Accepted into MIT Sloan, CBS, and Booth with Scholarship

With Shaifali’s invaluable assistance, I achieved acceptance into MIT Sloan, Booth, and CBS, with scholarships—a testament to her expertise and dedication.
As someone who is very particular and picky in my choices, I talked to at least 10 different MBA consultants from all the major and boutique MBA consulting firms. I never really clicked with anyone and with time running out, was ready to just settle with another consultant until I stumbled upon IVY Groupe and Shaifali. From our first conversation, the calmness in her voice and genuine sincerity gave me an instant affirmation, an initial impression that proved to be a consistent hallmark of our entire collaboration. Unlike consultants who prioritize strategic client selection or favor "safe" school choices to ensure yield, Shaifali stands out for her client-centric approach. She doesn’t impose her ideas, opting instead to listen attentively, adapt, and craft tailored strategies to realize your ambitions.
Although I consider myself to be a strong writer, navigating MBA applications presented unique challenges. You need to know exactly what schools are looking for and craft a very strong storyline that logically makes sense in terms of why MBA and why now. I personally think receiving consultation is a must even for strong writers because of this very unique and specific content required within essays and your resume. Shaifali’s guidance proved indispensable in deciphering the nuanced expectations of each school and weaving a compelling narrative that aligns seamlessly with their criteria.
Among the myriad reasons to endorse Shaifali’s services, several stand out:

1. Strategic Positioning: Want an MBA but not sure why? Shaifali helps you draw a roadmap of how an MBA will fit into your career goals. Though the heavy lifting is your job, Shaifali will help you shape those goals in a more MBA-appealing way. This initial strategizing is extremely important as it will be the beacon that guides you throughout. As all roads lead to Rome, all content must lead to the why MBA factor, and Shaifali does an immaculate job of not only setting those strong foundations but also helping you return back to those foundations whenever needed.
2. Personalized Approach: Instead of a ‘one size fits all’ approach, Shaifali really takes customizing to the next level. She respects the distinctive and unique you and crafts that image so that it draws out the individual that B-schools look for but at the same time is uniquely you. While initially, it may seem that all the different B-Schools look for the same characteristics in their candidates, they have very slight but distinct characteristics that each school looks for in particular. Shaifali helps you make that slight shape-shift to ensure that your candidacy resonates authentically with the ethos of each school through her nuanced understanding of each school’s preferences.
3. Exceptional Support: Throughout our extensive engagement, Shaifali demonstrated unwavering dedication, accommodating my schedule and offering steadfast support at every juncture. Most importantly, you can tell that she genuinely cares for her clients and that makes a world of difference in these engagements.
4. Emotional Resilience: The application process was much more stressful than I imagined. Working a full-time overloaded job on top of drafting those applications, with the additional panic factor of the possibility of getting rejected, the overall process was beyond stressful. To have someone to talk to during these times, who understands the process, who is your mentor throughout to guide you through this long dark tunnel, is essential. Beyond her professional acumen, her compassionate support carried me through the entire process, providing solace through the uncertainties of the process.
All in all, I wholeheartedly endorse Shaifali's services. If you are in the process of applying to an MBA program, selecting the right consultant is one of the most important professional decisions that you will make in your career. And to have Shaifali to guide you will be one of the best investments you will make.