Dr. Vinita Singh Reviews

My experience with the MBA and Beyond was nothing short of amazing. Their constant availability meant that I could rely on them at any time, which was immensely reassuring during the stressful application process. Their professionalism was evident in every interaction, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. What stood out the most was their unwavering support and in-depth knowledge, which guided me through complex decisions with ease. Above all, their genuine care for their applicants shone through, as they always put my best interests at the forefront. This team not only delivers exceptional service but also truly invests in the success of their clients.

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As a military veteran, I was overconfident of my chances with a fairly decent GMAT score, however, a rejection from an elite school in Europe at the beginning of this year made me reassess my profile. MBA&Beyond was suggested to me by a fellow veteran and it has helped me in converting my failure to an admit at my dream school.
I was mapped with Dr Vinita Singh based on my choice as she had already helped candidates with similar profiles as me in getting into their dream schools. The thoroughly streamlined procedures at MBA&Beyond, starting from content gathering, drafting essays, creating frameworks for recommendations, mock interviews to even connecting with alums of the schools one is applying to put me at ease from the very beginning. Dr Vinita provided invaluable advice, insights and course corrections whenever it was sought by me, be it any time of the week or the weekend and at times late into the night. Even the last-minute finer aspects of the application were handled by her with thorough professionalism. Her extensive experience helped me introspect and identify my own strengths and weaknesses with a unique perspective. Dr Vinita has been more than a consultant in my journey, she celebrated my successes like her own and is undoubtedly the ideal mentor anyone can ask for.
At the end of the drafting process, MBA&Beyond even provided me with networking opportunities with alums of schools I was applying to, who gave me unique insights into the relevant program and post-MBA career opportunities.
I would highly recommend MBA&Beyond to anyone seeking to pursue their MBA Journey. Lastly, a few important aspects for aspirants, start as early as possible to give yourself time to work on each application diligently, and most importantly, expecting outsourcing of all the heavy lifting would be a folly so be prepared to put in hard work into the application.

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Aiming for my dream school INSEAD with a GMAT score of 630 seemed difficult to me till I spoke to Elana from MBA&B. She went beyond evaluating my GMAT score and during our initial interaction, her belief in my profile instilled in me a tremendous sense of confidence. I greatly appreciated her prompt responses and the patience she exhibited while addressing all of my inquiries. Throughout the preparation process, the entire team I collaborated with for my application remained highly accessible and consistently approachable. Shantunu, the founder, provided invaluable support in my interview preparation, and his insightful tips proved to be the game changer for my interviews.

I worked with Dr. Vinita to write my essays, prepare for interviews, and secure scholarships. She played a pivotal role in giving life to my story.. Despite time constraints, she tirelessly worked with me, turning the essay writing process into a journey of self-reflection that helped me recognize my accomplishments. Dr. Vinita not only instilled confidence in me but also her structured ways of working helped me organize my thoughts and alleviate anxiety. Initially, I had numerous stories in mind, but lacked structure. However, Dr. Vinita's exceptional and creative approach made the entire process effortless. Applying to business school requires resilience due to the time it takes and the anticipation of results. Her intelligence and genuine interest in understanding my journey and bringing out my best reduced most of the pressure. One of the most remarkable aspects of working with her was her receptiveness to my suggestions. Throughout the process, I felt comfortable expressing alternative viewpoints, and she listened attentively, resulting in the best amalgamation of our thoughts. She took care of the smallest of things during the whole process, ensuring an outcome beyond my expectations. Working with Dr. Vinita was an amazingly collaborative, comforting, and stress-free experience. I couldn’t have done it without her being by my side in this journey.
I am eagerly waiting to start the next season of my story "Ajmer to Amsterdam" with my dream school INSEAD.. All Thanks to MBA&B.

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The consulting service itself is great. Dr Singh was with me every step of the way and went above and beyond on multiple occasions. She knows how to craft the story, and carry it to the natural conclusion. What impressed me was also a willingness to take mock interviews for schools that I wasn’t applying with MBAB - that clearly left an impact since I made it to UNC KF with a full ride. I also managed to convert at least an interview to almost each school I applied to.

As I mentioned before, MBAB should refine their strategy for Indian males in R2 moving forward.

I am waitlisted at Darden and Tepper, but let’s see where that goes!

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I started working with MBA and Beyond in October. I had a decent 700+ GMAT score but was completely unaware of the application process. I am a military veteran from an unconventional background thus, I wanted a deliberate and systematic approach to my B school application process.
I contacted the MBA and Beyond team and had a detailed discussion with Elana. Post our conversation; I attended a webinar wherein I could better understand the process and methodology followed by MBA& Beyond. Further, I was also briefed by Paridhi on how MBA& Beyond has helped people from unconventional backgrounds with their MBA applications. Finally, I was mapped with Dr. Vinita Singh, and right from day one, I could feel the kind of experience and knowledge Dr. Vinita had. It was very kind of her to accept my profile, especially when I had already missed the round 1 deadline and was even late for round 2.
Dr. Vinita has been more than a consultant to me: she has helped me to understand what exactly transition means for a veteran. She made me understand why having crystal clear short term and long term goals are significant for someone like me, owing to my work experience and profile as a veteran. At the same time, she made me realise my main strength- Leadership experience and how we can leverage it to make a strong application. Further, she removed any noise from the process and kept me focused and attentive toward the smallest details.
Finally, she quickly realized my biggest shortcoming: interview skills, and patiently worked with me toward overcoming the same. She pushed me to the extremes and ensured that I gave at least three to four mocks before appearing for the final interview with any school. It is her sheer dedication and ownership she has toward her students which makes her a true mentor. Over the last year, I have realised that more than the guidance and help, it is the partnership between the consultant and the student which helps to bring the best in the application. The true value which I was able to get out of MBA& Beyond is surely beyond MBA. To summarise in Dr. Vinita's way, the three things which makes her stand out from any other consultant are:-
1) She is incredibly genuine and empathetic, with an uncanny ability to observe your unique strengths and weaknesses.
2) She knows how to present these unique traits in a manner that is attractive to the top programs
3) She understands the core of the MBA application process extremely well and can provide outstanding advice on how to navigate through it using the unique strengths each candidate has.
I was able to find a true mentor and a genuine person whom I trust and I would always be thankful for making it happen for me. I was able to get shortlisted to 50 % of the schools I applied to and convert 50% of those shortlists to a final admission with a scholarship.
Schools Applied- ISB, IIM A, USC Marshall, Notre Dame Mendoza, IESE, WBS, INSEAD, LBS, Oxford

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Post my GMAT I was under pressure to start applying for R1 and knew that I needed a consultant to help me out in this journey.
Initially I had a profile evaluation with Paridhi (very friendly) post where I expressed to her that I want to apply in R1. I told her that I am willing to work hard but I want to achieve the deadline. A week later I was working with Dr Vinita Singh. We focused on getting my complete life in one document which made the rest of my admission process easy.
I am so grateful to her for helping me throughout my journey, guiding me at every single point, helping me develop soft skills which are essential in future. She ensures that she empowers you by enhancing your soft skills which are an essential for admission essays/interviews. There were times when we had sessions at morning 6 am or 10 pm. She was flexible in accommodating my schedule.
Dr Vinita is a thorough professional, extremely hardworking , doesn't sugar coat things and makes you achieve your end goals. Working with her made it possible for me to get an admit from Schulich School of Business with a scholarship and as I write this review I have completed my interview in McGill - Desautels faculty of management.
I would definitely recommend MBA and Beyond to people who are looking out for a good consultants

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