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I worked with Dream School Admit for the 2021 intake and thanks to them I am currently pursuing an MBA at INSEAD.

After achieving my target GMAT score in June 2020, I was on cloud nine. I thought that a good GMAT score would automatically ensure easy entry to some of the top MBA programs around the world. There were a couple of problems that I was blissfully unaware of, however. First, I did not know about schools that would perfectly align with my requirements and goals, and second, I had massively underestimated the amount of perseverance, strategic planning, deep introspection, and luck required to succeed in the admissions journey. While researching different programs, I felt overwhelmed and I realized immediately that I needed help with identifying the right schools and then applying to them.

Finding the right admissions consultant was crucial to my chances of success, and as a result, I ended up having calls with multiple people. But the only person who showed genuine interest in my profile and matched my ambitions was Arvind from Dream School Admit. I got his reference from a friend who also, with Arvind’s guidance, was accepted into a top program in the US. The thing about Arvind is that he always encouraged me to aim high, targeting programs I would have otherwise not applied to. The process of writing the essays can be very daunting, but my conversations with him always enabled me to overcome my writer’s block and form an airtight narrative. Always available for a call, he would help me with even the smallest of questions I had and hurdles I encountered. I was delighted to be able to tap into his incredible knowledge base for more than just my applications.

2020/21 was among the toughest years for MBA applicants for multiple reasons, and everywhere folks with amazing profiles faced rejections from top schools. After 2 unsuccessful applications, it would have been easy for Arvind to recommend recalibrating our targets and aim lower, but he kept motivating me to not be disillusioned and keep targeting the best programs. And thanks to him I got accepted into the MBA program at INSEAD, one of my dream schools! Looking back, I am sure that I would not have been able to successfully navigate this arduous journey had it not been for Arvind’s constant motivation and unparalleled guidance every step of the way.

I can state with utmost confidence that in Dream School Admit, I found the perfect admissions consultant; and in Arvind, I found a mentor and a friend for the long haul.

I remember I had spoken to Rahul from the MBA Dream for the first time in March'21 and instantly felt that it would be a great decision to work along with him. One of my undergrad seniors had worked with him for his MBA applications an year before and he was all in praise. Rahul did mention to me that I should be done with my GMAT urgently in next couple of months, so that we have ample amount of time to prep for applications.

Post giving my GMAT, I gave a call to Rahul the very same day and started working to shortlist schools for my MBA in US and Canada. We had multiple discussions on college shortlisting, my background and profile built-up and how I should frame-up my stories for the essays. The part I really appreciated about working with Rahul was his approachability and keen sense of understanding what the schools want to review from our applications.

Once we started submitting essays, we immediately started to prepare for our interviews and that helped me work upon myself to make me better prepared. Even though, I didn't get admits from our first round of applications, Rahul pushed me to constantly apply to other schools without considering the number of newer essays and iterations we would jointly would have to do. This motivated to further apply to few other schools.

In an overview, I ended up getting shortlisted for interviews from approx. three-fifths of the schools I had applied and while I am still waiting to hear from one-fifth of the schools on waitlist decisions, I have secured admits from one-fifth of the schools I have applied in US & Canada. The feather in the cap was receiving approx. 80% scholarship from one of the schools. I narrowed it down to joining Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada which was one of the schools in my top considerations.

I would sincerely recommend anyone thinking of applying to schools for their MBA to work with Rahul. My entire journey over the past 8 months of working with him is a testimony to his working experience & knowledge in this field, from which a lot of prospective applicants could benefit from.

I strongly recommend MBA Dream for anyone aspiring to enter the top MBA programs. Coming from a purely medical background and also being the first in my family to pursue an MBA abroad, I was really lost early during the application cycle. I had only given my GMAT and was completely unfamiliar with the US admissions procedure. It was then that I came across MBA Dream in the GMAT club forums and decided to give them a try. Rahul sir contacted me the same day I had sent a query though it was a weekend and just that initial talk with him gave me a lot more clarity than I initially had. He is very knowledgeable about the entire process and helped me break it down into smaller tasks. He helped me with selection of schools (since I specifically wanted to specialize in healthcare), getting my story ready, preparing a business school appropriate CV and also conducted mock interviews. The entire process was completely new to me as admissions is completely different in the medical field and Rahul sir supported me out throughout. He was always easily reachable through phone or mail and helped me bring out all the unique aspects of my non-traditional background in the essays. Under his guidance, I applied to 7 top 20 universities in a span of a few months. I interviewed with 5 out of those and secured admits in 4 with full scholarships in 3. Overall, it was a great experience for me and thanks to MBA dream, I will be joining the Full-Time MBA program at USC Marshall this fall.

