KSAC - overseas education counsellor, providing most suitable, unbiased study abroad options based on your profile, needs & aspirations. We make a customized higher education plan for each student who wants to study abroad, taking into consideration family background and finances. We work with a handful of students, guiding and advising on all aspects of study abroad- making us one of the best counsellors for study abroad..
Kavita Shah Study Abroad Counselor guides students and their family through University Applications for admission to Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA and PHD level. Our deep understanding of college admission process around the world is based on exhaustive updates and systematic research, campus visits, interactions with university admissions counsellors, and a strong alumni network that offers feedback. KSAC is not a factory churning out numbers, but a boutique consultancy that provides qualitative analysis for college selection for overseas education. Tap into the knowledge and expertise of an experienced counsellor to guide families make this important decision of study abroad. Ease the process of transitioning from India to a country abroad and living away from home.Guiding you from confusion to clarity, from chaos to confidence, from uncertainty to conviction
A recent study shows that more than 50% people agree they would pursue a different degree if they could go back in time, in the hope of a different career trajectory. It is vital to identify and assess your talents, aptitude, skills, passion, and strengths to help you choose a college subject/major. We consider this process of matching your academics, aptitude and interest to the course/subject and career goals, very important. Your chosen profession will define you, describe you, and determine your life's direction.
We begin with an evaluation to help identify your core strengths and weaknesses, interests, aptitude, educational objectives, career goals, etc. We match these interests and aptitudes with educational programs that will foster your academic development. When appropriate, we will recommend psychological, academic, aptitude assessment. We spend time with you to identify your motivators for selection of right-fit course without prejudice.
We support the students' decision to apply multiple countries or course majors in the same application cycle, as long as it is a course/major of choice. We are experts at education systems of USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Dubai, Singapore. We have a very thorough understanding of Education systems, Post study work permits, H1B visa, OPT, Canadian PR, Australian PR and other country work and immigration policies.
With extensive knowledge of universities in different countries, we can broaden your potential choice of colleges/universities, and provide crucial help in weighing factors such as cost, location, curriculum, and discuss possibilities in a meaningful way. Sometimes all you need is reassurance that there are great college choices for everyone to help reduce anxiety for parents and students. We guide and advise you on how to choose an educational program that correlates with your academic progress and social development, compare schools and programs and find the "right-fit" colleges
We understand that each and every student is unique. With individual attention, we guide you through the entire process step-by-step with firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, assisting each student and family to explore all possible options and shortlist good-fit colleges. Choosing the right course is vital to enjoying your time at university and your professional journey. With indepth discussions, we help you explore your options thoroughly, understand new age courses, and align your course selection with your career goals.
As the number of applications rise every year, colleges evaluate more than just good grades in a student. Internships, extra curriculars, sports, voluntary work, leadership positions, initiatives, team participation, etc, all work to build your profile for college admission. They provide valuable insights into student’s passions, motivation, and ability to balance academics and activities. While building a profile, the eventual aim is to stand out as a well-rounded personality with diverse interests, but a student should not end up looking like a Jack-Of-All-Trades and a Master-Of-None. We helps you achieve the balance by carefully crafting your profile. Building a student profile for admission to a dream college can start as early as 2-3 years before application process starts.
Elements of a GOOD Application- Good grades/marks
- Strong standardized test scores
- Well-written statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Internships, work experience
- Extracurricular interests
- Volunteering experience
Benefit from our understanding of various entrance tests like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and when to take them. Get guidance for scheduling required tests to avoid a clash with important academic and extra-curricular activities.
To navigate the college admissions process smoothly, we help keep track of which applications need what information and submission timelines. We take much of the stress out of the process by guiding you about every component, be it the form, personal statement, essays, resume, LORs, transcripts, list of activities, etc.
Most believe that the essays and SOP are the deciding factor for a college Admissions Committee to accept a student. They help the reviewers gain an understanding of your background and interests besides academic and career goals. You can demonstrate what sets you apart from other applicants and give them a peek into your perception, passion, and determination. This helps the Admissions Committee determine if you are a good match for the university and program to which you are applying. These components are the only part of your application that are totally in your control, hence they should be well-crafted. Take your time to tell them your story and how your goals align with the University offerings. With professional content writers on our team, we offer suggestions and ideas for your essays, SOps, LoRs, scholarship essays, resume, etc. We curate your written work and identify areas of improvement.
The interview is very important- you get only one chance to make a good impression. Unlike other admission requirements, it cannot be rewritten, or retaken. You have a short window to impress, so you need to focus on the essentials, get to the point quickly and prepare to adapt to various interview styles. Besides the content, factors such as your facial expression and body language are important in a video essay. We help you get it right!
These applications are made by students who are seeking funding or recognition for high academic excellence. They are similar to the SoPs, but their aim is to make you shine. This is your chance to elaborate on skills and expertise or challenges not highlighted in other sections of your application. Outline how you meet the scholarship criteria with genuine passion and enthusiasm. Writing about an experience or interest could highlight your strengths. We help reviews scholarship options and financial aid and help with brainstorming, outlining and revising the final draft.
Help you understand visa application process of a country. Prepare you for visa interview. Connecting with other students, any former classmates, alumni as they have a network to share and in general, people are very willing to share their stories, expertise and advice .
Do I Need a Counselor?
