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Hi, I'm Arnav :) When I was in my undergrad at CEPT University in Ahmedabad, I kept asking myself: What happens beyond these walls?

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I walked those streets with huge dreams and an empty pocket—figuring it all out alone. Applications, paperwork, scholarships, funding… I did it all. And through that struggle, I saw firsthand how the system is stacked against those who don’t know the rules.

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But I broke through.

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I landed a top 3 admission in the U.S., secured the highest scholarship band, negotiated for even more, worked with a major public agency during grad school, won a fellowship, a student service award—and proved it was possible. And that journey opened doors far beyond—to admits and scholarships across multiple countries, each validating the same truth: a clear path exists, even when it isn't visible from the start.

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Now, I’ve turned every lesson from that journey into a 100% success rate for the students I mentor.

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I fought through the maze so you wouldn’t have to.

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Today, I’m working in aviation here in New York—bringing every layer of that journey, from student to scholar, founder to professional, along with my experience with organizations like the United Nations and WWF, into the heart of Make Spaces.

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I’m also an International Certified Career Coach, but above all, I’m your guide. Someone who’s walked the rocky path, felt the uncertainty, and came out on the other side—with a 100% success rate in helping students get into their dream master’s programs.

But my path didn’t stop at the classroom.

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I launched my own practice and have helped new practices be —profitable, client-focused, and built from scratch. I learned how to attract clients, run projects, and grow a sustainable business in the real world.

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I’ve been the student navigating applications, the professional building a career, and the founder running a practice. That’s why I don’t just guide—I understand.

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Whether you’re:

• A student aiming for a top school with funding,

• A recent graduate stepping into the industry, or

• A new founder ready to build your own studio,

I’ve walked each path—and I can light the way.

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Let’s build your future, together.

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When I’m not mentoring, you’ll find me traveling, volunteering, lost in digital art, swimming laps, or cheering on a football match. But what truly drives me is empathy, positivity, and progress—and that moment when a student opens their acceptance email. That “we did it” moment? That’s why I’m here. So if you’re ready to build your future in the built environment world—let’s walk this road together. I’ve been in your shoes. I know the map. And I’d be happy to guide you, with the personal touch I once wished for.