Choosing TRP's services turned out to be a game-changer for me in my application journey. Even though I thought I was fairly acquainted with the MBA application process, the TRP team's expertise and guidance added an extra layer of excellence. Their initial exercises and questionnaires were exceptionally thorough, prompting deep reflection on various aspects of my life, dating back to childhood. This groundwork proved invaluable when I sat down to write my essays; I already had a treasure trove of 20-25 stories to draw from.
In the thick of the admissions process, I realized the value of having a team instead of just a single consultant. TRP's team structure meant that every element of my application (resume, LOR, essays, video essays, and more) underwent thorough scrutiny, revisions, and feedback from multiple perspectives. This ensured that my application stood out in all aspects. When it came to my essays, Dhiraj and Srishti dissected every line multiple times, and I can't express enough gratitude for their unwavering support. Essay reviews and mock interviews conducted by external members added tremendous value to my application. One thing worth mentioning is that the proactive engagement of the team persisted throughout the application process, extending beyond the submission of my application.
In this journey, my lead consultant, Dhiraj Daryani, has been my biggest support. He's not just a great mentor but was genuinely invested in my progress. His advice proved beneficial not just in the context of my MBA journey but also had a positive impact on my professional development. Dhiraj always goes above and beyond to support and guide you and is always available when you want to talk; having conversations with him gives you the clarity and strength you need in this gruesome MBA application process. His emphasis on building connections and keeping in constant touch with students and clubs provided me with clarity, firsthand insights, and a network I can count on in the years to come.
Because of the invaluable support of the team, I was able to get into my dream college (Kellogg) and received admits from 2 other programs. Without a doubt, I highly recommend TRP for MBA applications. My experience with Dhiraj and the team was nothing short of amazing.

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In middle of 2022, when I decided to apply for a B-School, I was aware of all the components that go into an application but had no idea how to approach any of them. Although there’s tons of free materials available on the internet, none of them are personalized and the trouble comes from too many choices amongst which finding out the best fit materials is a daunting task. So, I knew I had to undertake a structured approach.
What really drove me to work with The Red Pen was their personalized touch and their team-based approach. Even before I availed their services, Preeti Wadekar was so generous with her time with me. I had conversations with her where she focused on finding out what I wanted which stuck with me. When I enrolled with them, I was assigned a dedicated team, Abhishek, Rachel, Prerna, Anju, Preeti, and Dhiraj. Dhiraj Daryani, one of the best mentors I’ve ever met, was my lead consultant. No matter how or how much I try to thank him, it won’t be enough (hence parking that here).
In the first step, they made me spend a lot of time on getting to know myself, unearthing stories even from my childhood days, how my upbringing, how all the people I have encountered really shaped me up. And this for me was the most important part of the process. As from this point onwards I could refer to these stories, these characteristics that I found out about myself for goals, essays, interviews and even having a discussion with my recommenders for LORs. They ensured that I communicate my story and that I put my best foot forward with the essays and every other application material, no matter how many iterations it took. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that I feel supported and confident throughout the application process.
On top of that Dhiraj personally took time out to help out with some school applications that were not even part of the package I signed up for. It’s this personalised approach that guaranteed that I got interview invites and admit from M7 colleges.
I want to thank them for their guidance and I couldn't be more grateful. I would highly recommend TRP and especially Dhiraj to anyone who is looking for support as they take on this daunting journey.

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I signed up with TRP in June 2022 and was able to finish 3 applications in round 1 and 5 in round 2: Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, Wharton, Haas, Anderson, Ross, and Stern. I have gotten admits from Booth, Kellogg, Ross, Anderson, and Stern (Kellogg and Anderson with scholarships) and I'm awaiting decisions from Sloan and Haas.

