Testimonials – Sai Learning Consultancy

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Dr. Jambunathan guided me for both my personal statement for applying to undergraduate school and medical school. Her help was immensely helpful in finding my voice within my essay. From crafting a good hook to the beginning of my essay to fully exploring the themes of the essay, Dr. Jambunathan gave personalized attention to the goals and message I wanted to convey to administrators through my essay. Specifically for my medical school personal statement, she helped my essay go above answering just “why medicine” and really helped shape my essay to also convey who I was as a person. She was open to reading multiple drafts as I changed aspects, and she even encouraged different strategies as I grew stuck with various parts of the essay. This eventually helped shape my essay with a strong hook and themes that helped gain the attention of many interviewers who commented on how various parts of my personal statement stood out to them. She not only helped preserve my voice within an essay but was able to also make sure I showed administrators the qualities I would bring forward to their program. Her help was invaluable for helping me standout through both personal statements I have written in the application process
– Medical Student at UTMB, Galveston, TX

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As a mom of two teenage boys, I constantly worry about them coping with stress and navigating high school happily while working hard at the same time. After each meeting with Dr. Jambunathan, I left with multiple strategies that I could apply immediately to my situation to increase their odds of success. Her holistic approach is geared not only towards academic success but also towards easing socio-emotional challenges. I loved the ease with which I could start implementing her suggestions right away. During the Covid years, we sought a lot of advice, ranging from relocation to private school and college admissions. Sai has always been very patient and supportive and her dedication to meet with and assist us has been unwavering. Her tailor-made solutions are non-complicated and student-focused with the outcome being that each of them feels successful and appreciates the ‘why’ not just the ‘how’ of navigating through the admissions process. I can honestly say that as a result of her continuous guidance and support, I witnessed a major transformation with my boys as I watched them, not resisting but embracing change and developing a sense of ownership for their learning. I’m happy to share that my college freshman and my high school sophomore have been the biggest beneficiaries of her engaging, interesting and student friendly approach. Moreover, I have evolved as a better parent myself in the process, I can’t thank you enough for being an integral part of our lives! I highly recommend Dr. Jambunathan and sincerely wish that many more parents could benefit from her expertise like we did
– Parents of children who attended Livingston High School, Cape Fear Academy NC, Episcopal School of Dallas TX and Rochester Institute of Technology.

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I have known Dr. Sai Jambunathan for more than the past 10 years. From what started as a mere friendship, I do not remember when and how she became my most trusted counselor in matters of parenting. I have sought her advice in areas ranging from preschool education to college admission for my children, and she has always been there to guide me through all the critical decisions. She has always made the time to listen patiently to the nuances of each situation, whenever I needed her, and help me with her well thought out pointers in the direction that is best suited under the circumstances. With her tremendous experience in the field of education, and as a parent, she has been my unofficial guide for all these years. The fact that my highschooler also now seeks her out for all her critical issues probably testifies the tremendous confidence and trust we have on Dr. Jambunathan for matters related to education and overall academic development
– Parent of a High School Student, Livingston, NJ.

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I have known Dr. Jambunathan for a long time, and I have always found her to be an extremely reliable, sincere, and helpful person. She has been a valuable resource especially when it comes to academics, and she also helped me discover my career path. Whenever I needed a second opinion on my college essays, she would make time to thoroughly review and edit it despite her busy schedule. Given her extensive experience in academia, she was always able to provide honest and constructive feedback. Additionally, when I was in limbo regarding my future post college, she was the one who encouraged me to go to grad school and explained the amazing opportunities it would provide me. She is truly passionate about helping others grow and succeed, and it is evident given all the guidance she has provided me, my brother, and many others over the years
– Graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC

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Dr Jambunathan’s expertise and guidance was of immense help in my daughter getting an admission to a private school for high school. She guided us through the process of what to look for in a private high school and if it will be a good fit for my daughter. She has immense knowledge of the various factors that need to be considered while deciding whether a private school is good or not. She is excellent in guiding a high school student navigate the complicated undergraduate college application process. We have recommended her to all our friends who have children that need direction with their education, and they have been thankful for her guidance
– Parent of a High School Student, TX

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I have known Dr. Jambunathan for many years, and she has been a guiding resource for much of my life. During high school, she provided creative ideas for community outreach and innovation that made me expand my mindset as to what I was capable of accomplishing. She advised me on which aspects of my college application I could bolster and how to do that. Dr. Jambunathan further helped by reading my college applications, personal statements, and essays for medical school secondaries to make sure I put my best foot forward in the next chapter of my life. I could always rely on her reassuring, constructive, and creative advice
– Medical School Student at University of Maryland