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I highly recommend Rahul from MBADream.in

I took GRE and was unsure if it would help me get an MBA. And he gave me the confidence to go with my GRE score. It took much longer and involved than I expected, so Rahul's help was invaluable. When work got hectic, Rahul kept me on track with my applications. I contacted Rahul in February 2021 about Fall 2022 R1 admissions. He was the only consultant who agreed to start work right away, even when I was overwhelmed with work and procrastinating. Rahul has extensive knowledge of the schools' requirements and is familiar with your profile and strengths. His best qualities are directness and encouragement. And Rahul works as hard as you do - despite his busy schedule, Rahul prioritized my work. I would recommend Rahul to anyone seeking help with an MBA application. My MBA application would not have gone as well without his help. Choosing Rahul and MBADream was without a doubt one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I'd love to connect with anyone who has questions about my review or the MBA admissions process.

MBA Dream has taken the endeavour to democratise access to higher education by levelling the playing field when it comes to the monetary aspect of hiring professional consultants. Rahul from MBA dream helped me throughout my application journey, right from deciding the colleges which were right for me to providing crucial interview tips. Thanks to his years of experience he was able to provide a customised plan for each college I applied to. He was really able to structure my thoughts and articulate my achievements and experiences on paper. Thanks to his help, I managed to secure admission in Darden and UNC, as well as a waitlist post interview from Tepper.

After scoring decently on the GMAT, I was looking for admission consultants who could help me with my applications to B-schools.

I got in contact with Rahul from the MBA Dream, and in the first conversation itself, I was clear that I should go with him. Rahul helped me with every element of the application and even suggested colleges based on my interests and requirements. He helped me in refining my stories with the requirements of B-schools. The edits were structured, and Rahul was always available even if I needed additional edits. It was a rigorous process, but he was always a call away.

Ultimately, I was able to secure admission from my target schools both in Canada and USA and would definitely recommend Rahul to any MBA aspirant seeking help.

Having a low GMAT score was a major setback in the entire application. Rahul from MBA Dream helped me bridge the gap through the other aspects of my application. He took time to understand my career aspirations and helped me shortlist the schools accordingly. He was always approachable and patiently resolved all doubts related to the applications.

The quality of essay edits was top notch. Moreover, he was also quite flexible with the number of schools to apply to which helped me maximize my chances of securing an admit with the low GMAT score. I secured admits from schools in both the US and Canada with scholarships.

Thank you for all the support and being such a friendly mentor!

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I have worked with Arvind from Dream School Admit for the 2022 intake and have got an offer of admission from Cornell.

Initially, I was under the impression that I could get through the MBA application process by reading blogs and articles on the internet but soon enough I understood that it is not an easy process. Also, I was doubtful if I will be able to get admission because my IT Tech experience is more than 10 years. I started searching for an MBA consultant and found Dream School Admit’s contact through reviews in GMAT club. Arvind from Dream School Admit helped me through the entire application journey, providing insightful suggestions at every stage. He helped in identifying the best schools that are relevant to my experience. We had many discussions that helped me put the best version of myself out there through my resume and essays.

The way he handled my draft version of essays was amazing. Since I had many years of experience, my story contained a lot of information and I was struggling to structure it. We had several calls refining the drafts and he was always friendly, calm, and helped me in crafting my essay in a clear and crip manner. I felt confident about my story. Rather than telling the points directly, he was asking me many questions to make me understand the context of the questions and brought answers from me. I always rushed to him when the deadlines were near But he always was there and got my essays refined it even was late for him.

What I liked the most was the mock interviews we had, which made me ready to present my best self no matter what questions would come up during the actual interview. Arvind from Dream School Admit also helped in setting up a mock interview with the alumni of Chicago Booth school which helped a lot in understanding my areas of improvement. Finally, I received an admission from the Tech MBA Program at Cornell, which was the first college I applied to. I cannot thank him enough for all the support and encouragement.

Looking back, I can say for sure that choosing to work with Arvind from Dream School Admit was the best decision. He is very professional, to the point and more importantly, passionate about the work he does. I will totally recommend Arvind from Dream School Admit to anyone planning to pursue an MBA in the future.

As soon as I was done with the GMAT , I moved on to the next stage. I already knew that shortlisting colleges, writing perfect essays, and preparing for interviews were not going to be a cakewalk. I was crystal clear that I wanted professional guidance to put my best foot forward in the college application. After a tiresome amount of research, I came across Rahul sir from MBADreams. After my interaction with him, I was convinced to continue with MBAdreams.

