ensure you are most apt and representing your accomplishments in every aspect of the process. He makes himself available at all times, via email or WhatsApp, and does not hesitate to spend the time needed to support you.

Chose Eli without hesitation. He will help you get the job done.

I was introduced to the Admission Gateway team by a friend who was admitted to John Hopkins University. There was a prompt reply to the first email itself, and they got in touch with me. They had several rounds of calls with me to understand my background and suggest the best schools to help me make a career in public policy. This was quite detailed and I think was the base for all that we did later, from re-working the CV to writing a compelling SOP. I learned patience and perseverance by working with Mudit. He never settles down for anything less than the best. Mudit spent a lot of time improving my CV and SOP through multiple iterations. His all-time availability and attention to details was a big-plus. Since he had a strong understanding of the equity markets, he helped me craft my CV in the best way for my work as a capital market researcher. I had experience also as an insurance products analyst and a commentator on agriculture and food policy. I was confused about how to bring out all my work in 2-pages. Mudit helped me figure this out by breaking my CV into three parts and bringing the most impactful work on the top of the CV. Every point I mention under each head in it he said should translate into what impact it left on the end farmer/investor and how it changed livelihoods. It was not an easy thing to do. When I started, I didn’t even imagine that I could complete the CV as Mudit wanted, but slowly over a period of several weeks the CV took shape. Mudit had long conversations with me to bring out the impact part in the form of numbers in my CV. Every time I had a call with Mudit, I had to go back in memory to recollect my travel, my work, my awards, my journal publications, my public address, and not a single thing was missed and it was all concised and put into 2 pages. I would not be exaggerating if I said my admission to the top three Universities – JHU ($$$), Duke ($$$) and Georgetown University ($$$) in the US and two in Canada (also with scholarship) are thanks to Mudit.
After the CV, it was the SOPs where Mudit helped out. He helped me figure out a core idea and an impressive story to say from my field visits in India. I wrote a long story for this, and connected it with my ambitions and choice of school. Mudit tightened the essay and highlighted the right things. Every school had a somewhat different question for SOP, and all the time, Mudit helped. One thing I need to say, Mudit or be Nisha, they don’t write your CV or SOP, they help you write. They tell you how to collect your thoughts and how to write them out in a convincing manner. This is very important as, one, you learn in the process and also later at the interview stage, the interviewer doesn’t see a mis-match in the language you used in the CV/SOP and how you speak.
When I started the process of hunting for a school to make a career in the US, I was unsure of how to go about it. But thanks to my friend, who introduced me to Admissions Gateway. The time and money I invested with them is completely worth it.
Great job, team Admissions Gateway.

I had a wonderful experience working with Mudit, who helped me with my applications for MS in Computer Science/Data Science programs this past year. I was referred to Admissions Gateway by a Darden School of Business admit, who spoke very highly of his experience working with them.

While I had a few years of relevant work experience in the field, I was lacking in prior academic experience, which usually is a critical factor in decisions taken by admission committees. Through multiple iterations, Mudit helped groom my resume and statement of purpose in a way that highlighted my strengths and put me in the best position to succeed. I was extremely pleased by the fact that this process was highly collaborative- Mudit was open to suggestions and gave my opinions due consideration during our discussions.

The biggest takeaways from my experience working with Mudit was that he was easily approachable and readily available whenever I required assistance, be it about my application materials or a question about a university’s admission portal. Moreover, while providing advice, Mudit would substantiate it with a clear line of reasoning, giving the perspective of the admissions committee by leaning on his experience working as an admissions reader.

Despite an uncertain year for university admissions due to COVID, I was confident with my applications and ultimately gained admission to a university I considered to be out of my reach. I have no doubt that this was largely down to Mudit’s suggestions and advice and would not hesitate in recommending him to others.

Working with Rajdeep was a great experience! He imbibed a certain way of thinking critically to bring out the best in your profile which not only helped in the MBA application process but is something I’ll be using for years to come when I’m writing cover letters and resumes.

He started by critiquing my essays from last year, helping me realize critical gaps and then working with me on potentially addressing those gaps. With the gaps identified, when we got to work, his approach for each aspect of the application was phenomenal. Be it ensuring that each word on your resume had strategic significance (instead of sounding operational “I did this, I did that…etc.) to pushing me to think about what my goal in life is for my essays (and not just a post-MBA role), Rajdeep’s ability to push me to perfection was the biggest factor for my successful re-application.

Moreover, his in-depth understanding of each school helped me navigate the nuances of “what works where” and taught me how to balance personal stories vs. school research for each school effectively. It was complemented by robust frameworks which would serve as a starting point to lay the groundwork for my essays and then build a robust, cohesive story which connected the dots.

He also helped me with interviews across schools. The mock TBD helped me understand group dynamics and address my own pain points so that I could shine in my TBD without coming off as arrogant or dominating. Apart from the Wharton TBD, I had 2 alumni-based interviews with other M7 schools. AG’s network gave me great context into my interviewer’s past questions and patterns so that I felt prepared for my interviews and resulted in curveball-free, smooth interviews.

When I started this process, I wouldn’t say I was too optimistic—I had an ORM profile with an average GMAT score for my cohort. To top that, I was dinged from Wharton last year and this year was more competitive due to deferred candidates. I like to believe that I overcame insurmountable odds to clear Wharton this year and Rajdeep deserves credit for that. It was a great experience and I can’t recommend him enough to anyone. 11/10 NPS, for sure!

Mudit is an excellent Consultant. He helped me and my references through my LOR process for an MBA program. His insights really helped us tackle difficult questions like “what are the candidate’s weaknesses” in a well-thought-out manner. He also gave unlimited tips and feedback on how to impress the college in the MBA admissions interview. His insights and feedback were imperative to my success.

I’m glad to share I received an admit from the university he helped me with.

Unlike others he is not obsessed with money, instead, he cares about his students and their growth.

I felt like he was personally invested in my journey. I have worked with many other consultants but Mudit stands out.

I highly recommend his services.

Many colleagues working in development consulting had worked with Rajdeep and they referred me to him.

The biggest takeaway for me from the process was learning the art of communicating and writing good essays. Rajdeep had a very high bar of quality for essays and pushed me hard to persevere till I met that bar. He is straightforward and will keep making you iterate even after multiple iterations if the essay is still sub-optimal. Looking back, he pushed me to dig deep, put in the extra efforts and write essays which truly made a difference in my application process.

Being a consultant myself, I understand the fine line between supporting the client and making him dependent on you, and Rajdeep, with his soft and hard touches, really played this role well. I gained admission to Kellogg and Wharton with a scholarship.

I had a remarkable experience. I had applied to 4 M7 schools in R1, and received interviews from none. I applied to 4 schools in R2, and got interviews from all, 2 admits and 2 waitlists. When I look back to my R1 applications and essays – the difference is stark!

What was most amazing was that I approached Rajdeep late, and only had over a month to complete four applications. He helped me anchor the process, focus on what’s essential, and submit high-quality apps, including a completely revamped resume, goals, and essays. I always felt like I was Rajdeep’s only client – that’s how well he knew my stories and circumstances. In fact, I was going through a difficult period on the job front – and he doubled as a counselor on that front too! I couldn’t have asked for more.

I appreciated that there is a ‘method’ to everything, it’s not all up in the air. The initial explanations on how to think through things, accompanied by samples, made all the difference! Clear deadlines were set, to which I was held accountable – to me this was very helpful.

My resume underwent a 180 degree change from R1 to R2, even though I was really talking about the same projects. He helped me quantify impact and structure content well. Goals thinking was difficult for me, and the structured way in which Rajdeep helped me think through this made all the difference. I changed my R2 goals completely (compared with R1), and can now see why R2 worked.

