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When Nikita approached us, her dream of making it to INSEAD was unshakeable. But from the start, we had an honest conversation about the challenges — her GMAT score, her limited client-facing exposure, and her lack of international experience were gaps that could not be overlooked. Throughout our engagement, we never downplayed these hurdles, but we were also committed to making the best possible case for her.

We worked for months to craft a compelling application, but Nikita faced what I often refer to as the unspoken bias against backend consulting candidates at schools like INSEAD and LBS (a topic I’ll be happy to elaborate on). The rejection from INSEAD hit her hard, and she began to question her ability to apply to other top Indian programs like ISB, as she only wanted to study at the best.

With the solid foundation we had built together and her determination to bounce back, Nikita shifted her focus. She focused on the rigorous interview preparation sessions we conducted, and it paid off in the best possible way —she received admission offers from both ISB and IIM Ahmedabad.

Nikita’s journey is a reminder that it is not setbacks that determine the outcome, but perseverance. With the right strategy, hard work and a willingness to refocus, dreams can take shape in ways one could never have imagined.

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