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When I first connected with Rishabh for a profile evaluation, I was immediately struck by his refreshing honesty. No sugar-coating, just a straightforward assessment of where I stood and a clear roadmap of viable options. This brutal honesty, delivered with genuine care, set the foundation for our entire journey together.

My situation was challenging: just 3 years of work experience, no GMAT or GRE scores despite multiple attempts, and a GPA below 3.5. With Round 2 deadlines looming just one month away, I was terrified of losing an entire year. But Rishabh remained cool, calm, and collected. He not only suggested several solid T25 options but encouraged me to aim higher than I initially thought possible.

What impressed me most was Rishabh's ability to transform my perceived weaknesses into strengths through masterful storytelling. My experience at a major Indian FoodTech company was reframed into a compelling narrative about technology's strategic role that authentically connected with my background and core values. Through his guidance, limitations in my profile became unique differentiators.

Working with Rishabh on storylining, resume crafting, and recommendation letters was eye-opening. He consistently identified insights in one conversation that would have taken me days to discover on my own. His extensive network at target schools proved invaluable, connecting me with alumni for recommendations and referrals that strengthened my applications.

With just one month before deadlines, we tackled applications to five schools. Rishabh worked tirelessly, day and night, going far beyond what I expected from a consultant. His dedication was unwavering throughout the intense process.

The are multiple T20 and T25 admits with scholarships! Now Rishabh is helping me navigate school selection, continuing to provide the same level of thoughtful guidance. I couldn't be happier with my decision to work with him and can't recommend his services highly enough for anyone serious about transforming their MBA dreams into reality.
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Writing this testimonial, my mind goes back to the first day I met Rishabh in his office. He was the only consultant who told me and my family the reality of how the MBA admissions process works, and what my real chances would be. He was positive, but also very practical and grounded. We liked that and began working with him. It would be a journey of 7 months in which we had tens of calls, brainstorming sessions, essay writes and rewrites, and discussions on the right strategy for the right schools.

Applying without a GMAT score and a GPA of less than 3, I had a challenging profile. Rishabh acknowledged this, and kept me on track by focusing on my work experience, and how I had created value as one of the youngest program managers in my firm. I come from a niche industry (FoodTech) and expressing the best path for my goals was initially hard for me. Rishabh surfaced several themes from my work and my personal life that differentiated me, and when the first set of apps was submitted, I knew that my MBA dream was finally close to coming true.

As I look back, I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Rishabh as a great mentor and coach, and as a consultant who will stay with you and get you the results.
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Working with Rishabh was transformative for my MBA journey. What sets him apart is his unique consulting approach. He helps you discover and articulate your authentic story in a way that resonates with admissions committees.

Coming from a diverse background spanning consulting at ZS Associates, healthcare analytics at Novartis, and now leading growth initiatives at Bolt, I initially struggled to weave these experiences into a coherent narrative. Rishabh's brilliance lies in his ability to synthesize perspectives across industries. He helped me connect the dots between my work in pharma analytics, ride-sharing marketplace dynamics, and my passion project—founding Gram Dawai to address rural healthcare gaps in India. He showed me how each experience built upon the other, creating a compelling story of impact at scale.


His insight into schools, particularly Kellogg, was outstanding. Within our first conversation, he identified Kellogg as the perfect M7 fit for my profile. He understood exactly which aspects of my story would resonate—from my collaborative leadership style at Bolt to my community-focused entrepreneurial venture. He knew the specific pressure points that would work, both professionally and personally (my commitment to democratizing healthcare access). His guidance on positioning my rural healthcare startup wasn't just about showcasing entrepreneurship, but about demonstrating Kellogg values of collaboration and social impact.


What made the experience great was how Rishabh works with you as an individual. He was genuinely interested in understanding what drives me—from my roots at IIT-R to my passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. This deep interest made me feel valued, respected, and most importantly, authentic throughout the process. I never felt like I was packaging myself into a template; instead, I was presenting the best version of my true self.


The process itself is thorough and professional. Rishabh maintains strict timelines and pushes you to deliver your best work. Expect multiple iterations, intensive brainstorming sessions, and precise, actionable feedback at every step. For instance, even though I had recommendation letters ready for another school, Rishabh insisted on tailoring them specifically for Kellogg. He provided detailed inputs on what Kellogg values in recommendations—emphasis on collaborative leadership, global perspective, and quantifiable impact. This attention to detail made all the difference. His approach of multiple iterations initially felt demanding, but I soon realized it was necessary to achieve excellence.


For anyone serious about getting into a top MBA program, especially if you have a non-traditional or diverse background, I cannot recommend Rishabh highly enough. He truly helps you understand why you belong there.
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I walked into the GMAT Focus exam with a clear head and walked out with a 675. That number felt strong, and knowing it equals about a 730 on the classic scale helped me breathe easier. Still, I knew essays and interviews would decide my fate.
Rishabh at GyanOne became my sounding board. We met on video calls, swapped voice notes, and tore through Google Docs like editors on deadline. He showed me how to turn a late-night prototype failure into a story of grit. He helped me cut jargon so my health-tech work sounded human. Interview drills surfaced every tricky question, from post-MBA career pivots to personal setbacks. When the admits from LBS, INSEAD, and Oxford Saïd landed in my inbox, I realized the score had opened the door, but our storytelling had walked me through it.
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I came to Rishabh as a re-applicant who had struck out completely the previous year. No admits. That's a tough place to be, and I needed someone who could help me understand what went wrong and rebuild from scratch.

