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Arun: High Tech Startup in the Sharing Economy -> UCLA Anderson
Karthik also used to conduct live webinar sessions with ad-com officers from leading schools. These sessions were very helpful for me. When I finally got a good score in GMAT, I ... Keep reading...
Ajitesh: Management Consulting/High Tech Startup -> Kellogg
I have received admit from Kellogg, UCLA with 100K USD scholarship, and Tepper. While helping me right from conceptualisation to depiction to refinement, his biggest help was to not let ... Keep reading...
Sachin: Management Consulting (for IT Majors) -> Dartmouth College (Tuck)
I got admits from two Top 10 schools (with 40k in scholarship) in the US this year (2018), in what was my first attempt at applying, and this was down ... Keep reading...
Sajal: Undergraduate College -> ISB Young Leaders Program (2+1)
His genuineness, clarity of thought and professionalism enabled me to prepare my case in the best possible way. Those are certain qualities I really admire and wish to emulate in ... Keep reading...
Aditi: Practicing Doctor -> ISB/Cornell
When I spoke to Karthik, I sensed sincerity and a genuine interest in wanting to help me meet my objectives. Even before our conversation ended, I had decided to enlist ... Keep reading...
Saurabh: Manufacturing -> IE
August academy stood out as clear winner for various reasons: I started to understand the admission process early this year. I was overwhelmed and confused. Some guidance came in the ... Keep reading...
Rajaram: Software products -> MIT
Another thing that I appreciate is the high moral standards that Karthik has. I came to Karthik for my application help with limited time in hand since I had to ... Keep reading...
Rahul: Resource Industry -> Uni. Virginia Darden
For me, the best part of the entire August Academy experience was the opportunity to make Karthik’s acquaintance and work with him. For me, the best part of the entire ... Keep reading...
JG: MBB Consulting -> Harvard Business School (HBS)
He knew I was applying to a tough set of schools to get into – and told me clearly where my profile was weak and where I would need to strengthen ... Keep reading...- Kartik: Energy -> Tuck
if you ask the right questions, there is often a much more meaningful reason and core belief that is guiding your decision making. Karthik was a pro at doing this and ... Keep reading... - Ankita: Pharma Consulting -> UCLA Anderson
He was nothing less than a mentor in the process of building my story, perfecting my resume and writing my essays, as he constantly pushed me to not be complacent and ... Keep reading... 
Snigdha: Auto Industry -> Duke
Karthik has been instrumental in my success in the application process. He is clear, to-the-point and dedicated. If you’re an Indian Engineer looking to get into business school, August Academy should be ... Keep reading...
Karthik: IT Risk Consulting -> McCombs
It is like a Pre-MBA Crash Course, and the process very essential to learn and experience. Show, don’t tell – This quote sums up my experience working with Karthik. I failed ... Keep reading...
Swarnima: Nonprofit/Education Sector -> University of Michigan Ross
He also conducted a pseudo interview to ensure that all the pieces of my puzzle fit together and this was done even before I wrote my first college essay. This ... Keep reading...
Ayaz: Marketing Research/Consulting -> Multiple top 10 schools
I succeeded in getting 2 interview calls from the T10 schools and eventually received 1 admit with scholarship and 1 waitlist which are great results given my profile. Coming off ... Keep reading...- Aravinth: Auto industry -> Anderson
Karthik does more than what is expected of him. He motivates you to aim higher when you are content with the status quo. When I first contacted Karthik, I had ... Keep reading... 
Suhas: IT and Software -> HEC Paris
Working with Karthik feels like doing a smart and a critical introspective. He has put in a great effort to understand my profile, to the minute detail, question every tall ... Keep reading...- Hema: Software Products -> University of Virginia Darden
Apart from being a knowledge trove when it comes to b-school applications, he is also a brilliant individual and a good friend with whom I have had some energising conversations ... Keep reading... - Avi: Consulting -> Duke
He is going to give you great advice on how best to structure your essays, what the aspects of yourself you should highlight, what anecdotes and life experiences fit in ... Keep reading... - Bhanu: Consulting -> HEC Paris -> MIT Sloan
Initially, my thoughts were that MIT is too far fetched. I started off the process with Karthik and it was great to resume a good working relationship. The MBA admission ... Keep reading... 
Siddhartha: Finance/Asset Management -> NYU Stern
Karthik’s style of working is probably similar to other international consultants. Unlike the Indian admission consultants, he doesn’t write your essay, rather, he provides a direction. The language essentially would ... Keep reading...- Pankaj: Pharma Family Business -> Ross
The biggest factor with him was that he motivated me to apply those colleges in which I thought I have no chance of getting an admit, but eventually, I got ... Keep reading... 
Maddy Jr: Healthcare -> Emory Goizueta
He encouraged me every step of the way – be it prior to my GMAT exam, when my applications were sent in or when I was called for an interview. ... Keep reading...
Ayush: Artificial Intelligence -> Tepper
Though he didn’t spoonfeed (write any part of the essays), he always pushed me (and told how) to take the essays from good to the better. I got to know ... Keep reading...
Priyal: Consulting -> Rotman
The advice and constructive criticism I received from Karthik while practicing my video essays and my mock interviews was extremely useful. I completely aced both my interviews – infact my ... Keep reading...- Monisha: Software products -> MIT
This review would not be complete without me giving a huge shout out to Karthik’s pep talks that he gave me during the mock interviews and before my actual interview. ... Keep reading... 
Mike Kang (assumed name): Hardware Products -> Yale
He really does care about your success that despite the timezone difference, he was willing to put in so much effort to helping each individual succeed. I bothered Karthik soooo ... Keep reading...- Srinath: Steel industry -> Cornell Johnson
I have had a wonderful association with August Academy which eventually led to an Ivy League admit. I have had a wonderful association with August Academy which eventually led to ... Keep reading... - S: Oil and Gas Industry -> Ivy League University
Above all, Karthik is an excellent person. He has guided me through my difficult decisions and continues to do so even after the application prep is over. I availed August ... Keep reading... - Param: Public Sector Construction -> University of Michigan Ross
I worked with Karthik for 4 of my R2 applications. This was after I had worked with another consultant during R1 and failed miserably. Most of the candidates have this ... Keep reading...
Leena: Semiconductor industry -> break from work -> Imperial College
August Academy, June 13, 2016
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Riyaz: Oil and Gas Marketing -> Michigan State University Broad
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Bharathi: Undergraduate College -> Business School (2+2)/IIM Calcutta
August Academy, June 15, 2015
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Hi,. I am Mr. Ramesh Deshpande,39 yr old. I have one doubt that am too old to take GMAT and apply for ISB.
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