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Shaifali Aggarwal, Founder/CEO of Ivy Groupe, has been quoted as an MBA admissions expert and has contributed to some of the world's most respected media outlets – including Business Insider, Fortune, Forbes, Entrepreneur, US News & World Report, and more. Shaifali is one of only a handful of consultants globally recognized as a top MBA admissions consultant by both Business Insider and Poets & Quants.​

THE ONLY TOP MBA ADMISSIONS CONSULTING FIRM WHOSE FOUNDER HAS BEEN SOLELY FEATURED IN A DEDICATED BUSINESS INSIDER HBS STRATEGY PROFILE

While most consultants appear alongside dozens of others on rankings and roundup lists, Business Insider solely featured Shaifali's HBS admissions strategy and MBA storytelling approach – insights that now shape the methodology she uses with every client. Read the feature.

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US NEWS

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How Much Work Experience Do You Need For MBA Programs?

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Tips For International Students Applying To Popular US Graduate Programs

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MBA Rejection: 8 Possible Reasons And What To Do

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How Women Can Thrive In Business School

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MBAs That Often Lead To Lucrative Fields

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18 Potential Explanations For An MBA Rejection

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Fewer People Are Applying To U.S. Business Schools

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Test Scores, GPAs Are Rising At Top MBA Programs

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BUSINESS INSIDER

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I Went To Harvard Business School And The Admissions Process Was Intense. Here Are 6 Things I Did That Helped Me Get In

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9 MBA Consultants, Coaches, And Admissions Experts To Know If You Want To Get Into A Top Business School

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22 Pieces Of Career Advice You're Bound To Get From Business School, According To Successful MBA Graduates

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Here's Exactly What It Takes To Get Into Harvard Business School, According To 5 Grads And The Managing Director Of Admissions

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FORTUNE

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Does Size Matter? Comparing The Classes Of Top MBA Schools

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Student Demand For An MBA Is Surging - But That Might Be Bad News For The U.S. Economy

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How To Get Into Harvard Business School: 6 Tips, Including Navigating The New Essay Prompts

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What It Takes To Turn Record MBA Enrollment For Women Into Real-World Progress

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Didn't Make The Round 1 MBA App Deadline?  There's Still Time To Apply In 2023

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3 Ways To Get A Free Degree From A Top Business School

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What Criteria You Need To Get A Full-Ride Scholarship At A Top Ranked Business School

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All Of The Full-Time MBA Deadlines You Need To Know For 2022-2023

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Decision Time: Which MBA Program Offer Should You Accept?

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Rejected From A Top Business School?  Here Are 3 Reasons Why

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Applications To MBA Programs Hold Steady After 2020's 'Boom Year

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A Recommendation Letter Can Make Or Break Your MBA Application

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The Best MBA Alumni Networks

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'A Cherry On Top': The Draw Of MBA Dual Degree Programs

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The Different MBA Curriculums And Learning Models Explained

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What It's Like To Apply To A Top MBA Program

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MARKETWATCH

 

Is Business School Worth It?  Here Are The Worst Reasons To Get An MBA​

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FORBES

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Leadership Lessons From The Ladies Of Game Of Thrones

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The 4 Ways Having A Multifaceted Career Can Help You Succeed As An Entrepreneur

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What The World Cup Can Teach Us About Success

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Authenticity Might Be The Key Ingredient For Career Success

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ENTREPRENEUR

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Why Authenticity Is The Key Ingredient For Career Success

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INSIDE THE GMAT PODCAST (from the makers of the GMAT exam)

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Essays, Interviews, & Stress

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POETS & QUANTS​

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The Top MBA Admission Consultants of 2025

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The Top MBA Admission Consulting Firms of 2023

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The Top MBA Admission Consultants of 2023

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The Top 20 MBA Admission Consultants of 2022

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The Top 20 MBA Admission Consultants Of 2021

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These MBA Admission Consultants Got The Most Favorable Reviews In 2020

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THE MUSE​

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Should You Get An MBA?  3 Questions To Ask Yourself

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BUSINESSBECAUSE

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Is A 600 GMAT Score Too Low?

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What GMAT Score Do You Need For Harvard?

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How Do You Go About Getting An MBA Scholarship To A US Business School?

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How To Stay True To Yourself In Your MBA Application

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BUSINESS TODAY

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Chatting With Shaifali Aggarwal About MBAs (Podcast)

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Breaking Into Business School With Shaifali Aggarwal

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FORTE FOUNDATION

 

4 Tips To Help You Balance Both Work And MBA Applications

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3 Ways To Demonstrate Professional Impact In Your MBA Applications

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5 Questions To Address Before Submitting Your Business School Applications In Round 1

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THINKMBA

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Strong Credentials Get You Considered. Your Story Gets You In.

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Leading MBA admissions consulting for Harvard (HBS), Stanford GSB, Wharton, and M7. Founded by a Harvard MBA, Ivy Groupe helps ambitious professionals craft authentic, compelling narratives that secure admissions to the world's top business schools.


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