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Chicago Booth

Shrishti Sharma

(Waitlisted: Stanford)

Cornell SC Johnson

Harshvardhan Singh

(Interviews: Northwestern Kellogg, UCLA Anderson, UC Berkeley Haas)

London Business School

Mahima Verma

(Interviews: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross)

Northwestern Kellogg

Niharika Talwar

(Interview: INSEAD)

INSEAD

Suyash Tharad

(Applied only to INSEAD)

IESE (€ 30,000)

Shivangi Kapoor

(Other admit: HEC Paris - €20,000)

Indian School of Business

Priyanshu Agarwal

(Interview: Dartmouth Tuck)

HEC Paris

Mehak Bhalla

(Interview: IESE)

UCLA Anderson

Shwetank Jain

(Interviews: Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern)

Virginia Darden

Vishwadeep Chauhan

(Other admit: Texas McCombs - $30,000)

Carnegie Mellon Tepper - $50,000

Srujana Kanumuri

(Other admit: UCLA Anderson - $60,000)

Oxford Said

Jaswant Gangireddy

(Other admit: ISB)

Washington Foster

Shubharika Sharma

(Other admit: NotreDame Mendoza - $100,000)

ESADE - €17,000

Hariom Khatri

(Interviews: NUS, Imperial)

IIM Ahmedabad

Aditi Mishra

(Other admit: ISB)

UoT Rotman - CAD10,000

Manav Kabra

(Interviews: Vanderbilt Owen, Simon Rochester, Western Ivey)

Texas McCombs

Priyanka Natrajan

(Other admits: UNC Kenan Flagler, Washington Foster)

University of Sydney

Akshat Johri

(Other admit: University of Queensland)

GeorgiaTech Scheller - $100.000

Jipsa Rao

(Other admits: Washington Foster, Texas McCombs)

UNC Kenan Flagler - $100,000

Mehak Bhatia

(Other admits: Vanderbilt Owen - $100,000, CMU Tepper - $40,000)

Chicago Booth

Shrishti Sharma

(Waitlisted: Stanford)

Cornell SC Johnson

Harshvardhan Singh

(Interviews: Northwestern Kellogg, UCLA Anderson, UC Berkeley Haas)

London Business School

Mahima Verma

(Interviews: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross)

Northwestern Kellogg

Niharika Talwar

(Interview: INSEAD)

INSEAD

Suyash Tharad

(Applied only to INSEAD)

IESE (€ 30,000)

Shivangi Kapoor

(Other admit: HEC Paris - €20,000)

Indian School of Business

Priyanshu Agarwal

(Interview: Dartmouth Tuck)

HEC Paris

Mehak Bhalla

(Interview: IESE)

UCLA Anderson

Shwetank Jain

(Interviews: Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern)

Virginia Darden

Vishwadeep Chauhan

(Other admit: Texas McCombs - $30,000)

Carnegie Mellon Tepper - $50,000

Srujana Kanumuri

(Other admit: UCLA Anderson - $60,000)

Oxford Said

Jaswant Gangireddy

(Other admit: ISB)

Washington Foster

Shubharika Sharma

(Other admit: NotreDame Mendoza - $100,000)

ESADE - €17,000

Hariom Khatri

(Interviews: NUS, Imperial)

IIM Ahmedabad

Aditi Mishra

(Other admit: ISB)

UoT Rotman - CAD10,000

Manav Kabra

(Interviews: Vanderbilt Owen, Simon Rochester, Western Ivey)

Texas McCombs

Priyanka Natrajan

(Other admits: UNC Kenan Flagler, Washington Foster)

University of Sydney

Akshat Johri

(Other admit: University of Queensland)

GeorgiaTech Scheller - $100.000

Jipsa Rao

(Other admits: Washington Foster, Texas McCombs)

UNC Kenan Flagler - $100,000

Mehak Bhatia

(Other admits: Vanderbilt Owen - $100,000, CMU Tepper - $40,000)

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Best MBA Admissions Consultants with over $3.5 Million in Scholarships Secured

LilacBuds offers personalized mentoring for applications to top global MBA programs. In 2024-25, we proudly celebrated admits to prestigious universities like Wharton, Kellogg, Yale, INSEAD, UCLA, HEC Paris. As we step into 2025-26, we are prepared to navigate the evolving MBA landscape, staying ahead of trends and adapting strategies to empower even more applicants in achieving their dreams.

