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from all the top MBA programs – including Stanford, INSEAD, Wharton

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100s of applicants made it to top MBA programs with our panel of consultants!

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🌍 Meet Our Expert Consultants

INSEAD & Global Leaders in MBA Admissions

Shantanu is an INSEAD alumnus (17D) and Delhi College of Engineering graduate (2011 batch), where he ranked 2051 in an all-India pool of 1.1 million students. Before joining MBA & Beyond, he built and led ventures in entrepreneurship and product management, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, innovation, and growth strategy. Today, he combines this analytical and entrepreneurial mindset with empathy and storytelling to help candidates craft authentic, unforgettable MBA applications.

Marija Stamatovic — Senior Consultant

Marija Stamatovic

Senior Consultant • EU Schools Expert

Marija has worked as an Admissions Officer at HEC Paris and is brilliant for EU schools like INSEAD, LBS, HEC, and others. With 6+ years of experience at HEC Paris in admissions and program advisory roles, she brings deep insider knowledge of what top European business schools seek in candidates. She specializes in helping international professionals navigate the European MBA landscape and craft compelling applications for France’s leading institutions.

Joshua Buttenhoff — Technology & Equity Research

Joshua Buttenhoff

Equity Research Analyst • Tech Specialist

Josh is an Equity Research Analyst at Aristides Capital with deep expertise in the technology and financial sectors. His background includes equity research roles at Charles Schwab focusing on semiconductors, cybersecurity, and enterprise software, combined with investment banking and strategy experience. Josh excels at helping tech-focused and finance-minded candidates articulate their technical expertise and market insights for MBA positioning.

Vidit Aneja — Director MENA

Vidit Aneja

Director MENA • PE/VC Specialist

Vidit is an MBA admissions consultant and global strategy leader based in Dubai. He combines 11+ years of international business experience across private equity, venture capital, and management consulting with deep expertise in MBA admissions strategy. This unique background gives him profound insight into what top MBA programs and elite employers seek in candidates. Today, he helps mid-to-senior professionals—especially those pursuing PE/VC and strategy roles—position themselves authentically for M7 and T25 schools.

Devanshu Shivnani — INSEAD MBA

Devanshu Shivnani

INSEAD MBA • Strategy Consultant

Devanshu is an INSEAD MBA graduate with extensive experience in strategy and management consulting. His background includes 2 years at McKinsey & Company as a Management Consultant, Senior Manager role at OYO overseeing global strategy initiatives, and co-founding Triton Foodworks. He brings a unique blend of consulting excellence, startup entrepreneurship, and international business acumen, making him ideal for candidates seeking to position themselves for strategy-focused MBA roles.

What Candidates Say

“Working with Shantanu was the turning point of my MBA journey. He helped me uncover stories I didn’t know were powerful.” — Poets & Quants

“He genuinely cared about my journey. Every session felt like a conversation with a friend who just gets it.” — GMAT Club

“Vidit helped me see my career narrative in a completely new way. His PE/VC perspective made my positioning stand out to top programs.” — MBA Applicant, Investment Banking Background

“Working with Vidit gave me clarity on school fit and strategy roles. He understood both the MBA landscape and what consulting firms value.” — MBA Applicant, Strategy Background

A Consultant Who Blends Data and Depth

At MBA & Beyond, our consultants combine cutting-edge AI tools with deep human insight. We’ve developed proprietary technology that helps us identify each applicant’s unique strengths, values, and differentiators. This precision-driven approach led to a 100 percent interview invite rate in Round 1 this year. Our process is not just about writing essays. It is about helping candidates discover who they truly are and how their stories connect with top global business schools.

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The MBA & Beyond Approach

We believe that personal stories, values, and turning points are just as powerful as professional milestones. Through deep, reflective conversations, we help candidates uncover defining moments and shape them into meaningful narratives. Our sessions feel like conversations with a friend. We create a safe space for self-discovery, where you can talk openly, reflect deeply, and craft essays that feel honest, human, and powerful.

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Who Thrives With MBA & Beyond

  • Reflective, self-aware candidates ready for deep introspection
  • Professionals who want to blend authenticity with ambition
  • International candidates navigating global school selection
  • Career changers with unique stories to position strategically
  • Doers and dreamers who are ready to tell their real story

Our most successful candidates are those willing to invest in self-understanding and build genuine narratives that stand out in a sea of polished applications.

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