Management Masters | MBA Admissions Consultants

I initially tried applying to MBA programs on my own, but it didn’t work out as I had hoped. Working with Piyush completely changed my approach. He helped me understand how to bring my authentic self into my applications and, more importantly, articulate the “why” behind my choices and experiences. That clarity made all the difference. With his guidance, I was successful in the next application cycle, including receiving an admit from an M7 school. Beyond results, what truly stood out was how enjoyable and engaging he made the process. Whenever I felt confused or unsure, he was always available to clarify things and help me make thoughtful decisions. Piyush patiently listened, supported me through stressful moments, and helped me build confidence. More than a consultant, I felt like I was working with a friend who genuinely wanted to see me succeed.

I was a re-applicant. He was always very encouraging but also gave a lot of reality checks. I especially loved the workshops which we did even before starting the essays. All those workshops were truly introspective and made me think much more deeply about myself. He was always there to answer all my dumb questions and philosophical questions as well. Worth it!!

I came across Piyush and Management Masters on LinkedIn and followed their series of insightful posts on MBA admissions. After the initial interactions and the profile evaluation workshop, what stood out to me was Piyush’s no-fluff attitude and his structured way of working.

I opted for the 5-school package and loved his series of workshops, motivating me to interpret my journey better and join the dots backwards.

As someone based in Japan, I was initially worried about the logistics and relatability of my experiences. However, Piyush was always a ping away, took sufficient time to understand my PoVs, and further guided me in communicating them well to the admission committee. Moreover, during the interview phase, he helped me schedule mock-interviews with his trusted network of alumni, providing me with constructive feedback.

Fast forwarding to now, I have received admits from INSEAD, Kellogg, Ross, and ISB, with generous scholarships from many of them. I highly recommend Piyush. He’s a mentor and friend [provided you don’t disturb him on his off day, Tuesday, haha], guiding you through this long & introspective journey.

I had a great experience working with Piyush and was fortunate to receive admits from Kellogg, Darden, and ISB (25% scholarship). He was extremely easy to work with, very organized, always accessible, and consistently responsive throughout the process. I felt comfortable reaching out to him with questions at any stage, even revisiting the same doubts, and he was patient and helpful every single time. What truly stood out was how invested he was in the journey beyond just applications. He helped keep my confidence and morale high during stressful moments and acted as both a mentor and a friend. His guidance made the entire process feel structured, supported, and manageable, and I would highly recommend working with him.

I chose Management Masters because I wanted thoughtful, honest guidance rather than a templated admissions process and that’s exactly what I received.
With their support, I secured admits from LBS, HEC Paris, Darden ($60k scholarship), Tuck, and ISB. What I appreciated most was how invested they were in my journey: they helped me sharpen my narrative, identify my strengths clearly, and make confident decisions throughout the process. Their balance of strategic insight and genuine encouragement made the entire experience both effective and reassuring.

Piyush is just incredible. I worked with him on 8 schools for 2026 admissions cycle and I got an admit from 4/8 schools – INSEAD (Euros 20K scholarship), ISB, Tuck and Darden ($90K scholarship). His 8 step process really helped me dig deeper into my journey and understand my whys. Trust me when I say this: Once you are onboarded with Piyush, he is just a call away and he will be your rock throughout this process. He was my mentor, friend and consultant, who was there to support me in my application journey. He was more than happy to go through each of my applications in detail multiple times to make sure I was putting my best foot forward. He is someone who would truely be invested in the process and would do everything to make you succeed as long as you are willing to follow his advice

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Piyush! This is not only because of the outcome of my applications but also because of the interest Piyush took in my journey and my story which translated to my school selection and essays. Piyush was always ready to get on a call to discuss any doubts I had regarding the process. His support for mock interviews helped me convert all three of my interview invites. The application process can be taxing, but having someone like Piyush who can keep even serious conversations light-hearted really helps! I took the 5-school package and ended up with 3 admission offers from Kellogg, NYU Stern and ISB.

Aniket is one of the best people you could work with for your MBA applications. He took the time to really understand my background, aspirations, even doubts, and made sure he got my perspective before offering feedback. He is great at asking the right questions and then bringing together your experiences into a compelling narrative. With his guidance, I was able to articulate my story in a way that was clear, impactful, and still very much me.

The entire process was well-structured, with complete clarity on what we were tackling each day or week, and with clear objectives and milestones along the way.

Aniket strikes the perfect balance between being professional and also genuinely warm. He pushes you toward your goals while also supporting you with empathy, making the MBA application process less intimidating and more enjoyable!

Working with Pitush was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application journey. He didn’t just help me create strong essays, he pushed me to understand my own story more clearly. What I appreciated most was how thoughtful and structured his guidance was. He asked the right questions, challenged me when needed, and made sure every piece of my application reflected who I truly am.

