Candidate Profiles
From the high-flying consultants to the tech-savvy software developers, the straight-A students to those who like to keep things interesting with a 2.5 GPA, and those who aim for the top three business schools to those who just want to get into a darn good one!
The truth is, every candidate is different and needs a unique approach to get into their dream B-school. But have no fear, we’ve got you covered! We’ve helped each and every one of them in our own special way.
Remember that it is natural to feel lost at times during this process, but do not let it discourage you. We are here to support you at every step! Just give us a shout and we’ll show you the way.
A Glimpse of Candidates we helped
We're thrilled to have been a part of their success stories and are always ready to help more rockstars shine!
An IT Engineer
GMAT – 740
Undergrad – Engineering in Information Technology
GPA – 3.4
Problem Area – The applicant was from a frequently encountered pool of Indian IT Engineers and faced challenges in effectively highlighting achievements within her essays.
Goal – Product Management
Services Opted – Essay Analysis & Mock Interviews
How we helped
This candidate had her sights set on attending some of the best universities in the world. At first, she doubted whether her background in software development would be sufficient to get her into her desired schools.However, with our guidance and her determination, we uncovered her hidden leadership skills that perfectly showcased her unique strengths. We put in a lot of effort to highlight her key initiatives and accomplishments that clearly demonstrated her impact on the industry.
With a fresh perspective, this candidate was able to write powerful essays that attracted the attention of top universities, resulting in four interview invitations from the top six schools.
Her success is a testament to what can be achieved when you believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams!
Outcome
She got through Kellogg Business School and was waitlisted for NYU Stern.
A management consulting aspirant
GMAT – 730
Undergrad – Business degree from a university in Singapore
GPA – 3.5
Problem Area – The candidate had two challenges. Firstly, he was only receiving interviews from 10% of the colleges he applied to. Secondly, he was struggling to convert these interviews into admissions.
Goal – Management Consulting
Services Opted – MBA – All Schools Package (3 Schools)
How we helped
When we first reviewed his application, we saw great potential but identified that he needed our help to showcase his strengths in the best possible way. We worked closely with him to establish a strategy that would improve his GMAT score (690) which was a significant barrier to his success. With dedication and hard work, he was able to improve his score to an impressive 49 in Quant which helped him get an edge in the admission process.
Next, we worked with him to polish up his resume and create an outstanding profile that really showcased his strengths. We also provided guidance on his essays, which, after a few rounds of revisions, he nailed. As a result of these efforts, he received interview offers from all 3 schools he applied through us.
Through intensive mock interview training, he was able to confidently represent himself and secure a place at a top B-school.
His success truly shows that with hard work and dedication, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. It’s a reminder that success is not just limited to luck or natural talent, but it also comes from putting in the effort and being disciplined.
Outcome
He received admits from Chicago Booth (his first choice), Kellogg, and NUS. He was waitlisted at INSEAD and unfortunately couldn’t clear it.
A Finance Graduate from US
GMAT – 750
Undergrad – Finance degree from a state university in the US
GPA – 3.6
Problem Area – The candidate’s recommendation letters for MIT were not up to the expected standards. Although she highlighted her international experience, she missed out to mention her client relationships and volunteering experience.
Goal – Management Consulting
Services Opted – Essay Analysis
How we helped
The candidate had big aspirations – HBS, Stanford, and MIT. With her robust profile comprising solid work experience, a fantastic GMAT score, an impressive undergrad GPA, and a multi-cultural work experience (having worked in three countries), she was already positioned for greatness.
However, we noticed untapped potential in her profile. While she had made significant contributions to client organizations, she hadn’t highlighted them. Her volunteer experiences were briefly outlined, and she could have better detailed her impact on the community. Her recommenders also had not picked up on important achievements in her work experience. Through our collaboration, we created a plan to showcase her leadership and client relationship skills effectively. We also helped her highlight her volunteering impact and suggested key pointers that she could share with her recommenders, further strengthening her application.
With grit and determination, the candidate transformed her profile, setting her up for admissions success.
Outcome
She was accepted to both MIT and Stanford after being waitlisted initially by MIT. However, she cleared the waitlist and ultimately chose to attend MIT.
An applicant focusing on asian universities
GMAT – 680
Undergrad – Engineering degree from a reputed university in India
GPA – 3.1
Problem Area – The candidate had a low GMAT score and an average GPA. She was experiencing difficulties with essay writing and lacking confidence as she didn’t receive any interview calls during her initial attempt.
Goal – Consulting
Services Opted – Essay Analysis & Mock Interviews
How we helped
A determined, go-getter candidate approached us with a tough challenge, a mere 680 score in GMAT, and a dream to study in Asian universities like ISB and NUS. Our first discussion revolved around exploring the possibility of retaking the GMAT, but after three unsuccessful attempts, our client was ready to explore other options.
So, we put on our thinking caps and brainstormed until we found a solution. We decided to focus on her writing skills and interview techniques to present her work experience and achievements in a way that would resonate with the admissions committee.
Her natural talent and experience for managing large teams, making tough decisions, and delivering multi-million dollar projects ahead of schedule were all hidden gems that she was underplaying in her essays. With our guidance, she was able to write impactful essays that won her interview calls from some of the best universities in Asia.
With her sharp communication skills and our mock-interview training, she nailed her interviews and secured admits from to ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and NTU.
Her story is a testament to the power of self-belief and resilience. No matter what obstacles come our way, we can achieve anything if we have faith in ourselves and work hard towards our goals.
Outcome
After a careful evaluation of her options between universities in India and NTU, ISB captured her heart, mind and soul!