Dhivya Arumugham
GMAT tutor and career coach with Google and McKinsey experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern), business school; BA background in math, econ and chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
Dhivya Arumugham is a GMAT tutor and career coach who helps people prepare for business school and work through career pivots. She has spent 15 years coaching the GMAT, with a 3.95 out of 4.00 average rating across thousands of students. She also worked in corporate strategy and in learning and development roles at Google, McKinsey and Teach For America. She attended Kellogg for business school and has helped many clients get into top 10 programs.
What Dhivya helps with
Dhivya helps people who are studying for the GMAT, planning a career pivot, or feeling stuck in their work life.
- Preparing for the GMAT
- Getting into top 10 business schools
- Planning a career pivot
- Feeling stuck or off-track despite looking successful on paper
- Working through competing identities, expectations and ambitions
Who Dhivya works with
Dhivya works with students at different levels, from very advanced GMAT test takers to those who are just starting out. She also coaches people facing a career change or feeling stuck. She teaches in group classes as well as coaching individuals.
Background and qualifications
Dhivya studied math, econ and chemistry as an undergraduate at UNC-Chapel Hill. She then spent 15 years applying that analytical training to GMAT coaching, corporate strategy work, and learning and development roles at Google, McKinsey and Teach For America. She earned her business degree at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Her GMAT teaching has an average rating of 3.95 out of 4.00 across thousands of students. She has also helped many people get into top 10 business schools.
Dhivya Arumugham pricing
Programs and services
- GMAT tutoring
- Career coaching
- Free intro call
Dhivya Arumugham reviews
Dhivya Arumugham has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Combines 15 years of GMAT teaching with corporate strategy and learning roles at Google, McKinsey and Teach For America.
Best for business school applicants who want GMAT help and guidance on a career pivot.
Common questions
How much does Dhivya Arumugham charge?
Coaching with Dhivya runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dhivya Arumugham help with?
Dhivya Arumugham helps with preparing for the GMAT, getting into top 10 business schools, planning a career pivot and feeling stuck or off-track despite looking successful on paper.
Does Dhivya Arumugham have reviews?
Dhivya Arumugham has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Dhivya Arumugham certified?
Dhivya Arumugham lists: Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern), business school; BA background in math, econ and chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill.
Does Dhivya coach beyond the GMAT?
Yes. She also offers career coaching for people planning a career pivot or feeling stuck.
Can Dhivya work with students at any GMAT level?
Yes. Students describe her as able to teach both very advanced and lower-level students with respect and care.
How do I contact Dhivya Arumugham?
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