With a study abroad counsellor, you get access to objective advice and reliable information, and the kind of individual attention necessary to make an informed decision. Preparing to study abroad is stressful for most families. The internet is flooded with information regarding college admissions and processes. This data overload can be overwhelming, tough to filter and make sense of. Families may find themselves at a loss to properly evaluate their options and make appropriate choices. Seeking the services of an independent educational consultant can be the wisest investment you can make. Our fees are barely 2-3% of one-year college fees and expenses.
Testimonials
Why we do what we do
Acceptance from Brunel, Cranfield University
Before I came in contact with Kavita Ma'am, I was a very confused undergrad - India
or USA or UK? MBA or Masters? Management or Finance or Business?So many questions remained unanswered
Arihant Lonawat - MSc in Business Finance
Acceptance from Brunel, Cranfield UniversityBefore I came in contact with Kavita Ma'am, I was a very confused undergrad - India or USA or UK? MBA or Masters? Management or Finance or Business? So many questions remained unanswered and answers from others lacked clarity, until I met Kavita Shah. She spent a lot of time to understand me, my interests, academic performance, family background, and career goals. She had a long counselling session with my parents as well, to clarify all their doubts and allay their fears. Based on all this, she shortlisted UK as the country for me and helped me identify the right-fit Masters Program, helped refine my SOP, resume and LORs. Though I approached her in late May, she ensured that all the deadlines were met and applications completed on time. I connected very well with her and was happy to get acceptance from Brunel and Cranfield for September 2021 term. A big thank you to Kavita Shah for making this such a smooth journey for me.
Acceptance from NUS Business School
Kavita ma’am took the time to understand my background and experiences and helped
me curate a profile true to myself. She was very prompt in editing my essay drafts
and structured..
Shivani Gagrani - Masters in Management
Acceptance from NUS Business SchoolKavita ma’am took the time to understand my background and experiences and helped me curate a profile true to myself. She was very prompt in editing my essay drafts and structured them in an organized manner that they were personalized and at the same time aligned with the college specifications. She was extremely patient and always a call away to resolve all my queries. She guided me on how to approach every aspect of the application and pushed me through each step of the process. Kavita ma’am’s expertise and support really eased this overwhelming process.
Acceptance from UCSD, UCI, Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, UIC
Mrs. Kavita Shah is an exceptional mentor and a counselor who has guided me throughout
the strenuous application process.
Bhaavyaa Shah - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Acceptance from UCSD, UCI, Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, UIC
Mrs. Kavita Shah is an exceptional mentor and a counselor who has guided me throughout
the strenuous application process. She has the remarkable skill of encouraging her
students to put their best foot forward even when things get overwhelming and uncomfortable.
Kavita ma’am is highly organised, strict with deadlines and well-equipped with the
experience needed for her students to excel. She kept me on my toes whilst drafting
the application essays but she ensured that my essays turned out flawless and thoughtfully
worded. Her efforts got me into three prestigious institutions as well as three
safe schools.
Working with her ensures that your child’s academic future will be secured. Thank
you Kavita Ma’am for being my mentor, guide and almost a motherly-figure to me.
Thank you for Giving Wings to my Dreams!
Acceptances to NYU, NCSU, Rutgers Univ, Rutgers Univ
With a CGPA in my Engineering Bachelors at less than 8, my chances of getting an
acceptance in a MS in Computer Engineering in USA seemed dim. But when I scored
a 331 on my GRE,
Nidhi Dalal - MS in Computer Engineering
Acceptances to NYU, NCSU, Rutgers Univ, Rutgers UnivWith a CGPA in my Engineering Bachelors at less than 8, my chances of getting an acceptance in a MS in Computer Engineering in USA seemed dim. But when I scored a 331 on my GRE, I was ecstatic!! Unfortunately for me, US Universities decided not to consider GRE scores in Fall 2021 for admissions due to the COVID-19 crisis. I was devastated and devoid of any hope of acceptance when I spoke to Kavita Shah the first time. However, after understanding my overall profile and experiences, she was confident of representing me as a holistic person and turn around my application with my resume, essays, SoP and LoRs. Her deep insights of the US admission process and systems set my fears at ease and I started working with her as my counselor. Her experience, knowledge, eye for details and perfection became very obvious as the weeks passed. I would be free at odd times due to my work hours, but she was always available to patiently answer all my questions, clarify doubts and discuss edits. Felt like a dream when I received not 1, not 2, but 4 acceptances- thanks to her guidance. With an insider’s view of the process, she continues to be just a phone call away for any queries related to the financials, i20, visa process. A very big thank you to Kavita Shah!
Acceptances to Univ of Couthern Cal, Rutgers Univ
Before beginning phase of my application process, I was pretty confident about what
I needed to do to secure a place in a reputed university- a 326 in GRE and a 112
in TOEEFL.
