I reached out to Neha after hearing a very positive review from a friend who had worked with her and had been offered a seat in both HBS & Wharton. I spoke to a bunch of consultants and concluded that her approach of systematically trying to understand my story in detail without retro-fitting stereotypical frameworks would work best for me and was lucky to just make it within time as she was about to close registrations for MBA 2020 round 1 application.
Initially, she spent a lot of time understanding me as a person, my journey so far and the factors that molded my perspectives and goals. Her questions and interventions forced me to introspect key career and life decisions, and we laid down all these details into a master document. This was extremely useful in the later stages while addressing the essay questions, recommendations and preparing for interviews. Over the next few months, we brainstormed together on several themes while filling the admission applications. Her insights about how AdComs think and her experience working with candidates with profiles very similar to mine helped me dramatically refine the crude narrative that I had concocted into a compelling story over several iterations. She also organized an exclusive roundtable discussion (just 7 participants including me) with one of the AdCom members from a leading Ivy League school which allowed us to get greater transparency into the process and enabled the school to better understand our candidature.

Throughout the process she was extremely patient and supportive, and an expert at planting themes and ideas that helped me emerge from deadlocks and periods of low productivity. She was very well updated with global business themes that are gaining importance in US B-Schools circuits and encouraged me to read several relevant articles that helped me build a mature and informed perspective towards a lot of such topics. No matter what time of the day it was, she reverted as soon as possible, always in a time frame less than 24 hours, even if I had reached out to her at odd hours. She was truly dedicated to the process and my application and went beyond the norm, often spending hours with me on the phone while helping me refine and edit my essays, even though I had delayed it to the last minute and she was juggling with her personal commitments. I can’t thank Neha enough for all the efforts she has put into mentoring me throughout the process and would recommend anyone applying in the future to strongly consider Seven Hats.

Neha is a true partner in this process, forcing you to challenge established notions of your understanding of your own story, and your understanding of what it really takes to get into a top MBA program. You will not just go through the process methodically with her to achieve your objectives, but be forced to think about areas of your life that you thought were purely yours, and not ones that could be shared to build a narrative of a sense of self through the process. She has not only helped me secure admits, but find my voice, and find my story. I will carry this power through my life into my future. There are not many people who come along in your life genuinely interested in the tucked away corners of your life, and gets you to love your own story. She is one of those rare gems. You will change your life by working with her.

Thank you so much, Neha for all the guidance and support! While starting my applications, I could not have asked for a stronger coach. Because of the Seven Hats approach, I could carefully reflect upon my background and experiences and stitch them together into an essay that I loved and felt super confident about.

In most of our conversations, Neha amazed me by how much she understood me and my future aspirations. While juggling between multiple versions through my hectic work schedule, Neha had genuinely made the effort to understand my story and I personally feel that made a lot of difference.

Throughout the applications, that can get stressful at many times, Neha had my back and always helped me to anchor on to what was truly important. I felt like I am not alone in this – I have Neha on my team! Yet, In her calm and ‘I have got it all covered’ way – she would be honest in her review and never settle for anything that is less than what she thought my application was capable of. She went out of her way to coach me for the interview, or absolutely any other part of the application as well. Thanks to her, I got an admit to HBS, and I would strongly recommend her to all aspirants!

In my MBA journey, Neha was not just my consultant, but also my friend, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. She guided me through the various anxietiesthat arise throughout the process, always without judgment. Every conversation with her left me feeling energized, and working alongside Neha transformed the entire application process into something enjoyable and exciting with many possibilities.

We delved deep into my story, which allowed me to see myself in a new light! Her emphasis on uncovering and showcasing what makes me unique felt genuine and authentic, and boosted my confidence in my applications. Working with Neha went beyond merely applying to an MBA program; she focused on shaping me into a well- rounded individual. With her help, I was able to clearly articulate my goals, passions, and what motivates me. Moreover, she generously shared her extensive network and recommended relevant resources to help me deepen my interests and expertise. Her creativity in crafting essays and preparingfor interviews enabled me to presentmy story in a compelling and concise manner. She consistently pushed me, ardently believing in me, especially when I did not so myself.

Furthermore, Neha doesn’t chase brand names;instead, she focuseson finding the

school that alignsbest with your personality and personal and professional aspirations. I am immensely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Neha, and I cannot recommend her enough

Neha’s optimistic/ inspiring approach to the application process is like none other. Neha wants to know you, and her approach to getting to know you is deep, inspiring and meaningful. The b-school application process can too often feel stressful/ exhausting, but Neha is able to make it energizing (whichis incredibly rare). This qualityreally stood out to me from our very first call, and is the reason I was able to make it through the process.

