Simplified 1:1 higher education and admissions mentoring | I help ambitious people reach leading universities | University of Michigan alum

I help ambitious students and professionals reach top master's programs globally.

My journey began in 2014 when I sought help from a consultancy, only to find myself doing most of the work despite paying them quite a bit.

This experience taught me the importance of genuine support in the application process.

In 2017, as a graduate student at the University of Michigan, I started assisting friends and other people with their applications through Facebook groups.

The results were incredible, and I received heartfelt thanks from those I helped.

This sparked a strong desire to help others achieve their academic dreams.

By 2021, I decided to dedicate myself full-time to mentoring prospective students. 

Here's what I've achieved:

Over 140 applicants have received offers from leading programs across 12 countries, mainly the US and UK.

Personalized support: My core strength is tailoring my work to highlight your unique story and achievements, ensuring your application stands out.

Diverse fields: I've assisted in applications for many fields, including but not limited to computer science, robotics, creative writing, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, entrepreneurship, finance, and even fashion design!

My services include:

Providing end-to-end guidance for master's applications.

Editing and reviewing written application materials, such as essays, statements, and CVs.

Other initiatives:

I share resources, examples, guidelines, best practices and experiences on LinkedIn that can help you elevate the quality of your applications, and achieve a stress-free application process. 

Check out some of my clients' success stories: https://rbnedu.com/results/

My motto? "Your success is my success." Let's work together to make your academic dreams a reality!

My first research stint started in 2016, at age 23, with a faculty from the University of Oxford. 

The project location: Madagascar. A remote study site you can reach after a local flight and 4 hours on a road built in the 1920s. 

Our project was a pilot study, with an original timeline of 3-4 years.

I thought it would be the project that helped me with my PhD applications. 

I started applying in 2017. Didn't work out. 

I continued my collaborations remotely. Learning along the way. 

I applied again in 2019. 

Still no paper, but we had a manuscript. The professor needed a medical break.

Nevertheless, the work helped me get an interview at the University of Cambridge. 

And an independent research grant. 

2020 came. The pandemic happened. PhD didn't work out again. 

I was told I need at least one first-author paper to be a strong candidate in certain places.

In 2021, I sent a few more PhD applications. Interviews happened, but no selection. I scrapped my PhD plans. 

But the paper was in the works. 

And finally! In 2022, our paper was published. Not a great journal, not a groundbreaking paper, but it was there. 

The one thing that I needed earlier. 

Oh btw, my second paper was also published in 2022 (project started and completed in 2021), haha! 

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Why am I sharing this? 

Sometimes, you start something that doesn't work out the way you hope. 

Maybe a research paper, maybe some other project. 

 Seeing that initiative through feels good. Even if it doesn't matter that much anymore. 

As students, you must dream big. Explore, start something new. 

But most importantly, have the grit to see it through. The destination might change, but the resilience you build stays with you forever.

Rubin Sagar

Helping Your CV Stand Out | Independent Master’s Admissions Mentoring @Rbnedu

First paper publication, email from my supervisor, a professor at the University of Oxford at the time. 

This resume/CV template is terrible. 

I think so. And so do recruiters and top universities globally. 

It's a very Indian thing. 

Readability matters. 

It's the same as creating a strong first impression. 

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If your university or placement cell has ever suggested such a resume template, immediately create a separate version. 

For many opportunities, a resume/CV is just part of what a reader on the other side would want to see. 

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And for that, I've got you covered. 

*My CV guide has CV templates, samples, content guidelines that top universities recommend (the likes of Harvard, MIT, London Business School, etc.) their students and a lot more (AI prompts to refine and personalise your content).*

Lastly, a portfolio, personal website, digital presence, etc. can certainly accompany the resume/CV.

P.S. The image is AI generated.

I help with crafting a world-class CV, admission into top universities & scholarships • RBN Education Consulting • University of Michigan

Example of a terrible resume template that no one should follow. 

This greatly resonated with me, and a lot of my 'career advice'.

Credits: Janis Ozolins 

Do you resonate with this?

