As a reapplicant, I knew how tedious the application process could be and wanted to work with someone who already understood my profile and knew how to align my existing story with my goals.  Niketa turned out to be the ideal person for this. What really stood out about her was her approachability throughout the process and how she accommodated my requests to switch schools on our list even on tight timelines. I learned so much about myself while working with her and couldn't have made it to INSEAD without Niketa's guidance and mentorship.

I was struggling to find the right thread to weave together all my experiences and Niketa was the perfect guide to help me do so. For the HBS essay specifically, she did not shy away from doing 12 rounds of reveiws. For the Wharton essays, she really made my contributions essay shine. Her inputs for the essay were not only instrumental in getting them to the excellent place that helped me secure admissions, but they will also help me use my time at Wharton in a way that helps me contribute to the school. Niketa helped me outline and detail out my experiences in a way that formed the basis for me to narrate my story not only via the essays but also in conversations that I now have with people. Her guidance is a crucial pillar to the success of my application cycle.

Throughout the process what stood out most about engaging with Niketa is that nothing is high level or just scratching the surface - we had deep conversations getting into the most minute details of my work and life - as a result, be it my resume or the essays that I had written, Niketa helped me provide a colourful picture of my personality and work, and helped me refine and articulate my thoughts in ways I could not have imagined! (This is where the real value add of working with a great consultant lies!)

Over the course of multiple brain storming sessions, Niketa helped me weave all my experiences into a solid story. She is patient and considerate and always went the extra mile till I was happy with my final essays - even if it took numerous edits and drafts. Niketa is a true mentor and genuinely helps brings clarity on ones strengths and best suited post-MBA career paths.

Niketa from the first day was very structured - which helped create a clear roadmap and helped demystify the process. She knew exactly what the Adcom looks for at the each school and helped me write the perfect story without it losing my voice. Post the applications she conducted numerous mock interviews to ensure I could best present my case during my interviews. I would highly recommend working with Niketa.

She stood out from my first conversation just because of how much she believed in my profile. She did not hesitate even once when I said I wanted to apply to the top schools in the world. In fact, she was the one who pushed me to apply to Wharton, knowing how big of a risk that was with my profile. I still remember what she said to me - “You should never have any regrets in your life”.  Throughout the process, she was not just a consultant, she was a companion, a guide and a mentor, who was as invested in my applications as I was. 

She was a friend, who knows who I am better than most people. And she used that information to craft my story for each application. It didn't feel like the cookie-cutter approach admissions committee complain about. On the contrary, it felt like speaking with an elder sibling who herself has gone through the process, advising on crafting my life's story.

10/10 recommend to everyone who wants 'their' story to shine. 
 

MBA applications are a highly unstructured process - from the application to engaging with school and alumni, it is time consuming and overwhelming. Niketa's structure and support through each and evert step of the process was outstanding. From school research to essays and interviews, working with AB gives you confidence and makes the whole process look easy.

I was placed on the waitlist for a few MBA schools. Niketa patiently continued to provide great support over the next few months which helped me convert the waitlist to an offer.

What stood out the most for me is Niketa's expertise in tying together everything on my profile into a very solid story. Niketa and I spent a lot of time brainstorming each essay and she could very easily come up with the perfect way to craft a story. Niketa goes above and beyond just providing comments; she is the best thought partner one can get.

I have always felt that Niketa was personally invested in my applications and that made a lot of difference. Most times Niketa would be more concerned about my essays and their quality than me myself. Her personal touch and her drive to help the candidate put forward his/her best self is what truly makes her different. Niketa doesn't just leave things at a surface level, she really digs deep into each experience. I am headed to Stanford GSB this fall, a school that I would never have applied to if not for Niketa. Niketa showed a lot of confidence in my profile right from the beginning and that really encouraged me to challenge my own expectations. Throughout the application process, she made me believe that I deserved only the best and she encouraged me a lot to apply to HBS, GSB, and Wharton. If not for Niketa, I would have always assumed that I would be rejected by GSB and never applied to the school. 

I was mainly looking for someone to soundcheck my narrative and provide an insight into how to mould and craft it into a way that helps standout and works for the B-schools and Niketa was a great resource for this.I went with the hourly service as I knew for the most part what my story was however I was not clear on how to execute it. How to link my background, personal experiences, work, goals , reason to go for an MBA etc. all into a cohesive narrative. I was also really surprised by the insights for each school and in-depth knowledge Niketa had for my target schools, as someone with very little access to these schools-it was very reassuring.  Her edits/ suggestions always allowed for my own voice and perspective to shine through so by the end of it everything still sounded like me but was carefully guided in the background. 

Admit Beacon was absolutely integral to my success in cracking the MBA admissions process and getting into Kellogg. I received personalised assistance at every step of the process, starting from big picture thinking about storyboard elements and my career goals to the finer nuances of drafting my essays and preparing for interviews. Niketa's collaborative approach was also invaluable, helping me structure and communicate my thoughts in my applications. As an experienced consultant she helped me truly convey my story in the best way. A big thank you to Admit Beacon for all the guidance!

I went with the hourly service as I knew for the most part what my story was however I was not clear on how to execute it. How to link my background, personal experiences, work, goals , reason to go for an MBA etc. all into a cohesive narrative. I was also really surprised by the insights for each school and in-depth knowledge Niketa had for my target schools, as someone with very little access to these schools-it was very reassuring.  Her edits/ suggestions always allowed for my own voice and perspective to shine through so by the end of it everything still sounded like me but was carefully guided in the background. 

My coach Niketa really believed in me and pushed me to aim higher- be it my GMAT score or my choice of schools. Niketa took the effort to get to know my story fully and then helped me highlight the aspects that were unique to me. Her extensive knowledge of what each school looks for in applicants translated into thorough interview preparation brainstorming sessions, which helped me get admitted. Super encouraging approach to MBA admissions. 

The best part about her is that she focuses on the basics and believes in the candidate. As a reapplicant, I needed candid advice on how to best position myself for success. She strived to bring my best story in the essays, was genuinely interested to hear my views and pushed me to think deeper. Her suggestions on TBD preparation and the group reflections and individual advice she provided were beyond the mark.

What stood out for me was the way she was honest while giving the feedback but at the same time she was quite encouraging to help work on it. She was really resourceful in organising the preparation in a short period of time. Overall, her approach grew my confidence with time, which I believe was key. I can proudly say that the learnings from the interview preparation process go beyond the preparation process. 

 Her in-depth understanding of school-specific tonality was also extremely helpful. She would push for multiple iterations till both of us were happy with the final output. Her patience and empathy in an already stressful process are much needed - and I am so glad we could work together on my application journey. She does a fantastic job at helping candidates play to their strengths. Given I was waitlisted at one of my top-choice schools, Niketa proactively supported with my waitlist updates - and I ultimately got accepted off the waitlist.

Applying as a reapplicant in a limited time frame was a challenge. The help I got in showing my candidacy was much more evolved and talking about very different things from my previous essay was amazing.

Two main things - Ideating and crystallising the key themes to be covered in the essay and the feedback / brainstorming on the LORs