Throughout my application process, the following factors really stood out for me:

1. Rahul sir was professional and at the same time was like a big brother who actually cared for my admission into the B-school of my choice.

2. He worked with me on building a story for my essay and helped me at every step. He was highly patient throughout the process and was always ready to help. He worked with me to perfect the essay and only after I was satisfied with the draft, we finalized any essay.

3. As opposed to many other consultants, he was highly approachable and pragmatic.

I would highly recommend MBADream to anyone who needs structured guidance and wise mentorship.

I worked with Dream School Admit (DSA) for 2020 intake and am currently pursuing an MBA from NYU Stern. I talked to a number of consultants before deciding to go with DSA. Arvind, from DSA, is a great motivator and has a great understanding of what top Business schools look for in a candidate. He knows not only what strengths to highlight but also how to showcase your weaknesses as strengths. It was fun discussing and crafting the B school application stories with him. His tailored guidance and structured approach helped me to get an admit from NYU Stern and Kenan. Arvind is genuine, hard working and passionate about what he does and delivers upon what he says. I highly recommend Dream school admit and Arvind to anyone.

I heard about Mr. Arvind (Dream School Admit) through the GMAT-club forum. I had surveyed a couple of the available consultancy services and found Dream School Admit to have a more student-oriented approach and also be an affordable choice.
I reached out to Mr. Arvind in the first week of January 2022, during the R3 of ISB admissions. I hardly had 3 weeks to submit my application. Initially, there was a concern that it’s going to be tough to come up with an effective application, especially given that I had a GMAT score of 690 and that I was a re-applicant, but once Mr.Arvind went through my profile he said that he was confident that we can make a decent attempt by the deadline ie., Jan 30, 2022. Having gone through my profile, Mr. Arvind first asked me to detail some of my experiences that can be used for the essay prompts. I shared a few of them with Mr. Arvind and he was quick to identify those experiences that could portray me in the best light. He worked extensively on the drafts for the essay prompts, coming up with multiple versions for each of the drafts. Simultaneously, he had me working on my Resume to bring out appropriate achievements. Coming from a very technical background, he helped me frame my job responsibilities in a way that AdCom can relate to. With his continuous guidance and support, I was able to finish the application well before the deadline. We were confident that I’d be shortlisted for the interview. So I asked him to share some common question prompts for the interview to start my preparations right away.
Once I was shortlisted for the ISB interview, Mr.Arvind shifted gears to help me in my preparations. He appreciated my answers but then also critically pointed out how each nuance can be used to re-iterate my personality and my career goals so that I can present myself in coherence with my application. He conducted a couple of mock interviews before my interview date. He always ensured that I was motivated and focused in my preparations through constructive feedback. Unfortunately, on the day of the interview ISB informed me that my interview was postponed to the next weekend. I grew anxious because of the long wait but he told me to stay calm and composed and take this as an opportunity to be more prepared for the interview. He graciously conducted another mock before my interview and was very sure that this time I’d be able to crack it. On the D-day, I had a very smooth and interactive interview with my panelists as Mr.Arvind covered all the bases. I was eventually offered admission in the next week by ISB.
I would strongly recommend the services of Dream School Admit/Mr.Arvind for anyone who is looking for a consultant who can spend time patiently with his student to understand their story and help them achieve their goals. His approach to the student is very professional and amicable. I was fortunate to have acquainted with him.

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It is undoubtedly Dream School Admit.

I am currently studying at IMD Switzerland ( Class of 2022 ). My MBA admissions journey started with quite an unpleasant experience with another consultant. With one bitter experience already behind me, this time around I ensured that I spoke to as many consultants as possible before deciding to onboard with another one.

I spoke to at least 7-8 admissions consultants over a week and then decided to go ahead with Arvind from Dream School Admit. What made Arvind from Dream School Admit stand apart was how approachable and easy-to-talk-to he was. He immediately made me feel at ease and gave me very clear and unbiased advice/thoughts on how to approach the entire admissions process. He also showed a lot of confidence in my profile that I immediately felt a boost to my own confidence level!!

The first college I worked with Arvind from Dream School Admit was IMD Switzerland. In the essay writing stage, I was immensely impressed with his insights on what the admissions committee is looking for in a candidate and his ability to bring the essay story alive. The brainstorming discussions on the answers were amazing. He kept pushing me to think in the right direction and the final output was a 1000x better version of my initial draft. He was also extremely attentive to the minutest detail on every aspect of the application – from every CV point to LOR to even the right picture to upload on the college portal – he hand held me at every step.