Neha spends time upfront getting to know you and once she truly understands you, she is an incredible collaborator through the process. She remembered specifics of the stories I told her months before, and used them in critical instances to inspire me.

She acts like a friend,life-coach, teacher all rolled into one. I remember feeling like I wasn’t doing well through the interview prep process and she said “just be yourself, if they don’t want you for you, you shouldn’t want them either”.I think that was something I needed to hear. Neha is an incredibly positive force, one that you want on your side through this process.

It is clear that Neha is a pro at what she does. I particularly found her input through the writing process very insightful. Neha came to one of our calls (close to the deadline) and said ‘I don’t think this essay is good enough yet, let’s try another approach’. I was incredibly nervous to try the structure she was suggesting, but am so thankful that she pushed back. The resulting essay was truly something that I loved. Neha will never do something that you don’t want to do, but she is not afraid to push you to write your story in the best way that you possibly can. Neha is a magician when it comes to editing/ adding ideas to your essay. As we went back and forth on making edits to my essay, I would always excitedly wait to see what new ideas she had suggested. She made the writing process feel truly exciting and fulfilling. I had an absolutely wonderful time working with Neha, and can’t recommend her enough.

Working with Neha was a transformational experience for me. She is an exceptional guide. Our sessions together were open-ended explorations of my past experiences and future aspirations, aided by Neha’s patient, non-judgmental, and insightful prompts and interventions. Throughout our time working together, Neha made me feel comfortable enough to explore the topics that made me feel most vulnerable. She helped me articulate my own journey and goals in a manner that deeply resonated with me. After helping me know myself in a much deeper way, she provided timely, specific, and impactful guidance on how I can craft my applications and prepare for interviews to most effectively bring out who I was and what motivated me to university admissions committees. Neha helped me develop an application that was mine and mine alone and true to who I was, even if it may not have conformed to common wisdom about what was the most ‘strategic’ way to present one’s candidacy.

I am deeply grateful to have had the chance to work with Neha. She helped me embark on a journey of self-discovery that was and will remain its own reward, regardless of the admissions outcomes I achieved. I am so grateful for her support and plan to continue seeking her guidance for years to come!

Neha is a magician at understanding your story. I remember when I first met her she didn’t discuss much and asked me to not worry about my story at all. I was left wondering what did I just sign up for.
However, as we began to work together, I could see that she had a very independent view of my journey. As we progressed, Neha went through each and every experience of my life. At this point, I felt very inspired. Over the multiple calls we had, she asked me very pertinent questions, pushed me to think harder and helped me put things into perspective

Her nuanced questions on several such occasions uncovered aspects of my professional story in a very unique light. I think this happened because Neha is not just smart instinctively, but she makes special effort to keep up-breast of what is happening in the business and political world globally, and how events in the economy affect decisions of business and policy stakeholders. This makes the essays come out alive so that the admissions committee can relate to the essays, even if they come from a different culture or background. She has a hawk’s eye for picking out the nuances which make your story stand out among the hundreds of other applicants who apply. And this becomes evident as you begin to work with her on the first draft. Moreover, Neha constantly pushed me to be genuine in sharing my experiences, and her strong confidence in my journey propelled me to move forward. She will even scold you if you try to game the application too much, she knows it doesn’t cut ice with the admissions committee even if there is a ring of artificiality in the essays.

A huge intellectual horsepower is not the only skill Neha possesses. As my counselor through the application process, she was very sensitive and patient with me and assuaged all the anxieties I had in the application process. I had no experience in applying to schools outside of India. Naturally that meant a barrage of concerns and questions. Neha resolved everything very patiently. She went through multiple iterations of the initial draft, at times at ungodly hours of the night. She added value in every iteration we went through, every single time pushing the envelope only harder than before. Her ownership over the work is way more and well beyond the professionalism I expected, which motivated me whenever I felt stuck in my applications. I am a proud Seven Hatter for life!

Neha is a firm, diligent and caring consultant. After switching to Neha from a previous, very expensive and famous global consultant, I realized how my previous consultant was lacking in professional and personal attributes. Because I was working full time and approaching applications deadline, Neha paid great attention to my situation and accordingly planned for the each item’s delivery. In addition, although she works with other clients, I always felt as if I am the only client because every time we had a call she remembered every bit of my profile and application that I myself had considered trivial or unimportant or just forgot. If that tells me anything, it tells that Neha is very passionate about helping a student, very dedicated and thorough in here assessments. Also I have to mention that her firm, structural and scientific method comes from her background; she is a Upenn and Columbia student !! Therefore if anyone is aspiring to attend top schools, you are definitely with someone who shares the same values!”

You don’t stand a chance”.

India’s top-ranked P&Q-rated consultant told me as I expressed my desire to apply to GSB.