His ability to combine strategic advice with genuine empathy made the process far less stressful. I always felt like I had someone in my corner who cared about my success. I would highly recommend Piyush to anyone who wants to bring out their best in an MBA application.

I connected with Aniket because I was not able to communicate my story effectively. Aniket helped me connect the dots and portray my experiences in the best possible way. A few minutes into a conversation with Aniket, you can tell he’s a seasoned advisor for MBA admissions. He went to great lengths and details in our meetings to tailor my story for each application, and that paid off in my admit. He is also extremely punctual and replied to each of my annoying emails/comments within a day. You cannot go wrong with him!

Piyush has had a good track record, I highly recommend him for niche MBA programs. He’s also quite reliable and proactive in helping with all sorts of queries.

I was applying to MBA programs with relatively less work experience, so I wanted someone who genuinely believed in my profile and trusted me enough to give honest, unfiltered feedback and that’s exactly what I got with Piyush. Our early sessions, where we broke down my profile, were insanely helpful and honestly felt like talking to a therapist who was also shaping my application clarity at the same time. What stood out was how available and supportive he was throughout the entire process, constantly motivating me, backing my ideas when they worked, and calling things out when they didn’t. His honesty and trust in my potential helped me show up confidently, and the impact reflected in my results: admits from IESE Business School and Tuck school of Business, along with one scholarship. Would 100% recommend him if you want someone who tells it like it is, while actually supporting you through the highs and stress dips.

Working with Aniket was a truly valuable experience. He helped me dig deep into my story, clarify my motivations, and connect my past experiences with my post-MBA goals in a clear and credible way. His approach is structured, personalised, and very focused on authenticity he pushes you to think, reflect, and refine until your narrative is strong.

I worked with Aniket to apply to European MBA programs, with a focus on Germany. Thanks to his guidance, I got admission with scholarships to the top two programs: Mannheim Business School and WHU.

From day one, Aniket made the process personal. Through multiple workshops, he helped me deeply understand and articulate my strengths, career story, and goals. When HEC Paris acknowledged my strong profile but flagged only my GMAT score (also offering a chance to resubmit!) it validated the quality of Aniket’s support.

With experience in consulting and at HEC Paris, Aniket’s approach blends strategic rigor with storytelling depth. Whenever I faced writer’s block or tight deadlines, he pushed me to dig deeper and stay authentic, refusing to accept anything less than my best. His responsiveness by text, call, or on short notice was invaluable. He provided honest, actionable feedback and ensured my writing consistently reflected my true voice across essays.

Just days before my interview, Aniket provided a focused prep session that gave me a highly representative experience of the real thing. He answered all my questions, showed me how to make my points impactful and memorable, and helped me truly understand the interviewer’s mindset.

If you want strong applications and meaningful self-discovery, Aniket is the consultant to work with! He brings structure, motivation (when you need it the most!), and genuine investment in your success.

Highly recommended!

What Made Aniket Stand Out:
Aniket took the time to truly understand my story, background, and career goals before we even started on essays. He didn’t use a cookie-cutter approach – instead, he helped me identify unique angles in my experience that I hadn’t even considered highlighting. His questions pushed me to dig deeper and articulate my “why MBA” and “why Kellogg” in ways that felt authentic and compelling. He also acted more like a mentor than a consultant.
Essay Development:
The essay process was collaborative and iterative. Aniket provided detailed, constructive feedback on multiple drafts, helping me strike the right balance between professional accomplishments and personal insights. He has a great eye for storytelling and helped me cut through the jargon to communicate clearly and powerfully.
Interview Preparation:
His interview prep was thorough and practical. We did multiple mock interviews with his extensive network of B-school alumns, and he gave me specific feedback on my delivery, body language, and content. He also helped me prepare thoughtful questions to ask my interviewers, which made a real difference in my conversations.
Overall Experience:
Aniket was responsive, encouraging, and honest throughout the process. He celebrated wins with me and gave me realistic feedback when needed. He genuinely cared about my success, and it showed.
If you’re looking for a consultant who combines strategic thinking with personalized attention, I highly recommend Aniket.

Working with Aniket was a genuinely stupendous experience. He is more a coach than a consultant.

If you’re someone who can devote time and effort and are willing to be coached, you simply cannot go wrong with him. He keeps prodding, again and again, until something concrete and truly authentic emerges in you and in your profile. He is transparent and direct with his feedback.

Over time, I ended up forming a deeper bond with him that continues to this day. Whenever I go to him for suggestions or feedback, he always comes through, and that level of commitment is rare to find in an MBA consultant.

Working with Piyush was a great experience. He really took the time to understand my background and experiences before we started working on my essays. What I appreciated most was how he helped me craft a story that felt authentic and true to my profile, rather than something generic or overpolished. His feedback was clear, practical, and always pushed me to think deeper about my motivations. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a genuine and thoughtful MBA counsellor.