Rishabh brought something I hadn't found elsewhere: depth of knowledge that goes beyond admissions. He thinks 10 years ahead. He sees where industries are heading and keeps a constant pulse on the post-MBA job market. This meant he could help me evaluate whether my goals would actually hold up under scrutiny from adcoms and recruiters. That forward-looking perspective made all the difference in reshaping my application.

I had switched industries just a year before applying, which felt like a potential weakness. This is where his storytelling ability really shone through. Rishabh took what seemed like a disjointed career path and helped me weave it into something coherent and compelling. Through our conversations, we worked together to bring out my vision with complete clarity. I could finally articulate what I was looking for in a way that felt true to who I am.

What really struck me was how much he cares. Rishabh treats your application like it's his own. He'll push you hard, hold you to a high standard, and won't let you settle for something that's just "good enough." You can tell he's genuinely invested in your success.

I'm now heading to Oxford, and I honestly don't think I would have gotten there without his help. Thanks Rishabh!
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Working with Rishab was one of the best decisions in my MBA application journey. He quickly understood my story and helped me present it in a clear, authentic, and impactful way. His guidance on essays, school strategy, and interviews was sharp, structured, and genuinely supportive. I especially appreciated his responsiveness and the care he put into every detail. Highly recommended for anyone looking to submit a strong, well-crafted MBA application.
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When I began my MBA application journey, I wasn’t sure how far I could go. As an Indian engineer with a GMAT Focus 655, I knew the odds were steep. But from the very first conversation, Rishabh Gupta from GyanOne didn’t just believe in my story, he helped me see its true potential.

Rishabh pushed me to dig deeper into my experiences leading global manufacturing transformations, navigating crisis situations, and driving cultural change. He helped me translate complex operational accomplishments into human, relatable stories that showcased leadership, resilience, and real-world impact.

Thanks to his guidance, I secured admits from Kellogg, Duke Fuqua, UVA Darden, London Business School, and Cornell Johnson. Landing Kellogg, my dream school felt surreal.

What impressed me most about Rishabh was his unique ability to:
1. Extract the essence of my personal and professional journey
2. Help build a cohesive, powerful narrative customized for each school
3. Balance ambition with humility in every essay
4. Provide sharp, honest feedback that elevated my writing significantly
5. Prepare me for interviews with structured frameworks and realistic mock sessions
6. Stay consistently responsive, calm, and motivating through every doubt and revision

Working with Rishabh was far more than an application exercise, it became a journey of introspection and discovery. I walked away not only with multiple top-tier admits, but with a much stronger understanding of my leadership identity.

If you’re looking for a consultant who will challenge you, champion you, and bring out your absolute best, Rishabh Gupta at GyanOne is the person you want in your corner. He helped me achieve outcomes I once thought were out of reach.
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Hey everyone, Ross admit here. Dropping this review because I spent way too many hours on this forum reading about consultants before I picked one, so figured I should give back.

Quick version: six years at Zomato, four roles, one company on the resume. Low undergrad GPA because of a chronic health condition. Family went through a really rough patch during COVID. I was pretty sure adcoms would see the single-company thing and the GPA and move on.
Rishabh at GyanOne did not see it that way at all. First thing he told me was that the six years were not the problem, they were the answer. He basically showed me that going from managing restaurant accounts to redesigning partner economics to launching quick commerce to building a product feature in the Founder's Office is a better progression story than most people who hop between three companies can tell. That reframe changed everything for me.

The other big thing he did was take my social impact work seriously. I had built a Food Rescue Program at Zomato (started with twelve restaurants, now serves ten thousand meals a month), set up temple food delivery for elderly devotees, run free workshops for small restaurant owners. I always mentioned these as afterthoughts. Rishabh made them the centerpiece. He said the adcom would remember the food rescue guy long after they forgot my conversion metrics. He was not wrong.

Goals were tight. Operations strategy at Amazon Fresh or DoorDash short-term, quick commerce for Tier 2/3 India long-term (two hundred million users who still cannot get a grocery delivery in under an hour). Connected cleanly to MAP and Tauber at Ross.
On the GPA and personal stuff, he kept it short in the optional essay. No emotional buildup. Here is what happened, here is what it shows, done. Exactly how it should be handled.

Got into Ross. Super happy with how it turned out. If you have been at one company a long time and are stressing about it, or if you have some genuine red flags alongside real strengths, definitely talk to Rishabh. He does not sugarcoat anything but he also does not panic. That combination is exactly what I needed.
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Hey everyone, Ross admit here. Dropping this review because I spent way too many hours on this forum reading about consultants before I picked one, so figured I should give back.