I was dejectedbut not delusional, I knew my chanceswere limited but not 0.
A consultant in the industryrecommended Neha. This was the first time I heard one top- rated consultant saying such great things about another. I was intrigued.

During my first conversation with Neha, I learnt why.
Neha also knew my chanceswere slim but instead of changing our destination, she adjusted the sails and taught me how to steer.

The journey is the reward, and it truly was for me. Exploring events from my early childhood days till the presentation I made to my team yesterday, and taking a 30K ft view of it helped me understand myselfbetter. This elevatedself-awareness has helped me address my biases and challenges better.

Neha is not just another consultant; she is a true coach
MBA admissions is a very draining process;make sure you pick the right partner;make sure you pick a coach and not a consultant

Neha’s optimistic/ inspiring approach to the application process is like none other. Neha wants to know you, and her approach to getting to know you is deep, inspiring and meaningful. The b-school application process can too often feel stressful/ exhausting, but Neha is able to make it energizing (which is incredibly rare). This quality really stood out to me from our very first call, and is the reason I was able to make it through the process.

Neha spends time upfront getting to know you and once she truly understands you, she is an incredible collaborator through the process. She remembered specifics of the stories I told her months before, and used them in critical instances to inspire me. She acts like a friend, life-coach, teacher all rolled into one. I remember feeling like I wasn’t doing well through the interview prep process and she said “just be yourself, if they don’t want you for you, you shouldn’t want them either”. I think that was something I needed to hear. Neha is an incredibly positive force, one that you want on your side through this process.

It is clear that Neha is a pro at what she does. I particularly found her input through the writing process very insightful. Neha came to one of our calls (close to the deadline) and said ‘I don’t think this essay is good enough yet, let’s try another approach’. I was incredibly nervous to try the structure she was suggesting, but am so thankful that she pushed back. The resulting essay was truly something that I loved. Neha will never do something that you don’t want to do, but she is not afraid to push you to write your story in the best way that you possibly can. Neha is a magician when it comes to editing/ adding ideas to your essay. As we went back and forth on making edits to my essay, I would always excitedly wait to see what new ideas she had suggested. She made the writing process feel truly exciting and fulfilling. I had an absolutely wonderful time working with Neha, and can’t recommend her enough.

Neha is simply amazing. I had first reached out to her a few years back for a full time MBA but had then dropped the idea in lieu of a great work opportunity coming up. And then a few years later when I thought of going for an Executive Education program I reached out to her. And this was at the end of December! She being a true and genuine mentor helped me understand and navigate what I wanted out of the program and suggested I look for an Executive MBA instead. And that suggestion couldn’t have gotten any better. With just 3 weeks left for my 1st deadline, which was also my premier choice program, we started the process. Neha was extremely mindful of the deadlines, and made me incredibly comfortable as I was pretty anxious with such short time on our hand. The best part is you can reach out to her anytime and that approachability and personal touch makes her a no brainer for me. She does not think about the number of sessions or edits that have been done on the application materials. She’s in touch with you until you’re comfortable and convinced to submit your application. She helps you in every way you need to arrive at the right program for you, even putting you in touch with the admissions team and right alums for advice apart from working on essays, recommendations, CV, and interviews. She provides great insights into the culture, methodology, and ideology of different schools which help you in making the right decision for yourself as well as in your applications. Neha amazed me again when she said we need to rewrite and make major edits for Harvard essays as Covid happened, whereas I was comfortable keeping the earlier essays (from just before Covid) to build upon. I got into all the programs we applied to- Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, London Business School, and Chicago Booth. I cannot thank her enough. Best wishes for Neha, always!

I got Neha’s reference from a good friend. After talking to her on phone, I was convinced that she was the right person to guide me in my business school applications. I wanted to apply to only top 5-6 business schools in the U.S. and therefore, wanted to work with someone who is absolutely best at what they do. Needless to say, Neha exceeded my expectations.
She diligently worked with me on understanding my life experiences, the decisions I have made, my motivation behind those decisions and many other nuances that can easily be missed. She handled my entire application process personally and was very attentive to small details. I was most impressed with her ability to extract a compelling story out of my entire experience, which formed the basis of all my b-school applications. I was myself surprised to see how significant my achievements were, and how compelling my personal and professional story was. I looked and became a much stronger candidate through the lens that she provided.

Her expertise and efforts directly helped me get interviews from Stanford, MIT, Wharton and Berkeley. Eventually, I received admission offer from MIT, and I’m awaiting positive results from Wharton and Berkeley. It was a pleasure to work with Neha and I couldn’t have achieved these results without her help. She deeply understands the subtle differences in how different business schools look at candidates, and helped me tailor my applications accordingly.