Essay assistance was incredible! I think after writing my stories with Rajdeep, I started perceiving my own achievements differently. He helped brainstorm ideas, and gave clear, decisive guidance on what to pursue and why. Rajdeep’s questioning and cross-questioning helped me dive deeper into my stories and capture my work in a way that I don’t think of on a daily basis, and therefore wouldn’t have been able to bring out on my own.

On access and availability, I would rate my experience a 6/5. Rajdeep helped me with essays on the day of submission and made sure I wasn’t obsessively changing content in a self-destructive way. I never faced challenges with scheduling or availability, even at short notice.

Overall I enjoyed working with Rajdeep, am grateful for all the help, and will always be a strong, vocal advocate (not that it is needed).

Rajdeep is an exceptional counselor who invests in his clients and is there for them through every step of the process—from crafting your ‘story’ to helping push out a post-interview reflection in 24 hours. Rajdeep’s strategic approach, his clear and direct feedback, and his constant encouragement to dig deep and highlight the values behind my decisions were instrumental in helping me get into my dream school—HBS!

Having worked in consulting, I wanted a counselor who could engage deeply in brainstorming upfront. Rajdeep spent a significant amount of time discussing my ‘story’ and the pros and cons of positioning my experiences in different ways. He pushed me to think deeply about my experiences, how they had impacted others, and to identify the values that had led me to choose those experiences. Building upon this, he helped me layout post-MBA goals that were ambitious but also clear and realistic based on my journey. This upfront investment ensured a clear, consistent narrative and deep authenticity throughout all application materials.

Rajdeep is hands-down one of the best resume crafters in the business. Going beyond standard STAR frameworks, he helped me elevate my resume from a collection of disparate experiences into a coherent narrative that would let someone grasp my story and most impactful experiences even in a 20-sec review.

He also provided comprehensive support on essays. For e.g., for the notoriously open HBS essay prompt, he outlined different approaches that we could take, talked through the pros and cons of each, and helped me decide the one that would fit my story best. He then worked with me on each example to bring out not just the accomplishments but the personal values and choices that underpinned those. He is relentless when it comes to quality—we went through 8 iterations of a single sentence in my essay until he was satisfied that it put across my point perfectly (something that I don’t believe any other consultant can match)!

Finally, for interviews, Rajdeep shared interview reports and conducted multiple mock interviews. He was always available to discuss questions and provide feedback (at all hours!) to make sure that I felt confident going into the interview. His extensive prep work ensured that I was thoroughly prepared for >80% of my questions across all interviews, which allowed me to articulate my responses confidently.

While working with Rajdeep, I always felt that he was as invested in my application journey and outcomes as I was, which fostered a deep sense of trust and allowed me to be truly authentic in my applications. I would highly recommend Rajdeep to anyone who is looking for a true collaborator (and not just a consultant) to support them in their journey!

I led a very comprehensive process to choose my MBA adviser, and cannot be happier with choosing Eli and his team. I chose them after Eli and I had a few calls and he dedicated all the time I needed to answer my questions and let me feel comfortable. Furthermore, before signing, I learned that he got my friend into HBS and her husband to MIT Sloan which made the decision easier.
From the first session, I knew I made the right choice. Eli knew how to guide me in the best way that helped me bring out the best material. He had a very deep knowledge of every school and helped me understand exactly what is the admission actually looking for in each of the documents we worked on. We brainstormed a lot over the phone about each document until Eli was happy with the content. He then helped me build the right outline so that I can easily create the first draft later on. We then exchanged versions until Eli was happy with the result – and it wasn’t easy to get him to this point, as he seeks perfection in every document.
A lot have talked about Eli’s availability and….so will I. It is unbelievable how quick it is to get an answer or to have him on the phone. I had his direct WhatsApp and texted him every time I had a question or needed support. He responded immediately (not sure if he ever goes to sleep…) – and his response time for the documents I sent him was also very fast. Typically, 1 day. 2 days at the latest.
Most important than anything else – I felt that I submitted something that is authentic. It was me, and I was accurately represented in all these words.
Eli was supporting me all along and made sure I will be on my A-game even when I was challenged. He was great to work with and I could really feel he wanted me to succeed. When I was finally admitted to the first of 2 schools, Eli was so happy as if he was admitted himself. Thank you Eli for all the work!!!

I was aware of Rajdeep’s high success rates anecdotally as well as on through research (P&Q etc.). That gave me confidence. Initial conversations were very insightful. As compared to other consultants that I spoke to, Rajdeep seemed a lot more knowledgeable and had a refreshing clear, and upfront approach.

I had a great experience working with Rajdeep. I would wholeheartedly and 100% recommend him to anyone hoping to get into their dream schools. From the get-go, I could tell that Rajdeep was very knowledgeable about the schools I was applying to. But what I appreciated about his approach was how he was able to customize the support was to my context. I had a non-traditional profile (social impact consulting) and was also starting the application later than usual. However, Rajdeep was very understanding – he compressed the typical timelines and advised me on how best to pace my CV, essays, etc. to ensure I meet the deadlines with the best application possible.

His guidance on resume and goal-setting in the beginning was very valuable because it set the tone for the rest of the process. His keen eye and clear, direct feedback helped me push each part of my application to the highest quality. While drafting and iterating on my essays, I would always look forward to our calls. He was quick to pick up on any issues and was structured and clear in explaining his perspective. He would push me to keep streamlining my thoughts and making my goals, essays etc. crisper, which helped me gain confidence in my application.

His understanding of what each school appreciates in an applicant helped me tailor my approach. Meanwhile, he also gave me plenty of space to drive the narrative. He’s also a really great cheerleader, which is an important trait in your consultant because the process can be pretty daunting. Especially when we were inching closer to the deadline, he was always there to reassure me. If you’re one of the applicants who are iterating on essays and the form till the last minute (I was very much that applicant), he’s there to help you till the moment you hit the ‘submit’ button. After my essays, he also helped provide me interview prep resources and did mocks with me. Especially for the Wharton TBD, the broader AG network helped me prep with some of the smartest applicants (a lot of whom are also now part of the Wharton MBA ‘23 class with me).

Working with Rajdeep was a complete game-changer. Even when I was waiting for my results, I was feeling quite hopeful about getting into at least one of the 3 dream schools that I applied to. That is odd for me, because I’m usually a cynic. This was a direct result of Rajdeep pushing me to not be afraid to even overhaul an essay just to ensure that I’m reflecting the best version of myself to the schools.

I had heard very good things about Rajdeep and joined because I felt confident that I would get the right guidance to target an M7 school.

Rajdeep was honest and upfront during the school selection and guided me to include a selection of schools in the M7. He kept track of the timeline and was always available. However, the one thing that helped me most was the structure that Rajdeep provided – right from resume building to goals and essay writing.

My earlier resume was focused on my professional experience but Rajdeep’s inputs brought balance to it. Rajdeep helped me identify and fill the gaps, thus creating a more complete and well-balanced resume.

I was confused about my post-MBA goals when we started this exercise. Breaking down the goals into sections – why is the goal important, why are you in the best place to solve the problem, short term goal and long term goal – gave me a lot of clarity into what I wanted to do and lay a path as to how I would reach it.

The structured essay assistance stood out most for me. For every school, Rajdeep had a call with me to run me through the structure. This gave me a good idea of where to begin. Another thing that stood out was how the structure differed from school to school and the depth of the answers also varied. These unique features gave me a very good sense of what the school expected and helped me mold my essays accordingly. When I started my essays I had a few stories in mind but I wasn’t sure how to express them. In addition to providing a structure, Rajdeep helped me express my story in the best possible way.

