The Admissions Thinker Difference
SANGEETA RAJGOPAL: Admissions Strategist, Marketing and Communications Veteran, and INSIGHTFUL Storyteller!
As a US citizen based in Singapore for nearly 30 years, I have been guiding motivated international students throughout the region since 2013 in navigating the complex US admissions process.
I provide valuable insights and guidance to ensure they apply to schools that are the right fit for them while helping them build self-understanding and confidence on their admissions journey. My students have achieved remarkable success, gaining acceptance into their top-choice colleges.
I am passionate about helping students discover their unique voices, enabling them to effectively convey their stories and make well-informed decisions about their education. My ultimate goal is to guide them toward colleges where they can thrive and excel.
So, what's my formula for success? It lies in helping YOU unleash your full potential and stand out from the crowd when applying to colleges.
"In pursuing college admissions, remember that the journey is as significant as the outcome. Through the challenges, growth, and self-discovery along the way, students truly thrive and become the best version of themselves."
MY CREDENTIALS
- Certified Independent Educational Consultant from the University of California Irvine, with 150 hours of study and distinction.
- Founder of Admissions Thinker LLP, established in 2013, assisting dozens of international students in their undergraduate applications to US colleges and universities.
- Currently offering guidance to graduate applicants for US Masters and Ph.D. programs.
- MBA from the University of Texas at Austin ranked among the top 20 US business schools.
- BA from Tufts University ranked among the top 25 US universities.
- Over three decades of global experience in Marketing, Communications, and Training/Coaching at blue chip Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola Company, Frito-Lay, Nabisco, and Micron Technologies.
- The in-depth knowledge gained through university and college visits across the US provides a competitive advantage in guiding students through the admissions process.
MY BOUTIQUE PRACTICE
- Personalized Attention: With my boutique practice, I provide individualized support and guidance to a limited number of students each year, ensuring their successful navigation of the college admissions process.
- Customized Approach: Tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs and goals, I develop a customized plan that maximizes their chances of admission to their dream colleges.
- Accessible Support: As part of my boutique practice, I offer hands-on support anytime, anywhere throughout the college admissions journey, readily available to answer student and parent questions, provide guidance, and review all applications.
- Goal-oriented Focus: With a limited student cohort, I maintain a laser-like focus on each student's objectives, helping them stay organized, manage their time effectively, and meet crucial milestones for achieving their college admission goals.
- Family-Centered Approach: We deeply value the objectives of both students and parents, working collaboratively to align their aspirations and create a supportive and engaging experience.
MY DISTINCTIVE APPROACH in Unleashing your authentic self
- Uncover untapped potential, unearth hidden strengths, and craft a powerful personal brand with my innovative 'archeological dig' method.
- Balance professional success, well-being, and happiness with a holistic approach that prioritizes individuality and guides students to colleges aligned with their values and aspirations.
- Involve both parents and students in focused discussions to ensure clear priorities throughout the entire planning journey, fostering collaboration.
- Provide students with an individualized roadmap to develop their academic, leadership, and extracurricular profiles, going beyond standard college planning.
- Build comprehensive skills in areas such as resume writing, essay composition, interviewing techniques, networking strategies, time management, and project planning.
- Guide students in crafting authentic essays that authentically showcase their unique identities, harnessing the power of storytelling to captivate admissions officers.
- Empower students with innovative methods, unwavering support, and dedication to success, enabling them to stand out in the competitive college admissions landscape and secure their spot at their dream institutions.
MY CAREER COACHING INSIGHTS
With my robust corporate background, I can offer valuable insights into various career options. Moreover, leveraging my extensive global network, I have the ability to connect students with industry veterans, career exploration summer programs, and internship opportunities. This enables students to gain firsthand experience and a deeper understanding of their fields of interest.
MY STRONG COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RESULTS
I’ve had unique success with motivated students gaining admission into highly competitive programs, most of which are among their top three choices, and in some cases have been awarded as much as a 50% merit scholarship across four years of study.
Some of the dream schools where my students have landed include:
U Penn- Wharton and Jerome Fisher, Columbia, NYU, U Rochester, Johns Hopkins, George Washington U, Boston U, Tufts, Clark, Northeastern, Bowdoin, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western, Lehigh, Franklin and Marshall, Bucknell, Wash U St. Louis, Carleton, Rice University, UT Austin, Georgia Tech, Emory, U Mich., Purdue, UIUC, UCLA, USC, UC Berkley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Loyola Marymount, Claremont McKenna, Univ. of Toronto, Univ. of British Columbia, and many other ‘great fit schools!
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