Amritha Mani
Master's programs admissions consultant with a Columbia MBA
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Columbia Business School |
Amritha Mani is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's programs. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and worked as an MBA admissions consultant with The Red Pen. She has helped 50+ applicants get offers at schools including LSE, Michigan, Columbia, IIM, and Harvard (MPA). Before admissions, she spent 14+ years leading strategy and transformation work at Director and Principal level in financial services, government, and global consulting.
What Amritha helps with
Amritha helps applicants find their own story and turn it into a strong master's application. She works on essays and final application reviews.
- Writing admissions essays
- Final review of master's applications
- Finding the personal story behind an application
- Applying to U.S. master's programs
- Applying to MBA and MPA programs
- Preparing to apply to schools such as LSE, Michigan, and IIM
Background and qualifications
Amritha holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. She went through the admissions process herself and got into Columbia. She later worked as an MBA admissions consultant with The Red Pen, where she helped 50+ applicants. Before that, she spent 14+ years in strategy and transformation leadership at Director and Principal level. She worked across financial services, government, and global consulting, including KPMG, Dalberg, and the United Nations. She has worked in Sydney, New York, Jakarta, and Mumbai. She has presented to Boards and C-suites and led teams of up to 500+ stakeholders.
Amritha Mani pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions essay coaching
- Master's final application review
- Getting started package for master's applications
- Starter coaching package for U.S. master's programs
- Custom hourly coaching
Amritha Mani reviews
Amritha Mani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Combines a Columbia MBA and her own admissions experience with 14+ years of senior strategy work at KPMG, Dalberg, and the United Nations.
Best for master's applicants who want help shaping their personal story into strong essays.
Common questions
How much does Amritha Mani charge?
Coaching with Amritha runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Amritha from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amritha Mani help with?
Amritha Mani helps with writing admissions essays, final review of master's applications, finding the personal story behind an application and applying to U.S. master's programs.
Does Amritha Mani have reviews?
Amritha Mani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Amritha Mani certified?
Amritha Mani lists: MBA, Columbia Business School.
Which schools have Amritha's clients gotten into?
Her clients have won offers at schools including LSE, Michigan, Columbia, IIM, and Harvard (MPA).
Does Amritha review finished applications?
Yes. She offers a master's final application review, and she also helps with essays from the start.
How do I contact Amritha Mani?
Send Amritha a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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