In the interview stage, he prepped me for every single question imaginable. I had numerous calls with him for getting the answers ready for the interview and he gave me invaluable advice at every step. He also proactively put me in touch with a few other candidates who had recently been through the process so that I could prepare myself in every way I can. I remember a night before the interview I was an absolute nervous wreck.. I appreciate the fact that he spent almost an hour just giving me the confidence to sail through the next day.

I didn’t just crack the interview but was awarded the Forte Women Scholarship – which is given to just 2 female candidates in the batch. I completely owe that to Arvind from Dream School Admit and couldn’t have done it without him.

Thank you once again , Arvind from Dream School Admit

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I was one of those clueless guys who did not know where to start when one is applying for a top tier B-School. I had just written my GMAT and my profile was all over the place. I was totally lost as to how to show a coherent strong profile to any admissions team. I had already spent countless hours on GMAT Club, Poets and Quants, and many other sites to learn as much as I can about the colleges and how to apply. But the insights that I got from Arvind was much more than any website could offer. I remember this proverb when I think of Arvind - " Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." This is exactly what Arvind is ,a teacher who guides you through this perilous journey of getting into one of the best business schools in the world.

Arvind looked into my profile and made everything happen. He is aware of what a particular school is looking for and what skills do you have that can be mentioned in your profile for each particular school. He has up to date knowledge about most of the B-schools and chances are that he helped someone recently get through the college you are looking for. He guided me through my essays, interviews and scholarships with absolute finesse. Two things I absolutely admire about Arvind are his calmness and clear thought process.

I got accepted to IE Business School with a scholarship of 10,000 Euros. I think I have gained more from him than he has from me in all possible ways. I definitely recommend him to anyone who is applying to any top tier B-Schools.

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I got into 9 out of 10 schools that I applied to (will reveal the one that waitlisted me later). Furthermore, I got a 100% scholarship. I was lucky to have a great job before MBA so that I could hire a consultant.

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I am excited to share that I will be starting my new journey to pursue my Full time MBA this Fall with HEC paris.

This was a much awaited thing after lot of perseverance and persistence. It was a complete roller coaster ride in last 2 years of taking multiple GMAT exams to writing essays and applying to finally getting into HEC. Coming from a small poverty stricken militant affected town of India to land here has been full of challenges, but my journey has started now to not only to create an impact on myself but for the community as well. Very keen and excited to meet folks from different parts of the world and to be part of truly diverse and empathetic culture .

Would like to thank all who constantly supported especially Aanchal Sahni from MBAGuide consulting who has been the constant guiding force throughout this journey. I would like to highlight the best part of working with her was that she understood my personal attributes, story, backdrop and influences which was missing with other consultants I worked with. Further the availability and proactiveness she showcased was beyond professional efforts. She went on to push all my boundaries and comfort to help me to crack one of the top Bschools and achieve my aspirations to be part of Global bschool - HEC Paris.

I have met , interacted and worked with couple of consultants but I could vouch and say that Aanchal Sahni from MBAGuide consulting is the best amongst all in that she really tries to understand you, your professional / personal story and can truly turnaround the things going above and beyond. I recall how I faced 7 rejections back to back in Round 1 from US bschools and how Aanchal helped me turnaround the things within 15 days to apply for 2nd round with a complete turnover in my application; from understanding my story , the gaps in application, how to customize the essays as per targeted schools and fine tuning each and every aspect leaving no stone unturned to make it convert to interviews. I interviewed at INSEAD and HEC eventually converting HEC in R3!

I highly recommend Aanchal as an admissions coach to make this journey more effective and enriching in achieving your dream Bschool.

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Gaurav Gomez

I started my journey with Arvind from Dream School Admit in Nov 2019. Before I met him, I had an unsuccessful application to my dream school due to a very low GMAT score. First things first, Arvind insisted that the GMAT score was just one aspect of the application and that boost from him was a real game changer for me. He also motivated me to retake my test and the efforts paid off. I managed to have a good competitive score, all thanks to him for pushing me to work for it

Arvind believed in me and in my strengths and ensured we put forth a strong application. He has a keen eye to notice and highlight the finer details and thus enhance the quality of your entire application. I jokingly used to tell him, "I would've never known I'm capable of all this had you not pointed it out to me"
Arvind certainly is an expert in his field and there were so many instances where I thought to myself, this is exactly as he said it would be.

And the best part, he became more of a friend as we transitioned the application process. Arvind is a genuine, warm and a very positive person who genuinely wants the best for you. Although I received admits from multiple schools, we kept working until we both thought that 'This is it' . I'm happy to say that I finally accepted the offer from Manchester Business School.

I highly recommend Arvind for the genuine person that he is and for his expertise and I'm sure he will take all the efforts to help you achieve your best.

