2026–27 Cycle Open
Premium MBA Consulting Services
Whether you need laser-focused guidance or elite end-to-end support, we have a model designed for your ambition and timeline.
Choose Your Engagement Model
How we help MBA applicants build stronger applications
Every engagement is founder-led and designed around your story, school list, deadlines, and application complexity.
Full-Service Comprehensive Model
End-to-end strategic advisory
We work with a limited number of clients for our end-to-end advisory: brainstorming, essays, resume, recommendations, interview prep, waitlist management… unlimited iterations, unlimited support.
- Strategic Brainstorming
- Essay & Resume Crafting
- Recommendation Strategy
- Mock Interview Prep
- Waitlist Management
Hourly Model
Targeted, surgical expertise
You drive, we advise. Perfect if you’re self-motivated and want expert help on specific application pieces. Proven success, one hour at a time.
- Flexible block hours
- Essay sanity checks
- Ding analysis
- Specific interview prep
Founder-led, high-touch consulting
You work directly with Nupur Gupta
Our model is not built around handoffs, junior consultants, or generic feedback. Each client works directly with Nupur Gupta across strategy, story development, application execution, and interview preparation.
Planning your application cycle
Current Availability Status
Availability changes quickly around MBA deadlines. Use this as directional guidance and request a consultation early.
Before you apply
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book my consultation?
Fill out our initial consultation form. We’ll allocate a 15-minute Zoom slot—subject to availability close to deadlines.
Are consultations guaranteed?
We do our best, but slots around deadlines are limited. Early application improves your chances of securing a session.
What happens before the session?
We’ll request background information via email to make the live consultation maximally effective. Please fill out as much as you can in advance.
When should I start?
Early birds start 12–24 months ahead, but 6–9 months is ideal. If you’re closer to deadlines, our hourly model offers flexibility.
What is your engagement model?
Each client works directly with Nupur Gupta—no middlemen. You get 1:1 time across calls, emails, and video sessions scheduled in advance.
How do we communicate?
- Synchronous: Zoom calls scheduled 2+ days ahead
- Asynchronous: Email threads for drafts and feedback
What are your working hours?
We work from Monday to Friday (10:30 AM to 6:30 PM IST) and Saturday (10:30 AM to 4:30 PM IST). We do not work on Sunday. Please contact us for our current holiday schedule.
What if I miss deliverables?
We’ll miss those planned iterations, but we’ll reschedule as best as possible. Timely submission on your end keeps us on track.
Can I transfer my engagement?
Engagements are tied to your application cycle and schedule. They can’t be carried forward to subsequent years except by approved deferral.
How do I request a deferral?
Submit a medical or emergency request with documentation *before* you miss a deliverable. Approved cases follow next year’s terms & fees.
How do I make payments?
We accept bank transfers; allow 24–48 hrs to add us as payee per RBI guidelines. Setting up our account early reduces delays.
Can you write my essay so I can focus on other aspects of the application such as GMAT?
We’re AIGAC members. We guide you but never write essays for you—that would violate school codes of ethics.
Why are your reviews not listed on platforms such as GMATClub and Poets & Quants?
We believe in reviews based on authentic feedback, uninfluenced by advertising revenue. LinkedIn is a neutral platform that allows you – a prospective applicant – to credibly get a sense of past clients’ recommendations and profiles, without the influence of middlemen. Therefore, we’ve chosen LinkedIn as the only platform where past clients provide feedback about their experience working with us. We have 70+ reviews from past applicants admitted to schools such as HBS, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, Kellogg, Booth and more. You can read reviews by scrolling down to the ‘Recommendations’ section of our LinkedIn page. Our LinkedIn reviews provide a fair and honest representation of what working with Crack The MBA looks like.
Where can I read past client reviews?
See 85+ authentic reviews on LinkedIn—our chosen platform for unbiased client feedback: LinkedIn Recommendations.
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