Yohan Varghese Kuriakose -MS in Artificial Intelligence
Acceptances to Univ of Couthern Cal, Rutgers UnivBefore beginning phase of my application process, I was pretty confident about what I needed to do to secure a place in a reputed university- a 326 in GRE and a 112 in TOEEFL. I was sure that most of the work would be as well. SOP- would be a piece of cake. How naïve I was. My parents advised me that an expert opinion will go a long way in helping me with my apps. So, , I got in touch with Kavita Ma'am. Before the first call, I thought it would be a call with a few pieces of advice here and there, as I have everything under control. To my surprise, it was not so. Once I narrated my profile to her, she quickly found out the areas I was lacking in and gave me advice on how to fill in these gaps. These were areas I would never have thought of on my own. I was lucky to get in touch with her - I would not have gotten an admit from anywhere, if it was not for her inputs. Shortlisting of universities, the LORs, writing the personal essay, editing the resume was all done perfectly with her help. We started with my SOPs and LORs; and the entire methodology surprised me. Every single word of the essay was thoroughly analysed by her. Her advice on the structure, style of writing and impeccable advice on the content. Whenever I thought I had submitted her the perfect SOP, she would point out veiled flaws. It was an arduous process, but the result was a flawless essay, one I could not have dreamed to have written without her help. This was the point I realized that she would not rest until every single point of my profile is the best it can be. In the end, I got into University of Southern California. I would heartily recommend her to any student planning to study abroad. Her insights and knowledge into the entire application process is something every student will need to make his/her dream come true.
Matched at University of Pittsburgh
I got matched at University of Pittsburg Medical Centre for a Paediatric Opthalmology
Fellowship. I would like to thank Kavita Shah for all her help throughout my application
process.
Meghal Gagrani -Clinical Fellowship - Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Matched at University of PittsburghI got matched at University of Pittsburg Medical Centre for a Paediatric Opthalmology Fellowship. I would like to thank Kavita Shah for all her help throughout my application process. I would never have expected for somebody who is not from the medicine world to know all our jargon and terminology, but she knows it all- inside out. She helped me so much with my SOP, my letters of recommendation. Communication was never really an issue between us, even though we were in such different time zones. She was based out of India and I am located in Omaha, Nebraska. She was so precise in her instructions as to what she wanted from me and clearly understood what I wanted from her. It was a great experience and thank you for making this application process a cake walk for me.
Acceptances to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Univ of North Carolina, Adelphi
University
Counselors are usually comfortable guiding for an MS or for MBA admission in USA.
Ask them about a Masters in Education Learning/Technology/Design, and it usually
draws a blank.
Harmeet Kaur Saini -Masters in Educational Studies
Acceptances to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Univ of North Carolina, Adelphi UniversityCounselors are usually comfortable guiding for an MS or for MBA admission in USA. Ask them about a Masters in Education Learning/Technology/Design, and it usually draws a blank. No counselor I met had such deep insights into the curriculum for a Masters in Educational Studies. Over the months, it became very obvious how experienced and well-versed she is with higher education systems across the globe. A perfectionist who believes that if applications are not submitted a month before deadline, it's late. I can never forget when she reprimanded me for not having my Personal Statement ready on D-Day, and worked overtime to meticulously edit what I hurriedly penned down. The effort she put in to perfectly demonstrate the passion in my story, and give a solid structure to my career dreams, is commendable. She was prompt and responsive along every step - university selection, subject selection, recommender selection, prompting the recommenders, essay and SoP edits, application form filling, etc. She is a perfect blend of everything you look for in a counsellor. Get your applications done, seek admission, proceed for your dream college, rock it and all this while, be assured she has your back. Ms. Kavita Shah made admissions look easy! A big thank you to her for my admission and scholarship at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Acceptances to Stevens Institute of Technology, UIC, UMass Boston and NYIT
approached Kavita Shah on March 10, 2021. With only a few days left for application
deadlines, I had very little hope of getting admission for Fall’21.
Ami Desai -MS in Computer Science/Engg
Acceptances to Stevens Institute of Technology, UIC, UMass Boston and NYITI approached Kavita Shah on March 10, 2021. With only a few days left for application deadlines, I had very little hope of getting admission for Fall’21. She worked relentlessly to meet the deadlines, constantly encouraging me and made it happen. No matter what time of the day, she was just a phone call away until applications were submitted, acceptances received and deposit was paid. I got into all the 4 universities that I applied to- Stevens Institute of Technology, UIC, UMass Boston and NYIT. It was like a dream come true!! She continues to be supportive and answer queries regarding my financial papers, i20, and visa. A calm, poised, systematic person who is a thorough professional - Any student is in safe hands with her!
Acceptance from Brunel Business School, University of Westminster, Queen Mary University
of London
I got into my top choice universities for Masters in Management, thanks to Kavita
Shah. I was lucky to have met her just before the lockdown.
Animesh Rathi -Masters in Management
Acceptance from Brunel Business School, University of Westminster, Queen Mary University of LondonI got into my top choice universities for Masters in Management, thanks to Kavita Shah. I was lucky to have met her just before the lockdown. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, I had to rush home from Mumbai at the end of my second year of Bachelors. Despite no single in-person meeting in the past 14 months, I am amazed at her personalized process. She spent time understanding my current skill set and long term goals to help in identifying right-fit course and Universities. She helped me make the best use of my time during the vacations by guiding me to prioritize the correct activities despite the COVID-19 lockdown. She was prompt in replying to all my queries related to the curriculum and related projects, and the advantages based on location and value. She came up with interesting ideas and edits for my SOP and deciding recommenders for my LORs. Her inputs were invaluable and helped me explicitly convey my passion and purpose. It was a dream come true for me when I got accepted in all 3 universities I applied to for a Masters in Management.
