Built in 11 · For parents of Class 11 students

Start your child's college application in Class 11, not Class 12.

A founder-led strategic programme for 60 students targeting Fall 2028 admissions. Build your child's academic profile, activities, university strategy and funding plan before applications open.

900+ students counselled · 100% visa approval for all 60 students in 2025–26

Naveen Bhagtani taking a session on extra-curricular activities with a school class
A Class 11 session on activities
Recent admitFull rideUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonPranav Patel · USA
37of 60 seats left
sign-ups close 31 March 2027
Who it's forClass 11, Grade 11, Year 12 or IB DP1 students. Any board, any country.
What you getA written Strategy Map, then one counsellor through to the final offer.
Key datesSign-ups close 31 March 2027. Applications open 1 August 2027.
Only 37 of 60 seats left

Talk to our team first. Decide after.

Leave your details and we call you. If Built in 11 fits your child, you then book the Profile Audit (₹4,999) with Naveen. Nothing is charged now.

900+students counselled one-on-one in the last three years
1,500offers from the world's Top 100 universities
100%visa approval for all 60 students we guided in 2025–26
₹20Cr+in scholarships secured by our students, as of 2026
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Recent admits

Offers our students actually received.

Every one of these started with a plan built early: the right activities, the right list, and funding planned in from day one.

Full ride
Full ride
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Pranav Patel · Civil Engineering · USA
Scholarship
100% + housing
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Siva Sai · Engineering · Singapore
Scholarship
$56,000
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Asmit Potdar · USA
Scholarship
$56,000
George Mason University
Shruti · USA
Awards
$36,000+
McMaster University
Arav Thakker · Canada
Chancellor's Award
$16,000 / year
UMass Amherst
Prithika Prakash · Computer Engineering · USA
Fee reduction
20% off
UNSW Sydney
Vitraag Shah · Australia
Offer
Admitted
Nanyang Technological University
Aaryan Wykes · Singapore
Universities where our students have received offers: Duke, UC Berkeley, NYU, Wisconsin, Toronto, McMaster, Imperial College London, Warwick, Manchester, NTU Singapore, SMU, SUTD

Where our students have received offers. Also: Georgia Tech, Waterloo, UBC, Melbourne, UNSW Sydney and more.

90%of our students secure a scholarship of at least 30%
25%secure 50% or more in scholarships
13%receive 70% and above
Why Class 11

By Class 12, the application can only describe what already happened.

The essays are written in Class 12, but what they can say is decided now: which activities a student does, which tests they take, which major and which countries they aim for.

Starting in Class 12

  • Activities already locked in
  • Tests squeezed into one term
  • Major chosen in a hurry
  • One country, no backup

Built in 11

  • Activities built with depth
  • A test plan with time to spare
  • A major chosen for 2032
  • A main country plus a +1
Naveen Bhagtani speaking to a hall of school students
We start with the students, in their schools
Our signature methods

One profile. Five lenses.

Before we suggest a single university, we look at your child's profile through five methods. Each one asks a different question, so nothing important is missed.

YOUR CHILD 1DEPTH 2FIT 3+1 4VALUE 5STORY
  1. 1
    ActivitiesThe Depth TestDid it last? Did they grow? Is there a result? Anything that fails is cut, or built up.
  2. 2
    UniversitiesThe Fit WheelSix factors on every shortlist: academic fit, industry and location, success rate, scholarships, opportunities and rankings.
  3. 3
    CountriesThe +1 StrategyA main country plus a second one, chosen for the family's goal: settlement, career, safety or course.
  4. 4
    FundingThe Value BlueprintScholarships and budget planned from day one, and offers weighed on net cost.
  5. 5
    DocumentsThe One-Story AuditSOP, finances, sponsor and interview checked side by side, so the file tells one story.

Only 37 of 60 seats leftSee your child's profile through all five lenses in the Profile Audit.

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Student stories

Profiles built with time, not in a rush.

Pranav Patel
Pranav PatelCivil Engineering · USA

A gap year, reframed.

Starting point

A gap year after school. SAT 1380.

What we did

Moved from a social media internship to two civil construction internships. Added AutoCAD, LibreCAD and 4+ certifications. Built a balanced list of 20 US universities.

Full rideUniversity of Wisconsin
90% scholarshipThe Ohio State University
Siva Sai
Siva SaiEngineering · Singapore +1 Netherlands

A profile built on projects.

Starting point

Strong academics. SAT 1400+.

What we did

Built two independent projects: a Python health-diagnosis app and an autonomous mobility robot. Added two engineering internships. Planned Singapore with the Netherlands as the +1.

