Teach and guide about how to fill out online applications. Each university and often time within universities departments have specific application requirements. It is important to do a meticulous and thorough.
Provide list of supporting documents and steps to complete the application submission.
Resolve queries, check applications, verify correct information is uploaded, ensure application is complete in all aspects.
Enable application submission before university application deadlines.
Maximize cost saving through providing names of universities that will waive application fees.
Inform about financial requirement for making applications i.e. Application Finance to procure I-20 (US Department of Homeland Security document issued by respective university). This is pre-arranged with either parents/ guardians and/or students. I-20 is a document required to apply to US F-1 visa (student visa)
Guide and assist either parents / guardians and/or student after comprehending individual student’s financial plan.
Meet students, parents or guardians on regular basis for solving doubts, queries and discuss alternatives.
Assist in sourcing education loan as an alternative method of demonstrating financial funding capability.
Over the past 8 years Vanita has worked with Disha to successfully guide students towards their desired educational destinations, making a significant impact on their academic and professional journeys.
Vanita facilitates seamless admissions processes with renowned universities by ensuring students receive necessary guidance and support throughout their application journey with clear and timely correspondence.
Sheel Shah
With 8 years of invaluable experience, Sheel has played a pivotal role in Disha by guiding students through the extensive options of universities and courses in the United States. By prioritizing the objective of securing the most suitable and prestigious institutions, Sheel’s solution-based approach caters to the individual needs of students.
Sheel addresses numerous inquiries regarding university requirements and financial prerequisites with patience and expertise, while handling documentation meticulously ensuring a seamless application process for students.
Kavita Parikh
Kavita has ~30 years of experience in the corporate world and in academia across USA and India. She has been a venture capitalist, an entrepreneur, an MBA professor and a professional counselor for corporates and students.
She is an incisive and caring advisor to students. She is able to do this as her experience gives her insight into emerging technologies and fields of study. Additionally, she annually visits 15+ campuses in USA and Canada to understand what University Deans and Admissions officers are looking for.
Kavita pursued an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati on a merit scholarship. Since then, she has penned the “New Horizon” column for Education Times, Ahmedabad and has delivered lectures on foreign education across colleges in Gujarat and India.
Deeply passionate about helping students, Kavita sometimes goes back into her “teacher” ways to help bring out the best in all her students.
Aparna Solanki
Aparna has a Master’s in English Literature from School of Languages, Gujarat University. She also has 15 years of work experience in the aviation and travel industry. Jumping from travel to academia, Aparna worked as a supervisor for ten years at Canada Visa Facilitation, Ahmedabad before joining Disha.
She brings with her hands-on knowledge of visa requirements and documentation that she imparts to students and is available for all queries.
Steven Parikh
Steven has been with Disha for 15 years and has helped hundreds of students gain admission in US and Canadian universities.
He has built expertise in the Canada admissions and Visa process though campus visits, travel. An IT guy by background, Steven has excellent knowledge about which programs are best fit for students from a education and future career perspective.
Anuj Parikh
Anuj studied at Rochester Institute of Technology and received an MS degree. After gaining work experience with General Motors and Nestle in the US, he returned to India to join a packaging business. Within few years of Disha being set up, he joined the team to guide students on a successful path like his.
The funny man in the office, Anuj has attended the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference for the past 14 years. Through the conference, he has built close relationships with Admissions Officers at many top universities in USA and Canada.