Acceptance from University of Alberta
My journey with Kavita Shah began 12 days before my submission date. And, God knows,
it was right on time! I wasn't convinced about or impressed by any of the counsellors
I spoke to in July 2020.
Malvika Chandnani -Master of Public Health
Acceptance from University of Alberta
My journey with Kavita Shah began 12 days before my submission date. And, God knows,
it was right on time! I wasn't convinced about or impressed by any of the counsellors
I spoke to in July 2020. So, I decided, “I’m going to take charge of my applications!”
With the guidance of a few friends, and the best information I could attain on writing
application essays, I managed to finalize my essays in the next few months and was
all set to submit my applications.
In those days, I met Kavita in a work meeting.
Amazed by her passion for counselling, I requested her feedback on the essays; I
believed were my best work. Next day’s call with her was nothing less than a tornado
in my life. She rightly pointed out the amount of rework that was necessary. Kavita
made me look beyond the ‘mere series of events’ I had written and rethink over the
‘missing purpose’ in my essays. This was a challenging process, especially because
of the time constraint, but she motivated me and worked patiently with me. She made
me push my thinking horizon forward, and taught me to balance coherency and conciseness
with depth of thought. An outstanding editor and an admirable story-teller, she
blew more meaning and life into my essays and LoRs. My essay game stepped up - in
clarity, language, consistency and emotion. I see a stark difference in my ‘former
final essay’ and LoRs, and the ones finalized under Kavita’s guidance. She often
said to me, “The purpose of these essays is to get an insight into your story and
your motivation. Your personality has to shine through your words holistically.”
Not only did she make sure all these points were checked in my final essay, but
also emphasized on professionally refining my resume for relevant details. I’ve
learnt invaluable skills and lessons from her - but one of the most valuable lessons
is to explore myself beyond what I think is my best and maximize efforts to go beyond
that mark I’ve set for myself.
Acceptance from Univ of Toronto, Univ of Waterloo, Univ of Alberta (Scholarship-$15000)
Kavita Shah helped me from the very beginning, from helping me to choose my career
to finalize my university. Since my school gave me lower predicted grades than I
deserved...
Bhrugu R- Bachelor of Mathematics & Physics
Acceptance from Univ of Toronto, Univ of Waterloo, Univ of Alberta (Scholarship-$15000)Kavita Shah helped me from the very beginning, from helping me to choose my career to finalize my university. Since my school gave me lower predicted grades than I deserved, I was thinking of taking a gap year, but she convinced me to apply to the universities, as she had faith in me that I’ll get in. We short-listed three universities for fall intake, and with low predicted grades, my chances of getting in were dependent on my University essays. Ma’am was always approachable, in fact, I used to send most of my drafts at night and I used to always receive the edited version within a few hours. A couple of times I was simply unable to fit the essays in the required word limit, but somehow ma’am used to always bring down the word count while conveying everything that I meant in the first draft. After a couple of drafts, I submitted the essays, and after a couple of months, I have received an offer of admission from all of the Universities that I applied to, as well as scholarships. I am really thankful to ma’am because without her I wouldn’t have been able to apply to the right courses let alone get into the universities.
Acceptance from Stanford, Cornell, UPenn, Univ of Michigan- Ann Arbor, UC Berkeley
(50% Scholarship)
One of the highlights of my experience was the application material that you prepared
– it very impactful and everything was well explained to the smallest detail....
Priya M- MS in Metallurgy, MS in Environmental Engineering
Acceptance from Stanford, Cornell, UPenn, Univ of Michigan- Ann Arbor, UC Berkeley (50% Scholarship)
One of the highlights of my experience was the application material that you prepared
– it very impactful and everything was well explained to the smallest detail. I
was delighted to see how all elements from my resume – no matter how disparate they
seemed - were perfectly tied together to present ‘my story’ and brought life to
my SOP. Even the LORs were written with careful attention so that each LOR added
a new dimension to my application, and presented everything that I had done in a
well-rounded, positive and compelling narrative.
I cannot thank you enough for your immense resourcefulness - connecting me with
people in the field I want to pursue, so as to provide me with career direction
and answer my queries. I could always rely on you, to help me with any doubt I had
– be it with a specific university, the application process or the scope of my field.
Most importantly, I can confidently say that the personal touch that you brought
to the counseling experience was something that I would have not found elsewhere.
You made sure that I received my SOPs and LORs in time despite the bottlenecks we
faced. Also, the constant personal attention and encouragement kept me motivated
throughout the arduous application process and provided assurance to my parents.
Apart from this, despite me working full time, I had no issues scheduling calls/discussions
- communication was smooth and you were very approachable.
Overall, I am glad to have received guidance from you which got me to apply to and
receive acceptance from some of the top universities. The entire experience of working
together has taught me that presentation is key to success, and that is a lesson
I shall carry with me even in the future. Many thanks to you!
Acceptance from NUS Singapore, AA London, Univ of Sydney, University of British Columbia
Thanks a lot for your overall guidance. My wife Sailee recommended to approach Kavita
regarding my masters application. Since my first interaction...