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If you are looking for an admission consultant to help you with your MBA application, I would highly recommend Mitrabina Sen. Mitrabina guided me in my applications to INSEAD and HAAS. I got an admit in both the schools with 20% scholarship for INSEAD & 80% for HAAS.

I reached out to her on my friend’s recommendation and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. She is an alumnus of the INSEAD MBA program, has an in-depth understanding of the admission process, and knows exactly what business schools are looking for. Over the years, she has helped many students get into the top business schools in the world. She had helped my friend get into LBS and ISB the previous year.

Mitrabina is very professional, focussed and empathetic. She devoted quality time to coach me and convinced on the right reasons to do MBA, refine my goals, bring out the right reflections and present the best version of myself in my essays. Her help in structuring my thought process and candid feedback in fact helped me to understand my strengths & weaknesses like never before. Without her help, this would not have been possible. She patiently reviewed my multiple edits of essays, application & resume.

Apart from the essays, she also provided valuable points for the letter of recommendation and conducted mock interviews to prepare me for the video and in-person interviews. She guided me with STAR format for the interviews and was there to support me at every juncture of my MBA application process and has been extremely helpful.

I worked with Arvind from Dream School Admit.

I wanted a consultant who would guide me more like a mentor and less like a professional essay writer who would charge for every hour and every word, and that’s where Dream School Admit stood out for me. In the very first call, Arvind listened to my entire life and career journey very patiently and asked me to write it down in my own words. As the process started, he encouraged me from the get go to aim for only the top bschools with his help. He was honestly so excited about my prospects and my story that I somehow started to believe that despite my rejections in the past, I am capable of aiming for the very best!

Arvind made sure I wrote all my essays for both Harvard and Wharton in my own words and that I had done my own fair share of research for the materials. I believe that is the hallmark of a good consultant: they help you do your best and guide you without intruding in your own process. He was patient whenever I had a different opinion or wanted to write a material in a different way. The HBS essay was edited back and forth more than 5/6 times and Arvind was patient every time I added something new or changed a part of it.

When I got rejected from HBS in R1, I wanted to aim for a T-10 school. Arvind encouraged me to not lose heart and aim for another T-3. If it weren’t for his confidence in my story, I honestly wouldn’t have believed that I had a shot at Wharton. I applied for Wharton in R2- just a few days after my delivery, and was accepted!

A great admissions consultant helps you craft your unique story in a way that nobody else can, and in that aspect, I believe, DSA is a hidden gem in the MBA admissions industry and I would highly recommend them all throughout.

I got an admit to USC Marshall School of Business Full Time MBA with a Full Tuition Scholarship and this wouldn't have been possible without the support of Dream School Admit's team, especially Arvind.
There is a myth about good GMAT scores. I had a 770 on GMAT with 4 GPA in my undergrad and 4+ years of industry experience but none of that helped me crack through a good school even with the help of an experienced consultant. I struggled for an entire application year with immense spends and no credible outcome. I was demotivated and confused about the strength of my profile since I didn’t have any Big 4 experience or standard background in finance, consulting or accounting.
Following the sheer disappointment, I did research around consultants, attended multiple webinars and interacted with numerous professionals which is how I finally connected with Arvind. He was the only one who entertained all my queries twice for longer than 30 minutes each time before taking me onboard. In fact, I was waitlisted at UCLA when I initiated my discussion with Dream School Admit and Arvind encouraged me to convert that by reaching out to the university instead of pushing me to get onboard with him for any help. He guided me through the said process without any consultation fee. Moreover, he shared a few insights about the way Adcom thinks about profiles and those greatly helped me understand where I should channelise my efforts. Most importantly, he boosted my dying confidence in the uniqueness of my profile.
After getting onboard with Dream School Admit, I focused all my efforts towards Round 1 applications for 2022 intake, taking a 5 school package. I managed to convert 2 interviews out of 4 with the final outcome of one with full tuition from USC Marshall. I met all my application deadlines way in advance without being harrowed to the last minute to hit submit. Arvind’s turnaround time on all shared material was less than 48-72 hours. He was prompt in his response to any queries I had and made sure my experience was hassle free even though the application process can be quite exhausting.
In my opinion, Dream School’s requisite of the personality draft questions to understand the background of a candidate not only benefits the consultant but the applicant as a whole. It helped me introspect a lot about my experiences and my journey thus far. By the time I started with my essays, I was aware of my strengths in a much better way.
In all, I highly recommend working with Dream School Admit’s team to make it to your dream school. Their guidance towards the entire outlook of education abroad and career further is extremely insightful and ideal for an individual looking to pursue a life beyond home borders.