Founded by people who've actually walked the journey.

Ivylistic was founded by people who have personally navigated the global MBA journey — from GMAT preparation and applications to interviews, admits, scholarships and life at leading business schools. Along the way, we realized that while information about MBA admissions was widely available, authentic guidance rooted in lived experience was not.

Our journey began nearly a decade ago, when we started informally mentoring peers and supporting applicants after experiencing the challenges of the MBA process firsthand ourselves. What started as independent guidance driven by passion and lived experience gradually evolved into a global mentorship-driven admissions platform.

Today, Ivylistic brings together mentors, alumni and professionals from top business schools across the world to help applicants approach the MBA journey with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

What we stand for

Our core guiding principles.

Student First, Always

Every decision we make is guided by what genuinely serves the student's long-term goals — we are not about short-term wins or transactional outcomes.

Impact-Driven Ownership

We take responsibility for the quality of our services and the outcomes we drive — for our students, partners and mentors.

Partnerships over Transaction

We collaborate like true partners. With students, mentors and coaching institutes, we build relationships that extend beyond admissions.

Unique Stories, Patiently Crafted

No two student paths are the same. We deeply understand each story, shaping applications that are authentic, differentiated and truly compelling.

Honesty & Transparency

We set the right expectations from day one. Honest guidance builds trust — and trust drives better outcomes.

Who we are

Our Mission & Vision.

Our mission

To help ambitious students secure admissions into top global programs through a combination of personalised strategy, expert mentorship and high-impact execution.

In other words, we are here to help our students' higher education dreams turn into reality!

Our vision

To become the world's most trusted partner for higher education aspirants, while building a support community of ambitious people.

We believe that this vision can only be realized through strong collaborations and shared purpose.

The people behind Ivylistic

Founders who have actually been there.

Three principals. Three top global programs. One philosophy.

Tushar Tanmay

Co-founder

Serial Entrepreneur

Expert at scaling businesses

Serial Entrepreneur

Proven ability to build and scale businesses by identifying market gaps and turning them into impactful, lasting solutions.

Consulting Pedigree

Led strategic transformation initiatives at EY and PwC across industries and geographies including India and the Middle East — driving operational efficiency and scalable processes.

Problem-Solver at Heart

Applies a consulting mindset to admissions: breaking down complex profiles, identifying differentiation, and positioning candidates powerfully for top global institutions.

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