During the Wharton group discussion mocks there were several mistakes that we made as a group. However, since I knew the mistakes, I was mindful of avoiding them during the interview. For Harvard, it was impossible to know what questions I would be asked but the rapid fire mock interviews with Rajdeep helped me get acquainted with the format and be prepared for the final interview. Additionally, Rajdeep is a great mentor and friend who was constantly available through the late night panic attacks and last minute edits. His methods are effective because he understands the person behind the applications and helps them bring out the best. I would highly recommend Rajdeep!

I was referred by two Harvard admits and joined Rajdeep because of his depth of experience with healthcare candidates.

I had a great experience working with Rajdeep. It was clear that he genuinely wanted the best for me, and was completely invested in my journey spending as much time and as many iterations as required, which really helped me to put forward the best possible application. I remember that I made some changes to my resume just a few hours before the HBS deadline, and he went through the entire document at short notice to ensure that everything was in order – even catching a couple of mistakes in the process! Rajdeep’s honest and to-the-point feedback and hands-on approach really stands out.

Approach: Honest and direct feedback, hands on approach spending as much time and iterations as required to perfect the application

Resume: Unique approach with high emphasis on STAR format which delivers a strong, impactful resume and also helps to think about and synthesize important events and projects which is invaluable while brainstorming ideas for essays.

Goals: Bespoke, clear guidance which helps to articulate goals in a concise manner – ensuring that it portrays ambition while still being achievable and relevant to past experiences

Essays and storytelling: Really liked the collaborative approach to evaluating story ideas. I struggled with making my essays easy to understand and flow well. Rajdeep helped to draft my essays such that even a layman could easily follow them

Interview prep: The recorded session was super helpful. We also did a couple of mock interviews for each school, and a mock TBD for Wharton which helped to get a sense of what to expect.

Availability: Never had an issue with availability. Rajdeep was always a call/text away even when I needed some help at short notice.

I applied to 4 top-5 schools and got into all of them!

Eli helped a lot during the process of developing my own story, he gave advice about changes I had to make and it worked! I was admitted to HBS which was my dream school. I really appreciate the time that Eli took to review all the essays, he is a perfectionist and very attentive to detail. I had a busy agenda working from 9 to 7, but Eli always reminded me about the importance of this process and the time I had to dedicate to make my applications outstanding. I can tell you the process is not easy because Eli is strict and he wants you to dedicate a good amount of time to develop your applications, but this is what is really needed to get accepted to a top10 school. I want to thank Eli for his patience and because I believe he demands and promotes the best quality in every material that he reviews. I totally recommend working with Eli to get great results in this very competitive and long process to submit an MBA application.

I was very busy with work and knew I required a counselor to help me with the MBA admissions process. I did some research and saw that Rajdeep had amazing reviews so I gave him a call.

A year ago, I would not have dreamed of getting into Booth with a large scholarship. Rajdeep was my backbone during the admissions process and helped me navigate the ups and downs with his straightforward (sometimes even blunt) approach. I spoke to several consultants before deciding on Rajdeep, but what made me trust him as a coach was his honesty. Rajdeep does not sugarcoat things and is direct regarding everything from school choice to essays. His no-nonsense approach helped me take an honest look at myself as a candidate and forced me to introspect regarding my professional goals, which in turn resulted in authentic MBA applications that highlighted my career aspirations.

Rajdeep is relentless when it comes to crafting your story. I come from an unconventional professional background as a quant analyst in a bespoke financial sector, but Rajdeep took the time to understand my unique role and translate my technical job into terms an admissions committee would understand. It took countless iterations of editing my resume to remove industry jargon, but he pushed me to perfect it even when I wanted to give up.

In times of uncertainty, Rajdeep was a great mentor. When I started my admissions process, I was unsure of what I wanted to do post-MBA (I can’t lie, deciding what I wanted to do 10 years down the line was stressful). Rajdeep took the time to schedule several calls with me to understand my personal and professional background. He asked hard questions about my goals and values and helped me realize that I was passionate about gaining fulfillment through service. He encouraged me to connect with school alumni to understand their career paths and then helped me write authentic essays that highlighted who I am as a person, rather than just list my professional accomplishments.

Rajdeep cares deeply about his clients and is truly the expert in his field. I would not have been able to manage my workload while applying to schools if it had not been for his dedication. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking to apply in future admissions cycles!

I heard about Rajdeep from Poets&Quants and then found colleagues at HSW who had worked with him.

He has a very outcome-driven focused approach. The resume approach was robust, it might feel like standardized inputs in the beginning yet the process brings out the best in one’s work eventually. The goal’s thinking was realistic and logic-driven. While Rajdeep would never settle for a goal/story that does not make sense, you’d have to push yourself to bring out your best stories.

We discussed stories and essay content and Rajdeep helped structure, weave the pieces into a theme, and most importantly pushed me to stick to timelines. The interview preparation was best-in-class, with a detailed set of questions and multiple practice rounds.

Rajdeep was always available at agreed timeslots through the process and that helped us execute smoothly. No waiting or last-minute cancellations.

During my MBA application process, I spoke with many different MBA consultants – but truly Eli was the best of the best. From the moment that we spoke, he truly cared about every last detail of my application. He was strategic and helped me shape my story in the most compelling way possible. I was accepted into my top choice NYU Stern and would not have been able to do it without his support.

Absolute rockstar and extremely helpful! Yale SOM, LBS, HKS, and Columbia SIPA with $$$

Nisha’s in-depth approach to business makes her stand out in the crowd. Being a second master’s candidate, I was extremely skeptical when I approached her first. However, the structure with which we broke down my professional journey was worth a million bucks! I could have never imagined that in my ~5 years of experience I actually had covered so much ground. Nisha starts the entire process by asking the most valuable question: “Why do you want to pursue XYZ course” and keeps questioning you through the journey so that you are actually in it 100%.

Right from the start, Nisha applied a STAR approach to build my resume and essays. This approach brought a lot of structure and streamlined my not-so-usual profile. Nisha really puts a lot of thought into the different essays and was a major help in coming up with a different story for each essay, allowing me to really represent 100% of my experience to the AdCom. She also helped me prepare for interviews and asked pertinent questions, some of them that were actually asked in the real interview – I was left completely awestruck here! She also asked me questions that were school-specific, which made me realize how in-depth her knowledge is on the various schools – across geography

She was not only an admission consultant in this entire process but an actual career coach giving me brilliant advice on the why, how, what of my story, and my goals. Nisha and the team don’t shy away from giving you feedback which is true, honest and which will actually make you shine out in the crowd.

I highly recommend Nisha and the team to anyone who is looking at giving in their 100% to the application process while getting back 110% from the team, ofcourse results will follow! Their diligence is unparalleled and they will help you achieve everything you set out to achieve from this process.

Three colleagues at HBS had worked with Rajdeep so I was aware of his success rate to the top-5 b-schools.

While I was confident I had the profile to be considered by some of the top schools, I lacked good storytelling skills. It became clear to me how Rajdeep could add value on the very first call where we discussed my resume and he helped outline some errors in the way my resume was presented and instead gave me a framework to present the same points. Rajdeep helped me reflect on my journey and crystallize my thoughts as I embarked on an introspective MBA application process.

His focus on specifics and details helped me clearly articulate my goals which are foundational to all applications. The most pleasant part of the journey was his almost round-the-clock support. There was never a time wherein I had to wait for days to book time for a call. He was readily available. His ability to read essays through the eyes of a person uninitiated with your story is remarkable and Rajdeep comes back with pointed, actionable, and meaningful feedback.