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We have known Dr. Jambunathan for many years and she has been an integral part of our children’s academic journeys. Our daughter was fluent in Tamil and English when she started Kindergarten, however she was placed in an ESL classroom that was not appropriate for her. Dr. Jambunathan gave us the tools and pointed us to resources at her school to help us move our daughter out of that classroom. When our daughter decided to apply to the STEM high school in our town, Dr. Jambunathan worked with her to put her application together and she got her admitted to that school. She also helped putting her college applications together both for her undergraduate and graduate programs of study. She helped identify her strengths/interests and pursue activities that helped her stand out as a strong candidate. Dr. Jambunathan also guided her at her undergraduate institution when she decided to change her majors and pointed her to the right resources on campus that made the process smoother. Dr. Jambunathan also helped craft our son’s essays in a way that highlighted his personality, skills, and passion. She took the time to work with him to write authentic essays that helped him stand out in the college admissions process. Dr. Jambunathan is very reliable and trustworthy, and we were very happy with her work and our interactions with her
– Parents of students at NYU and Johns Hopkins.

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Dr. Sai Jambunathan has been our go to unofficial counselor for both our girls during their school and college years. She has helped us navigate multiple issues and roadblocks through out their educational journeys. One incident that stands out is when I reached out to her in a panicked state of mind when I found out that my daughter was bullied at her middle school. She helped us navigate the school resources and gave us the tools to advocate for our daughter and made sure she got the support she deserved in her school. After my daughter emerged from this phase Dr.Jambunathan guided us through the complicated maze of the college admission process. She takes time to understand the student before pointing them in the direction that is most suited for them
– Parents of student who attended Washington University at St. Louis

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We were recommended to Dr. Sai through a common friend when we started looking for a college guidance counselor for our college bound daughter. We were highly impressed with our first meeting. She came off as very caring, compassionate and with whom we could work with to navigate the college application process. She is very organized and very detailed which we could see as she worked with our kid to get the personal essay written. She treated our daughter as one of her own kids and encouraged her to get the best out of her in putting this portfolio. She was able to understand the psyche of the kid and worked accordingly. She was always there whenever she had any questions or needed her input. We parents cannot thank Dr. Sai enough in helping our daughter navigate this complex college application process . She was God sent for us. Would highly recommend Dr. Sai as each family goes through the college application process.
– Parent of Student at University of Pittsburgh

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My daughter and I attended a webinar organized by Dr. Sai on the college application process, and we were both incredibly impressed by her deep knowledge and understanding of the various academic options available. One point that really resonated with us was when Dr. Sai mentioned that many students change their major in college and that if you’re undecided, it’s wise to choose a college that offers a broad range of majors. That insight immediately clicked with my daughter, who was still on the fence about her major.

Dr. Sai also supported my daughter through her major exploration and even provided her with a research opportunity in the field she was considering. From a parent’s perspective, the entire process was seamless . Dr. Sai worked directly with my daughter, kept her on track, and ensured that all deadlines were met with time to spare. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sai to any family navigating the college admissions process. She brings clarity, structure, and genuine care we are so grateful for her guidance.
– Parent of student admitted to University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

My daughter and I attended a webinar organized by Dr. Sai on the college application process, and we were both incredibly impressed by her deep knowledge and understanding of the various academic options available. One point that really resonated with us was when Dr. Sai mentioned that many students change their major in college — and that if you’re undecided, it’s wise to choose a college that offers a broad range of majors. That insight immediately clicked with my daughter, who was still on the fence about her major.

After the webinar, we reached out to Dr. Sai and it truly felt like she was God-sent just for us. She takes the time to educate families, presents both sides of every choice, and ensures that you’re making informed decisions. She helped my daughter with course selection based on her evolving interests, guided her in shortlisting a college list, and laid out a detailed timeline to follow throughout the process.

Dr. Sai also supported my daughter through her major exploration and even provided her with a research opportunity in the field she was considering. From a parent’s perspective, the entire process was seamless — Dr. Sai worked directly with my daughter, kept her on track, and ensured that all deadlines were met with time to spare.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sai to any family navigating the college admissions process. She brings clarity, structure, and genuine care — we are so grateful for her guidance.
– Parent of student admitted to University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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We were looking for a counselor who could guide our daughter through the complex college admissions process, someone who would not only understand her academic goals but also connect with her emotionally. Dr. Sai was that person.

She built a strong rapport with our daughter, offering thoughtful guidance, honest feedback, and steady support during what can be a very stressful time. Dr. Sai took the time to understand our daughter’s unique strengths and aspirations. She helped create a well-balanced college list, provided strategic direction, and worked closely with her to shape a compelling application essay—encouraging her to start early and refine her message.

Dr Sai kept us informed throughout the process, offering regular updates, and thoughtful communication. We always felt reassured knowing she was guiding each step with care and expertise.

Thanks to Dr. Sai’s support, our daughter approached the admissions journey with confidence—and we are so grateful for the calm, knowledgeable presence she brought to the process. We recommend her to any family seeking knowledgeable and compassionate college counseling.
– Parent of student admitted to American University