Dhiraj, my lead consultant helped me with refining my STAR stories and post-MBA goals, and helped me with my school selection. Dhiraj and Srishti helped me hone my essays to perfection by bringing out my perspective in a unique manner. Smita and Anju helped me with coordinating with my recommenders so that it was easier for them to draft different LoRs. Additionally, Anju helped me coordinate with various school alums in my network who could give me letters of support. Abhishek helped me draft a stellar resume. And Preeti, Dhiraj, and Anju really helped me hone my interviewing skills.

All of these aspects of the application - essays, goals, resume, interview - were iterated multiple times and vetted by the TRP team to ensure that they were tailor-made to fit each school and helped me stand out as a strong candidate. Additionally, I view every member of the TRP team as a mentor.

I'm truly grateful to the TRP team's efforts that have helped me get multiple admits to the top schools. Moreover, I'm thankful to them because they have brought me very close to my career and life goals. I would strongly recommend applicants choose TRP because of my experience and the dedication that the team shows towards achieving perfection in every application.

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I signed up for TRP in June 2022 and was able to finish strong applications for 4 schools of my choice in Round 1 - Booth, CBS, Wharton, and UCLA. I currently have an acceptance from Chicago Booth and waiting to hear from 2 more schools.

Dhiraj, my lead consultant, helped me refine my post-MBA career goals. He also helped me identify powerful stories that portrayed my core values and likings, which later helped me write personal essays required by CBS and Booth. Even when I was worried about my test score and obsessing over retaking the test, he strongly suggested focusing on my essays and working towards creating a strong story, which I think really helped me to stand out. He ensured that the intent and underlying message that I wanted to convey to the schools was never left behind after repetitive edits. We had long conversations before the submission of every application to ensure that I am happy with every word that goes into the essay and that we cover every aspect of the prompt within the limited word count. Dhiraj and Shrishti greatly helped me to refine sentence structures and the overall tone of essays.

The entire TRP team was always available for any questions I might have and they very well structured the entire application process to avoid any last-minute stress. A major advantage of working with TRP is that you get can get suggestions from experts outside of your core team as well who might have more insights into any particular school. I received a lot of help from Preeti, Anju, and others while preparing for my interviews.

I would highly recommend choosing TRP if you are looking for someone who can help you build your story, direct you toward the most suitable schools well as identify your personal strengths. I am super happy with my experience and a big thank you to Dhiraj, Shrishti, Smita, and Ritu for their wonderful contribution toward different parts of my application.

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In summary, it was the best decision for me to work on my MBA applications with TRP instead of the consultants my friends have hired (2 of them got into Wharton).

I had a relatively set path I've thought out for myself both during and after the MBA, but my motive and story were a little fuzzy but was strong enough. This is where TRP came in. The first few sessions with the team were intense and they did the job - revealing the gaps. Along the journey, Dhiraj and team provided the required structure and guidance to meticulously articulate the thoughts I wanted to convey, to the best of my abilities. All elements of the applications were thoroughly covered - different form of goals, the reason to choose a particular university, identification and refinement of critical events in my life story, finally putting it together for various parts of the application, and preparation for the interview.

I am impressed most by the fact that the TRPs structured yet fluid process and guidance helped me focus on the right elements to maintain a smooth story. I'm deeply thankful to Dhiraj, Ankita and Anju who helped nail my first choice in the first attempt.

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I had a great experience working with The Red Pen team for my MBA applications! I was quite confused about what I wanted from the MBA initially, but the team at TRP provided immense guidance and structure to my journey - to the point where I can clearly articulate my goals and career progression. Both Dhiraj and Najeshda have been extremely helpful and thorough with the process. Their meticulous essay edits have forced me to narrow my focus and bring out the best insights from my professional and academic experience.

Refining my career goals and going through multiple rounds of essays was certainly challenging, but TRP really knows what they're doing. Having recently secured offers from 2 top MBA programs, I strongly recommend The Red Pen for anyone looking to start or improve their applications. Thank you again to Dhiraj, Najeshda and Anju for their amazing support during the whole process!

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