The interview, post-interview support is as critical to applications as the essays. Rajdeep not only gives personal attention but also facilitates mock group discussions to simulate the final interview day. As I look back on the decision to work with Rajdeep for my applications, I know I made absolutely the right choice and it helped me gain admission to Wharton and Kellogg!

Rajdeep had been the counselor for nearly every candidate from a leading healthcare company I worked at. His record spoke for itself. I consulted 10+ of his clients and received an unequivocal endorsement.

2020-21 has been one of the most competitive admissions seasons owing to a high number of deferrals last year. Owing to COVID, I had to endure the unpredictability around GMAT appointments and cancellations. Understandably, I was anxious about the process. Rajdeep broke down the process into manageable components, put rough timelines, discussed logistics, and gave an honest assessment of my candidacy.

Rajdeep brings a deep understanding of the business school process. During school selection, he gave me objective feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of my profiles. While I was unsure about my chances at the top 5 and was keen on adding a couple of T15s, he backed me to aim for the top schools. Where any other consultant would have agreed to play it safe (for themselves and their client) during a pandemic year, Rajdeep made sure that I am aiming at the right bracket.

I started the process with my CV. Rajdeep’s initial feedback pushed me to think broadly, beyond just bare numbers. He made sure that both my start-up and corporate experiences shined in the process and told the intended story. While I was relatively clear on my goals, Rajdeep pushed me to introspect further to identify gaps in my skill sets and helped me crystallize on how to work on bridging those gaps at business school and beyond.

When it came to the essays, he helped me bring clarity of thought and a structure and helped me craft a personal story. He patiently understood every facet of my experiences and what motivated me. Rajdeep has incredibly high standards when it came to essays and this motivated me to push myself to deliver my best. We worked in a structured manner and he was always available whenever required.

The MBA admission process is grueling. Rajdeep was deeply invested in my success. After a difficult R1, he motivated me to do my best in R2, all the while ensuring that I aim for the best possible outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Rajdeep to anyone who is looking to apply to the top business schools.

I have a background in management consulting and social impact and when I started on my applications, I didn’t know how would I bring together all the different pieces that I felt strongly about. What I liked about working with Rajdeep was the way he forced me to think deeper, self-reflect, or even start afresh and re-examine an idea. This allowed me to introspect and even defend for myself why I wanted to do something and why it really mattered to me, which helped me get greater clarity on my future goals.

Having a structured approach to addressing each section of the application is a plus point as it helps avoid pitfalls and produce high-quality output. As someone who is reticent about tom-tomming my own achievements, I sometimes struggled to objectively evaluate the impact of my work. Rajdeep helped me better articulate my achievements in an impactful manner and get past my inhibitions to provide my work the recognition it deserved.

As we navigated through a multitude of essays such as goals, what matters to you the most and why the process helped me get to know myself much better. These elements came together in helping me craft a successful application and I have secured an admit from Wharton with a scholarship.

Before I say anything about the process, here is the most important thing you should know – I came to look for a consultant, but with Ivy, I found real partners.
I worked with Eli and Sharon on a round 2 application and ended up with results that I could not be happier with: I was admitted to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.
For an excellent application, you need both a great strategy and flawless execution. Ivy has the perfect combination. Eli and Sharon helped me connect the dots in my own personal story in a way that would best resonate with the admissions offices. They are extraordinary storytellers and they were as accurate as it gets in helping me choose the best strategy for my application.
Once I had the strategy in place – they also worked tirelessly, under super stressed timelines, to bring this strategy to life and to put it on paper in the best way possible.
Eli is super honest, super responsive, and knows how to keep you at your ease in tough points along the process – by helping you stay optimistic and realistic.
Guess what – he is usually right.
Personally, I had a dilemma whether to submit my application in round 2, or wait another year for the next round 1. The situation was even more complex as a colleague from my office (who also worked with Eli and Sharon!) was just admitted to HBS, Stanford, and Wharton. Eli helped me reach the right decision and accurately predicted the outcomes, thus helping me avoid losing another year and guiding me towards this phenomenal joint achievement.
I would highly highly recommend choosing these awesome partners. You’ll maximize your chances, and learn how to work like a real pro.

After applying to some MBA programs by myself in 2019 and not getting any admit, I decided to seek counsel from a well-seasoned and reputable admissions consultant. I am based in the US and found out about Rajdeep after looking through the recommendations for highly-rated MBA admissions consultants by Poets and Quants. Moreover, I attended an online MBA event where he was a panelist and liked his realism. He did not try to sell his brand to the prospective students at any point. Rather, he focused on breaking down the admissions process into actionable items for the attendees.

For my case, I got the best service for interview preparation and resume re-construction. Rajdeep’s approach to simplifying the process by dividing it into smaller steps and explaining the reasoning behind each of his suggestions is what helped me the most. This year I gained admission to multiple schools with scholarships.

Friends attending Harvard referred me to Rajdeep. I appreciated his straightforward approach throughout the process from laying out expectations of each application, shaping stories to interview preparation.

During resume creation, Rajdeep helped me think of a structured way to represent my experience and highlight key professional and extra-curricular aspects. We spent a good amount of time brainstorming on my goals and how my past experience could link to my aspirations, which translated into well thought out goals.

I received immense clarity by discussing my numerous essay drafts with Rajdeep. His insights on building a story around a theme and identifying relevant experiences helped me strengthen my essays. Lastly, multiple mock interviews were helpful in understanding areas of improvement.

The bottom line is that constant push from Rajdeep in the form of comments to re-work on my essays, to go a level deeper on my goals or to be more articulate in my interviews brought out the best in my applications.

Best consultant ever – Makes application process enjoyable and less stressful | HBS, Booth ($$), Kellogg admit!

I worked with an international consultant in R1 and with Rajdeep (Admission Gateway) in R2 – My experience with Rajdeep was a league apart! Converted HBS, Kellogg, and Booth, and what’s more, I truly enjoyed the application process. There is no one who is better at this than him. His advice was extremely customized to my profile and he was deeply invested in the process. I remember having late-night, early-morning, weekend calls when the deadlines were close or when I had my Kellogg interview with less than 4 days to prepare – Rajdeep was always there. Even when on a holiday, he would instantly reply to my panicky texts (having worked with other consultants with a 2-day lead time, I can vouch that this was a privilege)

Rajdeep pushes you hard to think about your experiences and talk about the things that matter. His feedback is sometimes harsh but to the point, extremely relevant and actionable – and there is nothing more I could thank him for (My R1 consultant would often give me encrypted or generic feedback which would result in a lot of unclarity and lost time)

Rajdeep’s resume-making strategy is unparalleled. While anyone can suggest following a STAR methodology, Rajdeep additionally pushes you hard to think about the core experiences and what makes them important. It no longer stays a series of bullet points but instead conveys a story about you.

Even his support with mock interviews is unbeatable – no capping on a number of interviews, no capping on a number of times you can trouble him with questions! He just does everything he can to help you succeed. Furthermore, he understands the process so well that if one listens to his advice sincerely and implements it, their chances to get admitted will increase several folds

While he started as my consultant, by the end I saw him more as a mentor and a friend. I trusted his advice and he was the first person I messaged after each of my results since I truly believe that I could not have done this without him!

I read about Admissions Gateway on Poets&Quants and then heard about Rajdeep from a colleague at work. He validated my thought process with respect to messaging Rajdeep. A contributing factor was the success stories I heard of. No matter who I spoke to would mention Rajdeep and how if I had to work with an admissions consultant, it had to be him.

I started late in the year with 30-40 days for 4 applications. Rajdeep agreed to help out and set a clear strategy. His advice on managing my recommendation process first as it requires a third party’s time ensured that I was left with things I had control of as deadlines approached.

