Last updated: January 2026

Real Students. Real Challenges. Real Results.

Detailed case studies showing exactly how we helped students overcome obstacles and get into their dream schools with scholarships.

$2.5M+
Combined Scholarships
From these 6 students alone
100%
Acceptance Rate
At reach schools
8 months
Average Timeline
From first meeting to admission
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Rahul Sharma

Class of 2022Stanford University - Computer Science

Background

  • school:Cathedral School, Mumbai
  • Grade 12 Score:94.5%
  • SAT:1520
  • Extracurriculars:Robotics club president, state-level tennis, volunteer teaching

The Challenge

Rahul had excellent academics but his profile lacked a clear narrative. Multiple consultants had advised him to apply to 15+ schools with generic essays. His parents were concerned about the scattershot approach.

KGC's Approach

  • Identified his passion for educational technology through deep conversations
  • Crafted a cohesive narrative around 'democratizing education through technology'
  • Strategically selected 8 schools where his profile would stand out
  • Created unique essays for each school, highlighting specific programs
  • Prepared him for interviews with mock sessions focusing on his story

The Outcome

Admitted to:
Stanford UniversityMITCarnegie MellonUC Berkeley
Scholarship:
$45,000/year from Stanford
Current Status:
Now working at Google AI, developing educational tools

Dr. Karan Gupta didn't just help me get into Stanford—he helped me discover what I truly wanted to do with my life. The narrative we built together is still guiding my career.

Rahul Sharma

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Priya Patel

Class of 2021Harvard Business School

Background

  • school:HR College, Mumbai
  • Undergrad:B.Com with 78%
  • Work Experience:5 years at Deloitte (Senior Consultant)
  • GMAT:710

The Challenge

Priya had applied to M7 schools twice before coming to KGC and was rejected both times. She had a decent profile but couldn't understand what was going wrong. Her confidence was shattered.

KGC's Approach

  • Analyzed her previous applications to identify weaknesses
  • Found that her essays were too achievement-focused, lacking personal depth
  • Helped her articulate her 'why MBA, why now' story authentically
  • Reframed her career switch narrative from 'escape' to 'purposeful pivot'
  • Connected her with HBS alumni for genuine insights

The Outcome

Admitted to:
Harvard Business SchoolWhartonINSEAD
Scholarship:
Full tuition at INSEAD (€89,000)
Current Status:
Director of Strategy at a Fortune 500 healthcare company

After two rejections, I had almost given up on my MBA dream. KGC showed me that my profile wasn't the problem—my story was. They helped me find and tell my authentic story.

Priya Patel

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Arjun Mehta

Class of 2020NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Background

  • school:DPS International, Mumbai
  • Grade 12 Score:89%
  • SAT:1380
  • Extracurriculars:Documentary filmmaker, social activist, school newspaper editor

The Challenge

Arjun's SAT score was below the typical range for top US universities. Other consultants had told his parents he should target lower-ranked schools. His parents were worried their son wouldn't get into a good university.

KGC's Approach

  • Recognized that his creative portfolio was exceptionally strong
  • Identified universities that value creative talent over pure academics
  • Created a supplementary portfolio showcasing his documentary work
  • Targeted film and media programs at top universities
  • Helped him articulate how his social activism informed his filmmaking

The Outcome

Admitted to:
NYU TischUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUCLANorthwestern
Scholarship:
$30,000/year from NYU
Current Status:
Award-winning documentary filmmaker, premiered at Sundance

Everyone told me my SAT score would hold me back. Dr. Karan Gupta saw my potential as a filmmaker and helped me get into my dream school. My score wasn't my story—my films were.

Arjun Mehta

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Sneha Kulkarni

Class of 2023Stanford PhD in Computer Science

Background

  • school:IIT Bombay
  • Undergrad:B.Tech CS with 8.9 CGPA
  • Work Experience:3 years at Amazon (SDE-2)
  • GRE:328

The Challenge

Sneha wanted to pursue a PhD in AI but had no research publications. Every advisor she consulted said she needed at least 2-3 papers to have a chance at top programs.

KGC's Approach

  • Identified professors at target schools whose research aligned with her interests
  • Helped her frame her industry experience as a unique strength
  • Guided her to write a research proposal that showcased original thinking
  • Connected her with KGC alumni in PhD programs for mentorship
  • Crafted a narrative around 'industry problems seeking academic solutions'

The Outcome

Admitted to:
Stanford PhD (CS)MIT PhD (EECS)CMU PhD (ML)
Scholarship:
Full funding + stipend at all three ($50,000+/year)
Current Status:
Published 4 papers, internship at DeepMind

I was told a PhD without publications was impossible. KGC helped me see that my industry experience was actually a differentiator, not a weakness. Now I'm at Stanford doing research I love.

Sneha Kulkarni

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Vikram Singh

Class of 2022Duke University - Environmental Science

Background

  • school:Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
  • Grade 12 Score:91%
  • SAT:1450
  • Extracurriculars:National-level swimmer, environmental club founder, TEDx speaker

The Challenge

Vikram applied Early Decision to UPenn and was rejected. He was devastated and his parents panicked. There were only 6 weeks left before Regular Decision deadlines.

KGC's Approach

  • Conducted emergency strategy session to analyze rejection reasons
  • Identified that his 'Why Penn' essay was generic and could apply to any school
  • Completely revamped his application narrative in 2 weeks
  • Added 4 new schools that were better fits for his environmental interests
  • Provided intensive essay support with daily reviews

The Outcome

Admitted to:
Duke UniversityNorthwesternCornellGeorgetown
Scholarship:
$35,000/year from Duke
Current Status:
Climate policy researcher at World Bank

After my Penn rejection, I thought my dream was over. KGC turned my application around in weeks. The rejection was actually the best thing that happened—Duke was a much better fit.

Vikram Singh

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Ananya Reddy

Class of 2021Yale University - Cognitive Science + Computer Science

Background

  • school:R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
  • Grade 12 Score:96%
  • SAT:1560
  • Extracurriculars:Classical dancer (Bharatanatyam), coding bootcamp instructor, debate champion

The Challenge

Ananya was an exceptionally strong candidate, but she was confused between engineering and liberal arts. Her parents wanted engineering; she was drawn to humanities. Other consultants told her to just pick one.

KGC's Approach

  • Didn't force a choice—identified schools with flexible curricula
  • Found programs that combined technology with humanities
  • Crafted essays around her interdisciplinary interests
  • Positioned her as someone who bridges STEM and arts
  • Targeted schools like Stanford, Brown, and Yale that celebrate this

The Outcome

Admitted to:
Yale UniversityStanfordBrownColumbia
Scholarship:
$50,000/year from Brown
Current Status:
Product designer at Apple, working on accessibility features

KGC didn't make me choose between my passions—they helped me find schools that would let me pursue both. Yale was perfect, and now I work at the intersection of technology and human experience.

Ananya Reddy

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