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Indrani S.

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Partner with a former Stanford Law School Admissions Officer!

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    Santa Clara University

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    Stanford University

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*I am at capacity for comprehensive clients, but will still engage with pay-as-you-go hourly clients* Please note there are two types of purchases: -A SESSION is a paid, live meeting that you will purchase and schedule at the same time -COACHING is paid time without an associated meeting. This can be used for asynchronous reviews of your essays, etc. Please only schedule time on my calendar if you intend to meet with me live. If you have questions I can help you figure it out!

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I am a Silicon Valley native, with extensive experience at Stanford University, who has practiced as an admissions coach for over a decade. I pride myself on building strong rapport with my clients, using a warm approach and sense of humor. I am a true wordsmith, working with my clients to refine their message and build a package that best represents them. My clients become confident they are putting their best foot forward, and get results! Applying my liberal arts education and masters in counseling, I am able to distill the essence of even the most uncertain client through a collaborative process of interview, coaching, conversation, writing, and polishing the final product. From admissions essays, addenda, resumes to diversity statements, I empower my clients to face the common discomfort of self-reflection until they are able to tell their own unique story. I am also an expert at crafting well-balanced school lists, assessing who to write letters of recommendation, highlighting strengths while minimizing perceived weaknesses, interview prep, negotiating scholarship offers and more--everything one will need when embarking upon the overwhelming process of applying to law school.

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Indrani’s Law School Qualifications

Coaches professionally

200+ people coached for Law School

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

AI Certified

Completed Level 1 of Leland’s AI Builder Program

Indrani has helped clients get into these schools:

As a former Associate Director of Admissions at Stanford Law School, I have read thousands of applications front to back, and have a deep understanding of what top law schools are looking for. It is more than just trying to 'stand out' from the crowd. You will need to craft a highly compelling story so that you convince the admissions committee that you have amazing potential as a law student, AND you will make a valuable contribution. I have many years of experience helping prospective law students gain admission to their dream schools - even those with less than optimal GPAs and LSAT scores. I am a strong believer that an applicant is more than the numbers - but the essay is the make-it or break-it factor. I will be your thought partner and supportive advisor from start to finish. I have expertise developing individualized time lines, school lists, letters of recommendation, resumes, essays (required and optional), character and fitness paragraphs, managing waitlists and even negotiating financial aid awards. I am here to answer any question that may come up throughout this time consuming and oftentimes overwhelming process, and we will have fun working together. You can do this, and I am here to help!

Indrani can help with:

Application Strategy

CAS Application Edit

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Interviews

Recommendations

School Selection

Waitlist Strategy

Why do I coach?

I coach because there is no better feeling knowing that I have been instrumental when a student attains admission to their dream law school! Working collaboratively through the sometimes stressful and overwhelming process, gaining the trust of my clients and experiencing success together is a wonderful experience. Using my masters in counseling, I can also help my clients get through this challenging time emotionally, helping through the stress with unwavering support and motivation.

Work Experience

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Senior Essay Coach

Insight Education

2020 - 2025

Helping high school seniors work on all their essays for the college admissions process.

Anna Ivey Consulting Logo

Senior Admissions Counselor

Anna Ivey Consulting

2020 - 2025

Helping prospective law students manage their admissions process from start to finish.

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Senior Admissions Counselor

Admit Advantage

2020 - 2023

Work with prospective graduate students on all aspects of their admissions process - masters and PhD - subjects include STEM and liberal arts, and some business related degrees (non-MBA), like data analytics.

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Senior Admissions Counselor

AcceptU

2018 - 2021

Work with prospective graduate students on all aspects of their admissions process - masters and PhD - subjects include STEM and liberal arts, and some business related degrees (non-MBA), like data analytics.

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Senior Admissions Coach

InGenius Prep

2014 - 2018

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Associate Director, Admissions

Stanford University

2000 - 2018

Managed all aspects of admissions cycles in schools and departments including Stanford Law School and Mechanical Engineering.

Education

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Occidental College

BA, Cognitive Science

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Santa Clara University

MA, Counseling Psychology

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Santa Clara University

MBA

Completed 1 year of MBA classes

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How Many Law Schools You Should Apply To (& How to Choose One) [2026]

How Many Law Schools You Should Apply To (& How to Choose One) [2026]

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LSAC GPA and Its Impact on Law School Admissions

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The Top 10 Mistakes People Make on their Graduate School Applications

The Top 10 Mistakes People Make on their Graduate School Applications

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Uncover the top 10 common mistakes that applicants often make on their graduate school applications to help you avoid these pitfalls, strengthen your application, and increase your chances of admission success.