Tanmay N - Masters in Architecture
Acceptance from NUS Singapore, AA London, Univ of Sydney, University of British ColumbiaThanks a lot for your overall guidance. My wife Sailee recommended to approach Kavita regarding my masters application. Since my first interaction, she had a very good follow up with regards to gathering base information for my SOP and LORs. She always stressed on the importance of a good SOP and helped me fine-tune it till I finally submitted it. I received admission offers from top universities like NUS Singapore, AA School - London and University of Sydney, Australia. I would like to thank her for her constant inputs and motivation to come up with the best output. I would highly recommend Kavita as a counselor for her disciplined approach towards achieving a good application to submit for further education.
Acceptance from Purdue, UIUC, Univ of S California, Penn State (Scholarship-$15000)
It was a pleasure working with you on my applications. The process was very smooth
and I had assistance whenever I needed it. Had fast replies to my ...
Manav B - Masters in Engineering Management
Acceptance from Purdue, UIUC, Univ of S California, Penn State (Scholarship-$15000)It was a pleasure working with you on my applications. The process was very smooth and I had assistance whenever I needed it. Had fast replies to my texts as well as the calls. It was very flexible and everything was done according to how I wanted it to be-Many edits were done accordingly, thank you for that. There was a no delay in the SOP and even though it had to be re-edited it was done on time. Thank you for your assistance, I am happy with my application experience.
Acceptance from Columbia University
In a nutshell, for me, Kavita is a brain to pick, a ear to listen and a push in
right direction. My journey towards deciding to go for a Masters has been anything
but conventional and it is only fitting...
Deane M - Masters in Public Policy
Acceptance from Columbia University
In a nutshell, for me, Kavita is a brain to pick, a ear to listen and a push in
right direction. My journey towards deciding to go for a Masters has been anything
but conventional and it is only fitting that my meeting with Kavita was as serendipitous
as they come. Within 20 minutes of asking me a few questions and letting me speak
when we first met, she took me under her wing and together, we navigated through
the intimidating Ivy league applications. She ensured that essays were written,
calls were made, colleges and courses were scrutinized and I was never left alone
at any step of the way.
Kavita stands out from the rest due to her exceptional editing skills as a editor
and then as a counsellor.
She can see through the essays and always finds the crux of the matter and works
from there. During this brief period of working with her, I have learned so much
as a person and as a leader. I have learned to not take no for an answer, say what's
on my mind, that persistence is key, being tardy is simply unprofessional and that
your best writing always comes after a god nap or vacation.
I just wanted to thank you for all the trouble you have taken correcting, rewriting and advising on Deane's college essays and pushing and encouraging her-With so much patience and love, every time she felt frustrated.
Read MoreDeane M's Mother
I just wanted to thank you for all the trouble you have taken correcting, rewriting and advising on Deane's college essays and pushing and encouraging her-With so much patience and love, every time she felt frustrated. And how tough it was- Making her complete the work and submit the applications. We are truly blessed to have your guidance, insight and experience in this application process. She really admires your persistent efforts in pushing her to excel. And she would tell me "This Kavita really bullies me-praise God" - Only you could manage this mammoth task.
Acceptance from Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick
I stumbled upon the counselor on the internet and decided to visit. This was undoubtedly
the best decision of my life so far.
Uzma S - Masters in Professional Education
Acceptance from Trinity College Dublin, University of LimerickI stumbled upon the counselor on the internet and decided to visit. This was undoubtedly the best decision of my life so far. I was unsure of the course I wanted to do and the country where I would do it from. I met Kavita, she proved to be an amazing mentor and counselor. She helped me decide my course and choose the country. She also supported me throughout my application process and was available for guidance whenever I needed. I applied at two colleges, Trinity College Dublin and University of Limerick for the course of Professional Masters in Education- Mathematics. I got into TCD and waiting for UL's decision. I will forever be grateful to her for all the help received.
Acceptance from Ivey Business School, Trinity College Dublin, (50% scholarship),
University College Dublin
I would like to thank you for all your efforts and hard work. You made the process
so easy for me from providing information on what schools...
Moubani G - MBA
Acceptance from Ivey Business School, Trinity College Dublin, (50% scholarship), University College DublinI would like to thank you for all your efforts and hard work. You made the process so easy for me from providing information on what schools I should apply to, on what is to be done, on writing essays, and preparing for the interviews. Thank you for calling me every day and asking me to complete my essays and providing all the information. It never felt like staying in different cities was causing any problems. I really appreciate your efforts in improving my essay ideas tremendously and providing constant constructive feedback. It would have been really difficult without your guidance and support. I highly recommend students to consider you as their counselor and I am sure you'll do a commendable job for them like you did for me.
Acceptance from Ivey Business School, Ryerson University, Alberta University
I would like to thank Kavita Shah for helping me with my admission process to Business
Schools in Canada. Initially, I was very apprehensive of the fact that she is placed
in Mumbai
Neeti S - MBA
Acceptance from Ivey Business School, Ryerson University, Alberta University
I would like to thank Kavita Shah for helping me with my admission process to Business
Schools in Canada. Initially, I was very apprehensive of the fact that she is placed
in Mumbai and I am from Delhi and was sceptical that distance will multiply delays,
and communication gaps. However, I would like to mention that I never felt that
the distance ever mattered. Kavita is always prompt and just a phone call away anytime
I needed her support. She was very quick in turning around SoPs, LoRs, and any other
requirement. In view of the short preparation time for a one-on-one interview, she
went out of her way and she shared her personal coordinates with me to reach out
to her even on Sunday.