For the resume, the way Rajdeep used examples to explain to me how to structure a resume point and then gave examples of each level of resume point (okayish, good, great) helped me send a good first cut. Also, his push to do resume discussions to find out big picture details augmented the quality of my CV. The end product truly reflected my work.

He helped me figure out my goals as well. While I always knew Impact investing is something I would want to try, convincing Rajdeep and articulating my story in some ways convinced me about my inclination to work in this space.

For essays, the way Rajdeep would explain styles of writing essays (macro and micro) helped me enhance my approach to essays. For e.g. – for Kellogg leadership, he pushed me to not get into minute details and push myself to think about the impact created through my work. My writing style was detailed but over time, his input made me improve my articulation.

Interview preparation was one of the most useful resources. The list of questions and the webinar recording helped me prep super well for each interview. I would do mocks with Rajdeep and also sometimes send voice notes with my responses and his feedback helped improve my answers. In interviews, 80% of the questions were what we discussed, and I was confident as my preparation was strong.

Rajdeep is always available. Even at short notice. At times, I would reach out to him a day before the interview and he would still patiently help me out. Will always be grateful for all the support.

I heard about Rajdeep from students at Harvard and Admissions Gateway had the strongest and most transparent track record.

Excellent experience overall – Rajdeep increased the bar on my application. The wow moment started with the resume-making session, where I was exposed to a completely different way of thinking in terms of pillars which made my resume naturally impactful and helped me play on the front foot.

As someone who grew up in metro cities and belonged to one of the most competitive applicant pools, I found it hard to think about “my unique story”. However, Rajdeep with his time-tested frameworks and mental models gave me many angles to think from through which I was able to parse out a unique and powerful story and landed an interview with Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and Kellogg!

I don’t think my application would even be 30% of what I ended up submitting – a heartfelt thanks! Even after getting an admit and wanting to apply to another school in Round 2, Rajdeep was always available to do multiple calls and never let the application bar drop. Moreover, the best thing about working with Rajdeep was I always felt as if I was the only client he had so I would give him a 10/10 on availability!

I was referred by friends who had gained admission to Harvard and Wharton. Rajdeep had great word of mouth and impressive results to back it up.

The most important value add that Rajdeep brought to the table was his ability to transform ordinary-looking examples for the essays into flowing stories. The way in which he helps bring out the X factor by crisply communicating all the relevant points while adhering to the word limits for each essay is awe-inspiring!

With the experience of preparing students for M7 schools for the past decade, Rajdeep did a brilliant job at helping me prioritize/prepare for a repository of interview questions (based on the school) that helped pave the path for me to dedicate my time to the right set of questions. Additionally, his nuanced understanding of exactly what the interviewer is looking for helped me prepare the answers in a structured yet interactive manner.

Rajdeep improves essays even when you think they are good. Booth, Kellogg & INSEAD admits!

I am based out of Singapore and reached out to Rajdeep for a conversation. The main reason I chose to work with him was his candid and pragmatic approach. From our very first conversation, Rajdeep put me at ease by structuring the entire process. Despite working in a different time zone, I had no trouble coordinating with him.

The entire approach is well thought out with the output of each step naturally forming a foundation for the next. Starting with the resume, from implementing the STAR format to helping me think multiple levels deeper, Rajdeep was instrumental in helping me understand my own trajectory better and communicate my achievements and impact in a succinct manner. This was important given my niche work experience at a start-up. After finalizing the resume, I could use the bullets towards framing my goals. Rajdeep provides great frameworks and material that help with storytelling. After brainstorming sessions, I was able to craft a coherent story that formed the foundation for my essays.

Being completely new to the process, it took me some time to align with Rajdeep on the content but he was more than accommodating of this and no matter how many iterations I sent across, he would always help me dig deeper and improve my essays. He has an unparalleled grasp on what each school is looking for and he makes sure to help curate the essays accordingly. He never settles and even when the essay is good, he always comes back with insights to make them better. Rajdeep also helped me connect to students and alumni and this was a huge advantage in personalizing my essays.

With each essay I wrote, my story grew stronger and this played a part during the interviews as well. When I started getting invites, Rajdeep provided abundant material to help with both video essays and the final interviews. He also invested time in mock interviews and provided helpful feedback.

I would highly recommend Rajdeep. I gained admits to Kellogg, Booth, and INSEAD with his help.

I worked with Eli and Sharon Klapka for this MBA cycle and couldn’t be happier with the results. I was accepted to both Wharton and MIT!!!
From the very start, I was very impressed by the professionalism and level of detail demonstrated by both Eli and Sharon – they truly know what they are doing and how to support candidates through the process. We invested time upfront strategizing my story, leveraging the unique strengths of my profile and even differentiators that I didn’t think were relevant! This allowed me to tell my story in a very compelling and succinct way. The level of support also translated to the interview preparation where I did multiple mock interviews with Eli and another colleague to make sure I was sufficiently polished and ready for the different interview styles of the schools.
I couldn’t have achieved these results without Eli and Sharon (especially since I had a lower GMAT score) and highly recommend them!

Endless process made manageable by counseling, quips, and jokes. Booth ($$), Kellogg ($$$), LBS and Stanford+ Wharton (current waitlists)

Who hasn’t heard of Rajdeep in the MBA world! 😛 You must talk to him once to get his perspective. During the profile evaluation, no other consultant had the depth of knowledge that Rajdeep offered and the admissions record speaks for itself.

Rajdeep is the top gun of admissions consulting – his approach is immaculate, highly personalized, and extremely effective. The endless admissions process was made manageable not just by his admissions consulting but also his counseling, quips, and jokes.

Resume making is his USP and will pay royalties throughout my life. From the succinct yet impactful STAR format examples that highlight the best parts of your work experience to the focus on creating a well-rounded CV, Rajdeep ensures that your resume stands out. While everyone quantifies impact, Rajdeep takes it a notch higher by making you dig deep and re-imagine why your actions and experience were important in the context of your organization

Rajdeep then moves on to outlining your goals and “story”. The focus on creating practical goals based on your skills and experience is essential from the perspective of the admissions committee and Rajdeep does an excellent job in making you introspect while ensuring you are glued to realistic, achievable goals

While stats matter, the narrative can make or break an application – and I could think of no better person to assist me in writing compelling essays! By ensuring you don’t use a cookie-cutter approach of fitting into stereotypical narratives, Rajdeep ensures that your original voice shines. We iterated each essay so many times – he ensures structure, great story-telling, succinctness and impact. His experience of working with hundreds of candidates was a treasure trove and added a lot of value to my essays.

From mock TBDs to interviews, the support and encouragement made me feel self-assured. Admissions Gateway also connects you with alums in the schools you interview at, which helps to add color to your interview conversations. I gained admission to London Business School, Chicago Booth (40k), Kellogg (60k) and am waitlisted at Stanford and Wharton.

Results first: admitted to top-5 with $200,000 scholarship!!!!
I’ve first heard of Eli from my colleagues. I work in a local boutique consulting firm and Eli has a history of taking a couple of us to top-5 MBA programs every year.
I worked with Eli and Sharon and was impressed by the level of care, personal connection, the MBA knowledge, and attention to detail. I won’t repeat every review before me but I do agree with all of them.
For me, the most impressive part was the thinking and planning process behind each document. Spending a lot of phone time to build the perfect positioning and outline, not only made my writing process much easier, but it also reflected who I am and what my message is – in the perfect way. The attention to every word made me realize the Ivy team wanted it as much as I did. Even if we would not agree on something, and it meant more work and more calls, they didn’t let go of their beliefs of what was the right thing to do.
I cannot be happier with the results and can recommend Ivy MBA Consulting with confidence.

My colleagues had worked with Rajdeep and gained acceptance to Harvard and Stanford. Rajdeep had a superior track record and strong referrals.