I assist high-achieving professionals apply to top graduate programs. I strive to deliver the quality that top universities demand, and I'd love to help you in your journey!

Select admits my clients have received:

MS in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (a top 5 program)
MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Toronto (a top 10 program)
MS Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich (a top 10 program)
MS in Biomedical Engineering, the University of California at San Diego (a top 10 program)
Master's in Health Informatics, Karolinska Institutet (a top 10 program)
MS in Business Analytics, Purdue University ( a top 15 program) 
MS in Computer Science, New York University (a top 20 program)
MS in Business Data Science & Analytics, Michigan State University (a top 20 program)
MS in NRE, University of Michigan (a top 25 program)
MS in Finance, Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University (a top 30 program in the US)
MS in Computer Science, Northeastern University (a top 50 program in the US)
MS in Computer Science, the University of California at Davis (a top 50 program in the US)
MS in Computer Science, Rutgers University (a top 50 program in the US)

Do you wish to pursue higher education at a top university? 

I specialize in complete applications support including editing essays, statements, and CVs, among other application documents, across fields of study. I have helped over 180 applicants, and most have received an offer of admission from their preferred programs. 

"Your success is my success." - this is my motto. 
 
I also produce a weekly video podcast, 'After the Master', where I talk to professionals who have recently earned a master's degree, about their experiences during grad school, and their career advice for young professionals.  

Previously, I organized capacity-building programs and workshops, with a focus on ecology for post-graduate students and early career professionals in India. My skills are scientific writing pertinent to ecology and restoration, GIS, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis and Photography. I have a strong background in research with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused on Conservation Ecology and Environmental Informatics from the University of Michigan.

Creating & freelancing at ozo.art. Teaching explainideasvisually.com.

Haraks Duggal

If you're thinking about master's programmes in 2027, now is the time to take profile-building seriously. 

10 proven profile-building ideas for scholarships and admission into top universities (applicable to a wide range of applicants).

Many applications across the world will open ~6-12 months from now (timelies vary globally).

1. If you can, improve your GPA. This is often the most important aspect.

2. For research programs, focus on relevant, contemporary research skills.

3. Aim for reputed peer-reviewed journals and reputed international conferences. 

4. Look into small independent grants to support a research idea. 

5. If you're in a full-time job, take initiative and focus on leadership opportunities. Promotions are good!

6. Any kind of international exposure counts. Volunteer with a research group, collaboration with teams abroad within your organization, summer exchanges, internships, fellowships, etc. 

7. Professionally relevant and internationally recognised credentials (CFA, licenses, certifications, etc.) (Not online courses)

8. Focusing on strong GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores

9. Freelancing, volunteering opportunities and internships that are academically or professionally aligned with your goals. 

10. Teaching formally, especially within your field of study. 

Are you taking up any of these?

10 proven profile-building ideas for master's applicants 

A PhD interview for my mentee with a leading professor! 

They applied twice previously. And this year my guidance seemed to have worked.

When I first reviewed their application, there were several missing elements. 

CV was all over the place. 

Statements lacked structure. 

They tried to pack in everything, everywhere. 

That's exactly what I helped them with. 

A more structured, targeted and evaulative approach. 

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Why a PhD now? 

What are the long-term implications of such research? 

What makes them a strong candidate? 

And why that research program? 

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Typically, answering these we'll get you way ahead of most others. 

This simple, proven approach, seemed to work.

If you want to know the exact CV improvements, check the link in my profile Rubin Sagar.

The biggest mistake you can make as a student & prospective master'/PhD applicant: 

Getting research papers ghostwritten, and paying thousands or lakhs for it. 

I once worked with a candidate who paid INR 100,000+ to get a paper done by a popular service, under the garb of  research 'bootcamps' 

Long story short, it was a bad experience for him. Neither did he learn nor get a paper that matched his past experience/interests. 

The 'bootcamp' folks promised something and did something else. 

I found out about all this long after I started working with this candidate. 

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Fake research is not profile-building. 

Take ownership of your research. 

It may not be very high quality.

Even if takes longer. 

But it's your work.

Your experience.

That matters the most.

#Research #PhD #masters #highereducation #studyabroad

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