I am a working professional and my professional domain demands all my time- I definitely
needed someone like Kavita to follow up on progress of all elements of my applications
regularly, and to push me for better outputs. She has an inclination towards perfection
and never approves half-baked output. She is knowledgeable about various courses
and is thorough while researching the B-School’s website to capture and ensure to
include the key attributes of a particular B-school for its application. I would
like to thank her for all her help, support, and guidance. I will highly recommend
Kavita to my friends who are planning or will plan in future to apply to schools
in India or abroad.
Acceptance from Univ of British Columbia- Sauder School of Business, Trinity College
Dublin (33% scholarship), University College Dublin
I took Kavita's assistance when I was down on luck with my previous counselor who
was not available most of the times...
Ankith S - MBA
Acceptance from Univ of British Columbia- Sauder School of Business, Trinity College Dublin (33% scholarship), University College DublinI took Kavita's assistance when I was down on luck with my previous counselor who was not available most of the times and took a huge amount of money from me. Kavita has been exceptionally helpful for my applications in Canada and Ireland. I am based in Delhi NCR and she works from Mumbai. Being in two different locations have not affected the coordination in our communication at all. She has been proactive throughout the time of my applications. The work she did on my essays was commendable. Thanks to her, I got admission into the MBA program at University of British Columbia.
Mrs. Kavita, my counselor, was very helpful and friendly, ready to tackle any student queries as soon as possible. Shortlisting and applying to universities can be daunting, however, Kavita guided me well through the entire process, allowing me...
Read MoreClinton D - MS in Business Analytics
Mrs. Kavita, my counselor, was very helpful and friendly, ready to tackle any student queries as soon as possible. Shortlisting and applying to universities can be daunting, however, Kavita guided me well through the entire process, allowing me to aggressively target the top universities. She also made sure that I was constantly involved in the application process to ensure I researched and understood the pros and cons of a course to best suit my requirements. All in all, I am delighted with their services and would highly recommend Kavita to my peers, since they proactively and earnestly seek to help you carve your future.
Thank you ma'am- The counseling sessions were really useful. At first I was clueless about how to go about the application and it has happened smoothly as desired. But you had it all covered up for me Lastly, with the interview preparations...
Read MoreDhanvin S - MBA
Thank you ma'am- The counseling sessions were really useful. At first I was clueless about how to go about the application and it has happened smoothly as desired. But you had it all covered up for me Lastly, with the interview preparations, I'm really grateful for the efforts you took to find out probable questions and also help me develop my answers in a much desired way and made sure I delivered it in a much more confident manner
Acceptance from Schulich School of Business-York University
I am really grateful to you for your help through the application process. You were
not only patient with me but helped in all the queries and worries that I had even
if they were very small. Being a complete...
Mitali N - Masters in Management
Acceptance from Schulich School of Business-York UniversityI am really grateful to you for your help through the application process. You were not only patient with me but helped in all the queries and worries that I had even if they were very small. Being a complete novice and having no experience at all was not a handicap as you not only helped at each step of my application process, but also made the experience throughout worthwhile. I did get into my preferred University with your encouragement and guidance. I am really grateful to you for that. I look forward to complete the whole visa and admission process under your guidance, me and my parents are sure we will complete it without hassles with your help.
Acceptance from University of Plymouth
Kavita Shah really helped me with fine tuning my SOP for my application. I had my
thoughts on paper but was really lacking a flow of ideas. She helped me piece together
a story...
Raj M - Bachelor in Marine Biology (Hons.)
Acceptance from University of PlymouthKavita Shah really helped me with fine tuning my SOP for my application. I had my thoughts on paper but was really lacking a flow of ideas. She helped me piece together a story that depicted me and my ideologies. I was surprised at her in depth knowledge and understanding of the diving process and marine life that she helped me narrate clearly in my SOP. I was a bit late applying for university and I'm very satisfied with the promptness of response and guidance I received, ensuring that I did not miss the deadlines. She helped me prepare for my interview which l aced. I got a confirmation for my application within a few days. I'm glad that she helped me and even more glad that I'm currently studying my dream subject at the University of Plymouth.
Acceptance from Schulich School of Business-York University
I am really grateful to you for your help through the application process. You were
not only patient with me but helped in all the queries and worries that I had even
if they were very small. Being a complete...
Shatayu's parents - Bachelor in Business
Acceptance from Cass Business School, Royal Holloway, Univ of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Univ of S CarolinaKavita is an outstanding professional who goes out of her way to support students along with maintaining an appropriate emotional quotient and patience while managing over enthusiastic parents and students. She is also very accessible and approachable, which is a very important trait and is comforting to students and parents. I strongly recommend every potential student to seek her consultation perusing overseas education. We really appreciate everything you've done to help us . We really appreciate your help throughout this process. Thank you !!!!
Acceptances from USC, UCI, NEU, NCSU, and ASU
Thank you Kavita ma'am for being my counselor, consultant, and comrade throughout my Master's journey.