I had a great experience with Rajdeep. He is a very strategic person, has a strong understanding of what the colleges look for, and ensures that candidates’ impactful stories come forward through the different aspects of the application – essay, resume, and LORs.

I was guided through all the critical steps – resume making (~2 weeks iterative process), goal mapping (helped in forming the structure of the essays), the best way to approach recommendations, and finally interview mock preparation. The process and timelines were structured and that helped me balance the hectic work hours of the VC world and the requirements of an MBA process.

Rajdeep kept pushing my thinking and helped me gain some clarity about the so-called “black-box process” of an MBA application. Over time, he has grown to be not just an MBA consultant, but a good friend who continues to remain in touch. Highly recommended for every MBA aspirant.

Eli’s value prop in the process is pushing your work until it is the absolute best it can be and being very straightforward about where you stand throughout the process. I contacted Eli when I was about a year and a half out from applying to business school, and he was able to give me a very objective assessment of the strengths of my application and things I should change/work on before applying. This type of straightforward feedback was a key part of the process of working with Eli. He pushed me on every essay and short answer to make sure it was the strongest possible, even if it meant doing many many (needed) iterations on some of my essays.

Compared to friends using other consultants, I really think the key differentiator is the time and attention he gives to your application (AKA you get more bang for your buck). I felt that friends who used other consultancies were given much more cookie-cutter guidance and had more rules on how much time could be dedicated to their applications. Eli was more results-oriented. It wasn’t about the time he put in, but about the output. Sometimes we wouldn’t spend much time at all on a piece of work because it was already in a good place. Other times we spent a ton of time figuring out an essay or answer. Throughout the process, he didn’t tell me what I should say or what my story should be, but rather he helped me think through it and iterated on it until it was perfect. His support was invaluable.

I applied to 4 business schools: Stanford, Wharton, Harvard, and Berkeley with a good resume, but slightly lower GMAT scores for these schools. I got into Berkeley and Harvard and will be attending Harvard in the fall. My partner also worked with Eli, and he’ll be joining me at Harvard in the fall. I am really happy with the results in what was a very difficult application cycle, and I couldn’t have done it without Eli.

I chose to reach out to Eli primarily due to the reviews on this site. As a result, I had high expectations, which Eli’s personalized support exceeded, and then some! My experience with Eli was as enjoyable, professional, and successful as all others describe below. But most importantly, I can’t underscore how much I appreciated having a consultant who truly cared about me from start to finish. Sharing the news of my acceptance with Eli was so rewarding – I felt how invested he was in my personal success, for the application process, and beyond.

Both my partner and I worked with Eli in parallel over the course of a year. The care and individualization with which he approached each of our unique processes were incredible. Thanks to Eli’s support, we had our choice of top schools to attend and will both be enrolling at HBS in the fall! We couldn’t have dreamed of a better outcome.

Eli is a top-notch consultant, but he also acts as a mentor and trusted confidant for any and all ideas and questions. He differentiates himself in four essential ways (which I imagine would make or break the application experience): 1) Attention to Detail – No stone goes unturned and no sentence goes unscrutinized 2) Flexibility / Approachability – He provides direct WhatsApp access, makes it clear no question is too small, and really means it 3) Directness – His feedback is always actionable, efficient, and unambiguous 4) Speed – Without fail, he always delivers detailed and thoughtful feedback on a document within a day or few days at most, no matter whether it is the first draft or 10th iteration.

Additionally, I was so impressed by how Eli navigated the unique processes of me and my partner. He had an acute sense for our different work styles, navigated our preferences for emotional support, and executed unique and successful plans for each of us despite our differing professional backgrounds.

I can’t recommend working with Eli highly enough!

Choosing to hire an admissions consultant is a tough decision to make. Not only is it eye-poppingly expensive, but you might be worried whether or not you are choosing the right person.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have, almost entirely by chance, decided to work with Eli when I was beginning the application process. I am 100% certain that being a current admit at my top choice MBA program wouldn’t have been possible without Eli’s help.

Eli is a 1-of-a-kind partner in the application process. He’s incredibly honest and forthcoming, pushing you to find the best version of your application at every turn. Whether it was my resume or my essay, there would be times when I felt like there were no more improvements or changes I could make, but Eli constantly pushed me on even the smallest of bullet points to find something better. That was the case for every single piece of the application process.

When we did my first practice interview, I totally bombed it. And Eli laid into me. He made it clear that if I performed like that during the interview, I won’t get admitted, full stop. It is hard to hear something like that, with so much on the line, and not completely panic. But the honesty pushed me to prepare. I spent the next few weeks going back and forth with voice memos and doing more mock interviews with his friends and colleagues. By the time the interview day came, I was leagues better than our first mock interview.

At the end of the day, using a consultant isn’t any magic guarantee of success. Don’t let any reviews try to convince you of that. Putting together a great application is incredibly burdensome and stress-inducing. But, if you’re sure that an MBA is the next step you want to take, you owe it to yourself to find someone who gives you the best possible shot to succeed. Eli does that.

I had heard great things about Rajdeep – This was a ‘single-sourced procurement’ for me – I had a chat with Rajdeep and we seemed to be aligned on– Schools/Approach/Financial Terms – so it was a quick step.

From our first interaction, I had clarity of how we can make the best use of time, based on general and school-specific requirements. I enjoy working with people who have a good command over process aspects, and in that regard, I found the experience flawless. I had full visibility over timelines, and if there were any delays, they were always at my end, which Rajdeep was more than happy to accommodate

Rajdeep invests a lot of time on the Resume – Selecting the right points and bringing them to the correct and consistent level (Additionally, after 4+ years worth of “CV points”, it is also about getting great advice on what is NOT worth noting in the one-pager). I’m sure his advice on Resume drafting will help me beyond the MBA application.

As might be the case with many applicants, you don’t always have one perfect goal that you are committed to. Even if you instinctively know where you’re headed, the MBA application forces you to do some soul-searching, and crystallize into a story. Rajdeep helped a lot with brainstorming to get to a pragmatic, convincing answer as I was looking at a slightly off-beat trajectory post MBA.

The essay was the one aspect I had no experience with going into the process. The HBS essay prompt can seem too open-ended – and Rajdeep helped brainstorm – what are the ideas worth highlighting, how to make a coherent narrative, and how to edit as needed. For my off-beat career motivations post-MBA, I can totally see how the final version after his dedicated, critical review is vastly more convincing than the first ‘fluffy’ draft I came up with.

As for the interviews, he understood the format/content/style of Kellogg/HBS interviews quite well – Some of the trickier questions he prepared me for in our mock interviews made me feel like the actual interviews were a smooth-sailing ride – with clear answers to share, and the right amount of confidence in my prep

I chose to work with Eli after he helped my wife to get into HBS MBA and several other acquaintances into top-5 MBA programs. I was only targeting MIT due to the GMAT waiver so a lot was at stake. Needless to say, I write this review after being admitted.
Eli started helping me three years before I submitted. He advised me on career changes and the timing of certain crucial decisions. This had a significant impact on the outcome of my process. He really knows his way in this domain and can answer each question in depth. However, if you are looking for someone to constantly pat your back, he’s not the right Consultant. Eli is very results-oriented with high expectations from himself and from his applicants. He is very straightforward about your work and has one thing in his mind: finding the best version of yourself and get you into your dream school. Don’t worry – he will not yell at you 😊 he is really a great person to work with – but he will not sugarcoat or beat around the bush. He will call it as it is.
Another thing I liked a lot about working with Eli is his accessibility. He works around the clock and is ALWAYS available to talk. He actually gave me his WhatsApp number and we chatted every time I had a question. Just knowing that you have this knowledgeable resource a text away is reassuring in itself. He is very approachable and he encouraged me not to wait too much if I get stuck – just to pick up the phone and call him.
Bottom line – the result is what counts and I put all the eggs in one basket. Eli delivered and I will be in Boston studying alongside my wife. I strongly recommend reaching out to Eli the moment you are thinking of applying. You won’t regret it.

