Getting into a top US master's or MBA programme isn't just about your GPA. It's about how you frame your story — and whether your profile is genuinely built for the programme you're targeting.
Harvard Kennedy School
Cornell Tech
UPenn Wharton
Stanford GSB
Columbia SIPA
UC Berkeley Haas
The US admissions process is unforgiving. At Araya, we pair rigorous admissions strategy with the only pre-departure grooming programme in the region — so when you land on campus, you're not just enrolled. You're equipped.
Harvard, Stanford, Columbia — the US hosts more top-ranked graduate programmes than any other country. A US degree repositions you globally.
Up to 3 years post-study work authorisation under STEM OPT — real time to build your US career.
Unmatched facilities, faculty networks, and industry partnerships that open doors no other country can match.
Networks spanning every major industry and city — from Wall Street to Silicon Valley to the Gulf.
From AI and engineering to public health, journalism, and law — programmes across virtually every field.
A US postgraduate degree carries exceptional weight with employers across the Middle East, Asia, and globally.
“Aashna Kapoor has been an incredible guide throughout my post-graduation university selection journey. Her personalised advice and constant support helped me make a well-informed decision with confidence.”
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Aashna Kapoor during my UK and US applications. She approached every step with clarity, patience, and a deep understanding of what each application required.”
“Aashna has been a great help throughout my applications, organizing my SOPs and submitting final college apps. Thanks to her and her team's help, I secured my place at UCSD.”
“I feel incredibly grateful to have had Aashna as my mentor. Her unwavering belief in my potential made all the difference. I wholeheartedly recommend her.”
“I sincerely thank Aashna Kapoor for her invaluable guidance — from shortlisting universities in the UK and across Europe, to reviewing my essays and preparing me for interviews.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Aashna during my college selection and profile-building process. She demonstrated exceptional work ethic throughout the entire journey.”
Real results from real students across the UAE and the wider region who trusted Araya with their most important application.
All Success StoriesAraya didn't just help me build an application — they helped me understand what kind of leader I wanted to become. By the time I arrived at Harvard Kennedy School, I felt genuinely prepared for the academic rigour and the professional environment ahead of me.
An honest conversation about your academic record, work history, goals, and target destinations. No pressure — just clarity on what's possible.
We build a personalised school list — ambitious, realistic, and strategically sound — matched to your profile and career goals.
We work backwards from your target universities to identify what's missing and address it — certifications, framing, test score strategy.
Your SOP, LOR, and CV — written and refined for the specific culture and expectations of each programme. Nothing generic. Nothing off-the-shelf.
We manage the entire submission process — deadlines, references, requirements — so you stay focused on your current life.
Resilience workshops, US corporate culture briefings, communication skills, and mindset preparation. Because arrival is where your real journey starts.
Book a free, no-obligation profile assessment. We'll review your background, answer every question, and tell you honestly what's possible — and how to get there.
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