Ishu Gupta
Career and graduate admissions coach for professionals and students
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
| Credentials | Master's degree, Harvard Kennedy School |
Ishu Gupta is a career coach who helps professionals and students with career changes and applications to competitive graduate programs. Ishu started a first organization at 19 and worked as a social entrepreneur for a decade. Ishu then moved into public policy and earned a master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School. For over 10 years, Ishu has consulted governments on innovation strategies and mentored people around the world.
What Ishu helps with
Ishu works with people at a career crossroads. Clients also get help applying to competitive graduate programs.
- Making a career transition
- Applying to competitive master's programs
- Finding direction when the next step is unclear
- Identifying personal strengths
- Building an action plan for a career you want
Who Ishu works with
Ishu works with ambitious professionals and students who face a career crossroads. Clients include people who want to change careers, people who want to get into competitive programs, and people who feel unsure about their direction.
Background and qualifications
Ishu Gupta founded a first organization at age 19 while still in college. After a decade as a social entrepreneur, Ishu decided to go to graduate school. With no mentor to guide the process, Ishu built a personal system and strategy and was admitted to five Ivy League schools. Ishu earned a master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School and moved into public policy leadership. For over 10 years, Ishu has consulted governments on innovation strategies and mentored professionals and students worldwide.
Ishu Gupta pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
Ishu Gupta reviews
Ishu Gupta has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Built a personal admissions strategy without a mentor and won admission to five Ivy League schools.
Best for professionals and students who face a career crossroads or want to apply to competitive master's programs.
Common questions
How much does Ishu Gupta charge?
Coaching with Ishu runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Ishu from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ishu Gupta help with?
Ishu Gupta helps with making a career transition, applying to competitive master's programs, finding direction when the next step is unclear and identifying personal strengths.
Does Ishu Gupta have reviews?
Ishu Gupta has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ishu Gupta certified?
Ishu Gupta lists: Master's degree, Harvard Kennedy School.
Does Ishu Gupta help with graduate school applications?
Yes. Ishu offers master's program coaching. Ishu was admitted to five Ivy League schools using a self-built strategy.
How do I contact Ishu Gupta?
Send Ishu a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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