Our mission is to help students and universities find the right-fit programmes and significantly improve their readiness for higher education applications globally. We are a team of purpose-driven consultants, designers, and product lovers who are re-imagining and re-shaping the international admission process.
We aim to revolutionize the global education landscape by connecting students with their dream universities through innovation, affordability, and transparency, while helping universities find their best-fit students through data-driven insights, ensuring an ideal match for academic excellence and personal growth.
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We believe in transparent partnerships with reputable universities, ensuring students can trust in their academic journey.
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ApplyBuds ensures you can achieve your dreams without the hefty price tag often associated with premium counselling services, especially for those who are self-motivated and prefer a DIY approach.
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Contextual discovery & program application journey with help of AI for impeccable documents, interview readiness, and personalized university recommendations, giving students a competitive edge.
At Applybuds, we are committed to your success. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams of studying abroad and expanding your horizons. Our team is driven by a passion for education and a belief in the transformative power of global learning experiences.
For universities, ApplyBuds simplifies the admissions, ensuring you find your best-fit students efficiently.
We are not just a platform; we are your bridge to a world of limitless opportunities, where dreams take flight, and education knows no borders.
Rajiv has more than 18 years of experience working as a strategist and advisor in the higher education business. He is an academic at heart and has counselled over 500 students applying to the top 50 universities in the world. He is ApplyBuds' chief evangelist and innovation ideator currently. He previously led Veritas Test Prep's India Operations, co-founded a VC-funded EdTech startup, and was business head at Career Launcher.
A product expert who made a career working at the cutting-edge of Data and Technology. He converts big ideas to reality at LilacBuds. He graduated with a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins and has led large teams for 2 global financial powerhouses (Bloomberg & CRISIL)