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Nirmal is an outstanding tutor and resource for those seeking an elite GMAT score. After months of online classes and inefficient self-study, I had scored 700 three consecutive times -- short of my target of 730. I was burnt out, and more than a little disheartened. Nirmal's targeted approach quickly identified my primary deficiencies (in this case, quant), and developed a focused program to help fill in my knowledge gaps. His study materials and teaching methods are excellent, but what most impressed me was his genuine interest in my success. You won't find a more responsive, professional, and passionate tutor out there.

I had an amazing experience working with Pamela. From our first brainstorming session, I knew she was the right choice. I felt very comfortable talking to her about what I wanted to highlight on my application, and I was very lucky to leverage on her experience as an MBA consultant to improve my essays. Her insights on how to approach the applications, and how to get the most out of my life story helped me get into NYU Stern. I applied to five MBA programs, and had just enough time to do it. Her work structure helped me overcome the time constraint, and prepare excellent applications. She was always available, and very flexible when time was of the essence. Whenever I was stuck on something, I could always reach out to her, and she would provide unique recommendations that helped me complete the process. Her guidance throughout the application process gave me the confidence I needed to succeed in my goal. I am very grateful that my brother (who also got into a top MBA program) recommended her.

I had the privilege of working with Lex during my graduate school admission process in 2015, and I can confidently say that his guidance and support were instrumental in my success. From the very beginning, Lex demonstrated a deep understanding of the requirements and intricacies involved in the admission process. He meticulously helped me gather all the necessary documents, ensuring everything was in order and submitted within the deadlines. Moreover, Lex's expertise in crafting persuasive statements of purpose and autobiographical essays proved invaluable. He provided invaluable feedback, helping me refine my ideas, structure my essays effectively, and showcase my strengths most compellingly. Lex's commitment to my success was evident throughout our engagement. His attention to detail, professionalism, and personalized approach truly set him apart. He went above and beyond to ensure that I presented the best version of myself to the admissions committees. Lex's ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide constructive criticism pushed me to delve deeper into my motivations and goals, resulting in essays that genuinely reflected my unique qualities. His knowledge of the admission process, combined with his exceptional coaching skills, helped alleviate my anxieties and instill confidence in my applications. Thanks to Lex's invaluable support, I secured admission to my desired graduate program, and I am forever grateful for his expertise and mentorship.

Indrani provided valuable insight into today's job search process. She asked thoughtful questions that helped me focus my efforts and made suggested edits to my various communication vehicles (i.e., resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile). Using Google Docs, we talked through my work history and achievements, which allowed for real-time reevaluation and refinement. Overall, I got the career tune-up I was looking for and now feel ready to take that next step up the career ladder.

The best advice I have ever received when it comes to preparing for a standardized test at any level was to work with Nirmal while studying for the GMAT. As I began studying for the GMAT I had a goal of scoring a 700, but when I took a diagnostic test the result was a 580. In my past experiences working with multiple test prep materials, study guides and teaching methods this difference would have been near impossible to overcome, but not with Nirmal. Nirmal systematically diagnosed my weakest areas in both the verbal and quantitative sections of the test, helped me to identify efficient procedures to solve the problems and made sure I stayed ready throughout the whole process. I cannot speak more highly of Nirmal and will certainly be recommending him to any friend I have even considering taking the GRE or GMAT!

Nirmal is an incredible tutor and I would not have gotten my goal GRE score without his help. Before working together, I was stuck with a low range score. I needed to make a big jump for my top choice graduate schools and Nirmal got me there. He guided me through every verbal/quant topic on the test and broke the content down into digestible parts that we would review during our sessions. Outside of our meetings, Nirmal took time to to identify my weakest areas, developed homework specifically tailored to my needs and then provided awesome tricks to attack abstract questions. When I would struggle with a topic, Nirmal would stop and explain the concept in a way that I could understand. Nirmal is patient, incredibly kind, professional, very flexible and brilliant. I have recommended him to every friend I have that will be taking the GMAT or GRE and I can not think of a better person to work with. Thank you so much Nirmal, I am beyond grateful!

I have personally recommended Nirmal to all of my friends who are considering taking the GMAT, and I would endorse Nirmal to any person looking for assistance with this test. Nirmal is thoughtful, courteous and diligent. He is also extremely flexible when it comes to navigating your busy work schedule. With only two months of preparation, I was able to obtain a score good enough to be accepted into Columbia's M.B.A. program. I would have never been able to accomplish this goal without Nirmal.

For round 1, I only applied to HBS and didn't use a consultant. I was well aware of consultants, but felt that I wanted to do the process on my own. I felt that using a consultant would make my application unauthentic. I didn't get in. For round 2, I decided that I needed the help. I did my research, was paired up with Andy, and couldn't have been happier with the outcome. I was admitted to Stanford and Wharton. Andy was incredibly helpful in crafting my story. To my surprise, my application did not lose any authenticity. In fact, I felt like Andy was able to help me better tell my own story and ultimately helped give my application depth and personality. I picked Andy because of his experience in writing and editing, and it paid off. He always gave great edits and feedback in a very timely manner. I really can't say enough positive things about Andy and the help that he gave me. He's a great guy and a great consultant. Coming from someone who consciously decided not to use a consultant for Round 1, the truth is in the facts. I was dinged on my own with HBS and was 2/2 with Andy's help.

In October, I decided to apply to business school. I knew I would need to stay focused, organized and motivated in order to meet the R2 deadlines for four schools. I also knew that I was a subpar writer and lacked confidence in marketing myself at the level that top business schools often expect. I discovered Andy, who graciously took on the task of helping me with my resume and essays. I really enjoyed working with Andy, because he offers direct and honest feedback. If a topic would not work, he would say so rather than spending time trying to make it work. Additionally, Andy is incredibly responsive. He has a 24-hour response goal, but he was always able to turnaround my essays ahead of this goal. Lastly, Andy is VERY patient. There were many times when I really struggled to connect the essay prompt with a good story, but Andy did not give up on me by just telling me what to do. Instead, Andy offered constant guidance as I slowly worked through idea after idea after idea and version after version after version of the same essay. Even as the R2 deadlines were fast approaching, Andy stayed available and supportive to the point where I started an essay three days before the deadline (not recommended) and was still able to get a strong essay together with a day to spare! In the end, results speak for itself, as I will now be attending my dream school - Wharton!

Josh worked miracles with me. I had tried self-guided GMAT prep a couple of times on my own to limited success, but it wasn’t until working with Josh that I really felt the unlock. His targeted approach to prep through personalized and specific skill-building, in addition to live problem sets and virtual coaching with tips and tricks, was extremely effective in a short amount of time. He got me way past my target score I have recommended him to many of my peers and will continue to do so — can’t speak highly enough of him as a tutor!