How to Prepare for Your
Consultation with Dr. Karan Gupta
Your first meeting is designed to give you clarity — about your career direction, your academic strengths, and the road ahead. Here is how to make the most of it.
What Happens in Your First Meeting
The first consultation with Dr. Karan Gupta is a structured 60-minute session. It is not a sales pitch — it is a genuine assessment of where you stand and where you should go.
Psychometric Assessment
A basic psychometric test to objectively assess your aptitudes, interests, and personality type. Dr. Gupta is a licensed MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory practitioner — one of the few certified career counsellors in India.
Profile Analysis
An honest evaluation of where you stand academically and extracurricularly. Dr. Gupta will tell you what's strong, what's missing, and what's fixable — no sugar-coating.
Career Roadmap
A clear direction for your career path based on your profile, interests, and market realities. Not a vague pep talk — a specific, actionable roadmap.
Profile Building Strategies
Concrete steps to strengthen your application — what to do in the next 3, 6, or 12 months to become a stronger candidate for your target universities.
Open Q&A
Ask anything — about countries, universities, costs, scholarships, career outcomes, timelines. No question is too basic or too specific.
What to Bring to Your Consultation
You do not need everything on this list — but the more you bring, the more specific Dr. Gupta's advice can be.
Academic Transcripts
10th, 12th, and college marksheets (if applicable)
Test Scores or Planned Dates
SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL — or when you plan to take them
Resume or Activity List
Extracurriculars, internships, work experience, leadership roles
Budget Range
Annual tuition + living costs your family is comfortable with
Country Preferences (If Any)
USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore — or undecided (that's perfectly fine)
Career Goals or Interests
Even if vague — 'I like problem-solving' or 'I'm interested in finance' helps
Specific Concerns
Low GPA, gap year, visa worries, budget constraints — the more honest, the better
Questions to Think About Before Your Meeting
You don't need answers to all of these — they are meant to help you think. Dr. Gupta will guide you through the rest.
What subjects or fields genuinely excite me — not what others expect me to study?
Am I considering undergraduate, Masters, MBA, or a professional degree?
What matters more to me — university prestige, location, cost, or career outcomes?
Do I have a timeline in mind? (e.g., Fall 2026, Spring 2027)
Am I open to countries beyond the US and UK?
What is my family's total budget for the entire degree (tuition + living)?
Are there any constraints Dr. Gupta should know about — health, family, financial?
What Students Say About Their First Meeting
“My experience at Karan Gupta Consulting was transformative. Overwhelmed with choices for my master's, their team offered clarity and direction, tailoring advice to my career goals. Their expertise and genuine interest in my success were evident, turning confusion into confidence.”
“Karan truly knows how to guide a student. My first meeting with Karan was enough to make me realise that investing in him is like investing in your future.”
“The session was intuitive and had cleared all queries within an hour. Extremely helpful session, allowed us to gain a better understanding into the overall process.”
“Apart from getting my doubts clear, he also acknowledged me with various other possible options for my career. Mr. Gupta has made it very clear to me as to how to reach my career goal.”
“They explained all types of career options and told me where I am good at. KGC will take further tests and help me out.”
“It was very helpful specially because of friendly nature. We were able to clear all our doubts and confusion. It was value for time. We got the best suggestions from Dr. Karan Gupta.”
About Dr. Karan Gupta
Dr. Karan Gupta is a Harvard Business School alumnus and one of India's most experienced overseas education counsellors. He has been guiding students since 1998 — over 27 years of experience — and has personally counselled more than 160,000 students.
He is a licensed MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory practitioner, making him one of the few study abroad consultants in India who uses certified psychometric tools in career counselling. His students have been admitted to all 8 Ivy League universities, Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, and 200+ other institutions worldwide.
Dr. Gupta is known for his direct, honest approach — he tells students what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. His 4.9-star rating across 1,200+ Google Reviews reflects the trust families place in his guidance.
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Ready to Get Clarity on Your Future?
Book your 60-minute consultation with Dr. Karan Gupta. Come prepared, and you will leave with a clear direction.