I believe I should preface this message by mentioning that unfortunately, I have decided not to work in 'suggesting' that mode whilst writing this text. Having said that, I made sure to write as eloquently as I could in your favourite dialect: Arshshis. Having said that, I mean, furthermore, I hope this message celebrates how all those lengthy editing sessions cutting down 356 words to 349 helped me build a connection with someone whom I consider not only a mentor, but also a friend. I feel that I can comfortably say that if I didn't have you continuing to push me onwards to reach my full potential, I wouldn't be where I am today, so with all my sincerest thoughts, thank you. It certainly had its everest-esque peaks and introspective troughs, but this journey was one that I was certainly glad you were a part of.

★★★★★

Arsh Dutt

New York University '25

Dear Rachna, Just a quick note to say a heartfelt thank you. Irrespective of what happens with Ishaan's college admissions, his interactions with you have had such a positive impact on him. I can't thank you enough for everything you do for him and I can't thank God enough for having led us to you. It's overwhelming to see the respect, love and regard he has for you...Thank you, thank you.

★★★★★

Priyanka Mehrish

Parent

Rachna Ma'am, you have stayed up night after night ensuring that my activity list was completely fine and that every word of my essay brought out the real me. This win is as much yours as it is mine because you built my confidence and my interests. Thank you Ma'am, truly.

★★★★★

Suhaani Singh

Stanford University '29

Couldn't agree more. Sometimes we gave up but you never did. Thank you, Rachna.

★★★★★

Richu Singh

Parent

Hey rachna. The last offer is coming tomorrow and then we'll know where we're headed. I just wanted to reach out to you to thank you for all your help & support, your constant encouragement, life coaching & calming Rivan's nerves in those panicky moments. Truly grateful & thankful to you. He could not have come this far without that support. Much much love & eternal gratitude from Sumeet & me.

★★★★★

Mandira Nath

Parent

Thinking about everything that led to this, you have really pushed me to be my best throughout. I talked about my fire coming back but you had a big role to play in that. Being scared to say no to you at times allowed me to discover my own potential. Stugov, debate and my role in even my school life today is a direct result of the faith you put in me to go out there. I am grateful for all your support in this process and definitely wouldn't have got this far without you.

★★★★★

Navya Chopra

Cornell University '30

Rachna, a heartfelt thank you for being with us every step of the college application journey. What stood out is your unwavering dedication and commitment to each student that you work with. You invested the time, effort, and patience to really understand Samaya and guided her to be authentic to the process, discovering and bringing out her best self. Your belief in her made a meaningful difference as you supported her through every setback and celebrated her every success like your own. You always went the extra mile, and for this, we can never thank you enough. Can't think of anything that you could have done differently - I think we we're completely biased 🙂

★★★★★

Rachna Bery

Parent

I really liked how personalized the support was. Over two years, Rachna ma'am got to know a lot about me and was really able to understand how I work. The fact that she directed, helped, and edited all my essays ensured that they were personal, showed growth, and also conveyed my voice and who I am as a person. While writing college essays was not one of my greatest strengths, her support really helped make the process smoother. Having frequent meetings really supported me as well through the stressful application process. I am also really grateful that she pushed me to ED to Dartmouth, showing her stability, guidance, and support during the college admissions process. I also think that On Point helped a lot with profile building. Over around a year, I was able to do much more than I could have ever imagined through extracurriculars and supercurriculars without having too much on my plate at any point in time.

★★★★★

Dheera Mehndiratta

Dartmouth College '30

Over the past 2 years, what I found most helpful about working with Rachna Ma'am was how personal the process was. At a time when everything can feel overwhelming, she brought balance and perspective by encouraging me to explore and do things my way, yet creating structure with clear timelines and constant guidance. What stood out most was how well she knew me. Often, she understood what I needed before I did – always knowing how to make me smile after a long day, when to push me, and when to give me space to make my own decisions. She was endlessly patient and never made me feel like I had too many questions or was asking for too much. Whether it was editing and re-editing an essay multiple times or just making time to pick up my calls, more than anything, I always felt like I had someone in my corner.

★★★★★

Samaya Bery

Brown University '30

I really don't have enough words to express our gratitude for everything you did for Navya over the last 2 years. We could not have asked for a better mentor than you. What she has achieved today is a direct result of your guidance and unfiltered support. I'm positive that all this would not have been possible without your encouragement. We really thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

★★★★★

Priyanka & Amit Chopra

Parents

Rachna Ma'am is one of the most honest college counselors you will get, who are not just going to treat you as one of the pack, but rather personally, depending on where you are, where you want to apply, and what you want to study. I think the way she handled my own personal problems along with school deadlines and stuff was very good. I think there is nothing I would want differently with my results and final application.

★★★★★

Vivaan Poddar

RISD '30

Your commitment is unparalleled.

★★★★★

Aditya Poddar

Parent

College applications are stressful. Full of deadlines, difficult choices, never-ending essays to edit and the hope that our babies find a fit for the journey ahead. Rachna – you handheld us - making the whole process simpler, streamlined and focussed. Very quickly, you got a sense of who Tanay was - and helped tell his story so effectively. You guided him on ways to improve his profile, write better and show his true self. You kept a vigilant eye on timelines and pushed us to rework things we would have settled for. As a result, we have so many fantastic choices on the table. What made working with you different is the ownership you felt. You invested in Tanay, felt disappointed at the rejections and celebrated the acceptances - you were our partner and guide. Thank you seems inadequate.