Akshay Jain - MS in Computer Science
Acceptances from USC, UCI, NEU, NCSU, and ASU
Her professionalism and methodical approach ensured that my applications were submitted on time while giving me enough time to manage my undergrad workload. Unlike other consultants and agencies which lack transparency, there were no middlemen working with her. She is always ready to answer my queries through calls and emails, due to which I never felt the distance causing any hindrance since we reside in different states. Thanks to her expertise and years of experience, she pinpointed the gaps in my profile and suggested ways to strengthen my application. No matter how well prepared you are, the application process is never a smooth sail. One of my recommenders refused to provide me with an LOR just 6 days before the deadline. Thanks to her guidance, she helped me tackle this issue with ease.
She meticulously worked with me over each part of my application - SOP, LORs, and Diversity Statements. After multiple iterations, long discussion hours, and many emails, we crafted the perfect version of all my documents that helped me secure my dream admits.
It was undoubtedly one of the best decisions of my life to choose her to become a part of my Master's journey.
Acceptances from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
For the past few years, I have been planning to pursue Master of Architecture from USA, as I wanted to gallop further in my field.
Jivitesh Chandnani - MS in Architecture
Acceptances from University of Michigan, Ann ArborFor the past few years, I have been planning to pursue Master of Architecture from USA, as I wanted to gallop further in my field. But I was stumped by the application process and didn’t know how to align my efforts in time. A friend connected me with Kavita Shah for Study Abroad Counselling and she helped methodize my plans quickly. She guided me on M.Arch program options, University selection and application documents based on indepth research and understanding of this field. With her counsel, I understood how to analyze the curriculum of each shortlisted University, the specializations and electives, and my likely career path. I saw an immediate increase in my self-confidence with the kind of work that was put into curating my Statement of purpose and brag sheets for Letters of recommendation. I was ecstatic to get acceptance from my most desired choice - University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor and I can’t be happier! I wholeheartedly recommend Kavita Shah to everyone I know.
Acceptances from Case Western University, Rutgers Univ
I was keen to studying abroad, but when questions arose as to what to study, where to study, what's the process, how to do it- I was completely blank.
Suhani Lodha - Bachelor of Business Studies
Acceptances from Case Western University, Rutgers UnivI was keen to studying abroad, but when questions arose as to what to study, where to study, what's the process, how to do it- I was completely blank. The best decision I made at that time was to get counseled by Kavita ma'am. She held my hand throughout the process and guided me with her indepth knowledge and understanding about which Program and which Universities to apply to, amp up my profile with meaningful activities, and what aptitude tests to take. My simplest and silliest questions were answered by her promptly. She ensured my applications were completed well before the deadlines and even reprimanded me when I delayed at times. Such was her concern and commitment. Now after my admission to Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead Business School, I still reach out to her to seeking her advice. There is so much to do after accepting an offer to ensure the F1-visa. She is there to guide at every step. Even after going to the US, I am sure she will always be just a phone call away if I need some advice.
Acceptances from Babson, ASU, UWashington- Foster
Kavita Ma’am helped me a lot during my application process. It was very easy communicating with her and she understood my course needs immediately and gave proper guidance
Deep Shah - Masters in Entrepreneurship
Acceptances from Babson, ASU, UWashington- FosterKavita Ma’am helped me a lot during my application process. It was very easy communicating with her and she understood my course needs immediately and gave proper guidance. Her strong sense of judgment regarding the application questions and how to crack those questions is just phenomenal. She is very quick in response and guides you throughout the process. I really loved the essays, SOPs and LORs she drafted for me. Thank you Ma’am for being my mentor and guiding me on every step.
Acceptances from ISB Hyderabad, Univ of Notre Dame Mendonza Business School
Kavita Ma’am helped me a lot during my application process. It was very easy communicating with her and she understood my course needs immediately and gave proper guidance
Drashti Doshi - MBA
Acceptances from ISB Hyderabad, Univ of Notre Dame Mendonza Business School
The precision and simplicity with which Kavita Ma’am approaches the entire application process and how she personally ensures that every aspect of it is taken care of, is something that is rare. Consultants typically hand it down to their juniors, but Kavita Ma’am herself was always on top of my portfolio and exactly knew end to end what was required. She extensively worked on transforming my Resume, which became the foundation for me to get interview invites from 6/10 business schools that I applied to. Her remarkable ability to pick up nuances from my career graph, align it with my personal traits and craft it into a story that resonated with the admission committee has been the highlight of this entire journey. She made sure that my candidature was well represented with every LOR. She made me go through the background, course curriculum, extra-curricular opportunities of each college I applied to, which substantially helped me during my interviews as I could leverage my knowledge about the course and college and make an impact with the admission committee. Despite my ongoing job being extremely demanding, Kavita Ma’am was always approachable and patient with me with communication channels to her being effortless.
Not only the professional guidance, she also was mindful of the fact that this entire MBA application process can get excruciating and was always there to reinstate my belief in myself and my goals. She being straight forward in her points of view over every piece of information that I added to my applications taught me the power of impeccable precision.
Times when she pushed me hard and got me to stretch beyond my capacity were phases that were frustrating, but now in hindsight those moments were the ones that defined my growth and got me to where I am.
In all, I am glad to have received guidance from Kavita Ma’am, as she taught me that qualitatively and quantitatively presenting your story is fundamental to success and that will be with me for the rest of my life. I could not have asked for a better guide.
Thank you for all your support, patience and time.
