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Shruti G.

Shruti Gangwal

Personalised support - US MBA + Tier-1 Management Consulting

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About

I built my career at Tier 1 management consulting firms, where my job is to take messy, ambiguous situations and turn them into clear, persuasive recommendations for demanding senior audiences. I apply the same discipline to your application. A clear storyline: Consultants don’t present ten loosely connected points. They lead with one answer and support it. I help you define the single message your application should leave with an admissions reader, then make sure every essay, resume bullet, and interview answer reinforces it. Hypothesis-driven strategy: I start by forming a view on what your profile says, where it is strongest, and where a committee will push back. We test that against your target schools and adjust, rather than brainstorming aimlessly. Impact quantified: Consulting trains you to express results in numbers and outcomes. I’ll help you show scope, scale, and measurable results in your resume and essays, which many strong candidates leave vague. Structure and brevity: Word limits are tight. I’ll work with you to write with a clear structure, cut filler, and make each sentence earn its place. Interview readiness: I’ve sat through and run countless high-pressure, structured conversations. I know how to build answers that are organized, confident, and natural, and how to handle unexpected questions without freezing. Insight into leadership and teamwork: Admissions committees want evidence of how you lead, influence, and work with others. Consulting gave me a close view of what strong leadership looks like early in a career, and I can help you spot and frame the best examples from your own experience. Coaching and feedback habits: Giving candid, constructive feedback is a core part of consulting culture. You’ll get honest, specific input every time, with clear next steps.

Shruti’s MBA Qualifications

I bring a perspective on MBA admissions that comes from having lived every stage of the journey. My time at Duke University gave me a strong academic foundation, and completing my own MBA means I understand firsthand what admissions committees look for, how the application process feels from the inside, and what it takes to thrive once you arrive. Working in strategy consulting at top-tier firms sharpened my ability to structure complex problems, build a compelling narrative around evidence, and communicate with clarity and impact, which are the same skills that set apart strong essays, interviews, and resumes. I I know how to help candidates identify what makes their story distinctive, position their experiences against what top programs value, and present themselves with confidence. My approach combines rigorous structure with genuine personal investment in each client’s goals.

Shruti can help with:

Application Strategy

Cover Letters

Ding Analysis

Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

General Exploration

Interviews

Networking Strategy

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Secondary Review

Supplementary Materials

Testing & Assessments

Waitlist Strategy

Why do I coach?

I coach because I know how much a strong MBA application can change the course of someone’s career, and how many talented people go through the process without anyone in their corner. When I applied, the guidance I received made a real difference, and I want to pass that on. Giving back to the next generation of applicants is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. There is nothing better than seeing someone find the words for their story, walk into an interview with confidence, and open the door to a school they once thought was out of reach - and take the step towards a stronger career trajectory. I am particularly passionate about supporting women and applicants from South Asian background.

Work Experience

Boston Consulting Group Logo

Partner

Boston Consulting Group

January 2020 - Present

Telstra Logo

Principal

Telstra

2015 - 2020

Samsung Electronics Logo

Manager

Samsung Electronics

2013 - 2015

Bain & Company Logo

Project Leader

Bain & Company

2007 - 2011

Education

Duke's Fuqua School of Business Logo

Duke's Fuqua School of Business

MBA

2011 - 2013

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