★★★★★

Radhika Chandrasekhar

Parent

Rachna, your engagement with Ishaan was exceptional. You were consistently available to guide, encourage, and mentor him throughout the entire two-year journey. I truly believe you were the best choice for us – you were both a friend and a firm presence, demanding his attention and commitment when it mattered most. Given our busy schedules, you pushed him and helped him achieve his best. Thank you for striking the perfect balance between being considerate and demanding.

★★★★★

Gunjan Mehrish

Parent

I only really started the college application process in 12th Grade so it was overwhelming managing the essays, tests, extracurriculars etc. I think the thing that stood out to me most was the personalised help that Rachna provided at every step of the process, whether it was crafting a CV, or looking for internships, keeping track of deadlines or writing essays. She was always available for any help I needed and in fact pushed me to put in effort that I would have done independently. I don't think I would have gotten the results I did without her help.

★★★★★

Tanay Jalan

Student

I've been meaning to write to you to express a big thank you. Thank you for your patience and the care you've shown to Ahaana. I've noticed a significant change in her - she seems more confident, assured, and proud of herself. We couldn't have achieved this without you. As we are waiting for things to unfold I know that thru this process she has discovered herself. Thank you Rachna once again... lots of love.

★★★★★

Radhika Bharat Ram

Parent

Without doubt, you have been instrumental in mentoring and guiding Diya through internships, university selection, SOP, and that has been the platform which has helped Diya to harness her potential. We are extremely proud that Diya has received fantastic offers and she is spoilt for choice for selecting which university she will attend. This would not have been possible without your untiring and persistent efforts. We are most grateful for having been associated with you and would most definitely have the highest recommendation to any aspiring college student to have you as their admission counsellor.

★★★★★

Sumeet Chopra

Parent

For a little lost lamb, not knowing her path, Rachna ma'am was my guiding light. Over the past year, my college admissions journey has been a roller coaster ride, which was made more easier with the mentoring ma'am provided me with. She set goals which at first seemed impossible for me, but with the help of her motivation and firm follow up ensured that I climbed the steps slowly but surely to achieve my final goal. During this time, ma'am has helped me harness a potential which I never realised existed within me. Today marks the culmination of this journey with me receiving an unconditional acceptance from my dream university. I am sure that this confidence instilled in me will endure and stay with me in my future endeavours. Thank you ma'am!

★★★★★

Diya Chopra

xxx

Rachna, thank you so much for all your help! You have played a pivotal role in motivating Saina, honing her strengths and shaping her writing style. With the perfect blend of firmness and gentleness, you guided and supported her throughout the college application process which can be quite daunting. Your attention to detail, your hard work and your dedication to highlight the uniqueness in each child is what sets you apart! We are so grateful to you!

★★★★★

Vandana Munjal

Parent

Writing has never been my forte, which is why the most daunting part of the college application, for me, was the essay. With so many renowned essay editors, we crossed our fingers and decided to take Rachna ma'am's services. After 3-4 months of working with her, I can tell you that it was the best decision my parents and I made. I won't take this space to talk about how she provided me with valuable tips and went over every word of the essays with me...because, well, she did. But what I particularly admired about her, and what makes her THE BEST, was how absorbed she was and treated my work as her own. She made sure that I completed my essays on time, and yes, she did! She was not just an essay editor. She was a parent to me. I don't think anyone would have pushed me to be a better version of myself like Rachna ma'am did. Despite the immense competition in Computer Science, she helped me get into some top CS programs in the US. Even better, I got into University of Waterloo's Honors CS Program and secured two scholarships! She made sure that I was, in her words, "spoilt for choice." Undoubtedly, words fall short to express how grateful and indebted I am to her. Truly, thank you ma'am.

★★★★★

Kunal Sachdev

University of Waterloo '28

Harsha and I sincerely appreciate the tremendous effort you put in with Arun's college applications. He benefited hugely from your monitorship and am sure he will continue to be your loyal friend and admirer for life. No matter where he get in or not ... he has learned and grown an enormous amount in the months he's worked with you. Thank you!

★★★★★

Sara Vatteth

Parent

Thank you @Rachna Grewal for everything. I admire your persistence, infinite attention, and personalized care and efforts. Thank you for believing in her and thank you for supporting her in a way we wouldn't have been able to.

★★★★★

Priyanka Tiku Gupta

Parent

Rachna’s extensive knowledge about colleges and their application processes made the whole process very easy. She is very perceptive & understood my daughter so well. She helped short list the colleges best suited for her and guided us methodically and expertly through the applications. We were fortunate to have her as our counselor. She was always readily available, very supportive and encouraging. My daughter got accepted to almost all the colleges she applied for in US and UK. We are thankful for Rachna and On Point Education Advisory for the future opportunities she has helped open for my daughter.

★★★★★

Jasmine Mayor

Parent

Hello Rachna, Angel here. Today I was awarded the postgraduate excellence award, it's the scholarship for which we applied. Thank you so much for your guidance because of your support I was able to achieve this. Thank you once again, I'm really grateful for your help.

★★★★★

Angelica Robert

Parent

My experience working with Rachna Ma'am was wonderful. Not easily impressed, she encouraged me to work harder in highlighting my strengths and personality. She guided me through the entire application process with immense clarity and ease. I would highly recommend her to everyone planning to study abroad!

★★★★★

Disha Dahiya

xxx

Take a bow too. Sanity prevailed in our home as we held on to this frontier. We are so grateful for your abundance of time and passion that you helped and played a part in.

★★★★★

Nancy Satish

Parent

The dedication, commitment, and attention Rachna gives to the process is unparalleled and this makes the daunting task of writing seamless.

★★★★★

Shaifalika Panda

Parent

Subscribe to
On Point Newsletter

Hear from the counselor’s desk to get insights into the application process + trending news in Higher Ed