When I began my search for a consultancy to guide me through my MBA applications, reaching out to current students from my target schools seemed like the most effective strategy. One name consistently surfaced in every conversation: Piyush Ranjan.

I reached out to Piyush, sharing my plans to apply to NUS and NTU in the first round, and requested his support with my entire application process. To my surprise, he politely declined, explaining that he would be on a planned vacation for 10 days and might not be able to support me effectively within the tight timeline. What stood out to me was that he didn’t leave me stranded—he thoughtfully recommended other reputable consultants who could assist me instead.

Before approaching Piyush, I had spoken to several consultants, most of whom seemed overly commercial. I expected a similar experience with him, but his willingness to prioritize quality over money and his honesty in declining when he felt he couldn’t deliver his best set him apart. That moment solidified my decision: this was the person I needed to work with for my MBA Application journey.

Determined, I reached out to him again, assuring him that I would do my best to accommodate all our calls around his schedule. This time, he suggested I opt for his essay review services instead of the full multi-school package. This alternative allowed me to move forward with the process while ensuring I received his guidance without overcommitting his time.

Working with Piyush was a transformative learning experience. My first essay draft fell short of what I had envisioned, leaving me disappointed. However, Piyush’s unwavering support and constructive feedback throughout the process were remarkable. Even on the day of submission, he urged me to rewrite one of my essays to ensure it truly reflected my potential.

I always looked forward to his feedback because it was honest, insightful, and pushed me to do better. A particularly proud moment came when he told me one of my essay drafts was perfect on the first attempt and that I didn’t need a consultant to refine it further. That validation felt like an achievement in itself, even before I received any admission offers.

Before my interview, I was nervous and lacked confidence. One conversation with Piyush changed that completely. His reassurance—reminding me to simply be myself—instilled the confidence I needed to face the interview with ease.

Overall, working with Management Masters and Piyush Ranjan was an incredible experience. His dedication, honesty, and encouragement made all the difference in my MBA application journey. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor to guide me through this process.

I took 2 services from Piyush in 2024 – The Profile Review and Interview Prep for 2 schools. The profile review was extremely holistic, instead of just giving superficial guidance on what works or doesn’t work in your profile Piyush follows an extremely structured approach and provides advice on where and HOW you can improve if you have time.

For the interview prep he has a great team which also includes alums from your target school. This gave me insights from people who have experienced the interview first hand and could pinpoint exactly what I needed to work on.

The whole service provided by Piyush and his team is exceptional, they are straightforward and give you advice based on what you need not want to hear. And this is what you need as a candidate in the MBA admissions process.

Even as a Consultant at an MBB with a strong GMAT score, my application journey did see roadblocks when I tried to do R1 by myself, taking help from friends and colleagues. Subsequently working with Piyush made me firsthand experience the tremendous upside of working with an admissions consultant – albeit a great one. Flexing his schedule to support my application, Piyush was extremely practical and candid. He supported me both on essays and interview prep, and I always found his advice to be crisp and clearly reflective of the school’s realities. Ended up with an INSEAD admit!

My journey with Piyush started with an MBA application, but evolved into much more than that of a coach and coachee. I found him after working with a few coaches, and his approach immediately clicked for me. The process was grueling but extremely satisfying. At every turn, I was asked “Why”- ‘Why does this story matter?’, ‘Why does it make sense for the school?’, ‘Why should the adcom care about this achievement?’. Questions such as these implored me to think beyond the surface, to motivation for actions, reasons for pursuing certain avenues, and how I got where I was professionally and personally.

While I didn’t succeed in all the applications, I can confidently say, that it wasn’t because of my essays or how well I put myself on paper. At the end, I was proud of what I managed to come up with, all thanks to Piyush.

I worked with Piyush from July 2024 until the admissions outcome in May 2025. When I started my application process I was overwhelmed by the amount of information available and I was nervous because I knew I had a below par CGPA to work with. Piyush helped me decide on parameters to pick the schools to apply to. He helped me identify my core values and refine my story which resulted in an admit to Haas School of business. I come from an overly overrepresented pool of candidates, yet Piyush has helped me to develop an outstanding application that I could not have made on my own. Thank you, Piyush!

I had been following Piyush on LinkedIn well before starting my MBA journey, and the depth and clarity of his posts were enough to convince me to work with him – without even considering other consultants. I’m truly glad I made that decision.
Right from the beginning, his guidance, responsiveness, and attention to detail were exceptional. Piyush not only helped me refine my essays through 6+ thoughtful iterations but also worked closely with me to craft a compelling narrative that truly differentiated my profile.
He also provided honest, data-backed insights on my target schools and my realistic chances at each, helping me make informed decisions throughout the process.
No fluff, straight to the point, with sharp humor and an outstanding work ethic – that’s exactly how I aspire to be as a professional, and Piyush exemplifies those traits in every sense.
I would 100% recommend Piyush without a second thought.