100% scholarshipPlus housing support, SUTD
Two offersTU Eindhoven · chose Electrical Engineering
Prithika Prakash
Prithika PrakashComputer Engineering · USA

Not the typical tech applicant.

Starting point

State Board. SAT 1350. Ten years of classical dance.

What we did

Built depth across disciplines: she founded her school's Dance Club and added certifications and internships. Targeted public research universities in tech hubs.

$16,000 / yearChancellor's Award, UMass Amherst
10 offersOhio State · Stony Brook · UIC · Virginia Tech

Stories shared publicly on @gradientdreamz.

From a parent

"Very frankly shown the options."

Very impressed with the very informal, very friendly way the team interacts not only with the students but also with parents.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Gradient Dreamz to any parent who wants to send his child abroad for studies.
Zahir Wykes · Father of Aaryan Wykes, now studying at NTU Singapore
Zahir Wykes and his son Aaryan at NTU Singapore
With Aaryan at NTU Singapore, July 2026
Who it's for

Parents of Class 11 students, anywhere in the world.

  • Any curriculum: CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, A Levels, AP or State boards
  • Families in any country: India, the UAE and Gulf, Asia, Europe, Africa or the Americas
  • Grade 11, Year 12 and IB DP1 students, who are on the same timeline
  • Students aiming for Fall 2028 entry abroad
Why now

The next few months decide what the application can say.

MAR31

Sign-ups close on 31 March 2027. Only 60 students join the cohort, and every month before August is building time.

AUG1

Applications open on 1 August 2027. Everything a student wants to show has to happen before then.

Naveen Bhagtani
The mentor behind Built in 11

Naveen Bhagtani

Founder & Lead Mentor, Gradient Dreamz · creator of the Built in 11 method

Certified Global Career Counsellor · British Council Coach · 7+ years in undergraduate and postgraduate admissions

View Naveen's LinkedIn profile

A note from Naveen

Every year, parents come to me in Class 12 and ask what their child can still do. Honestly, by then, not much. The application can only describe what has already happened. In Class 11, there is still time to change the story.

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

That is the thinking behind Built in 11, and it is why I still lead every Profile Audit myself.

Naveen Bhagtani
1counsellor who knows your child's plan, from the first call to the final offer
0commissions from universities. We work for your family, not for them.

Why only 60 students? Because every plan gets Naveen's personal attention, and that does not stretch. We would rather say no than spread ourselves thin.

Step 1 · The paid Profile Audit

Your child's Strategy Map, built in two sessions.

Built in 11 starts with a paid Profile Audit led personally by Naveen Bhagtani. We study your child's profile and hand you a written Strategy Map: where they stand today, and exactly what to build before 1 August 2027.

Profile Audit · paid · 2 sessions
₹4,999including GST, for both sessions and your Strategy Map
Session 1 · StrategyProfile assessment, career direction, a first country and university strategy.
Session 2 · Follow-upEvery question answered and the map refined, before you decide.

The audit is a paid service, booked before the first session. The full fee is credited towards your programme fee if you enrol within 14 days. Joining the cohort is optional.

Built in 11 · Fall 2028Strategy Map
Profile
Audit
  1. Where the profile stands todayAn honest assessment, not a sales pitch
  2. Career direction and majorChosen for 2032, not for 2026
  3. Best-fit countries, with a +1A main country and a backup route
  4. A first Fit Wheel shortlistUniversities tested on six factors
  5. Scholarship and budget outlookFunding planned in from day one
  6. Profile gaps to close, and whenActivities, tests and projects, month by month
  7. 1 August 2027: application-readyApplications open; your child is ready
Naveen BhagtaniFOUNDER & LEAD MENTOR
GRADIENT DREAMZ
Questions families ask

Fair questions, straight answers.

Is the first session free?

No. The Profile Audit is a paid service: ₹4,999 (including GST) covers two sessions with Naveen and your written Strategy Map. The full fee is credited towards your programme fee if you enrol within 14 days.

Who will actually work with my child?

Naveen sets the strategy in the Profile Audit. A dedicated counsellor works with your child from there.

Do you guarantee admission?

No. Universities decide. If no offer is received, additional applications may be processed as per our terms.

Do you write the essays?

No. We guide them through discussion and revision, so the voice stays your child's.

Does support end with the offer?

No. We help with loans, visa, travel and accommodation, and support your child for the first month after arrival.

We don't live in India. Does this work for us?

Yes. Built in 11 is open to students in any country. Grade 11, Year 12 and IB DP1 students are on the same timeline.

Only 37 of 60 seats left · sign-ups close 31 March 2027

Build the application in Class 11, not in a rush in Class 12.

Leave your details and our team calls you. If Built in 11 fits your child, you then book the Profile Audit (₹4,999) with Naveen. Nothing is charged now.