A Stanford MBA referred me to Rajdeep and he had a great track record and experience of working with candidates with development profiles.

Overall, I had a great experience! It took us some time to understand each other’s working style but after that, it was extremely smooth. What stood out to me is the way Rajdeep helped me figure out my goals and craft an entire life story. Essay and storytelling are definitely Rajdeep’s biggest strengths. I could effortlessly tell my stories in the essays. Moreover, he had a structure for approaching each essay and that made the process sharp.

My whole resume was made outcome-oriented. This made it so much more impactful. Also, the sequencing of points to keep them aligned to my goals was kept in mind.

The approach was systematic and planned. From figuring out the goals and schools to LORs and essays, we had rough dates in mind for everything, helping me stay on track.

Also, he was focused on ensuring that everything is perfect- we went through many rounds of edits until every aspect of the application was perfect. I didn’t have to think twice about whether an essay was perfect because I knew Rajdeep wouldn’t give it a go-ahead unless it was.

Interview prep was helpful, and I was able to structure answers and walk into each interview feeling confident.

I gained admission to Kellogg and Wharton and will be attending Wharton.

I cannot recommend working with Eli and Boaz of Ivy MBA enough!

They are both incredibly professional, responsive, and knowledgeable about all aspects of the MBA admissions process.

I was unemployed during the admissions cycle in which I worked with them, but somehow gained admission to my target MBA program. This is a testament to how proficient they are in their work, and they are the real deal!

Thank you very much, Eli and Boaz!

I worked with Eli and Sharon Klapka and it was an amazing process with awesome results! I connected with Eli originally a couple of years back as he was highly recommended by multiple friends. He gave me guidance ahead of even deciding to apply to any school. Once I decided it was the time I connected Eli again but had a very short timeline. He and Sharon have supported me every step of the way in a super short time frame that allowed me to apply in the first round. They were extremely professional and knew exactly what I should do to maximize my chances. They invested many hours in my application even when I wanted to do last-minute changes. The result was perfect! I applied to one tier 1 school and got accepted, while also receiving a great scholarship. I highly recommend working with both Eli and Sharon, there are no better consultants to support you in this journey.

Rajdeep helped me throughout the admission process. He spent a lot of time helping me figure out my story. He connected me to people who were working in a field that matched my long-term career aspirations – these conversations really helped me refine my story.

The first step in the preparation process was to build my resume. My existing resume read like a job description. Rajdeep introduced me to the STAR format and helped me to think through the impact of my work. We had several iterations that really helped me communicate my career progression in an impactful way.

Since I was new to writing application essays, Rajdeep brainstormed and shared instructive material that helped me understand how to build my story. He encouraged me to apply the star format while writing my essays. When I shared my drafts, he often asked me probing questions, encouraging me to think one level deeper – about the what and why for my actions, the results I achieved, and how they contributed to the overall organization’s goals and business impact. He also encouraged me to think beyond my professional life and focus on my personal stories – my hobbies, passion, and interests in life that gave a more personal touch to my applications.

As I secured interview calls, Rajdeep connected me to current MBA students – this was super useful in understanding the unique aspects of every MBA Program. Apart from helping me choose the right school, it also helped me build a strong story on why I wanted to attend a particular school. These students and alumni also took mock interviews for me that gave me more confidence. Rajdeep took several mock interviews for me, helping me refine the content as well other aspects (confidence, posture, avoiding the use of fillers).

I’d strongly recommend Admissions Gateway – it was a great help for me throughout the admission process.

Eli is extremely knowledgeable, brutally honest, and relentlessly focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. What I appreciated the most is that he is really a mentor rather than a consultant, and motivated me to go above and beyond. I was targeting a top-15 MBA in the US and Eli was able to get me into an M7 school, something I still struggle to believe.

The process of working with Eli was very smooth and the results were remarkable. At the beginning of my MBA application journey, Eli helped me select the right schools and develop a compelling storyline. Then, we iterated countless drafts of my resume and essays and went through a number of mock interviews, which proved to be crucial to the final success. Eventually, I was admitted into my dream school and several others. I could not have done it without him and I cannot recommend him highly enough!

I worked with the Eli and Sharon duo and could not be happier with the process and results. The process was extremely professional and efficient, and the best part is I always felt as if I was their only client and always had their attention. They worked very closely with me throughout the entire process, and most importantly they delivered phenomenally – I was admitted to HBS, Stanford GSB, and Wharton (I never expected to achieve this). I must admit that I wasn’t the easiest client, but they were always responsive and invested countless hours on improving my strategy, essays, and preparing me for the interview process. We went through countless essay drafts and did not stop until we felt we had the best possible product. I was impressed by how perfectionists they were and how every detail counted. They know exactly what the focus should be on each essay and build a great application for every school I wanted to apply to. Great process and excellent result. I would highly recommend working with Eli!

Nisha was my go to person when I was absolutely clueless about how to apply to the deferred programs. Nisha was completely clear about guiding me right from my GRE test strategy to my interview preparation. I would describe Nisha as being extremely approachable, totally involved with the applicant and an excellent reviewer.

I was pretty late in starting my applications, nonetheless Nisha dedicated proper time to help fast-track my process. Her pointed feedback on everything helped me track the key highlights of where I was going wrong. I worked with her for about a month, where she helped me right from developing my resume, brainstorming on my career goals, developing my essay from scratch and last but not the least, preparing me for the interview.

Nisha was completely honest with her reviews. That was one thing that made the process truly helpful for me. I would also highlight the fact that Nisha helped me revamp my entire Curriculum Vitae format into something I could only have dreamt of making.

Her efficiency in working with the applicant can be clearly highlighted from how she approaches everything with a proper framework in mind (STAR). Her guidance at every step was extremely helpful to my overall application:

1. Resume Building: Nisha helped me develop a proper resume over a period of 3 days, given that I was extremely late in the process. She went over and above the dedicated time to help me curate a proper, completely crisp resume following the STAR format.

2. Career Plan Building: Her candid responses to how my career plan was pretty generic helped me put on my thinking cap to think out of the box. Her ability to steer and guide me on both my short and long term goals, helped me stitch the entire application together.

3. Essay Development:This was the key highlight of Nisha’s help. Her ability to clearly highlight important events was truly remarkable. She even helped me understand the importance of small things that had happened in my life, and how they were crucial and helpful to my essay. A 10/10 to her vision in developing the essays. She piece-by-piece reviewed each component of my essay and brainstormed with me extensively to build a coherent piece.

4. Interview Preparation: Her strategy of taking a lot of mock interviews were truly helpful. She not only took mocks but also gave a detailed feedback after every mock. She brainstormed almost all questions with me that could possibly be asked in the interview. Her research on every college is remarkable !!

Overall Note: Nisha is the best person you could find out there to help you with MBA applications. Her ability to go into detail will always help your application stand out. Nisha is extremely approachable and goes the extra mile to help her applicants (She connected me to alumni of different colleges I was applying to, to help me build perspective of what I was going into.) An overall 10/10 if you’re looking for a consultant to help you get in your dream college. 🙂

I heard positive feedback on Rajdeep from multiple people. I spoke to a number of students to learn about their experience with B-School consultants. Those who worked with US consultants mentioned that it would be quite tough for them to stay regularly in touch with their consultants (e.g., some would respond only on email, some would take days to respond, etc.). In multiple cases, I got varying feedback from different people for the same consultant. For Rajdeep, on the other hand, I got consistently good feedback from everyone I spoke to.