Acceptances from Univ of British Columbia, Simon Fraser Univ, Queens Univ, York University
As a student with no knowledge about University admissions to countries like Canada, I was worried about my application process until I was introduced to Kavita ma’am
Gargi Bhave - Bachelor in Psychology
Acceptances from Univ of British Columbia, Simon Fraser Univ, Queens Univ, York UniversityAs a student with no knowledge about University admissions to countries like Canada, I was worried about my application process until I was introduced to Kavita ma’am. She was hands on, and her spent so much time in brainstorming essay ideas with me and then curating my work. She made sure that the process of filling the application was smooth and there were no last minute glitches or lack of documentation. I loved the fact that I was able to ping her the moment I had any doubts- and she responded almost instantaneously! Another thing I absolutely loved about the process was how organised it was - I did not, at any point in time, have to worry about meeting any application deadline. Thank you, Kavita ma’am for easing my burdens and guiding me patiently at each step. Though we have not yet met in-person, I was able to complete and submit my applications well in advance and happy to have got admission to my dream school- University of British Columbia for a Bachelors in Psychology.
Acceptances from Univ of Toronto, McMaster University
Working with Kavita ma’am as my counsellor was quite honestly a pleasure. She is very particular about each and every thing pertaining to the applications as well as the interviews.
Harit Paurana - Bachelor in Comp Engg
Acceptances from Univ of Toronto, McMaster UniversityWorking with Kavita ma’am as my counsellor was quite honestly a pleasure. She is very particular about each and every thing pertaining to the applications as well as the interviews. The resources provided by her were quite helpful while preparing for the interviews. The advice that she gave while writing the essays was quite insightful and I can say without doubt that she helped me draft much better essays than I would’ve done on my own. Working with ma’am eased out the entire application process while significantly boosting my confidence.
Acceptances from Carnegie Mellon Univ, ASU, UCSD, Univ of Maryland at College Park
I met Kavita Ma'am in Feb 2021. First she helped me narrow down the Masters program I should be applying to based on my personality and strengths.
Dhruvi Khankhoje - Masters in MIS
Acceptances from Carnegie Mellon Univ, ASU, UCSD, Univ of Maryland at College ParkI met Kavita Ma'am in Feb 2021. First she helped me narrow down the Masters program I should be applying to based on my personality and strengths. She worked with me to ensure that a holistic profile and then curated a University shortlist. Guiding me through self introspection, she helped me bring out my personality through my essays and SoPs. She was very thorough and detail oriented with every document I mailed to her and patiently guided me to rework on any answer she felt was not upto the mark. I couldn't have had a better counselor for guiding me thru this process where I would feel anxious and unsure about what I was doing. Kavita ma'am was always available when I needed her. She went through every application before I submitted them, to make sure there was no scope for error. I am ecstatic to have got admission to the World's number one program in Information Systems Management.
Kavita has been a great guide and was an ideal fit as an counsellor for my daughter. My daughter Dhruvi was unaware of her options, the process and needed to clearly discover her career aspirations and find the purpose behind all the thoughts in her mind.
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Kavita has been a great guide and was an ideal fit as an counsellor for my daughter. My daughter Dhruvi was unaware of her options, the process and needed to clearly discover her career aspirations and find the purpose behind all the thoughts in her mind. Kavita made all of the above possible as Dhruvi navigated through her graduate admissions process. From understanding her personality and goals, to selection of the perfect course and eventually, developing all her essays and documentation to bring out Dhruvi’s personality have been done exceptionally well by Kavita.
We see a different Dhruvi after this process, a much more clear and confident person. We attribute this transformation to Kavita's able counselling.
Acceptance from Georgetown, NYU, Northwestern University
I am glad that Kavita Shah is my counsellor for my second master’s degree in the USA.
Ritu Goel - MS in Management
Acceptance from Georgetown, NYU, Northwestern University. Scholarship offers from Boston University, UC-Santa BarbaraI am glad that Kavita Shah is my counsellor for my second master’s degree in the USA. I felt that my prior experience would be enough but applying to engineering schools is very different from applying to business schools and Kavita knows the differences well. Given her experience with other students, she understands exactly what the student is going through at every stage of the process. And trust me, she knows how to get the most out of her students. From our very first interactions, she began to gauge and understand me and my situation, interests, strengths, and weaknesses and this helped us to create unique essays and interview answers that were original to my case.
I decided to apply really late, when most universities were nearing their final deadlines but Kavita stood by me and it wouldn’t have been possible to finish all applications without her constant support and quick response time. She is extremely adaptable and carefully listens to what the student has to say, rather than stick to a pre-planned structure for applications which makes every application unique. She never misses your calls and always replies to every email personally and that’s what makes her different from the others in the business.
Her guidance, experience and support are invaluable and with her help, I was able to secure offers from Georgetown, NYU, Northwestern University, and scholarship offers from BU and UC-Santa Barbara. I admire her passion and dedication to help students achieve their goals and I highly recommend her to students who want to study abroad.
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We listen to you and let you ask as many questions until you are satisfied. The conversation is more about you than us, because we really want to help you. We are concerned about you, we are interested in you, your future, and making your dreams come true. We spend time to understand you, your future aspirations, your career and academic goals. We are not bogged down with the needs of hundreds of other students, and have more time available to focus on your family. We are available to answer questions students may have about the academics, culture, programs, extracurricular activities, and the surrounding community.
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