Strategic education consulting · India and the Gulf

Plan your child's future abroad. Start with the right decisions.

We help families make the big decisions well. The right major, countries, universities and funding, for undergraduate and Master's applications.

Applying for a Master's? Talk to our team  ·  Not ready yet? Request a call back

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900+students guided one-on-one
1,500+offers from Top 100 universities
98%visa success rate
90%secure a scholarship of 30% or more
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Where to start

Three ways we work with families.

Pick the one that fits where your child is today. Not sure? Start with the Strategic Audit and we'll tell you honestly what comes next.

Recommended first step

Strategic Audit

Any stage · not sure where to start

Two strategy sessions with our team and a written Strategy Map your family keeps.

  • Where the profile stands today
  • Major, countries and a backup
  • First university shortlist
  • Scholarships, budget and next steps
₹4,999adjusted if you continue with us
See the Strategic Audit
Undergraduate cohort

Built in 11

Class 11 · Grade 11 / IB DP1 in the Gulf

A small cohort that builds the profile, the university list and the funding plan before Class 12 begins.

  • Fall 2028 intake
  • 60 students in the cohort
  • Application-ready by 1 August 2027
  • Sign-ups close 31 March 2027
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Postgraduate

Master's admissions

Final-year students, graduates, working professionals

The right course and country for your career, then strong applications, end to end.

  • Course and country choice
  • University shortlist
  • SOP, CV and recommendations
  • Scholarships, loans and visa
Talk to our team

Just have a question? Request a call back or message us on WhatsApp.

How we think

One profile, five questions.

Before we suggest a single university, every student's profile goes through the same five checks.

  1. 01

    The Depth Test

    Do the activities show growth and results, or just a long list?

  2. 02

    The Fit Wheel

    Six factors on every university, not rankings alone.

  3. 03

    The +1 Strategy

    A main country plus a backup route, never just one.

  4. 04

    The Value Blueprint

    Scholarships and the real net cost, planned from day one.

  5. 05

    The One-Story Audit

    SOP, finances and interview all tell one clear story.

Naveen Bhagtani, Founder and Lead Mentor, Gradient Dreamz
Naveen BhagtaniFounder & Lead Mentor
Meet the founder

The person behind every plan.

"Families often pick a university first and then try to make everything else fit. I would rather start with your child. What are they good at, what do they enjoy, where do they want to be in ten years? The country, the university and the budget follow from that."

Naveen Bhagtani, Founder & Lead Mentor, Gradient Dreamz

  • Leads every Strategic Auditpersonally, with our team
  • Certified Global Career Counsellorand British Council Coach
  • Undergraduate and Master'sadmissions across six countries
The process

From the first call to the first week abroad.

One team stays with your family through every step, so nothing falls between handovers.

  1. 1Class 11, early

    First conversation

    We understand your child, your goals and your budget.

    You getA clear next step
  2. 2Class 11

    Strategy Map

    Major, countries with a +1, universities and funding, written down.

    You getA written plan
  3. 3Class 11 to the summer

    Profile building

    Activities with depth, projects, internships and a test plan.

    You getA month-by-month checklist
  4. 4Class 12, Aug to Jan

    Applications

    Shortlist, essays and SOPs drafted with the student, every deadline tracked.

    You getEvery file reviewed line by line
  5. 5Class 12, Mar to May

    Offers and scholarships

    Offers compared on net cost, scholarships and education loans.

    You getA clear decision, not a guess
  6. ★Before the Fall intake

    Visa to arrival

    Visa file and interview prep, travel, housing and the first month.

    You getSupport until they settle in

Built in 11 families start in Class 11 and are application-ready by 1 August 2027.

Results

Where our students got in.

A few recent offers. Every one of them started with a plan.

See all results →
Scholarship and housing100%Singapore University of Technology and DesignSiva Sai · Bachelor's
Awards$36,000+McMaster University, CanadaArav Thakker · Bachelor's
Master's offerNTUNanyang Technological University, SingaporeAaryan Wykes · Master's
Duke, Berkeley, NYU, Wisconsin-Madison, Toronto, McMaster, Imperial, Warwick, Manchester, NTU, SMU, SUTD
IN HER OWN WORDSDishaMSc Light and Lighting · UCL, LondonThey had to dig in deep and do quite a lot of research to get me the right course and the right university.
Questions parents ask

Straight answers.

Something else on your mind? Our team is happy to talk it through.

Who do you work with?

Families applying for an undergraduate degree, starting from Class 11, and students applying for a Master's. We work with families across India, the UAE and the Gulf, online and in person.

Where should we start?

If you're not sure, start with the Strategic Audit. It gives you a written plan and an honest view of what your child needs. Class 11 families can join Built in 11, and Master's applicants can talk to our team directly.

Which countries do you cover?

The USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Europe, including Germany, France, the Netherlands and Sweden. Every plan has a main country and a backup.

Do you help with scholarships and education loans?

Yes. We plan scholarships from day one and compare every offer on its real, net cost. 90% of our students secure a scholarship of 30% or more.

Do you take commissions from universities?

No. We work for your family, not for the universities, so our advice is based only on what's right for your child.

Can you guarantee admission?

No one can honestly promise that. What we do is build a strong profile and a balanced list of reach, match and safe universities, so your child has real choices when the offers arrive.

Next step

Make the next decision a well-planned one.

Tell us where your child is today. We'll help you decide what comes next, and why.