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Harvard Business School

Before choosing a consultant, I had done an elaborate exercise, probably speaking to all the consultants that exist. For every consultant I considered working with, I spoke to atleast 5 students who had worked with them – including those who didn’t get their desired outcome. Everyone who had worked with Neha in the past had the same thing to say about her – she is like no other – and now at the end of this journey I can truly appreciate why.

She starts the process by helping you understand yourself better, finally clawing deep inside you to create a storyline that will be so unique to you, and yet so real. I am not exaggerating one bit when I say she is an extremely intelligent individual, and having her on my side was truly game changer for me. Her selfless passion to help me succeed, even when it meant spending more time with me, was what made all the difference in my result.

The time she puts in upfront getting to know you, also makes her an insightful and empathetic interview coach. She put her heart and soul in helping me prepare for the final lap of the HBS interview – playing the role of a coach, friend, teacher and a true well- wisher – helping me overcome my insecurities, nervousness and sometimes even imperfect professional knowledge.

Finally, be ready for some strict feedback, which you better learn to appreciate, for your own good šŸ™‚

Harvard Business School

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 ā€“ I have Neha on my team! Yet, In her calm and ā€˜I have got it all coveredā€™ way ā€“ 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!

Consumer Tech

Harvard Business School

Happy to share that with Nehaā€™s support I got into multiple schools including HBS! I had spoken to multiple Consultants in India and abroad and realised that Neha would be my best at shooting my HBS shot and Iā€™m so grateful for deciding to work with her. If youā€™re applying to Harvard or other top schools look no further than Neha.

Every applicant to these schools needs to stand out and find their core themes/USP. Neha is adept at asking probing questions and helped me uncover the deepest most visceral emotions that drive me! Best part was that even though I worked with her on only 3 schools, I could leverage these insights for multiple other schools and she was ready to help me prep for my interviews from these other schools too! I interviewed with four M7 schools and found HBS interview to be a completely different beast altogether.

I would not have been able to have such an incredible HBS interview experience without Nehaā€™s support. She helped me go deep into each and every resume bullet point and bring to life these stories by sharing more context, actions and impact in a easily understandable and compelling manner. For my HBS interview prep she took out an extraordinary amount of time (even when she was on vacation!) to ensure that Iā€™m fully prepared and confident. Her intense HBS interview preparation support helped me breeze through all sorts of in-depth questions asked in my HBS interview and helped me have extremely wonderful interviews with other schools as well. Immensely grateful to Neha for all her support and cannot recommend her enough to other HBS/T10 aspirants!

Harvard Business School, Wharton

I had the good fortune to work with Neha for MBA 2019 applications, and boy is she relentless! I had a superb time working with her, primarily because of the close attention and involvement that my application received. I found that her approach, while involving the same systematic and thoughtful material across candidates, was uniquely tailored to every individual. Neha starts with method and dives deep into your story. For me, the journey from knowing what I wanted to do, to carving out the fine nitty gritties of it was a transformative one, and Neha has immensely contributed to that. Not only did I understand my own thinking more clearly through thought maps and story boards which we jointly built, but Neha pushed me to give feet to my ideas, brainstorm with her, supplement them with quality readings and iterate multiple times. From a processual perspective, her response time of less than 24 hours on most stuff worked beautifully given my own tight schedule in private equity. It might sound simple enough, but she is a true partner in this process ā€“ someone who cares as much about your application and outcomes as you do. And to your surprise, very often she pulls out ideas from incidents that you casually narrated to her and totally forgot about, and helps you weave them flawlessly with your work. Her style of working is very personal and a 100% engaged at all times.
Right from reiterating multiple drafts to interview preparation, she is a true mentor. I remember, in particular, the last leg of my application we got the final draft ready only a couple of hours before the deadline, and Neha had to rush for a doctorā€™s appointment at that point. And she sent me 3 rounds of iterations from the doctorā€™s cabin on whatsapp! And she gave me a call later in the day saying how she thinks we could have done a little better in some areas after going through my submission ~10 times! She never stops! I got admitted into HBS and Wharton (with a scholarship), and it wouldnā€™t have been possible without Neha. I strongly recommend applicants to work with Neha and become a Seven Hatter.

Private Equity

Stanford GSB (Background, VentureCapital)

You donā€™t stand a chanceā€.

Indiaā€™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

Harvard Business School (Background, ImpactVC)

Before choosing a consultant, I had done an elaborate exercise, probably speaking to all the consultants that exist. For every consultant I considered workingwith, I spoke to atleast 5 students who had worked with them – including those who didn’t get their desired outcome. Everyonewho had workedwith Neha in the past had the same thing to say about her – she is like no other – and now at the end of this journey I can truly appreciate why.

She starts the process by helping you understand yourself better, finally clawing deep inside you to create a storyline that will be so unique to you, and yet so real. I am not exaggerating one bit when I say she is an extremely intelligent individual, and having her on my side was truly game changer for me. Her selfless passion to help me succeed, even when it meant spending more time with me, was what made all the difference in my result.