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We are one of the Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India and Your Strategic Partner

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LilacBuds has been one of the most successful firms for MBA applications consulting to the top US and European B-school programs. Over the past 4 years, we have guided over 1500+ smart and motivated MBA aspirants through various aspects of their admissions journey. From acing the GMAT & GRE, to producing authentic essays that highlight your profile, and getting you interview ready with real AdCom simulation, the LilacBuds mentoring team has got you covered.

A few highlights from our successful admissions are:

  • a) 87% of the applicants make it to their Top 3 MBA program choice.
  • b) We have admits to 26 of the Top 30 US & EU B-schools almost every year.
  • c) LilacBuds clients have earned over $3.5 million in scholarships in 2024-25 alone.

Don't take our word for it. Speak to an Admissions counselor today and find out for yourself.

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World-Class MBA Consulting – Success Stories of Admits to Elite Universities

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Neither I had a great GMAT score nor did I have a good MNC experience, but with the help of Lilacbids, I could achieve my dream of getting into Georgia Tech Scheller

Read Abhishek’s Story

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Abhishek

Georgia Tech

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LilacBuds made this journey personal and empowering. Rajiv treated my application like his own, pushing me to introspect and refine my narrative. Their guidance turned my vision into reality.

Read Riddhiman’s Story

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Riddhiman

Yale School of Management
(Ivy League)

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LilacBuds personalized guidance helped me craft a strong story, ace interviews, and secure admits to IÉSE and HEC Paris with scholarships. Their support made all the difference.

Read Shivangi’s Story

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Shivangi

HEC Paris
(€20,000 Scholarship)

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LilacBuds Proven Strategy to MBA Admissions Success

Our applicants to Harvard, Columbia, Booth, Ross, Darden, Tuck, LBS and 30 Top B-Schools share their step-by-step MBA application guide.

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GMAT/GRE Prep

LilacBuds' targeted 1-1/small group coaching comes with an AI-based practice tool to transform your exam readiness on both Quant & Verbal sections.

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Choose Your Mentor

The MBA abroad journey is best covered with LilacBuds' experienced MBA admissions consultants, acknowledged by stellar reviews on Poets & Quants. Speak with mentors who are alums from Duke, Tepper, NYU, Yale, and Kellogg.

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Profile Deconstruction

Consult with senior MBA consultants at LilacBuds who review your accomplishments, offer AdCom perspective, and guide personal development to enhance your B-school application.

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Goal Clarity and School Fitment

LilacBuds' mentors and MBA consultants aid applicants in developing substantial and achievable post-graduation goals, determining the R1 / R2 application strategy, and shortlisting colleges that align with their profile and preferences.

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Application & Essay

The Essay responses in your application are the silver bullet to overshadow the weaker areas. Significant brainstorming & meticulous detailing by the LilacBuds editing team for your Resume, LOR's & Essays is the key reason why they are "India's best consultants for MBA abroad".

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Interview & Scholarships

Our MBA consultants use our alumni and mentor network to conduct mock interviews with real AdCom questions. We also help you improve your public speaking skills and assist in drafting a compelling scholarship letter to showcase your unique experiences.

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Learn From India’s Leading MBA Consultants

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A Chicago Booth MBA and NIT Uttarakhand graduate, he specializes in crafting impactful MBA applications through personalized mentoring. With expertise in civic-tech innovation and consulting, he is passionate about shaping future leaders by mentoring the 'whole person'.

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University of Chicago, USA

drusthi

Mandar is a patient listener and provides emotional support to aspirants throughout their journey. His primary goal is to use the knowledge and experience he has, to help applicants succeed in their aspirations to join reputed global MBA programs and universities. He got an admit to Cornell with a $35K scholarship and an offer from Emory Goizueta with a $50K scholarship

Mandar

Cornell University, New York

karan

Mahima is a Shaheed Bhagat Singh college alum - with 6 years of experience in Ops & Strategy at Uber and Avataar. With a GMAT score of 710, she applied to some of the Top US & UK business programs and got an offer from the coveted LBS for their flagship MBA program. Mahima can help you identify your transferable skill and work with you on the perfect essays and stories.

