Gauraang Biyani
MBA admissions consultant for Stanford GSB and Harvard applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, New York University Abu Dhabi |
Gauraang Biyani is an MBA admissions consultant. He helps applicants who want to get into top business schools. He was admitted to Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School with scholarships. Before that, he was chief of staff at a climate-tech startup in India. He was a strategy consultant at Dalberg before that. He applied without a paid MBA coach. Advice from a few trusted people who had done it before made the difference for him.
What Gauraang helps with
Gauraang gives direct feedback on MBA applications. He draws on his own successful application cycle.
- Applying to top MBA programs such as Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School
- Getting direct feedback on MBA applications
- Applying with a management consulting background
- Applying with a chief of staff or startup background
- Going after MBA scholarships
Background and qualifications
Gauraang was chief of staff at Varaha, a climate-tech startup in India. There he helped raise more than $8M in a Series A from 8 global VCs and managed investor relations. He also helped sell carbon credits and led hiring for senior management roles. Before that he worked as a strategy consultant at Dalberg from 2020 to 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from New York University Abu Dhabi, with a 3.98 grade average, and an MBA. He was also a long distance runner at university.
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Gauraang Biyani reviews
Gauraang Biyani has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He was admitted to both Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School with scholarships, after applying without a paid MBA coach.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at top schools who want direct and honest feedback, especially from consulting or startup backgrounds.
Common questions
How much does Gauraang Biyani charge?
Coaching with Gauraang runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Gauraang from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gauraang Biyani help with?
Gauraang Biyani helps with applying to top MBA programs such as Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School, getting direct feedback on MBA applications, applying with a management consulting background and applying with a chief of staff or startup background.
Does Gauraang Biyani have reviews?
Gauraang Biyani has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Gauraang Biyani certified?
Gauraang Biyani lists: MBA; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, New York University Abu Dhabi.
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