Menlo Coaching

A Quick Note for Indian Applicants

At Menlo Coaching, we’ve had strong results working with Indian applicants from elite backgrounds—particularly those at large family businesses, private equity and venture capital firms, or other high-end employers.

But we want to be upfront:
We’re not the best fit for every Indian applicant.

Our pricing is significantly higher than local firms—and may be out of reach based on typical Indian salaries.

We focus on a small subset of Indian applicants and do not have broad admissions data across the entire applicant pool.

If you’re currently working for a top-tier family business, PE/VC fund, or similar organization…

…and you think you may be a fit for our services, feel free to reach out directly at [email protected].

Looking for a Great Local Option?

We often recommend MBA Crystal Ball, one of the most established and trusted MBA admissions consulting firms in India.

They’ve helped a wide range of applicants succeed at the M7, T10, and T25 programs—even those with challenges like low test scores, GPA issues, or career gaps.

“MCB made me fall in love with the application process.”
— Apoorva: 10 applications, 9 interviews, 6 admits, $250K in scholarships

📺 Watch real applicant stories on MCB’s YouTube Channel
📬 Request a free profile evaluation from MBA Crystal Ball

Engineer in Pharmaceuticals Wins Admission to Stanford GSB

Before accepting an offer at Stanford GSB, Rashmi worked as an engineer for AstraZeneca in San Francisco. After five to six years working in the pharmaceutical industry, she realized that she wanted to go back to school to develop her leadership skills and gain a broader perspective of the healthcare industry. 

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Applicant Stats

Stanford

  • Undergraduate Institution
    Stanford School of Medicine
  • Pre-MBA Industry: 
    Pharmaceutical
  • Career Goals: 
    Pivot to Management Role in Healthcare
  • Admitted At:
    Stanford, Haas
  • Coach:
    David

Highlights From Rashmi’s Story

#1 Finding the Right MBA Consultant

When searching for an MBA consultant, Rashmi was seeking a customized and broad-spectrum service. Thinking back to her first call with David, she remembers how much new, useful information she received, even before signing up. She appreciated how Menlo’s phase-based approach allowed her to focus on self-reflection and writing. 

#2 Telling Her Story

With Menlo’s help, Rashmi was able to put the essay prompts aside for a moment to focus on what her story was and the best way to tell that story. She was pleasantly surprised by how much of her personality ended up making it into the essays. 

#3 Staying Present in the Interviews

Working with the fearless communicators for interview preparation, helped Rashmi bring her guard down and stay more present in the conversation during her interviews. 

#4 Advice for MBA Applicants

Take it step by step and start early. Be clear about why you are applying for an MBA and don’t be worried if you are still figuring it out. The application process is designed to help you find your why and make it more concrete. 

For comprehensive support on your applications to top MBA programs, contact us to get started.

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