Data-Driven Consulting

Admissions Data & Statistics

Transparent, verified data from 27 years and 160,000+ students. Real numbers that demonstrate our track record.

90%
Scholarship Success
$50M+
Scholarships Secured
4x
Ivy League Improvement
160K+
Students Guided

Student Placements by Destination

Where our 160,000+ students have been placed over 27 years of counselling.

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USA

88,000+ students placed

55%
of Total Placements
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UK

24,000+ students placed

15%
of Total Placements
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EU (Germany, France, Spain, etc.)

24,000+ students placed

15%
of Total Placements
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Australia

8,000+ students placed

5%
of Total Placements
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Singapore

8,000+ students placed

5%
of Total Placements
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Others (Canada, UAE, etc.)

8,000+ students placed

5%
of Total Placements

Scholarship Statistics by Program

Over $50 million in scholarships secured for our students across all program levels.

Program LevelAvg AmountMedian% ReceivingTop AwardTotal Awarded
Undergraduate$32,000$25,00075%$280,000 (full ride)$18M+
Master's/MS$28,000$20,00068%$85,000 (full tuition)$15M+
MBA$45,000$35,00062%$150,000 (full tuition + stipend)$12M+
PhD$52,000$48,00095%Full funding + $35,000/year stipend$5M+

University Acceptance Rate Improvement

How our strategic guidance improves acceptance rates at top universities worldwide.

Ivy League

General Rate5-8%
KGC Students28%
4ximprovement

Top 20 US

General Rate10-15%
KGC Students42%
3ximprovement

Top 50 US

General Rate20-30%
KGC Students65%
2.5ximprovement

Oxbridge (UK)

General Rate15-18%
KGC Students35%
2ximprovement

Russell Group (UK)

General Rate25-35%
KGC Students72%
2.5ximprovement

Go8 (Australia)

General Rate40-50%
KGC Students85%
2ximprovement

Application Processing Timeline

Average time for each stage of the study abroad application process.

1

Profile Assessment

Range: 1-5 days

3days avg
2

University Shortlisting

Range: 5-10 days

7days avg
3

Application Preparation

Range: 30-60 days

45days avg
4

Application to Decision

Range: 60-120 days

90days avg
5

Total (Start to Admission)

Range: 100-180 days

150days avg

Post-Graduation Career Outcomes

Where our alumni are working and their average starting salaries by field.

Technology/Engineering

Avg Starting Salary$125,000
Placement Rate94%
Top Employers:

Google, Microsoft, Amazon

Finance/Consulting

Avg Starting Salary$145,000
Placement Rate91%
Top Employers:

Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG

Healthcare/Medicine

Avg Starting Salary$95,000
Placement Rate97%
Top Employers:

Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, NHS

Business/MBA

Avg Starting Salary$155,000
Placement Rate89%
Top Employers:

Fortune 500 companies

Arts & Design

Avg Starting Salary$75,000
Placement Rate82%
Top Employers:

Apple, Nike, Design agencies

Test Score Improvements

Average score improvements for students using our test preparation guidance.

SAT

+180 points
1250 β†’ 1430

GRE

+15 points
305 β†’ 320

GMAT

+80 points
620 β†’ 700

IELTS

+1.5 bands
6.0 β†’ 7.5

TOEFL

+20 points
85 β†’ 105

27 Years of Growth

Our journey from helping a handful of students to guiding over 160,000 worldwide.

1999-2005
12,000
students
5 countries
2006-2010
28,000
students
8 countries
2011-2015
45,000
students
12 countries
2016-2020
55,000
students
14 countries
2021-2025
20,000
students
14 countries

Total: 160,000+ students guided to top universities worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of KGC students go to the USA?

55% of our students are placed at universities in the USA, making it our top destination. This is based on 160,000+ students counselled over 27 years.

What is the average scholarship amount for undergraduate students?

The average scholarship for undergraduates is $32,000/year, with 75% of students receiving financial aid. The highest secured was a $280,000 full-ride scholarship.

How much better are acceptance rates with KGC guidance?

KGC students see 4x improvement at Ivy League (28% vs 5-8% average), 3x at Top 20 US universities (42% vs 10-15%), and 2x at Oxbridge (35% vs 15-18%).

How long does the study abroad application process take?

From initial consultation to admission, the process averages 150 days (5 months), with a range of 100-180 days depending on program type and intake.

What are the career outcomes after studying abroad?

Placement rates range from 82-97% by field. Average starting salaries: Tech ($125K), Finance ($145K), MBA ($155K), Healthcare ($95K), Arts ($75K).

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Data Methodology & Sources

All statistics are based on verified student outcomes from 1999-2025. Scholarship data is self-reported by students and verified where possible. University acceptance rates compare KGC applicants to publicly available institutional data. Career outcomes are from alumni surveys conducted 6 months post-graduation.

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Individual results vary based on profile strength, university selection, and market conditions. Karan Gupta Consulting is not affiliated with any university mentioned.