Shruti Gangwal

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.