The entire application process was extremely smooth and systematic – the sequence in which we worked on the resume, goals, etc. was very helpful. Rajdeep would always keep a tab on my progress and was available 24×7 to answer any queries. Rajdeep’s experience of working with so many candidates over the years was evident throughout the process, be it the suggestions he gave on the essays or past interview questions. He would always push me to keep improving my essays and resume, how many ever iterations it might take. He would not settle for good and always drove me to give it my best.

I had seen the B-school resumes of quite a few seniors/peers while working on my own CV – there was a stark difference in Rajdeep’s approach and format v/s the other resumes. While my seniors’ resumes mostly brought out the operational aspects of their work, the way Rajdeep helped me craft my resume was far more impactful – it brought out the strategic importance of my work and pushed me to think beyond the operational aspects of my job.

Rajdeep was very transparent throughout the essay writing process on what will work and what won’t – he really pushed me a lot to deliver a great output. Whenever I thought I had a good essay in place, Rajdeep guided me effectively and gave me pointed suggestions on how I could make it much better. Even the final edits he made helped refine the essays tremendously. I had asked numerous B-school alums/students to review my final essays – all of them loved the essays and could barely find any fault.

Guidance on past interview questions, mock interviews for HBS, and TBD tips/group set-ups for Wharton was very helpful. For HBS, there is scope for providing more practice to candidates and trying to simulate the actual interview scenario.

I applied to Harvard and Wharton and gained admission to both schools!

There is no doubt in my mind that I am today sitting with offers from HBS and Wharton because of David and the Ivy MBA team.

Do not be fooled – the application process is absolutely grueling. But working with David was a phenomenal experience from the start. He was not just an extremely professional admissions consultant, but a strategy guru and life coach.

On our first call, David suggested that I wait a year to get more experience in my new job. I was quite surprised by that advice as he was essentially risking missing out on a client. But that’s David – he’s not just going to take you on because he’s getting some business; he’ll take you on because he truly believes you have the ability to get into your dream schools and that he can help you get there. That brutal honesty convinced me to take his advice, and I’m truly grateful for it.

From the start, David coached and challenged me. He worked with me to construct a competitive profile and application strategy, and throughout the experience was realistic about the challenges I faced and the ways we could address and work them into the applications. Moreover, he actually identified strengths in my profile that I hadn’t considered as relevant as I was engrossed in looking for weaknesses.

He would not allow me to complete a document until he was fully satisfied with it. Despite my insistence on several occasions that I had done the best I could, he would push my limits and gave me clear constructive feedback on areas that I needed to improve. When I’d hit a wall, we would brainstorm ideas together and I’d leave with 2-3 more directions to try. On interviews, I was preparing well in advance of even receiving interview decisions (that’s how confident he was!). David organized independent interviewers for mock sessions which were extremely valuable. For Wharton, he even organized a 5-person mock TBD! His confidence definitely yielded results.

David was literally always available. I honestly couldn’t believe it. We were constantly exchanging emails, WhatsApp, and calls. Initially, I would reach out to schedule calls, to which he told me to just call him anytime, and he actually replied, anytime. He would also revert back with comments on my essays/documents max within 1 day, and often chased me if I was falling behind on some items. He really kept me on my toes!

As a final word, I’d like to add that the journey working with David really helped me to build my self-confidence. There’s a lot of introspection involved in this process, and I often faced lows where I thought I wasn’t good enough for the top schools. David was instrumental in lifting my spirits and in showing me I was absolutely aiming where I should be. This approach undoubtedly yielded results that emerged in my writing and in my interviews and have better prepared me for the MBA program.

I spoke to a few admissions consultants a few years back as I was pondering over applying to MFin and that is when I spoke to Nisha, she helped guide navigating the decision with no personal benefit in mind or signing me up. I recall being positively surprised by her approach as compared to other consultants who had no interest in where I applied or landed up and were just interested in signing me up. Over the last few years, she also helped guide extra-curricular decisions with the MBA application in mind.
I worked with her over the past ~8 months for my business school applications and appreciated her optimism and confidence when considering working with me. She was comfortable providing constructive feedback on my application and resume.
Coming from an over-represented career background, I knew that an outstanding personal essay would be the key component of my applications and given the conversations I had in the past I felt that I could trust Nisha to support my candidacy and provide clear, honest critiques.
At the beginning of our cooperation, Nisha spent a significant amount of time understanding my background and helping me look for the unique personality traits and anecdotes that could differentiate myself from other qualified candidates. This self-reflection process has proved helpful in essay brainstorming and writing and was the cornerstone of my entire application.
Working with Nisha is truly enjoyable. She is highly efficient and responsive in giving feedbacks to my essay ideas and is always honest when telling me whether or not my ideas would work. I appreciate the open communication we maintained throughout the process, which was critical to our successful collaboration.
Resume: I appreciated most how Nisha broke down my roles and responsibilities into compelling stories and pushed me to quantify my impact.
Goals definition: This was one of the components of the consulting experience I appreciate most. Nisha and I spent an extremely large number of calls to debate on how I should be presenting my career goals and she reviewed countless versions.
Essays: Nisha was incredibly thorough when structuring and editing my essays with 10+ versions of each! She helped structure the plan very early on to ensure that the essays were well customized to the school and even helped structure networking calls!
Availability: This is the component in which she made the biggest difference. I lost count of how many times I came to Nisha with one more question or one more thought. Each time he was quick to respond and receptive to my request.

I had applied during the previous application year (2019-20) and worked with a different consultant. It didn’t result in much success, so the next year (2020-21) I tried again working with Rajdeep. I found the experience to be truly worlds-apart. Rajdeep has an intensive understanding of what’s required for each specific application (for all schools differ) and has a unique approach to application strategy and resume that really stood out, for I applied to the same schools with a fresh perspective and got admitted to both HBS (as a re-applicant) and Booth (first-time applicant).

Rajdeep provided an overall game-plan of which schools to target and how to maximize applications and chances of success by leveraging common parts in different applications. His high-level pro-bono assistance on schools not directly covered under the package was immensely school-specific and was incredibly helpful while preparing those applications. By contrast, most consultants simply focus on the schools you chose to work on with them rather than provide guidance for the entire application cycle as a whole to ensure success.

The shape of my resume and essays were completely different after working on them with Rajdeep, who helped create an MBA-focused resume rather than a job-focused resume that we’re used to. His guidance on school-specific research was instrumental in crafting essays unique to both yourself and the school. When facing trouble with research, he connected me to former students at my target schools to boost my research process. It was the same with interview prep – apart from the guidance and mock interviews (which by themselves are incredibly useful), he connected us to fellow applicants going through the same process to maximize the prep.

In short, it was a fantastic experience working with Rajdeep– simply incomparable to other guidance counselors.

Here is something that was not mentioned in the dozens of the reviews here below: Eli’s emotional support throughout the process was a game-changer for me.

Before starting the process, I read all the reviews and yes – everything is accurate. I received the full guidance on all the documents, on every single word. The response time was extremely fast and Eli gave me his WhatsApp so I can reach him at any moment. It was all amazing.

After being admitted to 2 top-5 schools, I can say with certainty that the application process is not easy for everyone. For me, it was challenging and stressful. I had doubts about everything and there was several moments I wanted to stop and quit. In each of these times I reached out to Eli and he spent all the time (sometimes as long as 30 minutes) just encouraging me and rebuilding my confidence. This made all the difference and helped me carry on all the way to receiving 2 thrilling phone-calls from my top choices.