Quick version: six years at Zomato, four roles, one company on the resume. Low undergrad GPA because of a chronic health condition. Family went through a really rough patch during COVID. I was pretty sure adcoms would see the single-company thing and the GPA and move on.
Rishabh at GyanOne did not see it that way at all. First thing he told me was that the six years were not the problem, they were the answer. He basically showed me that going from managing restaurant accounts to redesigning partner economics to launching quick commerce to building a product feature in the Founder's Office is a better progression story than most people who hop between three companies can tell. That reframe changed everything for me.

The other big thing he did was take my social impact work seriously. I had built a Food Rescue Program at Zomato (started with twelve restaurants, now serves ten thousand meals a month), set up temple food delivery for elderly devotees, run free workshops for small restaurant owners. I always mentioned these as afterthoughts. Rishabh made them the centerpiece. He said the adcom would remember the food rescue guy long after they forgot my conversion metrics. He was not wrong.

Goals were tight. Operations strategy at Amazon Fresh or DoorDash short-term, quick commerce for Tier 2/3 India long-term (two hundred million users who still cannot get a grocery delivery in under an hour). Connected cleanly to MAP and Tauber at Ross.
On the GPA and personal stuff, he kept it short in the optional essay. No emotional buildup. Here is what happened, here is what it shows, done. Exactly how it should be handled.

Got into Ross. Super happy with how it turned out. If you have been at one company a long time and are stressing about it, or if you have some genuine red flags alongside real strengths, definitely talk to Rishabh. He does not sugarcoat anything but he also does not panic. That combination is exactly what I needed.
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Oxford Said admit. Sharing because I looked for reviews from non-pedigree applicants before I applied and could not find many.

Profile: B.Tech NIT Warangal, Data Engineer at an E-commerce competitive intelligence analytics firm, then Big Data Manager at one of the largest QSR operators in MENA. No MBB, no IB.

What Rishabh did: turned my operational numbers (360K savings, 75% reporting reduction, BI foundation for 150+ users) into a coherent story about fixing food waste in GCC retail. Goals were grounded. School fit was researched properly. Interview prep was practical and direct.

Result: Oxford admit.

Worth it: Yes. Especially if you do not have the typical MBA pedigree and need someone who will not try to make your profile sound like something it is not.
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Yale SOM and Kellogg admit, also interviewed at LBS. GMAT Focus 695, CFA Charterholder, Investment banking background. Rishabh's biggest contribution was strategic positioning rather than just essay editing. Key call: Community essay over Commitment essay for Yale, because the professional credentials were already clear elsewhere and the application needed to show character. Goals framing was specific and well grounded in actual deal experience. Interview prep was rigorous with honest feedback. Recommend for competitive US and European programs where strategic positioning matters more than polishing.
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I worked with Rishabh at GyanOne during my recent application cycle. I come from a fairly specialized background in autonomous vehicle engineering in Singapore, and although I had strong hands-on experience, I struggled to translate that into a clear story for admissions.

What I found helpful was how seriously Rishabh engaged with the substance of my work. We spent time breaking down what I had actually done, why it mattered, and how it connected to my longer-term goals. He took the effort to understand what leading integration at a large transshipment hub involved, what CETRAN certification required, and why sustained incident-free autonomous operations were meaningful. That made it easier to move beyond listing technical milestones and instead frame my experience around broader themes like bridging research and deployment.

The SOP went through several revision rounds, and the resume restructuring helped shift the focus toward impact rather than responsibilities. Overall, the process helped me clarify my own narrative.

I was fortunate to receive admission to CMU, which was my top choice. Sharing in case this perspective is useful to others from technical backgrounds navigating a similar process.
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5/5 - Got into Haas (as a reapplicant) and Kellogg

Coming from the classic ORM pool - Indian, male, engineer, tech work ex, no feeder undergrad/company - I knew my profile wasn't going to stand out on paper. That was my biggest anxiety going in. Rishabh addressed this patiently.

What set him apart is how deliberately he helped me find the differentiators. He kept pushing me with questions I hadn't thought to ask myself, until we uncovered what genuinely made my story unique. The career vision work was probably the most valuable part. We went through multiple sessions storyboarding my personal, professional, and community experiences, and he helped me connect the dots in a way that felt cohesive and data-backed, not manufactured. What surprised me most was how broad his knowledge base is across industries, roles, companies, market trends. The career vision conversations never felt generic.

Two things I particularly appreciated: the resume process (we went through at least 5 iterations where he questioned the direct and ripple impact of every single bullet, which was painful but worth it) and the alumni sessions he arranged for different schools. Understanding the culture and nuances of each program, and how to position yourself specifically for them, was a gamechanger.

I would also like to call out Swati ma'am's role in helping me prep for interviews. My first mock was extremely bad, but I improved significantly after her guidance on doing the right research, setting the right tone, and bringing a positive energy to the interview.

If you're coming from a crowded applicant pool and worried your profile won't cut through, talk to him.
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