The time she puts in upfront getting to know you, also makes her an insightful and empathetic interview coach. She put her heart and soul in helping me prepare for the final lap of the HBS interview – playing the role of a coach, friend, teacher and a true well- wisher – helping me overcome my insecurities, nervousness and sometimes even imperfect professional knowledge.

Finally, be ready for some strict feedback, which you betterlearn to appreciate, for your own good šŸ™‚

Harvard Business School

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 itemā€™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!ā€

Private Equity, The Middle East

Harvard Kennedy School

Neha is a magician at understanding your story. I remember when I first met her she didnā€™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 hawkā€™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 doesnā€™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!

Consultant

From Harvard Business School admit

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!

Columbia Business School

The MBA application process seemed particularly daunting to me because of my non-traditional political background. However, I was able to identify the programs that would benefit me most and gain admission into Columbia Business School thanks to the support and expert help I received from Neha Kamani and Seven Hats Consulting. Nehaā€™s process required me to conduct a comprehensive analysis of my goals, background, skills and even childhood memories. As a result of the thorough and introspective tools provided by Seven Hats Consulting, I was able to craft an MBA application far more meaningful, passionate and comprehensive than I would have been able to otherwise. I received motivation and guidance every step of the way, from program selection to interview preparation.

Neha went the extra mile to connect me with alumni, organize coffee chats with admission committees and make sure that I was informed about the intricacies of every program that I applied to. I felt prepared at every step, and I am grateful for Nehaā€™s hard work. The MBA is a transformative experience, and at Seven Hats this journey began with the application itself. I strongly recommend Neha Kamaniā€™s Seven Hats Consulting to everyone who wants to maximize their potential and achieve their MBA dreams.

The MBA application process seemed particularly daunting to me because of my non-traditional political background. However, I was able to identify the programs that would benefit me most and gain admission into Columbia Business School thanks to the support and expert help I received from Neha Kamani and Seven Hats Consulting. Nehaā€™s process required me to conduct a comprehensive analysis of my goals, background, skills and even childhood memories. As a result of the thorough and introspective tools provided by Seven Hats Consulting, I was able to craft an MBA application far more meaningful, passionate and comprehensive than I would have been able to otherwise. I received motivation and guidance every step of the way, from program selection to interview preparation.

Neha went the extra mile to connect me with alumni, organize coffee chats with admission committees and make sure that I was informed about the intricacies of every program that I applied to. I felt prepared at every step, and I am grateful for Nehaā€™s hard work. The MBA is a transformative experience, and at Seven Hats this journey began with the application itself. I strongly recommend Neha Kamaniā€™s Seven Hats Consulting to everyone who wants to maximize their potential and achieve their MBA dreams.

Politics

Wharton

Neha has been an amazing mentor through the application process for me-no less at a time when she was expecting a baby herself. She took the time out to repeatedly edit my essays, mentor me, be patient with me even when I was stubborn or wrong-and never refrained from speaking the truth. I have had a relatively long and very successful career in Private Equity, but she helped me go back to basics and really view my experiences in the right context-separating false pride from true achievements and helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses so I could begin to work on both. Her resilience comes from the way she bounced back a mere month after delivering her baby to help me with my Columbia interviews. Always professional and kind-her ideas, thoughts and inspiration made all the difference. I am a different person now than when I started with Seven Hats. And I owe it all to her unique philosophy and genuine passion for mentoring.

Private Equity

Columbia Business School (Background, Global Tech)

It really is a monumental task to apply for an MBA in US. The sheer volume of unique requirements for multiple schools seems overwhelming, but if you can choose 1 person to help you along the way, I would say, pick Neha. For me, working with Neha has set new standards on what it means to have a coach.Neha has been with me every step of the way – she kept faith in me despitemy low GMAT scores – she stuck with me through my countless requests for interview mocks. Neha gave me the confidence to not only shoot for the moon but also conquer it.
What you need to know about Neha is that,

Neha doesnā€™t come in with a pre-determined picture of who you might be. She respects that youā€™ve lived a unique life, tries to understands it and then take it from there to help craft the perfect story to represent your best self to various adcoms.

To show how much dedication Neha puts with every student,2 instances come to my mind, Starting earlier gave us the benefit of finishing couple applications by May. But even after that, she revisited our earlier work, found that we could make it stronger. I canā€™t evendescribe how many versions of editing we went throughsince we craftedmultiple essays twice. She will not stop until something is authentic and perfect, and does not run by the clock in terms of what she has to offer you. She will put things through fire, and ensure you come out the other side as a winner. I received interviews from all the schools (HBS, GSB, Columbia, Wharton, Kellogg), was finally waitlisted and HBS and GSB and will be heading to Columbia with a US$100,000 scholarship! Her process starts with a deep understanding of what makes you you. I was surprised that Neha remembered these situations much later in the process,even though I forgot about them, to help craft the optimal response for the interviews. Neha is a wonderful coach who would believe in you more than you currently do yourself, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone looking to pursue higher education