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LBS, UK

priya

An INSEAD MBA graduate, he has six years of experience in banking, entrepreneurship, and government strategy projects. He began his career at Credit Suisse, founded a food tech company, and expanded a Silicon Valley health tech company's business in Asia. As a mentor, he helps applicants aiming for top global schools

Anjaneya

INSEAD, France

anjaneya

An NYU Stern MBA and BITS Pilani graduate, Prachi combines global finance expertise with grassroots impact. A full-tuition scholar with dual fellowships, she has worked across equity research at Credit Suisse, portfolio building at fintech startup Smallcase, and rural banking innovation in Maharashtra. She’s a CFA charterholder with a 740 GMAT and crafts high-impact MBA applications.

Prachi

NYU, USA

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List of Top MBA Colleges in the USA

Here’s a look at the duration and tuition fees for full-time MBA programs.

School Name Full-time MBA Program Duration Tuition Fee per Year (USD)
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business 2 years $85,406
UVA Darden School of Business 21 months $81,940
Michigan Ross School of Business 2 years $78,030
Duke Fuqua School of Business 22 months $77,925
Dartmouth Tuck School of Business 2 years $80,620
NYU Stern School of Business 2 years $86,916
Cornell University MBA (Johnson School) 2 years $83,106
Kellogg School of Management 2 years $83,610
MIT Sloan School of Management 2 years $84,350
Harvard Business School 2 years $76,410
Columbia Business School 2 years $88,300
University of Maryland 2 years $58,239
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2 years $82,455

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Got questions about pursuing an MBA abroad? We've got you covered!

  • While some universities may consider applicants without work experience, it is generally recommended to have relevant professional experience to make your application more competitive and to contribute to the MBA program effectively. Working with an MBA admission consultant can provide valuable guidance and insights in navigating the application process. Their expertise in MBA admission counselling can help you highlight your strengths and develop a compelling application that stands out from the competition. By incorporating keywords such as "MBA admission consultant" and "MBA admission counselling," this paragraph can improve its visibility in search engine results related to MBA admissions.

  • No, it is not always necessary to have a specific undergraduate degree to pursue an MBA abroad. While many MBA programs prefer candidates with a business or related background, they also welcome applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.

  • LilacBuds' Comprehensive MBA counseling packages include both essay and interview support. Our key services include:

    • Personalized profile assessment and strategic positioning.
    • Application planning and CV editing.
    • Essay brainstorming, editing, and review.
    • Comprehensive interview preparation and mock interviews with feedback.
    • Support on networking and letters of recommendation. Additionally, we provide guidance beyond the application process, such as pre-MBA preparation and career planning insights.
  • No one can or should guarantee admission - its not ethical. Our success rate (over 60% in the past ISB Admissions cycle) and testimonials from past clients speak to our expertise and effectiveness. We equip you with the strategies and support needed to craft the strongest possible application. By partnering with us, you’re choosing a team deeply invested in helping you reach your full potential.

  • Absolutely! We’re proud of our clients’ success stories, including multiple admits to ISB, as well as top-tier schools globally. Our clients have consistently felt confident after our discussions and brainstorming and felt they were able to articulate their stories better, and also had amazing interview readiness. We offer anonymized case studies and success metrics for you to understand the impact of our consulting services.

  • Yes, LilacBuds offers comprehensive consulting services for Master in Management (MiM) programs. Their specialized MiM consultants provide personalized mentoring to help applicants gain admission to top MiM programs worldwide.

  • Yes, LilacBuds offers specialized consulting services for Deferred MBA programs. Their expert mentors provide personalized guidance throughout the application process, including profile evaluation, essay and Statement of Purpose (SOP) editing, interview preparation, and assistance with securing education loans and visa applications.

  • Yes, we understand that investing in quality counseling is a significant decision. To make it more accessible, we offer a 2-installment payment plan and also offer customized packages based on needs of the aspirant. This way, you can select the services that best fit your application needs and budget. Contact our business team for more details.

  • At LilacBuds, we prioritize quality, personalized support for our clients. Our team has seasoned experts with years of experience in admissions consulting, specifically for elite programs like ISB. We maintain a rigorous standard in our services and we limit our intake to ensure each aspirant receives ample one-on-one guidance and tailored feedback. Our track record of successful admits to competitive programs speaks to the results of our approach. Ultimately, the additional investment in quality pays off for our clients through better admission outcomes.

  • Visit Deadlines to know about applications to deadlines of different universities.

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